Bacharach Fyrite Tech 50 Operation and maintenance manual

Fyrite®Tech
Model 50 & 60
Combustion Gas Analyzer
Instruction 24-9428
Operation & Maintenance
Rev. 4 – August 2005
Product Leadership • Training • Service • Reliability

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Product name: Fyrite Tech
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Contents
Ordering Information...............................................................................iii
1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................1
1.1 The Fyrite Tech ................................................................................1
1.2 Operational Overview ......................................................................2
2.0 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS...................................................3
3.0 SETTING UP THE ANALYZER .........................................................5
3.1 Scope .................................................................................................5
3.2 Checking & Replacing the Batteries............................................... 5
3.3 Connecting the Probe.......................................................................6
3.4 Front Panel Pushbuttons.................................................................8
3.5 Setup Mode ....................................................................................... 9
3.5.1 Entering Setup ...................................................................... 9
3.5.2 Selecting Temperature Units................................................ 9
3.5.3 CO Channel Setup (Model 60 only) .................................... 10
3.5.4 Time Setup (Model 60 only) ................................................ 10
3.5.5 Date Setup (Model 60 only) ................................................ 11
3.5.6 Year Setup (Model 60 only)................................................. 11
3.5.7 Selecting Printer Protocol (Model 60 only) ........................ 12
3.5.8 Exiting Setup.......................................................................12
4.0 OPERATION ........................................................................................13
4.1 Performing a Test...........................................................................13
4.1.1 Analyzer Turn On and Warm Up.......................................13
4.1.2 Selecting a Fuel ...................................................................13
4.1.3 Manual Zero of the CO Channel (Model 60 only) .............. 13
4.1.4 Sampling Point ....................................................................14
4.1.5 Performing a Combustion Efciency Test.......................... 16
4.1.6 Printing Test Results (Model 60 only)................................16
4.1.7 Ending a Combustion Test..................................................18
4.1.8 Turning OFF the Analyzer .................................................18
4.2 CO Purge During Turn OFF (Model 60 only)...............................18
4.3 Operating Tips................................................................................19
4.4 Using the Backlight .......................................................................20
4.5 Using the Probe..............................................................................20
4.6 Resetting the Microprocessor ........................................................20
4.7 Run Mode Screens..........................................................................21

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4.8 Screen Descriptions........................................................................22
4.8.1 Warm-Up Screens................................................................22
4.8.2 Fuel Screen ..........................................................................22
4.8.3 O2Screen (Model 50 only)...................................................23
4.8.4 CO & O2Screen (Model 60 only).........................................23
4.8.5 CO Air Free Screen (Model 60 only)...................................24
4.8.6 Ambient Air Temperature Screen ......................................24
4.8.7 Stack Temperature & Efciency Screen ............................25
4.8.8 CO2& Excess Air Screen ....................................................25
5.0 CALIBRATION & MAINTENANCE ................................................27
5.1 Entering the Calibration Mode and Testing the Display Segments ...27
5.2 Ambient Temperature Calibration................................................28
5.3 Stack Thermocouple Channel Calibration....................................28
5.4 O2Sensor Zero................................................................................29
5.5 CO Sensor Zero & Calibration (Model 60 only) ............................30
5.6 Water Trap / Filter Maintenance ..................................................32
5.7 O2Sensor Replacement..................................................................33
5.8 CO Sensor Replacement (Model 60 Only)..................................... 34
5.9 Pump Assembly Replacement .......................................................35
6.0 PARTS & SERVICE............................................................................38
6.1 Replacement Parts .........................................................................38
6.2 Accessories......................................................................................38
6.3 Service Centers...............................................................................39

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Model No.
Part No.
Fyrite Tech 50
24-8216
Fyrite Tech 60
24-8217
Measurements:
Oxygen
Stack Temperature
Ambient Temperature
Carbon Monoxide
Calculations:
Combustion Efieny
Excess Air
Carbon Dioxide
CO air free
Print Capability*
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
* The printer used with a Fyrite Tech 60 is an optional
accessory item that must be ordered separately. Refer to
Section 6.2 Accessories.
Ordering Information

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Notes:

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 The Fyrite Tech
Available in two models, the Fyrite Tech 50 and 60 are hand-held ana-
lyzers that are designed to calculate the efciency of residential furnaces
and combustion appliances by measuring the stack temperature and the
percent oxygen level in the ue-gas stream.
While both analyzers are capable of combustion testing, the Fyrite Tech 60
has the added capability of measuring carbon monoxide and calculating
CO air-free, and also has the capability of sending combustion test data to
an optional printer via an infrared port using either HP or IrDA protocol.
Fyrite Tech 50 Fyrite Tech 60
Measures: Measures:
• Oxygen (O2)• Oxygen (O2)
• Stack temperature • Stack temperature
• Ambient temperature • Ambient temperature
• Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Calculates: Calculates:
• Combustion Efciency • Combustion Efciency
• Carbon Dioxide (CO2) • Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
• Excess Air • Excess Air
• CO air-free
WARNINGS!
This analyzer is not intended to be used on a continuous basis.
This analyzer does not have an audible alarm, and is not
intended to be used as a safety device.
Except for battery replacement, this analyzer should only be
opened and serviced by authorized personnel.
When testing an appliance, a full visual inspection of the ap-
pliance should be carried out to ensure its safe operation.

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1.2 Operational Overview
Pressing the I/O button turns the analyzer ON. Note that there is a 60 sec-
ond warm-up period that must elapse before the analyzer can be used.
After warm-up is complete, choose the fuel code that corresponds to the
fuel being burned by the appliance being tested. Then press the ENTER
button to place the analyzer into its Run Mode and begin the combustion
testing process.
Begin testing by inserting the analyzer’s probe tube into the ue-gas
stream of the appliance under test. Each analyzer model will continuously
monitor the ue gas and display measured and calculated values that
are relative to the combustion process. These values are displayed on the
analyzer’s LCD, and are chosen for display by pressing the Increment ()
and Decrement ()buttons.
The Fyrite Tech 60 has the capability of sending the current combustion
test to an optional printer by pressing the HOLD button twice.
Pressing the HOLD button during a test will freeze all measured and
calculated values at their current values. Pressing the ENTER button
resumes testing.
A backlight enables an operator to read the display in dimly-lit areas.
Pressing the LIGHT button turns the backlight ON and OFF. The backlight
will automatically turn OFF after 10 minutes of keyboard inactivity.
A power-saver function will shut the analyzer OFF after 20 minutes of
keyboard inactivity. Note, however, that the power-saver function is dis-
abled if the detected O2value is less than 17.9% or the CO value is more
than 50 ppm.
Press the I/O button to turn the analyzer OFF. Note that there is a 5 sec-
ond delay before the analyzer actually turns OFF, during which time the
unit can be kept ON by pressing the ENTER button.
If the analyzer is turned OFF while a high level of CO is still present
within the unit, the pump remains running and the unit will not turn OFF
until the detected CO level drops below 50 ppm.

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2.0 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
The Analyzer Directly Measures and Displays:
• Flue Gas O2content ..................................... 0.0 to 20.9% O2
• Stack Temperature....................................... 0 to 999 °F (–18 to 537 °C)
• Ambient Temperature.................................. 32 to 212 °F (0 to 100 °C)
• Flue Gas CO content (Model 60) ................. 0 to 2,000 ppm CO
The Analyzer Computes and Displays:
(when the measured oxygen level is below 17.9 %)
• Combustion Efciency.................................. 0.1 to 99.9%
• Flue Gas CO2content................................... 0.0 to a fuel dependent
maximum value in %
• Flue Gas CO Air-Free content (Model 60) ... 0 to 9,999 ppm
• Excess Air..................................................... 0 to 400%
Fuel Selection:
(F1 thru F4 denotes the fuel selected as displayed on the LCD)
• Natural Gas (F1)
• Oil #2 (F2)
• LPG (F3)
• Kerosene (F4)
Normal Operating Conditions:
Temperature:
• Analyzer ....................................................... 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
• Probe............................................................. 1,000 °F max (538 °C) at
5" insertion
Humidity............................................................. 15 to 90% RH,
Non-Condensing
Power Requirements .................................... Four ‘AA’ Alkaline batteries
Operating Time .............................................. Up to 18 hours continuous
(pump running and back-
light off)
Warm Up Time ................................................ 60 seconds

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Display ........................................................4 Digit, 2 Line, 7-segment
Liquid Crystal Display
Front Panel Controls ..............................Six push button switches
(Refer to Section 3.4)
Accuracy:
• Oxygen....................................................±0.3% O2 w/typical ue gas
concentration of CO2
• Carbon Monoxide (Model 60) ................±5% of reading or ±10 ppm,
whichever is greater*
• Stack Temperature ................................±4 °F between 32 & 255 °F
(±2 °C between 0 & 124 °C)
±6 °F between 256 & 480 °F
(±3 °C between 125 & 249 °C)
±8 °F between 481 & 752 °F
(±4 °C between 250 & 400 °C)
• Ambient Temperature............................±4 °F between 32 & 104 °F
(±2 °C between 0 & 40 °C)
Size...............................................................7.5"H x 3.1"W x 2.1"D
(190.5 x 78.7 x 53.3 mm)
Weight..........................................................16 oz (0.454 kg) with batteries
Agency Approval ......................................CE Mark
* Tighter CO accuracy in the lower ranges, up to ±2 ppm, may be
attained if a lower range calibration gas (e.g. 100 ppm CO) is used.