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Models: VH100 – VH200
Operations & Maintenance
Manual
151 South Michigan Street, Seattle, Washington, USA 98108
Tel: 206-789-5410
Fax: 206-789-5414
Web: www.algas-sdi.com
This manual covers units built after April 2022
After S/N: 3220019135
FILE: MANUAL PN 57000 VH100-VH200 rev 05-05-2022

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  • Page 1 Models: VH100 – VH200 Operations & Maintenance Manual 151 South Michigan Street, Seattle, Washington, USA 98108 Tel: 206-789-5410 Fax: 206-789-5414 Web: www.algas-sdi.com This manual covers units built after April 2022 After S/N: 3220019135 FILE: MANUAL PN 57000 VH100-VH200 rev 05-05-2022...
  • Page 2 WARNING Read the OPERATION MANUAL before operating this equipment. This equipment uses LPG and Natural Gas – flammable fuels. Inherent hazards exist and a thorough understanding of the equipment is required to allow safe operation and maintenance. Allow only a TRAINED and FULLY QUALIFIED PERSON to service this equipment.
  • Page 3 Symbols and Conventions Special symbols are used to denote hazardous or important information. You should familiarize yourself with their meaning and take special notice of the indicated information. Please read the following explanations thoroughly. GENERAL WARNING OR CAUTION Indicates hazards or unsafe practices which can result in damage to the equipment or cause personal injury.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................1 ..............................1 RODUCT ESCRIPTION ..............................2 AJOR OMPONENTS INSTALLATION ............................3 ..................................3 ANDLING ..................................3 TORAGE ............................3 HECKLIST EFORE NSTALLATION ..................................3 NTAKE ..................................3 XHAUST ..................................3 CCESS ................................4 NVIRONMENT ..............................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Product Description The Phoenix VH (velocity heat) burner is a direct-fired nozzle-mix burner, that utilizes ambient combustion air to supply a focused high temperature flame with flexibility of fuel options. The Phoenix VH burners are available in three models all with high velocity and medium velocity combustor options: VH100 (1,000,000 Btu/hr) ...
  • Page 6: Major Components

    Installation Major Components The Phoenix VH Burners consist of the following components (Refer to Figure 1.2): Burner Body  Burner Nozzle  Burner Rear Cover  Combustor  Fuel Inlet Block  Air Inlet Block  Igniter  Flame Supervision ...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation 2. INSTALLATION Handling Verify that the area is clean.  Protect the burner from weather, dirt and moisture.  Protect burner from excessive temperature and humidity.  Take care not to drop or damage the burner.  Storage Verify that the burner is clean and free of damage. ...
  • Page 8: Environment

    Installation Environment Verify the local environment matches the operating specifications of the burner. Check the following items: Type and supply pressure of the fuel  Availability of enough fresh, clean combustion air  Humidity, altitude and temperature of air  Absence of damaging corrosive fumes or materials in the air ...
  • Page 9: Rotate The Rear Cover (Optional)

    Installation Rotate the Rear Cover (Optional) To rotate the rear cover, do the following (see Figure 2.1). Disconnect the fuel piping at a union in the piping or the inlet  block provided on the burner (1). Remove the four bolts on fuel inlet (1). ...
  • Page 10: Installing The Flame Supervision

    Installation Installing the Flame Supervision Figure 2.2 – Installing the Flame Supervision Flame Supervision Igniter Both UV scanner and flame rod flame supervision options are offered with Phoenix VH burners. Check the specification sheet to verify availability. CAUTION: 7000-volt ignition transformer must be used to supply power to igniter.
  • Page 11: Installing The Igniter

    Installation Installing the Igniter Verify the gap between the center electrode and grounding rod is no less than 1.5mm and no more than 2.0mm. Install the igniter into the opening opposite to the flame supervision in the rear cover. CAUTION: Do NOT apply any assembly compound to the threads of the igniter.
  • Page 12: Alloy Combustor

    Installation Alloy Combustor Verify the gasket that was supplied with the burner is  installed between the burner and the chamber wall. Verify the gasket does not leak.  Check the size of the clearance between the furnace wall  and combustor.
  • Page 13: Checklist After Installation

    Installation Checklist After Installation To verify proper system installation, do the following: Verify that there are no leaks in the gas and air lines.  Verify all components of the flame monitoring control system  are properly installed. This includes verifying that all switches are installed in correct locations and all wiring, pressure and impulse lines are properly connected.
  • Page 14: Operation

    3. Operation Initial Setup Fully open the main air valve.  Startup combustion air supply.  Adjust the control valve in the air supply line to the air  differential pressure between taps A and B to the stated pressure for high fire in the Phoenix VH specification sheet.
  • Page 15: Fixed Air Systems (Air Flow)

    Operation Fixed Air Systems (Air Flow) Use a small flat hear screwdriver to open pressure taps A  and B. Attach manometer to taps A and B.  Adjust air valve until differential pressure is at required  value specified in Phoenix VH Specification Sheet. Remove manometer and close pressure taps A and B.
  • Page 16: On-Ratio Gas Systems (Air Flow)

    Operation On-ratio Gas Systems (Air Flow) Adjust air valve to low fire.  Use a small flathead screwdriver to open pressure taps A  and B. Connect manometer to taps A and B.  Adjust air valve until differential pressure is approximately ...
  • Page 17: Manual Startup Guide

    Operation Manual Startup Guide Startup combustion air supply.  Open gas shut-off valve and start ignition sequence.  Visually check for flame to confirm that burner has lit.  DANGER: If no flame can be seen, close the gas valve to stop gas flow.
  • Page 18: Maintenance

    4. Maintenance Maintenance Preventative maintenance is the key to a reliable, safe and efficient system. The core of any preventive maintenance system is a list of periodic tasks. The following are suggestions for monthly and annual checks: NOTE: The monthly and yearly lists are an average interval. In the case of a dirty environment, service interval may need to be shortened.
  • Page 19: Annual Checklist

    Maintenance/Commissioning Annual Checklist Inspect flame supervision devices for good condition and  cleanliness. Check for proper inlet air/gas ratios.  Test all the alarm systems for proper signals.  Check igniters for proper gap.  Check valve motors and control valves for free, smooth ...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    5. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Procedures Potential Problem Possible Cause Proposed Solution Cannot initiate Start-up Malfunction of flame monitoring Have a qualified electrician sequence. control system such as shorted investigate and solve. out flame sensor or electrical noise in sensor line. Flame safety purge cycle not Check flame monitoring control completed.
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting Potential Problem Possible Cause Proposed Solution The low fire flame is weak or Low fire adjusted too low. Increase low fire gas setting. unstable. Not enough gas. Check start-up settings and adjust to increase low gas flow. Not enough air. Check start-up settings.
  • Page 22: Spare Parts List Models Vh100 - Vh200

    Troubleshooting Spare Parts List Models VH100 – VH200 Algas-SDI Operation and Maintenance Manual - VH100-VH200...
  • Page 23: Spare Part List Models Vh100 - Vh200

    Troubleshooting Spare Part List Models VH100 – VH200 Item Description Qty. VH100 VH150 VH200 Combustor, Alloy, High Velocity 7001-4006 Combustor, Alloy, Medium Velocity 7001-4005 Combustor, Alloy, High Velocity 7001-4004 Combustor, Alloy, Medium Velocity 7001-4003 Combustor, Alloy, High Velocity 7001-4002 Combustor, Alloy, Medium Velocity 7001-4001 Nozzle, Cast Iron 7001-5005...
  • Page 24 Algas-SDI International, LLC 151 South Michigan Street Seattle, Washington, 98108 1.206.789.5410 Fax: 1.206.789.5414 www.algas-sdi.com.

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