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Kane 455 Manual

Flue gas analyser with direct co2 measurement
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KANE455
Flue Gas Analyser
with direct CO
Stock No: 18859-7
© Kane International Ltd
For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk
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October 2012

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  • Page 1 Stock No: 18859-7 October 2012 © Kane International Ltd For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page No: KANE455 Overview ANALYSER LAYOUT & FEATURES BATTERIES 2. BEFORE USING THE ANALYSER EVERY TIME FRESH AIR PURGE STATUS DISPLAY 3. USING THE FOUR FUNCTION BUTTONS 10-12 4. USING THE ANALYSER 13-21 COMBUSTION TESTS 13-14 PRESSURE TEST 15-16 LET-BY &...
  • Page 3 APPENDIX 1 – MAIN PARAMETERS 38-40 ADDENDUM - OPTIONAL NITRIC OXIDE (NO) SENSOR 41-44 KANE455 manual Page 3 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk...

  • Page 4: Kane455 Overview

    (CO), differential temperature and differential pressure. The direct measurement of CO is achieved using a Kane designed infra-red sensing system. is set to zero in fresh air automatically after the initial countdown. If “RESET GAS ZERO” is indicated ensure that the unit is in fresh air before pressing the button with an “Enter”...

  • Page 5: Analyser Layout & Features

    ANALYSER LAYOUT & FEATURES Tasklight and infra-red emitter Menu controls Scroll up/down Function Enter buttons x 4 Particle Filter Rotary Switch Battery Compartment (behind rubber sleeve) Water Trap “Battery Charging” indicator Temp and pressure Flue Gas Inlet connections KANE455 manual Page 5 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk...
  • Page 6 KANE455 manual Page 6 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk...

  • Page 7: Batteries

    BATTERIES Battery Type This analyser has been designed for use with disposable alkaline batteries or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. No other battery types are recommended. WARNING The battery charger unit must only be used when NiMH batteries are fitted. Replacing Batteries Turn over the analyser, remove its’...

  • Page 8: Before Using The Analyser Every Time

    BEFORE USING THE ANALYSER EVERY TIME: Check the water trap is empty and the particle filter is not dirty: To empty water trap, unplug its rubber stopper and re-plug once it is empty. To change the particle filter, remove protective rubber sleeve, slide the water trap unit from the analyser, remove the particle filter from its’...

  • Page 9: Status Display

    2.2 STATUS DISPLAY Select “Status” on the dial to view the following: Replace alkaline batteries if less than 10. → Recharge NiMH batteries if less than 20. 14:56:29 → Current time. Can be re-set via the “Menu”. 11/03/06 → Current date. Can be re-set via the “Menu”. Shows number of days until next calibration is →...

  • Page 10: Using The Four Function Buttons

    3. USING THE FOUR FUNCTION BUTTONS: Switching ON Press button to switch the unit ON. This must be the Analyser done in fresh air to ensure that the analyser auto calibrates its’ sensors properly. When switched on, the analyser beeps and briefly displays battery %, fuel and pressure units.
  • Page 11 Backlight & Press to switch the display's backlight and Tasklight tasklight on and off. NOTE: Use of the backlight/tasklight significantly increases the current drain on the batteries. Switching The analyser normally operates with the pump on. PUMP on / off Press to switch the pump off and on.
  • Page 12 Storing a set Press and hold for approx. 2 seconds. of readings The top line briefly displays the log number. Note: This STORE function is inhibited in normal operation if the pump is switched off. Using The function buttons below the symbols are used to navigate through the menu when the rotary switch is set to MENU –...

  • Page 13: Using The Analyser

    USING THE ANALYSER: 4.1 COMBUSTION TESTS: Insert the tip of the flue probe into the centre of the flue. The readings will stabilise within 60 seconds assuming the boiler conditions are stable. The rotary switch can be used to display the following information: RATIO Display NAT GAS →...
  • Page 14 Press to print a full combustion test, (or send to PC via optional Bluetooth). Hold for 2+ seconds to log a full combustion report. AUX display 0.00 The AUX (auxillary) display can be → customised via MENU / SCREEN / AUX. 0.0008 The parameters displayed on lines 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be set by the user.

  • Page 15: Pressure Test

    4.2 PRESSURE TEST Select “Prs”. The pump stops automatically. Press to auto-zero the pressure sensor. Using the black connectors and manometer hose, connect to P1 for single pressure or P1 and P2 for differential pressure. PRS display PRESSURE Normal response or smoothed (damped) →...
  • Page 16 If using larger bore tubing when performing pressure tests: Push ‘orange’ tube over the rim of the spigot to ensure a gas tight seal. This may not produce a gas tight seal. KANE455 manual Page 16 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk...

  • Page 17: Let-By & Tightness Testing

    4.3 LET-BY & TIGHTNESS TESTING Select “Tightness”. The pump stops automatically. Press to auto- zero the pressure sensor. Connect from the test point to P1 using a black connector and manometer hose. The display shows “LET BY?”. Use to select YES or NO. If YES is selected set the let-by pressure then press to start the let-by test.
  • Page 18 When complete press to start the tightness test: TIGHTN’S 20.01 → Pressure at start of tightness test. 20.01 → Real time pressure reading. TIME Tightness default time is 2 minutes. Can be → changed via “Menu”. When complete the display will show: The tightness test is automatically stored in →...

  • Page 19: Differential Temperature

    4.4 DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE Select “Diff Temp” to measure flow, return and differential temperatures DIFF TEMP display TEMP Pump stops automatically when dial is moved → to Diff Temp. 60.4 Use the T1 connection for the flow → temperature sensor. 55.2 Use the T2 connection for the return →...

  • Page 20: Room Co Testing

    4.5 ROOM CO TESTING Select “Room CO” to measure and record CO readings for up to 30 minutes. Press to start Room CO testing. ROOM CO display ROOM CO readings are recorded every minute for up to 30 minutes. → Real time CO reading (ppm).

  • Page 21: Kane455 Printouts

    4.6 KANE455 PRINTOUTS K455 K455 K455 YOUR COMPANY NAME & YOUR COMPANY NAME & YOUR COMPANY NAME & PHONE NUMBER HERE PHONE NUMBER HERE PHONE NUMBER HERE TEST PRESSURE DIFF TEMP DATE 15/05/07 TIME 12:56 15/05/07 TIME 12:00:08 TIME 12:10 15/05/07 mbar -0.037...

  • Page 22: Using The Menu

    USING THE MENU Select “Menu” on the rotary switch and navigate using the function buttons: = Scroll up = Scroll down = Enter MAIN OPTIONS / COMMENTS MENU MENU NAT GAS, L OIL, PROPANE, BUTANE, LPG, SETUP SET FUEL PELLETS (wood) Ef(C) = condensing boiler nett efficiency Ef(N) = nett efficiency, Ef(G) = gross efficiency HH:MM:SS format...
  • Page 23 MAIN MENU SUB MENU OPTIONS / COMMENTS Stored combustion tests: REPORT COMB’N VIEW, DEL ALL, EXIT Stored pressure tests: PRESSURE VIEW, DEL ALL, EXIT Stored tightness tests: TIGHTN’S VIEW, DEL ALL, EXIT Stored differential temperature tests: TEMP VIEW, DEL ALL, EXIT Stored room CO tests: ROOM CO VIEW, DEL ALL, EXIT...

  • Page 24: Using The Kane455 As A Thermometer Or Pressure Meter

    6. USING THE KANE455 AS A THERMOMETER OR PRESSURE METER With the KANE455 switched off, press and hold down the button and then press and release . Release after MANO_MOD is displayed on top line. The KANE455 will now operate as a fixed display thermometer/pressure meter with the pump off and inhibited.
  • Page 25 If using larger bore tubing when performing pressure tests: Push ‘orange’ tube over the rim of the spigot to ensure a gas tight seal. This may not produce a gas tight seal. KANE455 manual Page 25 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk...

  • Page 26: Measuring Flue Gases

    7. MEASURING FLUE GASES After the countdown is finished and the analyser is correctly set up, put its’ flue probe into the appliance’s sampling point. The tip of the probe should be at the centre of the flue. Use the flue probe’s depth stop cone to set the position. With balanced flues, make sure the probe is positioned far enough into the flue so no air can ‘back flush’...

  • Page 27: Analyser Problem Solving

    ANALYSER PROBLEM SOLVING If any problems are not solved with these solutions, contact us or an authorized repair center. Fault symptom Causes / Solutions • Oxygen too high • Air leaking into probe, tubing, water trap, connectors or internal to analyser. •...
  • Page 28 Fault symptom Causes / Solutions • Analyser just continually • Turn dial back to MENU and press ENTER • Turn dial back to Tightness and press ENTER beeps • BAT only shows 65 with • This is not a problem and is to be expected. fully charged NiMH NiMH batteries only deliver 1.25 V per cell batteries fitted...

  • Page 29: Analyser Annual Recalibration And Service

    Garden City in Hertfordshire Tel: 01707-375550 (the primary service centre for non-UK customers). By sending your analyser back to Kane for an annual fixed price service (check www.kane.co.uk for details) you have the opportunity to extend the warranty on your analyser to 5 years.

  • Page 30: Analyser Specification

    10. ANALYSER SPECIFICATION (NOTE: MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Parameter Range Resolution Accuracy Temp Measurement Flue Temperature 0-600 +2.0 +0.3% reading Inlet Temperature 0-50 +1.0 (Internal sensor) +0.3% reading Inlet Temperature 0-600 +2.0 (External sensor) +0.3% reading Gas Measurement Oxygen 0-21% 0.1% +0.3%...
  • Page 31 Ambient Operating Range C to +40 10% to 90% RH non-condensing Battery Type / Life 4 AA cells >8 hours using Alkaline AA cells Chargers (optional) 220v charger, for NiMH batteries only 12v in vehicle charger, for NiMH batteries only Dimensions Weight: 0.8kg handset with protective cover...

  • Page 32: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    If not acceptable, adjust the analyser’s position to minimize interference or switch off, if possible, the offending equipment during your test. At the time of writing this manual (December 2009) Kane International Ltd are not aware of any field based situation where such interference has occurred and this advice is only given to satisfy the requirements of the Directive.

  • Page 33: En50379 Regulated Instructions

    12. EN 50379 REGULATED INSTRUCTIONS EN 50379 Section 4.3.2 “Instructions” defines a number of specific points that must be included in the relevant instruction manuals. The paragraph numbering below relates to that section of EN 50379. The KANE455 is compliant the EN 50379 Part 2 and Part 3 as detailed in the third party approvals issued by TUV.
  • Page 34 EN 50379 Part 3 is 110 seconds as described in section f) above. Some commonly occurring materials, vapour or gases may affect the operation of the KANE455 in the long or the short term though in normal use Kane International Ltd is not aware of any specific issues that have affected the product.
  • Page 35 The particle filter should be checked at least on a daily basis when using ‘clean’ fuels and more often when using liquid or solid fuels. Detailed instructions regarding the changing of the filter and the emptying of the water trap are given in Section 2 of this manual. WARNING! When using a KANE455 to test an appliance a full visual inspection of the appliance, in accordance with its manufacturer’s instructions, must also be...
  • Page 36 KANE455 manual Page 36 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk...
  • Page 37 KANE455 manual Page 37 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk...
  • Page 38 Appendix 1 - Main Parameter: Here are the legends used and what they mean: Oxygen (Calculated) reading in percentage (%) CO : Carbon monoxide (Measured) reading displayed in ppm (parts per million). If ‘- - - -’ is displayed there is a fault with the CO sensor or the instrument has not set to zero correctly.
  • Page 39 BAT : Displays the Battery power available. Replace alkaline batteries if reading is less than 10 Recharge NiMH batteries if reading is less than 20 Readings may be affected if used with low power batteries. DATE : Date shown as day, month and year, DD/MM/YY. Date is recorded when each combustion test is printed or stored.
  • Page 40 SYMBOLS used on the display Pressure CO/CO λ Excess Air Loss %: 100% minus loss % = efficiency % Flue temperature Inlet temperature ∆T Nett temperature Gross efficiency Nett efficiency Condensing efficiency - PO - Pump off ‘- - - -’ Calculated oxygen greater than 18% so calculation is disabled -OC- Open circuit temperature input...
  • Page 41 ADDENDUM Instructions for KANE455 analysers fitted with optional Nitric Oxide (NO) sensors KANE455 manual Page 41 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk...
  • Page 42 DISPLAYING THE NO READING Select “Menu” on the rotary switch and navigate using the function buttons: = Scroll up = Scroll down = Enter The MENU main structure is as follows: MAIN MENU SUB MENU OPTIONS / COMMENTS SETUP PRESSURE REPORT CONTRAST SCREEN...
  • Page 43 to navigate to the main menu option SCREEN. Press to navigate to the sub menu option AUX. Press The display will show LINE Press and a third line will appear. to navigate to the desired parameter to be displayed on line 1. Press to select the parameter for Line 1 and repeat the process to select the display parameter for all four lines and then EXIT...
  • Page 44 NITRIC OXIDE SENSOR SPECIFICATION Gas Measurement Resolution Accuracy Range Nitric Oxide (NO) 1 ppm + 2ppm <30ppm 0 to 100 ppm (low range) +5 ppm > 30ppm Nitric Oxide (NO) 1ppm +5ppm <100ppm 0 to 1000 ppm (high range) +5% reading >100ppm *1 Using dry gases at STP KANE455 manual...
  • Page 45 Product Registration Please complete, detach and return to: Kane International Ltd, Kane House, Swallowfield, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1JG Your Details Name: Job Title: Company Name: Company Address 1: Address 2: Town/City: County: Postcode: Country: Phone Number: Fax Number:...
  • Page 46 Why did you buy a Kane Product? Dealer Recommendation Other Recommendation Value for Money Our Fixed Price Servicing Programme Kane Previous Owner Not your Decision Other: What brand was your previous analyser? How did you hear about Kane? Magazine Advert...
  • Page 47 KANE455 manual Page 47 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk...
  • Page 48 Thank you for buying this analyser. Before use, please register on our website www.kane.co.uk or complete, detach and return the Product Registration page. KANE455 manual Page 48 For latest prices and delivery to your door visit MyTub Ltd - www.mytub.co.uk - info@mytub.co.uk...

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