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Fyrite
Pro
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Combustion Gas Analyzer
Instruction 0024-9395
Operation & Maintenance
Rev. 12 – October 2010
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Product Leadership • Training • Service • Reliability

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  • Page 1 Fyrite ® Combustion Gas Analyzer Instruction 0024-9395 Operation & Maintenance Rev. 12 – October 2010 LIGHT ENTER HOLD Product Leadership • Training • Service • Reliability...
  • Page 2 WARRANTY Bacharach, Inc. warrants to Buyer that at the time of delivery this Product will be free from defects in mater ial and manufac ture and will conform substan tially to Bach arach Inc.’s ap plicable spec i fi ca tions. Bacharach’s li a bil i ty and Buyer’s remedy under this warranty are lim it ed to the repair or replacement, at Ba charach’s option,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Fyrite Pro Contents Ordering Information ............iii 1.0 INTRODUCTION .............. 1 1.1 The Fyrite Pro.................. 1 1.2 Operational Overview ..............2 2.0 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ......3 3.0 SETTING UP THE ANALYZER ........5 3.1 Preliminary Steps ................5 3.2 Checking & Replacing the Batteries ..........5 3.3 Connecting the Probe Hose and Thermocouple ......
  • Page 4 Fyrite Pro 4.7 Opening and Viewing Saved Test Data ........25 4.8 Printing Test Data................. 26 4.9 Clearing Saved Test Data ............. 28 4.10 Turning OFF the Analyzer & CO Purge ........28 4.11 Resetting the Microprocessor ............29 4.12 Run Mode Screens ................ 29 4.13 Screen Descriptions ..............

  • Page 5: Ordering Information

    Fyrite Pro Ordering Information Fyrite Pro Confi gurations Model Printer Printer Printer/ Oil Kit Part Number 8200 8201 8202 8103 8104 8105 8205 8206 Measurements: Oxygen      Stack      Temperature Ambient ...
  • Page 6 Fyrite Pro Notes: Instruction 0024-9395...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Fyrite Pro The Fyrite Pro series of instruments are hand-held an a lyz ers that are designed for on-demand sampling of residential furnaces and appliances. The more advanced models can also to used to check combustion efficiency by measuring the stack temperature and the percent oxygen level in the flue-gas stream.

  • Page 8: Operational Overview

    Fyrite Pro 1.2 Operational Overview Pressing the I/O button turns the analyzer ON. Note that there is a warm- up period of either 10 or 60 seconds, dependent on the analyzer’s model and setup, that must elapse before the analyzer can be used.

  • Page 9: Technical Characteristics

    Fyrite Pro 2.0 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS The Analyzer Directly Measures and Displays: • Ambient Temperature ......32 to 212 °F (0 to 100 °C) • Flue Gas O content ........0.0 to 20.9% O • Flue Gas Temperature ......0 to 999 °F (–18 to 537 °C) •...
  • Page 10 Fyrite Pro Memory (Model 105/110/120/125) ..... Up to 10 sets of readings can be saved in memory. When memory is full, the next reading saved will overwrite the oldest reading. Display ..........4 Digit, 2 Line, 7-segment Liquid Crystal Dis play Front Panel Controls .......

  • Page 11: Setting Up The Analyzer

    Fyrite Pro 3.0 SETTING UP THE ANALYZER 3.1 Preliminary Steps Before using the analyzer . . . • Check batteries (Section 3.2) • Connect probe to analyzer (Section 3.3) • Check setup (Section 3.5) 3.2 Checking & Replacing the Bat ter ies Install fresh batteries as described below.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Probe Hose And Thermocouple

    Fyrite Pro 3.3 Connecting the Probe Hose and Thermocouple The analyzer’s model number determines which hose and thermocouple connections are made at the bottom of the unit. Perform the following steps as required by your particular analyzer model (see Figures 3-2A thru D): 1.
  • Page 13 Fyrite Pro AC ADAPTER JACK GAS INLET SAMPLE-GAS HOSE PROBE TUBE PROBE STOP (Optional) WATER TRAP / FILTER ASSEMBLY Figure 3-2A. Connecting the 0019-7110 Probe (Model 100) Instruction 0024-9395...
  • Page 14 Fyrite Pro AC ADAPTER JACK DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE HOSE (Optional) DRAFT THERMOCOUPLE CONNECTOR (Not used on the Model 105) SAMPLE-GAS DRAFT HOSE HOSE PROBE TUBE WATER PROBE STOP TRAP / FILTER ASSEMBLY PROBE HANDLE Figure 3-2B. Connecting the 0024-3004 Probe (Model 105)
  • Page 15 Fyrite Pro T-STACK AC ADAPTER JACK THERMOCOUPLE SAMPLE-GAS CONNECTOR INLET HOSE (T-STACK) PROBE TUBE PROBE STOP (Optional) WATER TRAP / FILTER ASSEMBLY Figure 3-2C. Connecting the 0019-7111 Probe (Model 110/120) Instruction 0024-9395...
  • Page 16 Fyrite Pro T-STACK T-AIR AC ADAPTER JACK ROOM AIR / PRIMARY AIR THERMOCOUPLE DRAFT CONNECTOR (T-AIR) DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE HOSE (Optional) SAMPLE GAS THERMOCOUPLE CONNECTOR (T-STACK) SAMPLE-GAS DRAFT HOSE HOSE PROBE TUBE WATER PROBE STOP TRAP / FILTER ASSEMBLY PROBE HANDLE Figure 3-2D.

  • Page 17: Front Panel Push Buttons

    Fyrite Pro 3.4 Front Panel Push Buttons Note that a push button may perform several functions, depending on the analyzer’s model number and what screen is being displayed at the time. • Toggles the analyzer ON and OFF. • Places the analyzer into either its Setup or Calibration Mode when used in conjunction with the ENTER or HOLD button.

  • Page 18: Setup Mode

    Fyrite Pro 3.5 Setup Mode The analyzer is preset at the factory for the parameters shown below, but can be changed as described in their associated sec tions. Function Parameter To Change Fuel Natural Gas (F1) Section 4.13.5 Temperature Unit °F...

  • Page 19: Co Channel Setup

    Fyrite Pro 3.5.3 CO Channel Setup The CO Channel Setup Screen is labeled “CO.” 1. Enter the Setup Mode per Section 3.5.1. If necessary, repeatedly press the ENTER button until “CO” is displayed. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the desired parameter is dis played.

  • Page 20: Time Setup

    Fyrite Pro 3.5.5 Time Setup There are two Time Setup Screens, one for hours and the other for min- utes. Two bars appear above the segments being changed. The clock is in a 24 hour format, but will appear as AM/PM on the printout.

  • Page 21: Year Setup

    Fyrite Pro 3.5.7 Year Setup The Year Setup Screen is labeled “YEAr”. 1. Enter the Setup Mode per Section 3.5.1. If necessary, repeatedly press ENTER until the Year Setup Screen is displayed. 2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the correct year is displayed.
  • Page 22 Fyrite Pro Notes: Instruction 0024-9395...

  • Page 23: Operation

    Fyrite Pro 4.0 OPERATION 4.1 Performing CO and Draft Testing 4.1.1 Analyzer Turn On and Warm Up 1. Connect the probe and make sure that the analyzer is properly set up per Sec tion 3.0. 2. Turn ON the analyzer in fresh air by pressing is I/O button and observe that the following Warm-Up Screens are displayed.

  • Page 24: Measuring Co

    Fyrite Pro 4.1.2 Measuring CO (Model 100/105/120/125) 1. Turn ON the analyzer and allow it to warm-up per Section 4.1.1. Important: If the CO channel is set up for auto zero, then the analyzer must be turned ON in fresh air; otherwise, incorrect CO readings will occur.

  • Page 25: Performing A Combustion Test Using The Model 110/120/125

    Fyrite Pro 4.2 Performing a Combustion Test using the Model 110/120/125 4.2.1 Analyzer Turn On and Warm Up Important: The probe must be at room temperature before performing the following steps. 1. Connect the probe and make sure that the analyzer is properly set up per Sec tion 3.0.

  • Page 26: Sampling Point

    Fyrite Pro 4.2.3 Sampling Point Forced Air Furnace – When testing atmospheric burner or gravity vented, forced air heating equip ment with a clamshell or sectional heat exchanger design, test each of the exhaust ports at the top of the heat ex- changer.
  • Page 27 Fyrite Pro 80% Eff. Fan Assist or Power Vented Furnace/Boiler 90% Eff. Condensing Furnace/Boiler Atmospheric or Gravity Vented Boiler Instruction 0024-9395...

  • Page 28: Performing A Combustion Effi Ciency Test

    Fyrite Pro 4.2.4 Performing a Com bus tion Efficiency Test 1. After turning ON the analyzer and selecting the appropriate fuel, press the ▲ or ▼ button to display the Stack Temperature & Ef- ficiency Screen (refer to Section 4.13.10).

  • Page 29: Operating Tips

    Fyrite Pro 4.3 Operating Tips • When an analyzer is brought in from a cold vehicle, let it warm up slowly to minimize condensation. Temperatures below freezing will not damage the analyzer; however, bringing a cold analyzer into a warm, humid environment may cause condensate to form inside the case.

  • Page 30: Instruction

    Fyrite Pro 4.4 Using the Backlight The LCD can be read in dimly-lit areas by pressing the LIGHT button. The backlight automatically turns OFF after 10 minutes of keyboard inactiv- ity, but can be turned OFF at any time by again pressing the LIGHT button.

  • Page 31: Opening And Viewing Saved Test Data

    Fyrite Pro 2. Press the ▼ button once to display the Save Screen. The number shown in this screen represents the memory location (1 thru 10) to which the current test data will be saved. 3. Press ENTER to save the test data and return to the Hold Mode, or press HOLD to return to the Hold Mode without saving.

  • Page 32: Printing Test Data

    Fyrite Pro 4.8 Printing Test Data Tip: To avoid printing errors, it is important to select the correct protocol per Section 3.5.8 before saving data. Turn ON the printer. Refer to the printer’s instruction manual for detailed operation and maintenance information.
  • Page 33 Fyrite Pro BACHARACH, INC. FYRITE PRO ANALYZER ======================= DATE: 8/20/2003 TIME: 2:45 PM FUEL: (F1)Natural Gas EFFICIENCY 82.6 % EXCESS AIR 21.3 % STACK TEMP 374 °F PRIMARY TEMP 68.0 °F DELTA TEMP 306 °F 4.0 % 9.5 % 45 cm 12 ppm (18 in.)

  • Page 34: Clearing Saved Test Data

    Fyrite Pro 4.9 Clearing Saved Test Data (Model 105/110/120/125) Clear all saved test data as follows: Note: If no test data has been saved, the option to clear memory will not be available. 1. With the analyzer in its Run Mode, press the HOLD button twice to display the Print Screen.

  • Page 35: Resetting The Microprocessor

    Fyrite Pro 4.11 Resetting the Microprocessor If the analyzer ‘locks up’ and cannot be turned OFF, reset the microproces- sor by removing one of the batteries for 5 seconds. 4.12 Run Mode Screens Figures 4-2A thru 4-2E show the order in which the screens are displayed by pressing the ENTER and ▲...
  • Page 36 Fyrite Pro Fuel Select: F1 = Natural Gas F2 = Oil #2 F3 = LPG F4 = Kerosene ENTER AMBIENT °F Ambient / Combustion Air Temperature STACK F1 Stack °F Temperature & Efficiency CO 2 & Excess Air EXCESS AIR Figure 4-2C.
  • Page 37 Fyrite Pro Fuel Select: F1 = Natural Gas F2 = Oil #2 F3 = LPG F4 = Kerosene ENTER CO & CO Air Free AIR FREE AMBIENT Ambient / °F Combustion Air Temperature STACK F1 Stack °F Temperature & Efficiency &...
  • Page 38 Fyrite Pro Fuel Select: F1 = Natural Gas F2 = Oil #2 F3 = LPG F4 = Kerosene ENTER CO & O CO Air Free AIR FREE AMBIENT Ambient / °F Combustion Air Temperature °F Temperature Differential STACK F1 Stack °F...

  • Page 39: Screen Descriptions

    Fyrite Pro 4.13 Screen Descriptions 4.13.1 Warm-Up Screens As soon as the analyzer is turned ON, a series of Warm-Up Screens are dis played. These screens show the analyzer’s model number (Pro 100/105/110/120/125), the unit’s software revision, and finally the remain- ing warm-up time counted down from either 10 or 60 seconds.

  • Page 40: Co & Draft Screen

    Fyrite Pro 4.13.3 CO & Draft Screen (Model 105/125) The CO reading is a measurement of how much carbon monoxide in ppm is present in the flue-gas stream. Note, however, that the amount of CO dis played may be diluted by secondary air (refer to Section 4.13.12 CO Air Free Screen).

  • Page 41: Fuel Screen

    Fyrite Pro 4.13.5 Fuel Screen (Model 110/120/125) The Fuel Screen is displayed after warm-up, and is where an operator chooses which fuel is to be used by the analyzer to calculate com bus tion efficiency. Press ing the ▲ or ▼ button scrolls the dis play through the fuel codes.

  • Page 42: Excess Air Screen

    Fyrite Pro The CO reading is a measurement of how much carbon monoxide in ppm is present in the flue-gas stream. Note, however, that the amount of CO dis played may be diluted by secondary air (refer to Section 4.13.12 CO Air Free Screen).

  • Page 43: Temperature Differential Screen

    Fyrite Pro 4.13.9 Temperature Differential Screen (Model 125) The Temperature Differential reading is the measured difference between the temperatures being measured by the T-STACK and T-AIR thermo- couples. Front Panel Button Functions: ▲ – Displays next screen (refer to Section 4.12) ▼...

  • Page 44: Ambient Air Temperature Screen

    Fyrite Pro 4.13.11 Ambient Air Temperature Screen (Model 110/120/125) The AMBIENT reading is the combustion-air temperature in either °F or °C that is used for efficiency calculations. This temperature is measured by either the T-AIR thermocouple on a continuous basis ( Model 125), or by the T-STACK thermocouple during start-up (Model 110/120/125).

  • Page 45: Sensor Error Screen

    Fyrite Pro 4.13.13 Sensor Error Screen (Model 100/105/110/120/125) An O sensor error is displayed if the analyzer determines during the warm-up cycle that the oxygen sensor’s output is too low for it to be usable. However, in the extreme condition when the O sensor has no output, a sen- sor error will not occur.
  • Page 46 Fyrite Pro Notes: Instruction 0024-9395...

  • Page 47: Calibration & Maintenance

    Technical Characteristics Sec tion of this manual, the standards used must be at least four times as accurate as the stated accuracy of the Fyrite Pro. 5.1 Entering the Calibration Mode and Testing the Display Segments 1.

  • Page 48: Ambient Temperature Calibration

    Fyrite Pro 5.2 Ambient Temperature Calibration (Model 110/120/125) Material Required: Calibrated Thermometer Procedure: 1. Enter the Calibration Mode as described in Section 5.1. Observe that “AMBIENT” will appear at the top of the display; if not, re- peatedly press ENTER until “AMBIENT” is dis played.

  • Page 49: Stack Thermocouple Calibration

    Fyrite Pro 3. Set the simulator to 32.0 °F (0 °C); then use the ▲ and ▼ buttons to set the dis played value to match the simulator’s value. 4. Set the simulator to 212.0 °F (100 °C); then use the ▲ and ▼ but- tons to adjust the dis played value to match simulator’s value.

  • Page 50: Oxygen Sensor Zero

    Fyrite Pro 6. Press ENTER to store these calibration values and move to the next cal i bra tion screen, or hold down ENTER for 2 seconds to store these calibration values and enter the Run Mode, or press the I/O button to exit the Cal i bra tion Mode and turn OFF the an a lyz er with out saving the changes.

  • Page 51: Co Sensor Zero & Calibration

    Fyrite Pro 9. Press ENTER to store the new calibration values and move to the next cal i bra tion screen, or hold down ENTER for 2 seconds to store the new calibration values and enter the Run Mode, or press the I/O button to exit the Cal i bra tion Mode and turn OFF the an a lyz er with out saving the changes.
  • Page 52 Fyrite Pro 6. Connect the tubing of the Calibration Kit to the GAS inlet of the an- a lyz er. Note that the gas fitting (Item 6) is only required on Fyrite Pro Models 105 and 125. 7. Adjust the regulator for ap prox i mate ly 2 SCFH of excess flow (see Figure 5.1).

  • Page 53: Draft Calibration

    Fyrite Pro 5.7 Draft Calibration (Model 105/125) • Bellows Material Required: • Micromanometer Range: ±8 in. H O column (±20 mb) Accuracy: ±0.01 in. H O column (±20 mb) Procedure: 1. Set the draft units to “WC” per Section 3.5.4.

  • Page 54: Water Trap / Filter Maintenance

    Fyrite Pro 5.8 Water Trap / Filter Maintenance The Water Trap / Filter Assembly removes water con den sate from the gas sam ple, and also prevents soot from con tam i nat ing the internal com po- nents of the analyzer.

  • Page 55: O 2 Sensor Replacement

    Fyrite Pro 5.9 O Sensor Replacement (Model 110/120/125) Be sure to perform all of the checks listed in Sec tion 4.13.13 to ensure that the O sensor needs to be replaced. • Oxygen Sensor, P/N 0024-8106 Material Required: • #1 Phillips Screwdriver Procedure: 1.

  • Page 56: Co Sensor Replacement

    Fyrite Pro 5.10 CO Sensor Replacement (Model 100/105/120/125) Be sure to perform all of the checks listed in Sec tion 4.13.13 to ensure that the CO sensor needs to be replaced. • CO Sensor, P/N 0024-7265 Material Required: • CO Sensor Gasket, P/N 0024-1112 •...

  • Page 57: Pump Assembly Replacement

    Fyrite Pro 5.11 Pump Assembly Replacement • Pump, P/N 0024-3048 Material Required: • #1 Phillips Screwdriver Procedure: 1. Disassemble the analyzer as follows: a. Remove the battery cover and the batteries, uncovering one of the cover hold-down screws. b. Remove and set aside all four cover hold-down screws.
  • Page 58 Fyrite Pro CO SENSOR GASKET (Model 125E only) OXYGEN SENSOR & SOCKET PRESSURE SENSOR PUMP ON PCB HOLD DOWN CLAMP Figure 5-4. Case Components & Plumbing Schematic Instruction 0024-9395...
  • Page 59 Fyrite Pro BATTERY (RED WIRE) SENSOR (Model 125E only) OXYGEN SENSOR (RED WIRE) PRESSURE SENSOR PUMP (RED WIRE) Figure 5-5. PCB Components Instruction 0024-9395...
  • Page 60 Fyrite Pro Notes: Instruction 0024-9395...

  • Page 61: Parts & Service

    Fyrite Pro 6.0 PARTS & SERVICE 6.1 Replacement Parts Description Part No. Carbon Monoxide Sensor ..............0024-7265 Carbon Monoxide Sensor Gasket ............. 0024-1112 Oxygen Sensor w/ Gasket ..............0024-8106 Oxygen Sensor Gasket ..............0024-1111 O-ring, Gas and Draft Connector (Model 105/125): 8 mm OD, Gas Connector ............0105-5102 7 mm OD, Pressure Connectors ..........

  • Page 62: Optional Accessories

    Fyrite Pro 6.2.2 Optional Accessories AC Adapter (Battery Eliminator) ............0024-1254 Calibration Kit .................0024-7059 Calibration Gas Cylinder: 100 ppm CO................0051-1994 500 ppm CO ................0024-0492 100% Nitrogen ................9550-0049 Differential Pressure Hose Assembly, 6 ft (Model 105/125) ..0024-1103 Printer: IrDA w/ rechargeable batteries (includes 120 VAC charger)* ..0024-1229...

  • Page 63: Service Centers

    Fyrite Pro 6.3 Service Centers Replacement parts and service can be obtained by con tact ing one of the fol- low ing Bacharach Service Centers: United States 621 Hunt Valley Circle New Kensington, PA 15068 Phone: 724-334-5051 Fax: 724-334-5723 Email: help@MyBacharach.com Canada Bacharach of Canada, Inc.
  • Page 64 Headquarters: 621 Hunt Valley Circle, New Kensington, PA 15068 Ph: 724-334-5000 • Fax: 724-334-5001 • Toll Free: 800-736-4666 Website: www.MyBacharach.com • E-mail: help@MyBacharach.com Printed in U.S.A.

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