How To Use Combustion Analiyzer
How To Use Combustion Analiyzer
Model 50 & 60
Combustion Gas Analyzer
Instruction 24-9428
Operation & Maintenance
Rev. 5 – August 2007
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Contents
Ordering Information................................................................................iii
1.0 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................1
1.1 The Fyrite Tech................................................................................. 1
1.2 Operational Overview....................................................................... 2
4.0 OPERATION.........................................................................................13
4.1 Performing a Test............................................................................ 13
4.1.1 Analyzer Turn On and Warm Up........................................ 13
4.1.2 Selecting a Fuel.................................................................... 13
4.1.3 Manual Zero of the CO Channel (Model 60 only)............... 13
4.1.4 Sampling Point..................................................................... 14
4.1.5 Performing a Combustion Efficiency Test........................... 16
4.1.6 Printing Test Results (Model 60 only)................................. 16
4.1.7 Ending a Combustion Test................................................... 18
4.1.8 Turning OFF the Analyzer.................................................. 18
4.2 CO Purge During Turn OFF (Model 60 only)................................ 18
4.3 Operating Tips................................................................................. 19
4.4 Using the Backlight........................................................................ 20
4.5 Using the Probe............................................................................... 20
4.6 Resetting the Microprocessor......................................................... 20
4.7 Run Mode Screens........................................................................... 21
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Ordering Information
Model No. Fyrite Tech 50 Fyrite Tech 60
Part No. 24-8216 24-8217
Measurements:
Oxygen X X
Stack Temperature X X
Ambient Temperature X X
Carbon Monoxide X
Calculations:
Combustion Efficiency X X
Excess Air X X
Carbon Dioxide X X
CO air free X
Print Capability* X
* The printer used with a Fyrite Tech 60 is an optional
accessory item that must be ordered separately. Refer to
Section 6.2 Accessories.
Notes:
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Fyrite Tech
Available in two models, the Fyrite Tech 50 and 60 are hand-held ana-
lyzers that are designed to calculate the efficiency of residential furnaces
and combustion appliances by measuring the stack temperature and the
percent oxygen level in the flue-gas stream.
While both analyzers are capable of combustion testing, the Fyrite Tech 60
has the added capability of measuring carbon monoxide and calculating
CO air-free, and also has the capability of sending combustion test data to
an optional printer via an infrared port using either HP or IrDA protocol.
WARNINGS!
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After warm-up is complete, choose the fuel code that corresponds to the
fuel being burned by the appliance being tested. Then press the ENTER
button to place the analyzer into its Run Mode and begin the combustion
testing process.
Begin testing by inserting the analyzer’s probe tube into the flue-gas
stream of the appliance under test. Each analyzer model will continuously
monitor the flue gas and display measured and calculated values that
are relative to the combustion process. These values are displayed on the
analyzer’s LCD, and are chosen for display by pressing the Increment ()
and Decrement () buttons.
The Fyrite Tech 60 has the capability of sending the current combustion
test to an optional printer by pressing the HOLD button twice.
Pressing the HOLD button during a test will freeze all measured and
calculated values at their current values. Pressing the ENTER button
resumes testing.
Press the I/O button to turn the analyzer OFF. Note that there is a 5 sec-
ond delay before the analyzer actually turns OFF, during which time the
unit can be kept ON by pressing the ENTER button.
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Fuel Selection:
(F1 thru F4 denotes the fuel selected as displayed on the LCD)
• Natural Gas (F1)
• Oil #2 (F2)
• LPG (F3)
• Kerosene (F4)
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Accuracy:
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1. Push the flue gas hose onto the analyzer’s GAS inlet fitting.
Inspect the flue-gas hose for cracks. Replace the hose if it is defective.
Before using the analyzer, check that the Water Trap / Filter is dry and
not dirty. If necessary, dry out the trap and replace the filter element per
Section 5.6.
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T-STACK
GAS
THERMOCOUPLE
PROBE STOP
(Optional)
WATER TRAP /
FILTER ASSEMBLY
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ENTER • Enters the Run Mode (starts a combustion test) from the
Fuel Select Screen.
• Displays the Fuel Select Screen when held down for
2 seconds while in the Run Mode.
• Sets up the analyzer to be placed into its Calibration Mode
when held down with the analyzer OFF. (Used in conjunc-
tion with the I/O button.)
• Stores the displayed value and automatically steps to the
next screen when pressed during calibration or setup.
• Places the unit into its Run Mode when held down for
2 seconds while in the Calibration Mode.
• Aborts turn-off and keeps the analyzer turned ON when
pressed during the 5 second turn-off-delay period.
HOLD • Places the analyzer on hold and freezes the values in all
Run Mode Screens during a test, allowing the operator to
scroll through the displays and view all test values at that
point in time. Pressing enter resumes testing.
• Sets up the analyzer to be placed into its Setup Mode when
held down with the analyzer OFF. (Used in conjunction
with the I/O button.)
• Sends combustion test data to a printer when pressed twice
with the pump running (Fyrite Tech 60 only).
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4. The analyzer is now in its Setup Mode. Refer to Sections 3.5.2 thru
3.5.7 for information on how to set up the analyzer.
1. If not already done, enter Setup per Section 3.5.1. Repeatedly press
ENTER until the Temperature Units Setup Screen is displayed.
3. Press ENTER to move to next Setup Screen, or press I/O to exit setup.
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1. If not already done, enter Setup per Section 3.5.1. Repeatedly press
ENTER until the CO Channel Setup Screen is displayed.
3. Press ENTER to move to next Setup Screen, or press I/O to exit setup.
1. If not already done, enter Setup per Section 3.5.1. Repeatedly press
ENTER until the first Time Setup Screen is displayed—the one with
two bars over the hour digits.
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3. Press ENTER to move the selection bars over the minute digits.
5. Press ENTER to move to next Setup Screen, or press I/O to exit setup.
1. If not already done, enter Setup per Section 3.5.1. Repeatedly press
ENTER until the first Date Setup Screen is displayed.
5. Press ENTER to move to next Setup Screen, or press I/O to exit setup.
1. If not already done, enter Setup per Section 3.5.1. Repeatedly press
ENTER until the Year Setup Screen is displayed.
3. Press ENTER to move to next Setup Screen, or press I/O to exit setup.
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1. If not already done, enter Setup per Section 3.5.1. Repeatedly press
ENTER until one of the following screens is d
isplayed.
3. Press ENTER to move to next Setup Screen, or press I/O to exit setup.
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4.0 OPERATION
4.1 Performing a Test
4.1.1 Analyzer Turn On and Warm Up
Important: The probe must be at room temperature before
performing the following steps. The temperature measured by
the probe during warm up is the combustion-air temperature
used by the analyzer for efficiency calculations purposes.
1. Make sure that the analyzer is properly set up per Section 3.0.
2. During warm-up, the analyzer’s probe must be located in the area
containing the burner’s combustion-air supply. If the burner is using
room air, simply place the probe within the room. In the case of a
high-efficiency furnace where combustion air is drawn in from an
outside source, place the probe within that area with the burner
operating. After the probe is properly positioned, turn ON the ana-
lyzer by pressing its I/O button.
3. Wait for the analyzer to complete its 60 second warm-up period;
after which, the Fuel Screen is displayed. If errors were detected
during warm-up, the Sensor Error Screen will be displayed. If this
occurs, refer to Section 4.8.9 to correct the cause of the error.
2. Press the ENTER button to select the displayed fuel code; after
which, the analyzer enters the Run Mode.
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Hot Water Tank – Domestic hot water tanks with the ‘bell’ shaped draft
diverter on top can be accurately tested by inserting the probe tip directly
into the top of the fire tube below the diverter.
Atmospheric Burner or
Gravity Vented Forced Air Hot Water Tank
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Atmospheric or
Gravity Vented Boiler
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4. Pressing the HOLD button freezes all readings and stops the pump.
The and buttons can now be used to scroll through the dis-
plays and view all test values at the moment the HOLD button was
pressed. Pressing ENTER restarts the pump and resumes testing.
1. Turn ON printer.
TIP: Refer to the printer’s instruction manual for detailed operating
information. If not already done, set up the printer for 9600 baud,
DTR handshaking, and the same protocol as the analyzer (HP or -
IrDA). Refer to Section 3.5.7 Selecting Printer Protocol.
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2. Allow the pump to run until all combustion gases are flushed from
the analyzer as indicated by the O2 reading returning to 20.9%.
Although not recommended for everyday use, the purging process can be
bypassed by pressing the I/O button a second time.
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• If the CO channel (Fyrite Tech 60) is set up for Auto Zero (refer to Sec-
tion 3.5.3), ensure that the analyzer is sampling fresh air when turned
ON. Pulling a flue-gas sample through the analyzer during its warm-
up period will not damage the analyzer, but it will result in incorrect
CO readings. Also note that a CO sensor error will occur if the detect-
ed CO level is above 50 ppm during warm-up.
• For analyzers that are used to measure flue-gas, note that flue-gas
condensate is acidic and very corrosive. It is important not to allow
the analyzer’s internal components to become soaked in condensate for
long periods of time.
• Before each use, inspect the filter element of the water-trap / filter as-
sembly. Replace the filter if it looks dirty.
• When sampling flue-gas, keep the analyzer above the water-trap, and
keep the trap in a vertical position. This will maximize the effective-
ness of the trap and keep liquid condensate from being drawn directly
into the analyzer.
• When liquid condensate is seen inside the water trap, empty the trap
before it becomes full. Refer to Section 5.6.
• When storing the analyzer, it’s a good idea to empty the water trap and
leave it open to further dry it out.
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The hose and probe assembly can be detached from the analyzer when the
operator desires to sample without the probe.
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O2
CO & CO
9 ppm
%
O2
O2 46
.
F1
Ambient Air CO ppm
Temperature CO Air Free
12
AIR FREE
AMBIENT F1
Stack
Temperature &
Ambient Air
Temperature
752
.
°F
Efficiency
STACK F1
CO2 &
Stack
Temperature & EFF
500 °F
%
Excess Air
Efficiency 787
.
F1
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The Fuel Screen is displayed after warm-up, or can be accessed from any
Run Mode Screen by holding down the ENTER button for 2 seconds. The
Fuel Screen is where an operator chooses which fuel is to be used by the
analyzer to calculate combustion efficiency. Use the or button to scroll
through the fuel codes until the desired fuel is displayed, and then press
ENTER to select the displayed fuel and place the analyzer into its Run
Mode. Note that the fuel code will be displayed in the top right corner of all
screens while in the Run Mode.
Fuel Codes: F1 = Natural Gas
F2 = Oil #2
F3 = LPG
F4 = Kerosene
Front Panel Button Functions:
/ – Scroll through fuel codes
ENTER – Select fuel and enter Run Mode (refer to Section 4.7)
HOLD – No effect
LIGHT – Toggles backlight ON/OFF
I/O – Turns analyzer OFF (no delay)
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The STACK display is the temperature measured at the tip of the probe.
Excess Air is a calculation of the percentage of extra air that was available
in the combustion chamber above the theoretical amount needed for perfect
combustion.
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When the CO channel (Model 60 only) is set up for Auto Zero (refer to
Section 3.5.3), a CO sensor error will occur if the detected carbon mon-
oxide level is above 50 ppm during the warm-up cycle. Note that if the CO
channel is set up for manual calibration, the analyzer does not auto-zero
the CO sensor during warm-up, and thus does not generate a CO sensor
error when the analyzer is turned ON in an atmosphere containing a high
background level of CO.
2. Perform the Oxygen Sensor Zero procedure (Section 5.4) and, if ap-
plicable, the CO Sensor Zero & Calibration procedure (Section 5.5).
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2. Press and hold down the ENTER button, and then press and release
the I/O button. Observe that all LCD segments are turned ON.
3. Release the ENTER button. Observe the unit’s model number and
software version are displayed. The word “CAL” is then displayed
while the unit counts down from 60 seconds.
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Procedure:
1. Enter the Calibration Mode as described in Section 5.1. Observe
that “AMBIENT” is displayed at the top of the display; if not, re-
peatedly press ENTER until it appears.
2. Use the and buttons to set the displayed value to match the
reading of a calibrated thermometer at room temperature.
3. Press ENTER to store the displayed value and move to the next
calibration screen, or hold down ENTER for 2 seconds to store the
displayed value and enter the Run Mode, or press the I/O button to
exit the Calibration Mode and turn OFF the analyzer without sav-
ing the changes.
Procedure:
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4. Set the simulator to 572 °F (300 °C). Then use the and buttons
to adjust the displayed value to match simulator’s value.
6. Press ENTER to store these calibration values and move to the next
calibration screen, or hold down ENTER for 2 seconds to store these
calibration values and enter the Run Mode, or press the I/O button
to exit the Calibration Mode and turn OFF the analyzer without
saving the changes.
1. With the analyzer sampling fresh air, enter the Calibration Mode
as described in Section 5.1. Then repeatedly press the ENTER but-
ton until “O2” appears in the lower left side of the display.
2. Allow pump to run and sample fresh air for at least 1 minute.
5. Connect the tubing of the Calibration Kit to the inlet of the an-
alyzer. Then adjust the regulator for approximately 2 SCFH of
excess flow (see Figure 5-1).
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9. Press ENTER to store the new calibration values and move to the
next calibration screen, or hold down ENTER for 2 seconds to store
the new calibration values and enter the Run Mode, or press the
I/O button to exit the Calibration Mode and turn OFF the analyzer
without saving the changes.
If the analyzer will be primarily used for flue gas testing, we suggest
calibrating your Fyrite Tech 60 with 500 ppm CO calibration gas. If the
analyzer will be primarily used for ambient CO testing, then you may wish
consider using 100 ppm CO calibration gas.
Procedure:
1. With the analyzer sampling fresh air, enter the Calibration Mode
as described in Section 5.1. Then repeatedly press the ENTER but-
ton until “CO” appears in the upper left side of the display.
2. Allow the pump to run and sample fresh air for at least 1 minute.
a. End this procedure and save the new zero value by holding down
the ENTER button for 2 seconds; after which, the analyzer enters
the Run Mode.
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6. Connect the tubing of the Calibration Kit to the inlet of the an-
alyzer. Then adjust the regulator for approximately 2 SCFH of
excess flow (see Figure 5.1).
8. Press ENTER to store the new calibration values and move to the
next calibration screen, or hold down ENTER for 2 seconds to store
the new calibration values and enter the Run Mode, or press the
I/O button to exit the Calibration Mode and turn OFF the analyzer
without saving the changes.
LEAVE TOP
PORT OPEN
Parts Shown:
1. Gas Cylinder
2. Regulator*
3. Tubing*
4. Tee*
5. Flowmeter*
6. Fitting, Gas
* Contained in Calibration Kit
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Procedure:
Procedure:
2. Pry apart the Filter Chamber. Then remove and discard old filter.
3. Install new filter and reassemble trap, making sure that surfaces
“A” and “B” are in contact.
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c. With the analyzer on its back, remove the front cover, laying it
face down to the left of the body.
3. Using the old sensor as a guide, remove the paper backing from the
new sensor gasket contained in the replacement kit, and adhere it
to the new sensor.
5. Mount the new O2 sensor in its socket. If the sensor socket was
removed in Step 2, re-attach it to the case.
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c. With the analyzer on its back, remove the front cover, laying it
face down to the left of the body.
3. Properly dispose of the old CO sensor (see the instruction sheet that
comes with the new sensor).
Important: Ensure that the new gasket does not restrict the
inlet and exhaust holes in the case.
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Procedure:
c. With the analyzer on its back, remove the front cover, laying it
face down to the left of the body.
3. Unscrew the pump’s hold down clamp and remove it from the pump
(see Figure 5-3). Make note of how the pump wiring is routed.
4. Make note of how the tubing connects to the pump, and then care-
fully remove tubing from pump.
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CO SENSOR
GASKET
OXYGEN
SENSOR
& SOCKET
IN OUT
IN OUT
PUMP
HOLD
DOWN
CLAMP
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To
BATTERY
(RED
WIRE) CO
SENSOR
To
OXYGEN
(RED SENSOR
WIRE)
To
PUMP
(RED
WIRE)
T-STACK
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6.2 Accessories
STANDARD ACCESSORIES:
Battery, “AA” Alkaline....................................................................... 204-0004
Instruction Manual.............................................................................. 24-9428
Soft Carrying Case...............................................................................24-1267
Quick Start Guide................................................................................ 24-9429
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
Calibration Kit......................................................................................24-7059
Gas Cylinder, 100 ppm CO................................................................... 51-1994
Gas Cylinder, 500 ppm CO.................................................................. 24-0492
Gas Cylinder, 100% Nitrogen.......................................................... 9550-0049
Hard Carrying Case............................................................................ 24-0865
Printer:
IrDA w/ rechargeable batteries (includes 120VAC charger)........24-1229
IrDA w/ disposable batteries.........................................................24-1400
Printer Paper:
1 Roll ........................................................................................... 06-8733
5 Roll Pack..................................................................................... 24-1310
Protective Rubber Boot w/ Magnets.....................................................24-1127
Probe Stop w/ Thumbscrew..................................................................19-3037
True Spot Smoke Test Set.................................................................... 21-7006
Filter Paper, for True Spot, 40 strips..............................................21-0019
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