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Maintenance, Limited warranty, Combustion basics – Fieldpiece SOX3 - Combustion Checker with Auto Pump User Manual

Page 2: For service, More instruments from fieldpiece specifications, Temperature, Oxygen, Battery replacement, Sensor replacement, Typical recommended flue gas measurements

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TEMPERATURE

Range: -58°F to 1000°F (-50°C to 538°C)

Resolution: 0.1°

Accuracy: ±[0.6%+3°F(1.7°C)]after field calibration.

Sensor Type: Rod K-type thermocouple.

Range: -50°F to 900°F (continuous operation range)

up to 1000°F (single exposure use)

Accuracy: (±4°F) on -50°F to 545°F (±0.75%) on

545°F to 1000°F

Oxygen

Oxygen Range: 0 to 25%

Accuracy: ±0.3%O

2

(Calibrated at 72°F, 20.9%O

2

)

Max Overload: 30% Oxygen

Operational temp range: -4°F to 122°F

Response time: Under 2 minutes.

Maintenance

Clean the exterior with a dry cloth.

Do not use liquid.

Check filter before each use. If the

filter looks dirty, wet or has not been

changed for an extended period of

use, replace with new filter.

It is good practice to empty the

water trap after every use. This helps

prevent water build up that may

damage the sensor or freeze within

the hose during storage.

Battery Replacement

When the meter displays

the

battery should be replaced. Turn your

SOX3 off and replace with 9V battery.

O

2

Sensor Replacement

The SOX3 uses an oxygen smart

sensor. The sensor should be replaced

when incorrect oxygen levels in

ambient air are displayed.

1. Remove sensor cap by twisting CCW

slightly and then pulling.

2. Pull out old sensor.

3. Align plug of new sensor and care-

fully press into place. Display will

show "Err1" if sensor is not installed

properly or damaged.

To obtain an SOX3 replacement

oxygen sensor (model# RS02) contact

your local distributor.

Limited Warranty

This meter is warranted against

defects in material or workmanship

for one year from date of purchase.

Fieldpiece will replace or repair the

defective unit, at its option, subject

to verification of the defect.

This warranty does not apply

to defects resulting from abuse,

neglect, accident, unauthorized

repair, alteration, or unreasonable use

of the instrument.

Any implied warranties arising

from the sale of a Fieldpiece product,

including but not limited to implied

warranties of merchantability and

fitness for a particular purpose, are

limited to the above. Fieldpiece shall

not be liable for loss of use of the

instrument or other incidental or

consequential damages, expenses, or

economic loss, or for any claim of such

damage, expenses, or economic loss.

State laws var y. The above

limitations or exclusions may not

apply to you.

Combustion Basics

Combustion is the rapid oxidation

of fuel. Oxygen from air (20.9%

oxygen & 79.1% nitrogen) is used to

burn fuel which produces heat. The

appliances installed and serviced by

technicians rely on clean efficient

flames to produce the energy needed

to heat homes, water, etc. Combustion

testing is necessary to maximize

the efficiency of the combustion

systems and to minimize the harmful

emissions produced such as carbon

monoxide and carbon dioxide. Proper

tuning of the combustion process

by combustion testing reduces

the production of harmful carbon

monoxide and decreases the amount

of fuel burned due to increase in

efficiency.

Combustion efficiency can typically

be increased by creating a more

balanced air to fuel ratio. The ratio of

air to fuel determines how much CO

2

is produced and how efficient the

flame is.

Tuning the O

2

, CO

2

excess air, stack

temperature, and temperature rise to

match the appliance manufacturers

specifications will increase the

efficiency and help to maximize the

performance and life expectancy of

the equipment.

A properly tuned natural gas

appliance will have between 6-9 O

2

%

in the flue while an oil appliance will

have 3-7 O

2

%.

Adjustments to the combustion

process ensures that the highest

combustion efficiency is safely

achieved, thereby reducing the overall

amount of fuel used in producing the

energy needed. It is still necessary to

test and adjust the appliance to the

manufacturers’ specification for airflow

in the duct system, temperature

rise across the heat exchanger and

anything else that may need testing.

Testing and balancing appliances to

meet manufacturers’ specifications

helps to ensure maximum system

efficiency and equipment longevity.

Combustion testing does not take

into account start up losses, standby

losses, cabinet/boiler body losses, or

distribution losses in ducts or piping.

The diagram below is a simplified

representation of the relationship

between the various combustion

measurables, and how a change in

one parameter affects the others.

Courtesy of Erik Rasmussen ESCO Press 2007.

For Service

Call Fieldpiece Instruments for

current costs on our fixed price

warranty service. Send check or

money order for the amount quoted.

Send your digital manifold, freight

prepaid, to Fieldpiece Instruments.

Send proof of date and location of

purchase for in-warranty service. The

meter will be repaired or replaced, at

the option of Fieldpiece, and returned

via least cost transportation.

For international customers,

warranty for products purchased

outside of the U.S. should be handled

through local distributors.

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Specifications

Sensor Type: Highly accurate oxygen sensor.

Operating environment: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C) at

<75% R.H.

Storage environment: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) at

<80% R.H. with battery removed from meter.

Temperature Coefficient: 0.1 times the applicable

accuracy per ° from 32°F to 64°F and 82°F to 122°F

(0 to 18°C and 28 to 50°C)

Battery: 9V.

Battery Life: 28 hours typical alkaline.

Auto Power off: After 15 minutes.

Accuracy: Stated accuracy at 23°C±5°C, <75% R.H.

Dimensions: 45.0mm(H) x 69.8mm(W) x

211.7mm(D).

Weight: approx. 579.7g with battery.

Display: 4 digit liquid crystal display(LCD) with

maximum reading of 9999.

Low battery indication: The

is displayed

when the voltage drops below the operating level.

1

2

Air Velocity

& Temperature

Head

English

READ

LO BATT

ON

LCD X

100

Average

(16 sec)

Metric

Real

time

AAV3

AUTO-

OFF

English

Metric

Ft/min

M/s

KM/hr

MPH

ºF

ºC

OFF

ADMN2

Dual-Port

Manometer

Accessory

Head

P1

P2

P1-P2

ON

0.1

ENGLISH

METRIC

0.01

(LCD/10)

Lo Batt

Resolution

ZERO

AUTO

OFF

P1

P2

CAT.III

300V
400A

CLAMP

ACH4

AC Current

Clamp

1AAC / 1mVAC

400AAC MAX

!

ET2W

LO BATT

SEND

RECEIVE

ON

AC

DC

Wireless

Transmitter

SYNC

FUSED

200mA

MAX

FUSED

30V

MAX

WIRELESS

ENABLED

MAX/MIN

SYNC

HOLD

CAT.III

MAX

600V

15 SEC FOR

500mV

RANGE

AUTO-OFF

500

600

600

50

5000m

500m

500µ

50m

200m

200m

500m

5000m

50m

50500

500µ

500

750

500

1400

200

2

K

200

20

M

2

K

200

K

20

RECV

COM

CAT III

600V

Fieldpiece

Select

M/m

SC260

TRUE RMS

V

AC

NCV

A

AC

°F°C

V

DC

MFD

TEMP

AUTO OFF

TYPE K

30V

MAX

TRUE RMS

AUTO OFF

TYPE K

30V MAX

T1

L1

L2

L3

T2

Sync

OFF

V

AC

V

AC

%

NCV

V

DC

A

DC

µA

DC

MFD

RECV

H

Z

A

AC

50

H

Z

A

AC

400

°F°C

T1-T2

L1L2

L1L3

Test

H

Z

Range

Select

m/M/H

SC660

ZER

O A

DC

°F °C

COM

INRUSH

Digital Refrigerant Manifolds

Accessory Heads

Wireless Measurements

Clamp Meters

Typical Recommended

Flue Gas Measurements

Atmospheric Fan Assisted Natural Gas or LPG
Oxygen (O

2

)

6 to 9%

Stack Temperature

325 to 500°F

Condensing Natural Gas or LPG
Oxygen (O

2

)

6 to 9%

Stack Temperature

90 to 140°F

Natural Gas/LPG Power Burners
Oxygen (O

2

)

3 to 6%

Stack Temperature

275 to 500°F

Fuel Oil Flame Retention Power Burners
Oxygen (O

2

)

3 to 7%

Stack Temperature

325 to 500°F

Fuel Oil Non-Flame Retention Power Burners
Oxygen (O

2

)

6 to 9%

Stack Temperature

400 to 600°F

Condensing Oil
Oxygen (O

2

)

3 to 7%

Stack Temperature

90 to 140°F

Table 2.

SC440

Fieldpiec

e

TRUE RM

S

V

AC

NCV

MFD

H

Z

A

AC

°F°C

Select

Range

Hold

%

V

DC

µA

DC

H

Z

TEMP

AUTO OFF

COM

TYPE K

30V

MAX

CAT III

600V