4 propane combustion calibration, Figure 4.5, Propane air differential pressure taps – AERCO KC1000 Boiler equipped with C-More 2002 User Manual

Page 51: Initial start-up

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INITIAL START-UP

4-5

NOTE:

Adjust the inlet air shutter only at 100% firing
rate. Do not adjust the differential pressure
regulator.

28. 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.


29. Continue this procedure until all oxygen

levels are within the ranges specified in
Tables 1, 2 and 3.


30. 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


4.5 UNIT REASSEMBLY

Once combustion calibration is set properly, the
unit can be reassembled for permanent
operation as follows:

1. Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

Disconnect the AC power supply from the
unit.

2. Shut off the gas supply to the unit.

3. Remove the differential pressure regulator

cap and cap gasket (see Figure 4.3).


4. Apply a drop of silicone adhesive to the

regulator adjusting screw to lock its setting.

5. Reinstall the regulator cap and gasket on the

regulator. Tighten the cap using a
screwdriver or wrench.

6. Remove all of the manometers and barbed

fittings and reinstall the pipe plugs using a
suitable thread compound.

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