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- Page 1 Operations & Maintenance Manual This manual covers units built after April 2022 (S/N: 3220019135) FILE: MANUAL PN 57000 PHOENIX VH revision 5/8/2025...
- 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.
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Page 3: Symbols And Conventions
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 ........................3 YMBOLS AND ONVENTIONS INTRODUCTION ..........................5 ..........................5 RODUCT ESCRIPTION ..........................6 AJOR OMPONENTS & T ..........................7 ASTENERS OOLING INSTALLATION ........................... 8 ..............................8 ANDLING ..............................8 TORAGE ......................9 HECKLIST EFORE NSTALLATION ..........................9 REPARING THE URNER ) ...................... -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction 1. INTRODUCTION Product Description n 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. n The Phoenix VH burners are available with high velocity and medium velocity combustor options. -
Page 6: Major Components
Introduction Major Components The Phoenix VH Burners consists of the following components (Refer to Figure 1.2): n Burner Body n Burner Nozzle n Burner Rear Cover n Combustor n Fuel Inlet Block n Air Inlet Block n Igniter n Flame Supervision... -
Page 7: Fasteners & Tooling
Introduction Fasteners & Tooling Item Tooling Fastener VH015-040 VH050-075 VH100-200 VH300 VH500 VH750 13/16” Wrench Ignitor 7/8” Wrench Flame Rod 3/16” Flat Head Pressure Tap Screwdriver Hex Head 17mm Wrench Screw Hex Head Screw Hex Head 13mm Wrench Screw Hex Head Screw Flat Head 5mm Hex Key... -
Page 8: Installation
Installation 2. INSTALLATION Handling n Verify that the area is clean. n Protect the burner from weather, dirt, and moisture. n Protect burner from excessive temperature and humidity. n Take care not to drop or damage the burner. Storage n Verify that the burner is clean and free of damage. n Store burner in a cool, clean, dry room. -
Page 9: Checklist Before Installation
Installation Checklist Before Installation Intake To admit fresh combustion air from outdoors, provide an opening in the room of at least one square inch per 4,000 BTU/hr. In the presence of corrosive fumes or materials in the surrounding environment, supply burner with clear air from an uncontaminated area or provide a filtering system which shall not impede burner operation. -
Page 10: Rotate The Rear Cover (Optional)
Installation Rotate the Rear Cover (Optional) To rotate the rear cover, do the following (see Figure 2.1). n Disconnect the fuel piping at a union in the piping or the inlet block provided on the burner (1). n Remove the four bolts used to hold the fuel inlet (1). n Remove the inlet block, O-rings, and Orifice Plate from the rear cover (1). -
Page 11: Installing The Flame Supervision
Flame Supervision Igniter Figure 2.2 – Installing the Flame Supervision Phoenix VH burners are offered with UV scanner and flame rod flame supervision options. Check the Phoenix VH specification sheets for availability. Install the flame supervision into the ½” or ¾” NPT opening/adapter in the rear... -
Page 12: 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 13 Installation n The combustor shall not extend beyond the inside of the furnace wall more than 1”. Beyond this length it is necessary to add a spacer on the outside of the furnace to keep the end of the combustor within 1” of the furnace wall.
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Page 14: Alloy Combustor
Installation Alloy Combustor Mount the burner to the chamber wall using customer supplied M10 X 1.5mm bolts (4x) and M10 lock washers (4x), or equivalent. Verify that the mounting gasket (1) that was supplied with the burner is installed between the burner and the chamber wall (2). Verify that the mounting gasket (1) does not leak. -
Page 15: Silicon Carbide (Sic) Combustor
Installation Silicon Carbide (SiC) Combustor Mount the burner to the chamber wall using customer supplied M10 X 1.5mm bolts (4x) and M10 lock washers (4x), or equivalent. Verify that a mounting gasket (1) is installed between the burner flange and chamber wall (2). Verify that the supplied retaining ring gasket (5) is installed between the SiC combustor and retaining ring (6). -
Page 16: Refractory Combustor
Installation Refractory Combustor Verify that a mounting gasket (1) is installed between the burner flange and the refractory combustor (2). Mount the burner onto the threaded studs on the refractory combustor and fasten the nuts included with the refractory combustor in a crosswise manner and torque to a minimum of 20 ft.lbs and maximum of 25 ft.lbs. -
Page 17: Large Refractory Combustors
Installation Large Refractory Combustors n On burners VH500 and larger, the refractory combustor must be tightly surrounded by a collar made of brick, plastic refractory, or a castable refractory of at least 4” (100mm) minimum thickness on all sides of the combustor. -
Page 18: Checklist After Installation
Installation Checklist After Installation To verify proper system installation, do the following: n Verify that there are no leaks in the gas and air lines. n Verify all components of the flame monitoring control system are properly installed. This includes verifying that all switches are installed in the correct locations and all wiring, pressure and impulse lines are properly connected. -
Page 19: Operation
Operation 3. OPERATION Initial Setup n Fully open the main air valve. n Startup combustion air supply. n 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 20: Fixed Air Systems (Air Flow)
Use a small flat hear screwdriver to open pressure taps A and B. n Attach manometer to taps A and B. n 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 21: On-Ratio Gas Systems (Air Flow)
Operation On-ratio Gas Systems (Air Flow) n Adjust air valve to low fire. n Use a small flathead screwdriver to open pressure taps A and B. n Connect manometer to taps A and B. n Adjust air valve until differential pressure is approximately 0.2” WC. On-ratio Gas Systems (Gas Flow) n Turn the gas flow limiting valve to 50% open. -
Page 22: Manual Startup Guide
Operation Manual Startup Guide n Startup combustion air supply. n Open gas shut-off valve and start ignition sequence. n 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. Allow flame safety to purge the body of gas before attempting to restart the burner. -
Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance 4. 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 24: Annual Checklist
Maintenance Annual Checklist n Inspect flame supervision devices for good condition and cleanliness. n Check for proper inlet air/gas ratios. n Test all the alarm systems for proper signals. n Check igniters for proper gap. n Check valve motors and control valves for free, smooth action and adjustment. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
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 26 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.
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Page 27: Spare Parts
Spare Parts 6. SPARE PARTS Spare Part List Models VH015 – VH040 Item Description Qty. VH015 VH025 VH040 Combustor, Alloy, High Velocity 7001-4019 7001-4020 7001-4021 Combustor, Alloy, Medium Velocity 7001-4020 7001-4021 7001-4022 Combustor, Ceramic, High Velocity 7001-5118 7001-5119 7001-5120 Combustor, Ceramic, Medium Velocity 7001-5119 7001-5120 7001-5121... -
Page 28: Spare Part List Models Vh050 - Vh075
Spare Parts Spare Part List Models VH050 – VH075 Item Description Qty. VH050 VH075 Combustor, Alloy, High Velocity 7001-4012 7001-4011 Combustor, Alloy, Medium Velocity 7001-4011 7001-4010 Combustor, Ceramic, High Velocity 7001-5088 7001-5087 Combustor, Ceramic, Medium Velocity 7001-5087 7001-5086 Combustor, Refractory, High Velocity 7001-5359 7001-5358 Combustor, Refractory, Medium Velocity... -
Page 29: Spare Part List Models Vh100 - Vh200
Spare Parts Spare Part List Models VH100 – VH200 Item Description Qty. VH100 VH150 VH200 Combustor, Alloy, High Velocity 7001-4002 7001-4004 7001-4006 Combustor, Alloy, Medium Velocity 7001-4001 7001-4003 7001-4005 Combustor, Ceramic, High Velocity 7001-5079 7001-5081 7001-5083 Combustor, Ceramic, Medium Velocity 7001-5035 7001-5080 7001-5082... -
Page 30: Spare Part List Model Vh300
Spare Parts Spare Part List Model VH300 Item Description Qty. VH300 Combustor, Alloy, High Velocity 7001-4014 Combustor, Alloy, Medium Velocity 7001-4015 Combustor, Ceramic, High Velocity 7001-5089 Combustor, Ceramic, Medium Velocity 7001-5090 Combustor, Refractory, High Velocity 7001-5365 Combustor, Refractory, Medium Velocity 7001-5364 Nozzle, Cast Iron 7001-5043... -
Page 31: Spare Part List Model Vh500 - Vh750
Spare Parts Spare Part List Model VH500 – VH750 Item Description Qty. VH500 VH750 Combustor, Alloy, High Velocity 7001-4037 7001-4077 Combustor, Alloy, Medium Velocity 7001-4036 7001-4078 Combustor, Refractory, High Velocity 7001-5394 7001-5397 Combustor, Refractory, Medium Velocity 7001-5393 7001-5396 Nozzle, Cast Iron 7001-5223 7001-5373 Igniter... - Page 32 Algas-SDI International, LLC 20224 66 Ave S. Kent, Washington 98032 Ph.: +1.206.789.5410 www.algas-sdi.com...
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