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Kane KANE455 Manual

Flue gas analyser with direct co2 measurement
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KANE455
Flue Gas Analyser
with direct CO
measurement
2
Kane International Ltd
Kane House, Swallowfield
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire, AL7 1JG
Tel: +44 (0) 1707 375550
Fax: +44 (0) 1707 393277
E-mail: sales@kane.co.uk
www.kane.co.uk
Stock No: 18581-6
June 2009
© Kane International Ltd
Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677

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  • Page 1 Kane International Ltd Kane House, Swallowfield Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire, AL7 1JG Tel: +44 (0) 1707 375550 Fax: +44 (0) 1707 393277 E-mail: sales@kane.co.uk www.kane.co.uk Stock No: 18581-6 June 2009 © Kane International Ltd Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    LET-BY & TIGHTNESS TESTING 17-18 DIFFERENTIAL TEMPERATURE ROOM CO TESTING KANE455 PRINTOUTS 5. USING THE MENU 22-23 6. USING THE KANE455 AS A THERMOMETER OR 24-25 PRESSURE METER 7. MEASURING FLUE GASES 8. ANALYSER PROBLEM SOLVING 27-28 9. ANALYSER ANNUAL RECALIBRATION AND SERVICE 10.
  • Page 3 12. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY APPENDIX 1 – MAIN PARAMETERS 33-35 KANE455 manual Page 3 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 4: Kane455 Overview

    (Nett, Gross or Condensing) & excess air. The KANE455 Combustion Analyser can also measure CO levels in ambient air - useful when a CO Alarm is triggered. It can also perform a 15 minute duration Room CO Test.

  • Page 5: Analyser Layout & Features

    Menu controls Scroll up/down Function buttons Enter 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 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
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  • Page 7: Batteries

    The charger must then be connected and switched on. When charging, the red Battery Charging Indicator will illuminate. Now switch the KANE455 off. The display will show “BATTERY CHARGING” The first charge should be for 12 hours continuously. NiMH batteries are suitable for top up charging at any time, even for short periods.

  • Page 8: Before Using The Analyser Every Time

    To perform a manual CO zero, select ‘Ratio’ on the dial, hold down the key and you will see the message above. KANE455 manual Page 8 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 9: Status Display

    These gases are exhausted from the back of the instrument. This analyser must only be used in well-ventilated locations by trained and competent persons after due consideration of all the potential hazards. KANE455 manual Page 9 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 10: Using The Four Function Buttons

    Press if you want to stop the countdown and return to making measurements. Note: The analyser will not switch off unless the CO reading is below 20ppm. KANE455 manual Page 10 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 11 Press and release the key again to abort printing. Make sure the printer is switched on, ready to accept data and its’ infrared receiver is in line with the analyser’s emitter (on top of the analyser). KANE455 manual Page 11 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 12 The function buttons below the symbols Using used to navigate through the menu when the rotary switch is set to MENU – See USING THE MENU, Section 5. Buttons KANE455 manual Page 12 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 13: Using The Analyser

    Inlet temperature ( C). Normally set by → flue probe during fresh air purge. Ef C 91.3 Defaults to condensing boiler efficiency → (EfC). Can be changed via “Menu”. KANE455 manual Page 13 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 14 2+ seconds to select the log number to be viewed. to scroll through the individual readings on line 2 & 3. Press to print the test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted). KANE455 manual Page 14 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 15: Pressure Test

    Press to print the test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted). WARNING Before using the KANE455 to measure the pressure of a gas/air ratio valve, read the boiler manufacturer’s instructions thoroughly. If in doubt contact the boiler manufacturer. After adjusting a gas/air ratio valve it is essential that the CO, CO2 and CO/CO2 ratio readings are within the boiler manufacturer’s specified limits.
  • 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 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 17: Let-By & Tightness Testing

    The display shows: STABIL’N 20.01 Real time pressure during the stabilisation → test. mbar → Pressure units. TIME Stabilisation default time is 1 minute. Can → be changed via “Menu”. KANE455 manual Page 17 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 18 To print a tightness test, select MENU / REPORT / TIGHTN’S / VIEW. to select the log number to be printed. Press to print the tightness test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted) KANE455 manual Page 18 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 19: Differential Temperature

    Select MENU / REPORT / TEMP / VIEW to select the log number to be printed. Press to print the test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted). KANE455 manual Page 19 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 20: Room Co Testing

    Press to print the room CO test (also sends to PC if Bluetooth fitted) NOTE: To abort a room CO test, press for 1 second. KANE455 manual Page 20 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • 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...

  • Page 22: Using The Menu

    MENU NAT GAS, L OIL, PROPANE, BUTANE, LPG SETUP SET FUEL KANE455 always defaults to Nat Gas on start- Ef(C) = condensing boilers Ef(N) = nett efficiency, Ef(G) = gross efficiency, KANE455 always defaults to EfC on start-up HH:MM:SS format SET TIME e.g.
  • Page 23 NOTE: To EXIT the MENU at any time simply move the rotary switch to any position other than “Menu”. Any changes that have not been “entered” will be ignored. KANE455 manual Page 23 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

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

    → Real time temperature difference. The rotor display indications will now be locked apart from MENU. Readings can be printed but not stored. Exit this mode by switching the KANE455 off. The standard printout for this mode is as follows: K455 YOUR COMPANY NAME &...
  • 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 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 26: Measuring Flue Gases

    Make sure the printer is switched on, ready to accept data and its’ infrared receiver is in line with the analyser’s emitter (on top of the analyser). KANE455 manual Page 26 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 27: Analyser Problem Solving

    • T flue or T nett displays • Probe not connected. (- - - -) • X-Air, EFF display (- - - -) • CO reading is below 2%. KANE455 manual Page 27 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 28 NiMH NiMH batteries only deliver 1.25 V per cell batteries fitted whereas Alkalines deliver 1.5 V per cell. Fresh alkalines give a BAT value of 90 or so. KANE455 manual Page 28 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

  • Page 29: Analyser Annual Recalibration And Service

    Welwyn 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

    Natural gas, Propane, Butane, LPG Light Oils (28/35 sec) Pre-programmed Fuels Storage Capacity 99 Combustion tests 20 Pressure tests 20 Tightness tests 20 Temperature tests 20 Room CO tests Using dry gases at STP Calculated KANE455 manual Page 30 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 31 0.8kg handset with protective cover Handset: 200 x 45 x 90mm Probe: 300mm long including handle. 6mm diameter x 240mm long stainless steel shaft with 3m long neoprene hose. Type K thermocouple KANE455 manual Page 31 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 32 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 (May 2007) 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 ‘-O>-’ is displayed while in fresh air. Loss : Losses calculated from oxygen and type of fuel. Displays reading during a combustion test. ‘-O>-’ is displayed while in fresh air. KANE455 manual Page 33 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 34 The maximum number of tests have been stored in the memory. To delete the stored memory, Select Reports then select the tests to be deleted (see Page 23). KANE455 manual Page 34 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 35 - PO - Pump off -O>- Calculated oxygen greater than 18% so calculation is disabled -OC- Open circuit temperature input Number of days left before recalibration is due KANE455 manual Page 35 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 36 ADDENDUM Instructions for KANE455 analysers fitted with optional Nitric Oxide (NO) sensors KANE455 manual Page 36 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 37 NOTE: To EXIT the MENU at any time simply move the rotary switch to any position other than MENU. Any changes that have not been “entered” will be ignored. KANE455 manual Page 37 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 38 On the printouts the NO readings appear directly below the flue CO readings. Note the rotor needs to be in the AUX, O /Eff or Ratio positions to print or store flue combustion readings KANE455 manual Page 38 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 39 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 39 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...
  • Page 40 Thank you for buying this instrument. Before use, please register on our website www.kane.co.uk KANE455 manual Page 40 Supplied By www.heating spares.co Tel. 0161 620 6677...

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