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Digital Combustion Technology

Weishaupt gas burners WG10 to WG40
Hot for quality
Our motivation is technological It has been proven over a million times
progress, which has been driving us for in the field that heating specialists and
more than 50 years to set new customers hold Weishaupt burners to
standards for the combustion industry. be reliable, long lasting, environmentally
friendly and technologically advanced.
Weishaupt’s own research and A fact also documented by numerous
development centre constantly design and innovation prizes.
works on both new developments and
optimization of existing products. Over 600 burners are manufactured
daily at our ultra-modern production
It is our goal and our responsibility to go facilities in Schwendi. Every single
above and beyond current legislative burner is subjected to mechanical and
requirements in developing combustion electrical function test. The combination
systems which generate less emis- of technology with an effective quality
sions, save more and more energy and control system ensures Weishaupt’s
in doing so combining ecology and renowned reputation for quality.
economy in a practical manner.
A new burner is always an investment in
Furthermore not only do we invest in the future. Cost needs to be well
research and technology but also we balanced against use, but the final
only use the best materials and utilize deciding factors for long term success
the most advance manufacturing tools. are quality, technology and safety.
Choosing Weishaupt burners is
therefore a safe investment in the
future.

Ultra-modern research and production methods

and rigorous quality control ensure the quality for
which Weishaupt is renowned

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A hallmark of practical combustion technology

Coded plugs for safe electrical connection All components are easily accessible Simple commissioning and diagnosis

A safe investment in the future Digital combustion management for Outstanding service
Reliable and economical: The milionfold safe and ease of use Weishaupt has an extensive sales and
sucess of the Weishaupt compact Weishaupt is a pioneer in this field. sevice network worldwide. Customer
burners is the result of orienting without Digital combustion management offers service is available around the clock.
compromise towards quality and the greater ease of use and simple Optimal in-house training at Weishaupt
customer. The technology has been servicing, even greater reliability in ensures our service engineers are of the
constantly developed and improved over operation, and, last but not least, an highest calibre.
decades. extremely attractive price/performance
ratio. Furthermore, this intelligent Proven quality
The most advanced production methods technology enables the burner to be All W series burners are in compliance
and stringent quality checks of all integrated with complex automation with most North American and European
products ensure Weishaupt’s reputation systems. applicable standards including:
for quality. You are making a safe • UL std 795
investment in the future. Gas train assembly • CGA std 3.4
The gas train assembly incorporates the • EN 676
Large capacity range following components/functions:
The broad capacity range of 85 to up to • Gas pressure regulator to ensure
approx. 1,900 MBTU/h makes the constant supply pressure
burners suitable for very wide range of • 2 safety gas valves
heat exchangers. • Gas pressure switch(es)

Electronic ignition
The W-ZG 01 ignition unit used on all
Weishaupt W burners is particularly
energy efficient and extremely reliable.

The right size Weishaupt burner for every

application

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Digital combustion management:
safe and easy to use
The key points: • Suitable for continuous operation of
hot water boiler (controlled shutdown
• Utilization of identical units for gas and restart every 24 hours)
and oil burners simplifies
commissioning and reduces the • Suitable for steam boilers and hot air
number of required spare parts. generators

• Non-interchangeable plug
connections ensure correct
elec trical connection of all
components

All Weishaupt W series burners are • Electrical remote reset is possible

equipped with digital combustion
managers as standard, which control and • Safety is ensured with the use of two
monitor all burner functions. The microprocessors (reciprocal
result: Weishaupt burners are easy to monitoring)
use, precise and efficient.
• Multi-coloured LED lamp to indicate
The digital combustion managers also burner operational status and fault
offer the possibility of communicating conditions (WG10, WG 20 versions
with other systems via an integrated Z-LN)
eBUS port. This enables remote
monitoring and operation of the burner. • LCD display for commissioning and
operating. The burner is setup directly
via the operating and display unit
(WG10 – WG40 version ZM-LN)

System overview
Digital combustion management W-FM 10 W-FM 20

Combustion manager for intermittent operation l l

Flame sensor Ion Ion

Electronic fuel air ratio control Air and gas l

Stepping motor Air l

Removable control unit (max. distance) 30 ft (10 m)

eBUS interface l l

Available on burner models WG 10-D WG 10 – WG 40

WG 20-C sliding two stage and
single stage modulating
with servomotor WG 30 – WG 40
and two stage

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The right mode of operation
for every heating application
Gas burners Gas butterfly valve
Single and two stage
With mechanical fuel air ratio control

Air stepping motor

W-FM 10 combustion manager (with linkage to gas butterfly valve)

Gas burners Gas stepping motor

Sliding two stage / modulating
With electronic fuel air ratio control

W-FM 20 combustion manager Air stepping motor

Mode of operation HF = Highfire

LF = Lowfire
I = Ignition

Two stage with servomotor Sliding two stage Modulating

HF HF HF

LF LF LF
I I I
On Off On Off On Off

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Trustworthy technology
Even the visual impression after Sound attenuated air inlet Diagnosis via laptop as an option
removing the burner cover is convincing. The transverse fan is sound attenuated A special software package and con-
All components are clearly arranged, on the suction side. These burners nection cables are available for
the electrical connections are obvious therefore operate particularly quiet. communication with the combustion
and non-interchangeable. The manager. Combustion optimization and
technology makes a good impression Electronically controlled air damper fault analysis can thus be carried out
because it is typical Weishaupt. The electronically controlled air damper easily via a laptop computer.
closes at burner shutdown to prevent
Compact construction the cooling-down of the combustion
The WG burners’ compact construction chamber.
means they can be easily installed by
one person. Commissioning costs have Sevicing position
been reduced to a minimum. A special bracket enables the burner to
be put into a servicing position, which
Low NOx version enabling easy access to the burner and
All WG burners are available in Low NOx mixing assembly.
version as standard. A specially designed
mixing head produces an intensive Common platform
internal flue gas recirculation, resulting The common platform principle used
in exemplary emission levels. with W burners simplifies the provision
and storage of spare parts.

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 Burner cover W-FM 20 Burner display and Flame tube Diffuser
combustion manager operating unit
Burner motor

Ignition unit

Air damper
stepping motor
Gas butterfly
stepping motor

Capacitor

Example: WG40 with W-FM20 combustion manager

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Model overview
Burner model Version Mode of operation Combustion Rating Part
Manager MBTU/h No.

WG 10
Natural gas

WG 10 N/1-D Z-LN single or two stage W-FM10 85 – 375 232 123 24

WG 10 N/1-D ZM-LN sliding two stage or modulating W-FM20 85 – 375 232 126 24

Propane

WG 10 F/1-D Z-LN single or two stage W-FM10 85 – 375 233 113 24

WG 10 F/1-D ZM-LN sliding two stage or modulating W-FM20 85 – 375 233 126 24

WG 20
Natural Gas

WG 20 N/1-C Z-LN single or two stage W-FM10 120 – 682 232 213 34

WG 20 N/1-C ZM-LN sliding two stage or modulating W-FM20 120 – 682 232 216 34

Propane

WG 20 F/1-C Z-LN single or two stage W-FM10 120 – 682 233 213 24

WG 20 F/1-C ZM-LN sliding two stage or modulating W-FM20 120 – 682 233 216 24

WG 30
Natural Gas

WG 30N/1-C ZM-LN sliding two stage or modulating W-FM20 140 – 1,195 232 326 21

Propane

WG 30F/1-C ZM-LN sliding two stage or modulating W-FM20 205 – 1,195 233 326 21

WG 40
Natural Gas

WG 40N/1-A ZM-LN sliding two stage or modulating W-FM20 190 – 1,875 232 416 21

Propane

WG 40F/1-A ZM-LN sliding two stage or modulating W-FM20 275 – 1,875 233 416 21

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Burner capacities in relation to
combustion chamber resistance
Burner model WG10.../1-D Burner model WG20.../1-C
Rating 85 – 375 MBTU/h Rating 120 – 682 MBTU/h
1.0 1.0
0.8 0.8
Combustion chamber

Combustion chamber
0.6 0.6
pressure in “WC

pressure in “WC
0.4 0.4
0.2 0.2
0.0 0.0
-0.2 -0.2
-0.4 -0.4
0 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700
Burner rating in MBTU/h Burner rating in MBTU/h

Burner model WG30N/1-C, Vers. ZM-LN Burner model WG30F/1-C, Vers. ZM-LN
Rating 140 – 1,195 MBTU/h Rating 205 – 1,195 MBTU/h

1.4 1.4
1.2 1.2
1.0 1.0
Combustion chamber

Combustion chamber

0.8 0.8
0.6 0.6
pressure in “WC

pressure in “WC

0.4 0.4
0.2 0.2
0 0
-0.2 -0.2
-0.4 -0.4
-0.6 -0.6
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Burner rating in MBTU/h Burner rating in MBTU/h

Burner model WG40N/1-A, Vers. ZM-LN Burner model WG40F/1-A, Vers. ZM-LN
Rating 190 – 1,875 MBTU/h Rating 275 – 1,875 MBTU/h
3.0 3.0
2.5 2.5
Combustion chamber

Combustion chamber

2.0 2.0
1.5 1.5
pressure in “WC

pressure in “WC

1.0 1.0
0.5 0.5
0 0
-0.5 -0.5
-1.0 -1.0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000
Burner rating in MBTU/h Burner rating in MBTU/h

The above capacity graphs are based on sea level. Depending on

the altitude of the installation, capacity reduction of approx. 1% per
328 ft (100 m) must be taken into account.

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Technical data

Rp
d1 h3

h1

h2 h2

b1
I2 I1

I3
d3
d4

b2

_$ d2
b3

I4
Burner dimensions
Burner Dimensions in inches and (mm)
model I1 I2 I3 I4 b1 b2 b3 h1 h2 h3 d1 d2 d3 d4 Rp α°
WG 10 5.5 13.7 1.2 4.5 13.0 6.5 6.5 13.9 10.6 6.5 4.3 5.9–6.7 4.3
M8 3/4” 45°
(140) (349) (31.5) (115) (330) (165) (164) (353) (270) (165) (108) (150 –170) (110)
WG 20 5.5 15.6 1.3 6.2 14.1 7.2 7.0 14.8 11.2 7.2 4.7 6.7 5.1
M8 1” 45°
(140) (397) (32) (158) (358) (182) (178) (376) (284.5) (182) (120) (170) (130)
WG 30 6.5 18.9 2.4 7.8 16.5 8.9 7.7 18.1 13.5 8.9 5.0 6.7–7.3 5.1
M8 1 1/2” 45°
(166) (480) (62) (197) (420) (226) (196) (460) (342) (226) (127) (170 –186) (130)
WG 40 9.3 22.7 2.8 9.3 17.7 9.6 8.1 18.9 14.2 9.6 6.1 7.3–7.9 6.3
M10 1 1/2” 45°
(235) (577) (72) (235) (450) (245) (207) (480) (360) (245) (154) (186 –200) (160)

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Technical data
Burner Combustion Blower motor Servomotor Air pressure Burner Gas train Flame
Model manager switch weight 1 Size 2 monitoring

WG 10 . . ./1-D
Vers. Z-LN W-FM 10 ECK 03/F – 2/1 STD 4.5 AA-A2-4-5 30 lbs (13.5 kg) 3/4” Ionization
Vers. ZM-LN W-FM 20 110 V, 60 Hz, 3,480 rpm, STE 4.5 3/4”
0.14 HP, 2.2A,
Cap. 10 µF

WG 20 . . . /1-C
Vers. Z-LN W-FM 10 ECK 04/F – 2/1 STD 4.5 AA-A2-4-5 45 lbs (20 kg) 1” Ionization
Vers. ZM-LN W-FM 20 110 V, 60 Hz, 3,460 rpm, STE 4.5 1”
0.31 HP, 3.7A,
Cap. 16 µF

WG 30. . ./1-C
Vers. ZM-LN W-FM 20 ECK 05/F – 2/1 STE 4.5 AA-A2-4-5 60 lbs (27 kg) 3/4” Ionization
110 V; 60 Hz, 3,450 rpm, BO.36/6-01L 1”
0.5 HP, 5.9A, 11/2”
Cap. 25 µF

WG 40. . ./1-A
Vers. ZM-LN W-FM 20 ECK 06/F – 2/1 STE 4.5 AA-A2-4-5 77 lbs (35 kg) 3/4” Ionization
110 V; 60 Hz, 3,500 rpm, BO.36/6-01L 1”
0.76 HP, 7.8 A, 11/2”
Cap. 30 µF 2”
21/2”

1 All weights are approximate 2 Gas train size depends on available gas inlet pressure and required burner’s capacity

Gas train schematic (for reference only)

1 Ball valve
7
P 8 2 Additional gas pressure regulator (optional)
3 Low gas pressure switch
4 Double safety gas valves
6 5 Gas pressure regulator
6 Gas butterfly valve
1 2 4 5 1
7 High gas pressure switch
8 Burner

This gas train schematic is for reference only, actual

configuration may vary depending on application and
3 P applicable code.

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That is not a Facade.
That is Reliability.
Weishaupt is Reliability.
The family business in Schwendi was
established by Max Weishaupt in 1932.
Represented in 55 countries by branch
offices and subsidiaries Weishaupt is
now international leader in the areas of
combustion technology and heating
applications.

Trustworthy, quality, customer service,

innovation and experience are values on
which the pioneer Max Weishaupt built
his company. All this combined in a
word is reliability. Therefore stands
Weishaupt today.

Weishaupt Forum in Schwendi

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Architect Richard Meier, N.Y.

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