4 propane combustion calibration, Figure 4.5, Propane air differential pressure taps – AERCO KC1000 Boiler equipped with C-More 2002 User Manual
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INITIAL START-UP
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22. If the measured oxygen reading is above the
oxygen range in Table 3, loosen the two
7/16" locking nuts securing the inlet air
shutter. Close the air shutter 1/4” to 1/2” to
decrease the oxygen level and tighten the
two nuts.
23. Allow the analyzer to settle then compare the
new oxygen reading to Table 3.
24. Repeat the adjustment until the oxygen is
within the specified range. Firmly tighten the
inlet air shutter locking nuts when finished.
NOTE:
Adjust the inlet air shutter only at 100% firing
rate. Do not adjust the differential pressure
regulator.
25. Change the firing rate to 30%. Allow time for
the combustion analyzer to settle. Check the
measured oxygen reading to insure that it is
still within the range as per Table 1.
26. Continue this procedure until all oxygen
levels are within the ranges specified in
Tables 1, 2 and 3.
27. Record all readings on the AERCO start-up
sheet provided with each unit. Proceed to
paragraph 4.5.
4.4 PROPANE COMBUSTION
CALIBRATION
For propane units it will be necessary to install
an additional 8” W.C. This manometer will be
used to measure the pressure drop across the
air/propane mixing orifice. After performing the
setup procedures in paragraphs 4,2.2 through
4.2.4, install the 8” W.C. manometer as
described in steps 1, 2 and 3 which follow.
1. Refer to Fig. 4.5 and remove the 1/8” NPT
plug from the gas inlet pipe ahead of the
burner. Install a 1/8” NPT barbed fitting.
2. Remove the 1/2” NPT plug from the tee
located after the air pressure regulator and
install a 1/2” barbed fitting (see Fig. 4.5).
3. Attach the 8” W.C. manometer to the barbed
fittings installed in steps 1, and 2.
NOTE:
The combustion calibration data in Tables 1, 2
and 3 apply to both natural gas and propane
units. Therefore, refer to these Tables when
performing propane combustion calibration.
4. While performing the combustion calibration
procedure in paragraph 4.3, measure the
pressure drop across the air/propane mixing
orifice using the 0-8” W.C. manometer.
5. This reading should remain constant at 3.8”
to 4.0” W.C. throughout the operating range.
6. If the pressure drop is not within this range,
remove the cap from the air pressure
regulator.
7. Using a flat blade screwdriver adjust the
regulator until 3.8” to 4.0” W.C. is obtained.
Clockwise will increase the reading and
counterclockwise will decrease the reading.
8. It adjustments are made to this regulator, it
will be necessary to recheck oxygen
readings at 16%, 30%, and 100% firing
rates.
NOTE:
After an adjustment is made to the air regulator,
the cap must be replaced and securely tightened
to obtain an accurate reading
Figure 4.5
Propane Air Differential Pressure Taps