Lamtec GFI35 Quick Reference
Lamtec GFI35 Quick Reference

Lamtec GFI35 Quick Reference

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  • Page 1 Quick Reference for Endusers Ignition and Pilot Burner GFI35/48/70/89 and Ex Variants Sensors and Systems for Combustion Engineering www.lamtec.de...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Technical Data Pilot Burner GFI35 ........14...
  • Page 4: Important Information About The Manual

    Important Information about the Manual Important Information about the Manual These instructions must be read carefully and completely before commencing with any work. The basic prerequisite for working safely is compliance with all the specified safety instruc- tions. Purpose/Applicability of the Document These instructions facilitate the safe and efficient handling of the pilot burner GFI and its variants.
  • Page 5: Safekeeping Of The Manual

    Important Information about the Manual Safekeeping of the Manual Store the manual and all related documents in a safe place. The manual is part of the product and must be kept safe and be accessible to personnel at all times. In addition, the following is important: •...
  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions

    General Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions Classification of the Safety Instructions and Warnings The following symbols are used in this document to draw the user's attention to important safe- ty information. They are located at points where the information is required. It is essential that the safety information is observed and followed, and that applies particularly to the warnings.
  • Page 7: Product Safety

    General Safety Instructions Product Safety NOTICE This product is state-of-the-art technology and complies with the generally accepted safety-related rules and regulations. Every device is tested before delivery to ensure that it is working properly and safely.  Only use this product when it is perfect condition and in accordance with the manual, the prevailing regulations and guidelines and the applicable safety and accident prevention regulations.
  • Page 8: Product-Specific Dangers

    General Safety Instructions Product-specific Dangers Installation and commissioning WARNING! All following warnings must be observed to avoid personal injury and damage to property and the environment. WARNING! During the operation of electrical devices, certain parts inevitably have dangerous voltage. If the following notices are not observed, severe bodily injury and property damage could thus occur.
  • Page 9 General Safety Instructions NOTICE The integrated flame scanner of the pilot burner is a safety component for gaseous and liquid fuels. When gas consumers according to EN 298 are used, they are subject to the (EU) 2016/ 426 Gas Appliance Directive (GAR). •...
  • Page 10: Proper Use - Conditions Of Use

    Supporting the main burner flame The ignition burner is intended only for the described use. Any use going beyond the intended use shall be deemed improper. The LAMTEC GmbH & Co KG shall not be liable for damage caused by the non-compliance.
  • Page 11: Product Description

    The item list comprises: • Operating Instructions • Pilot burner GFI, design A, B, C Fig. 3-1 Item list LAMTEC Pilot burner Verify correct items are accounted for and undamaged. If items are missing or damaged: • Do not mount the device •...
  • Page 12: Rating Plate

    Information on the rating plate The rating plate is located on the pilot burner housing. Fig. 3-2 Rating plate on the LAMTEC GFI pilot burner The rating plate contains information on the configuration of the pilot burner: Rating plate example:...
  • Page 13: Equipment

    Product Description Equipment With respect to the electrical equipment, the ignition burner is available in 3 versions. The versions differ as follows: Fig. 3-4 Ignition burner versions A-B-C Equipment Version A Version B Version C (standard) 1 Ignition electrode 2 Ionisation electrode 3 Spark igniter 4 Flame monitor (IFM)
  • Page 14: Important Information About The Product

    Product Description Important Information about the Product 3.4.1 Life Cycle The device has a limited lifespan. It is designed for 250,000 switching cycles at nominal firing- rate and thus type-tested. With 50 switching operations per day, this results in a lifespan of approx.
  • Page 15: Technical Data

    Product Description Technical Data 3.5.1 Technical Data Pilot Burner GFI35 Fig. 3-6 Side view of GFI35 pilot burner design C Fig. 3-7 Dimensions of GFI35 pilot burner design C Dimension outer tube length customer-specific Outer tube diameter 35 mm x 2 mm (1,38 x 0.078 in)
  • Page 16: Technical Data Pilot Burner Gfi48

    Product Description 3.5.2 Technical Data Pilot Burner GFI48 Fig. 3-8 Side view of GFI48 pilot burner design A/B Fig. 3-9 Dimensions of GFI48 pilot burner design A/B Fig. 3-10 Side view of GFI48 pilot burner Ex-Zone 2 Fig. 3-11 Dimensions of GFI48 pilot burner Ex-Zone 2...
  • Page 17 Product Description Fig. 3-12 Side view of GFI48 pilot burner design C Fig. 3-13 Dimensions of GFI48 pilot burner design C Dimension outer tube length customer-specific Outer tube diameter 48.3 mm x 2 mm (1.90 x 0.078 in) Housing length versions A and B Housing dimensions Air supply connection 1 inch (BSPP inner threads)
  • Page 18: Technical Data Pilot Burner Gfi70

    Product Description 3.5.3 Technical Data Pilot Burner GFI70 Fig. 3-14 Side view of GFI70 pilot burner design A/B Fig. 3-15 Dimensions of GFI70 pilot burner design A/B Fig. 3-16 Side view of GFI70 pilot burner Ex-Zone 2 Fig. 3-17 Dimensions of GFI70 pilot burner Ex-Zone 2...
  • Page 19 Product Description Fig. 3-18 Side view of GFI70 pilot burner design C Fig. 3-19 Dimensions of GFI70 pilot burner design C Dimension outer tube length customer-specific Outer tube diameter 70 mm x 2 mm (2.75 x 0.078 in) Housing length versions A and B Housing dimensions Air supply connection 1 1/2 inch (BSPP inner threads)
  • Page 20: Technical Data Pilot Burner Gfi89

    Product Description 3.5.4 Technical Data Pilot Burner GFI89 Fig. 3-20 Side view of GFI89 pilot burner design A/B Fig. 3-21 Dimensions of GFI89 pilot burner design A/B Fig. 3-22 Side view of GFI89 pilot burner Ex-Zone 2 Fig. 3-23 Dimensions of GFI89 pilot burner Ex-Zone 2...
  • Page 21 Product Description Fig. 3-24 Side view of GFI89 pilot burner design C Fig. 3-25 Dimensions of GFI89 pilot burner design C Dimension outer tube length customer-specific Outer tube diameter GFI89: 88.9 mm x 2 mm (3.5 x 0.078 in) Housing length versions A and B Housing dimensions Air supply connection 2 inch (BSPP inner threads)
  • Page 22: Common Technical Data For Pilot Burner Gfi35/48/70/89

    Product Description 3.5.5 Common Technical Data for Pilot Burner GFI35/48/70/89 NOTICE The electrical data are identical for all devices, only the air and gas volume flows differ. Design A and B: Power supply voltage connection Electrical data 120/230 VAC (within the scope of the EU Gas Appliances Directive), cf.
  • Page 23 Product Description NOTICE Use device manufacturer recommended silicone shielded cable. The device manufacturer will only guarantee proper functioning if this cable is used. This cable is available in any length up to the maximum cable length. Design B and C: Connection of external flame scanner to the ionisation electrode Recommended cable specifications Cable type RG62 coaxial cable...
  • Page 24 Product Description Mode of operation Permitted mode of operation intermittent operation/continuous operation Operating condition Relative humidity max. 85 % (non-condensing) Environmental conditions Operation Permissible temperature range Safe Area: -20 ... +60 °C / -4 ... +140 °F (Standard, without display) -40 ...
  • Page 25 Product Description Integrated standard power unit safe area Fig. 3-27 Dimensions integrated standard Fig. 3-26 Side view integrated standard power power unit safe area unit safe area Degree of protection IP65/NEMA 4/NEMA 4X Design with or without display Integrated power unit Ex-Zone 2 Fig.
  • Page 26 Operating pressure GFI35: 4 - 8 mbar (0,058 - 0,116 psi) + 4 mbar (0,058 psi) per metre of tube length GFI48: 6 - 20 mbar (0,087 - 0,290 psi) + 6 mbar (0,087 psi) per metre of tube length GFI70: 5 - 16 mbar (0,072 - 0,232 psi) + 5 mbar (0,072 psi) per metre of tube length GFI89: min.
  • Page 27: Special Version Thermal Rating With High Power Versions

    Product Description Connection: Air Flow rate (air quantity) GFI35: max. 22 Nm /h (28.77 yd GFI48: max. 50 m /h (65.39 yd GFI70: max. 150 m /h (196.19 yd GFI89: max. 250 m /h (326.98 yd NOTICE At temperatures in the combustion chamber of over 500 °C (932 °F), if the pilot burner is off, a cooling air supply of 50 % of the max.
  • Page 28 Product Description Connection: Air Air type combustion air Operating pressure GFI48/70: min. 15 mbar + 6 mbar (0.217 psi + 0.087 psi ) per metre of tube length GFI89: min. 15 mbar + 5 mbar (0.217 psi + 0.072 psi) per metre of tube length Air temperature max.
  • Page 29: Technical Data External Power Unit Ex-Zone I

    Product Description 3.5.7 Technical Data external power unit Ex-Zone I Fig. 3-30 External power unit Ex-Zone I Fig. 3-31 Dimensions external power unit for Ex-Zone I Technical Data Explosion protection II 2 G Ex db IIB + H2 T6/T5 GbII 2 D Ex tb IIIC T80 °C ... T95 °C Db Material copper-free aluminium, stainless steel 1.4404/316 Certificates/Test certificates...
  • Page 30: Technical Data External Power Unit Save Area

    Product Description 3.5.8 Technical Data external power unit save area Fig. 3-32 External power unit safe area Fig. 3-33 Dimensions external power unit safe area Technical Data Material varnished steel RAL7035 Degree of protection IP66 Temperature operating range -20 ... +60 °C / -4 ... +140 °F...
  • Page 31: Technical Data For Nw35/48/70/89 Sliding Flange

    Product Description 3.5.9 Technical data for NW35/48/70/89 sliding flange Fig. 3-34 Dimensions of the sliding flange of the GFI pilot burner The flange is equipped with 4 grub screws to fix the outer tube in a defined position. The pipe leadthrough contains an EPDM O-ring seal. Technical data for NW35/48/70/89 sliding flange Material Flange...
  • Page 32 Product Description Dimensions Hole circle diameter NW35: 100 mm / 3,94 in NW48: 110 mm / 4.33 in NW70: 130 mm / 5.11 in NW89: 150 mm / 5.90 in DN Nominal diameter 35/48/70/89...
  • Page 33: Design And Functions

    Design and Functions Design and Functions Design Construction of pilot burner versions A and B 1 Outer tube 2 Air housing 3 Gas block 4 Connection enclosure Fig. 4-1 Main components pilot burner Connections: Gas and air supply 1 Air supply connection 2 Gas supply connection Fig.
  • Page 34: Functional Description

    Design and Functions Functional Description Operating mode of the pilot burner Fig. 4-5 Pilot burner versions A-B-C 1 Ignition electrode 3 Ionisation electrode 5 System control 2 Ignition transformer 4 Flame scanner DANGER! High voltage on the bare ignition electrode! ...
  • Page 35: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Observe the safety regulations! NOTICE Wear personal safety equipment.  Face protection  Insulating safety gloves  Safety shoes WARNING! All activities described in this chapter must be performed by qualified, authorised personnel only under observance of requirements from the following regulating bodies: ...
  • Page 36: Consumables

    Maintenance Consumables Replace wear parts The replacement of parts that are subject to normal wear is not deemed to be repair work and may be performed by authorised personnel of the system operator. The decision as to when wear parts are to be replaced is the responsibility of the system operator.
  • Page 37: Maintenance Preparation

    The device is shipped as specified in the purchase order information. LAMTEC GmbH & Co. KG's terms and conditions of delivery and service and the general terms and conditions of...
  • Page 38: Correcting Faults

    Correcting Faults Correcting Faults WARNING! The flame scanner is a safety device. Consequently, interventions must only be carried out by the specialists of the manufacturer or by such other staff to be agreed with the manufacturer beforehand. Any intervention in the equipment going beyond the setting options described as well as any repair work must only be carried out by the manufac- turer's staff.
  • Page 39: General Data

    Risk of malfunction if repaired improperly. Only have repairs done by the manufacturer. Do not attempt to make repairs yourself. Information About the Repair Service Contact LAMTEC Service/Support if you have any questions. LAMTEC Meß- und Regeltechnik für Feuerungen GmbH & Co. KG Josef-Reiert-Straße 26...
  • Page 40: Decommissioning

    Decommissioning Decommissioning Take the pilot burner out of operation. CAUTION! Residual heat on all parts of the system and the pilot burner. Risk of contact burns. Allow the system and pilot burner to cool down before removal. Procedure: Shut down the system and secure it from being switched on again. Allow the pilot burner to cool down completely.
  • Page 41: Disposal Notes

    Disposal Notes Disposal Notes NOTICE Improper or inadequate recycling harms the environment.  Observe regional disposal regulations.  The device itself is to be recycled as electronic waste to returned to the burner or boiler manufacturer.
  • Page 42: Order Information

    Order Information Order Information Spare parts for GFI35 Description/Type Order no. Ionization and ignition electrode with distance and centring holder for the electrode rods 646R4115 Distance and centring holder with insulating piece for the electrode rods 646R4116 Flame stabilizer, material 1.4301/1.4305...
  • Page 43 Sliding Flange Description/Type Order no. GFI35 Sliding flange DN40 PN6, 1.4571 646R4151 GFI35 2 fixing holes Sliding flange, 1.4571/1.4404 646R4152 GFI48 Sliding flange with O-ring seal and grub screws, DN50 PN6, 1.4571 646R1151 (4 fixing holes) GFI48 Special sliding flange with O-ring seal and grub screws, 1.4571...
  • Page 44 Description/Type Order no. Inspection diode for GFI 646R0100 Proposals of spare parts for a two-year operation GFI35/48/70/89 Description/Type Order.no. 1x Ionization and ignition electrode with distance and centring holder for the electrode rods see spare parts list 3x Distance and centring holder with insulating piece for the electrode rods...
  • Page 45 Order Information...
  • Page 46 The information in this publication is subject to technical changes. LAMTEC Meß- und Regeltechnik für Feuerungen GmbH & Co. KG Josef-Reiert-Straße 26 D-69190 Walldorf Telefon: +49 (0) 6227 6052-0 info@lamtec.de Telefax: +49 (0) 6227 6052-57 www.lamtec.de Printed in Germany | Copyright  2023...

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