UEi C163, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...w ueitest com Email info ueitest com INSTRUCTION MANUAL ENGLISH C163 Residential Commercial Combustion Analyzer with Heat Exchanger Test Combustion Analyzer CO C O 2 T E M P Status v3 Aux O2 Eff CO CO2 Temp Exch Test C163 BACKED BY 10 8 ...

Page 2: ... Stored Logs 12 Log Navigation Menu Options 13 Pressure Temperature Testing 13 14 Pressure Testing if Pressure Fitted 13 Pressure Measurement Good Practice 13 Large Bore Tubing Issues 13 Heat Exchanger Test 14 Viewing Printing 14 Printouts 15 Specifications 16 Certification 16 Where to Test 17 18 What Results are Generally Acceptable 18 What Results Are Generally Acceptable 18 Typical Excess Air L...

Page 3: ... are exhausted from the back of the analyzer WARNING This analyzer is designed for trade professionals who are familiar with the hazards of their trade Observe all recommended safety procedures that include proper lockout utilization and use of personal protective equipment that includes safety glasses gloves and flame resistant clothing Users of portable gas detectors are recommended to conduct a...

Page 4: ...rent option displayed Long press to activate some menu items M Rotary Selector Dial N Particle Filter inside water trap O Water Trap P LED Water Trap Full Indicator Q Serial Number under protective boot R Sensors Fitted label under Protective Boot Indicates Sensors fitted in unit S Battery Compartment under Protective Boot T Grip Indentation Indentation for fingers to grip analyzer U Water Trap Dr...

Page 5: ...2 Eff CO CO2 Temp Exch Test C163 Serial No Sensors Fitted CO CO2 NO O2 B C D E F G H I J K L M P O N S U T R Q W V X Narrow Pin MUST be on the Right hand side Flue Probe Temperature Plug Plugs into T1 Flue Probe Gas Inlet Plug Red Connector plugs into Flue Gas Inlet T2 T1 P2 P1 Y ...

Page 6: ...onnection that connects to a Free App Kane Wireless Printer available through iOS and Android PRE TEST CHECKLIST SETTING INLET TEMPERATURE ANALYZER CONNECTIONS Turn on and zero the analyzer without the flue probe connected to use ambient temperature Connect the flue probe thermocouple to T1 during zero countdown use for inlet ducted system Connect a thermocouple to T2 to measure second temp source...

Page 7: ... the unit activates As described the analyzer will perform a 60 second turn on purge Once completed simply select the reading desired by the position of the rotary dial MEASURING FLUE GASES After the initial countdown is finished and the analyzer is properly setup put its flue probe in the appliance s sampling point The tip of the probe should be at the center of the flue Use the flue probes depth...

Page 8: ...n mgm3 Language settable parameter select between English Espanol Francais EFF Efficiency settable parameter select between Nett or Gross O2 Ref settable parameter select 0 0 to 20 0 Logs if logs are saved options displayed COMB AUX PRS TMP MEM Code for Authorized Service Personnel only AUX Screen Default selections can be changed by user to desired selections select between O2 CO NO Display Fuel ...

Page 9: ... analyzer Current atmospheric pressure mBar Shows number of days until next calibration is due User Interface The large six line display will indicate 5 lines and the status bar see pg 10 the backlight will activate on each button press and turn off after 10 seconds of no activity Navigation through the various start options and menu system is via the 3 button dedicated Up Down Enter Buttons Butto...

Page 10: ... Dial allows for the customization of the default settings for the analyzer as per the user s requirements Navigation through the Menu system is via the dedicated user s interface buttons Up Down Enter As you navigate up or down through the Menu the items will scroll accordingly eventually back to the beginning Rotate Selector Dial to MENU to set up or customize your settings Selected parameter ar...

Page 11: ...omputer hard drive The different Log types are stored sequentially until the shared memory area is full This means the Log types are not restricted to a smaller number of memory locations as the full memory capacity is available as required for Logs of any type To view the current memory usage status simply navigate to menu LOGS press the button to select the Log desired Number of stored Combustio...

Page 12: ...selected the first available stored Log will be displayed Log Number Log time and date this line will alternate between time and date of Log Log readings information is specific to Log type Navigation Menu options Results must be printed to app or through IR printer To veiw entire Log results must be printed to App or through IR printer Log Navigation Menu Options Print the currently selected Log ...

Page 13: ...re or P1 and P2 for differential pressure STATUS F L U E 1 AUX FLUE 2 T E M P Combustion Analyzer C161 CO C O 2 T E M P Use the T1 connection for the Flue Probe temperature sensor Use the T2 connection for the Inlet temperature sensor Real time temperature difference Real time pressure reading pressure will only show is fitted PRESSURE MEASUREMENT GOOD PRACTICE WARNING Before using the analyzer to...

Page 14: ...he fresh air drawn in through the breach may reduce the combustion air available leading to an increase in the CO reading If either of these situations are present it is probable that there is a problem with the Heat Exchanger which may require additional testing and inspection NOTE Many cracks are invisible to borescopes or the naked eye and only open or separate from pressure or temperature chan...

Page 15: ... data and its infrared receiver is in line with the analyzer s infrared emitter on top of the analyzer PRINTOUTS Combustion UEi Test Instruments SW20157 0 3083 0 11 20 76 1 0 0009 83 9 T1 T2 Ti NETT 11 16 19 09 26 20 Auxiliary 0 1 11 16 19 09 26 20 UEi Test Instruments SW20157 0 3083 PRS Temp 11 16 19 09 26 20 F F F T1 T2 Ti UEi Test Instruments SW20157 0 3083 PRINTER SELECTION IRP2 KMIRP2 HEAT EX...

Page 16: ...ane Wireless Printer App In PRINTOUT screen Select EMAIL PRINTOUT A message window will open Enter email address Add message notes to Printout Send message Select CLEAR CONSOLE to delete a Printout Press to Confirm deletion To print Saved LOGS from Analyzer to App To print Saved LOGS from Analyzer to App Rotate Selector dial to MENU Press or Arrow Buttons to select LOGS Press Button In the LOGS sc...

Page 17: ...ss Button to print to App To Disconnect an analyzer Select disconnect from Printout screen Adding Notes Emailing from the Kane Wireless Printer App After a report is on the app Press the Pen icon on the top right of the app screen Press Write your note here and you can type your notes for the report Press OK icon when done and it will save the note under the report Press the 3 vertical dots icon o...

Page 18: ...ified to EN 50379 Parts 1 3 in accordance to 1st German Federal Emission Control Ordinance Bim5chV Meets requirements for AHRI 1260 Operating Conditions Temperatures Humidity 32 to 113 F 0 to 45 C 15 to 90 RH non condensing Power Supply Rechargeable batteries USB Charging Physical Characteristics Weight Dimensions 1 5 lb 680g H 8 54 x W 4 18 x D 1 86 H 217 mm x W 106 mm x D 47mm These analyzers ar...

Page 19: ...ers Draft Verify proper combustion O2 CO2 CO Stack Temp Efficiency Hi Low fire Gas Pressure Supply and Return Water temp 80 Furnace Verify proper combustion O2 CO2 CO Stack Temp Vent Pressure Efficiency Verify Set Up Gas Pressure Test Limit Switch Pressure Switch Verify proper operation Static Duct Pressure Temperature Rise AC side Static Pressure Drop across coils to condensing unit 90 Furnace Ve...

Page 20: ...Draft Verify proper Static Duct Pressure Temperature Rise AC side Static Pressure Drop across coils WHAT RESULTS ARE GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE Atmospheric Gas Fixed Burners Gas Fired Burners Oil Fired burners 2 Oil Fuel Positive Overfire Gas Oil Oxygen 7 to 9 O2 3 to 6 O2 4 to 7 O2 3 to 9 O2 Stack temperature 325 to 500 F 275 to 500 F 325 to 600 F Draft Water Column Inches 02 to 0 4 InWC 02 to 0 4 InWC...

Page 21: ...ent is to be performed by qualified personnel only Improper repair or service could result in physical degradation of the instrument This could alter the protection from personal injury this meter provides to the operator Perform only those maintenance tasks that you are qualified to do COLD WEATHER PRECAUTIONS It is important you keep your flue gas analyzer in a warm and dry place overnight Elect...

Page 22: ...e identical Turn over the analyzer remove the protective rubber boot and fit 3 AA batteries in the battery compartment Take great care to ensure they are fitted with the correct battery polarity Replace the battery cover and the protective rubber boot Time and Date When changing the batteries the time and date will need setting Battery Disposal Always dispose of depleted batteries using approved d...

Page 23: ...l UEi combustion analyzers have a standard 1 year warranty Each recertification extends the warranty for 1 more year for up to 10 years from the date of purchase Contractors who book recertification of a C160 series analyzer at www ueitest com service within 12 months from either the date of purchase or the date of the last recertification will receive reduced service pricing that lowers the cost ...

Page 24: ...easure the CO2 level and the stack temperature and then reference a slide scale that would give you the relative efficiency number UEi s electronic combustion analyzers perform the measurements on a continuous basis and can calculate the efficiency as adjustments are being made Combine this with a printout and you are able to provide a before and after comparison of the combustion equipment in rel...

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Page 26: ...tion This warranty covers normal use and does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failure which results from alteration tam pering accident misuse abuse neglect or improper maintenance Batteries and consequential damage resulting from failed batteries are not covered by warranty Any implied warranties including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a par...