AOV KNOWLEDGE CENTRE
Practical guidance for safer window automation.
Technical articles for architects, façade contractors, fire-safety specialists and project teams working with automatic opening vents, electric window actuators and smoke-control systems.
01 · FUNDAMENTALS
What Is an Electric Smoke Vent Window Actuator?
How AOV actuators work, what a complete system includes and where chain or spindle drives are used.
02 · COMPARISON
Chain vs Spindle Smoke Vent Actuators
Compare drive structure, force, stroke, installation space and suitable window applications.
03 · SELECTION
Smoke Vent Actuator Selection Checklist
Prepare the window, opening and electrical data needed for an accurate recommendation.
04 · CONTROL
How an AOV Smoke Control Panel Works
How fire-alarm inputs, 24V actuators, manual commands and fault feedback work together.
05 · INSTALLATION
Electric Smoke Vent Installation and Maintenance
Bracket, wiring, commissioning, synchronized-drive and periodic-inspection considerations.
06 · SELECTION
What Windows Are Suitable for an Electric Chain Window Actuator?
Learn which windows suit a chain actuator and how sash size, weight, opening angle and chain stroke affect selection.
07 · CONTROL
Three Control Methods for Electric Chain Window Actuators
Compare transformer switches, AOV control panels and grouped controls for chain window actuator systems.
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