Eclipse TA Series User manual

Installation Guide 114
4/7/06
ThermAir
Burners
TA Series
version 1

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Copyright 1998 by Eclipse Combustion, Inc. All rights reserved
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About this manual
auDieNCe This manual has been written for people who are already
familiar with all aspects of a nozzle-mix burner and its add-on
components, also referred to as “the burner system.”
These aspects are:
• installation
• use
• maintenance.
The audience is expected to have had experience with this kind
of equipment.
Installation Guide No. 114
• This document
ThermAir Data Sheets, Series 114
• Available for individual TA models
• Required to complete design & selection
Design Guide No. 114
Used with Data Sheet to design burner system
ThermAir Price List No. 114
Used to order burners
• EFE 825 (Combustion Engineering Guide)
• Eclipse Bulletins and Info Guides: 710, 732, 742, 760, 818,
832, 852, 854, 856, 610, 620, 630, 826, 820, 930, I-354.
Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to ensure the installation of a
safe, effective, and trouble-free combustion system is carried
out.
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There are several special symbols in this document.You must
know their meaning and importance.
The explanation of these symbols follows below. Please read it
thoroughly.
Danger:
Indicates hazards or unsafe practices which
WILL result in severe personal injury or even
death.
Only qualified and well trained personnel are
allowed to carry out these instructions or
procedures.
Act with great care and follow the instructions.
Warning:
Indicates hazards or unsafe practices which
could result in severe personal injury or damage.
Act with great care and follow the instructions.
Caution:
Indicates hazards or unsafe practices which could result in
damage to the machine or minor personal injury.
Act carefully.
Note:
Indicates an important part of the text. Read thoroughly.
If you need help, you can contact your local Eclipse
representative. A complete listing of Eclipse representatives
world wide can be found at www.eclipsenet.com.
You can also contact Eclipse at:
1665 Elmwood Rd.
Rockford, IL 61103
815-877-3031
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Table of contents
1
About this manual ........................... 3
Audience ..................................... 3
ThermAirDocuments .......................... 3
RelatedDocuments............................. 3
DocumentConventions ......................... 4
HowtoGetHelp .............................. 4
Table of Contents ............................ 5
Introduction ................................. 7
ProductDescription ............................ 7
Safety ...................................... 9
Capabilities ...................................10
OperatorTraining ..............................10
ReplacementParts .............................10
Installation ..................................11
HandlingandStorage ...........................11
Approvals of Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
ElectricalWiring................................12
Wheretogetstandards..........................12
Pre-installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Burner ......................................13
GasPiping ....................................14
Installing the flame sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Check List After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Prepareforadjustment..........................16
Adjustment, Start & Stop .....................17
Introduction...................................17
System 1
Burner adjustment with a ratio regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 1 Reset the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 2 Verify Air flow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 3a Ignite the burner (Option 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 3b Ignite the burner (Option 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 4 Set high fire gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 5 Set low fire gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 6 Verify gas settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting ...............25
Maintenance ..................................25
MonthlyChecklist..............................25
YearlyChecklist................................26
Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Appendix ...................................30
ConversionFactors ............................30
Key to System Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Parts Drawing................................32
PartsList .....................................33
PartsListcontinued ............................34
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Adjustment, Start & Stop (Cont.)...............21
System 2
Burner adjustment without a ratio regulator . . . . . . . . . 21
Step 1 Reset the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 2 Verify the system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 3a Ignite the burner (Option 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Step 3b Ignite the burner (Option 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Step 4 Set high fire gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 5 Set low fire gas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 6 Verify gas settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Introduction 1
The ThermAir burner (TA Series) is a nozzle-mix burner with
a packaged combustion air blower that is designed to fire with
fixed combustion air over a wide gas turndown range. An
integral gas orifice is provided to ease burner setup. The burner
is designed to facilitate:
• fixed air operation
• direct spark ignition
• simple gas control
• multiple fuel capability
The burner is suitable for direct and indirect air heating for a
wide range of applications on industrial furnaces and ovens.
Figure 1.1 ThermAir Burner
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Safety 2
This section is provided as a guide for the safe operation of the
ThermAir burner system. All involved personnel should read
this section carefully before operating this system.
  Danger:
The ThermAir burners, described herein, are
designed to mix fuel with air and burn the
resulting mixture. All fuel burning devices are
capable of producing fires and explosions if
improperly applied, installed, adjusted, controlled,
or maintained.
Do not bypass any safety feature; fire or explosion
could result.
Never try to light a burner if it shows signs of
damage or malfunction.
  Warning:
The burner might have HOT surfaces. Always wear protective
clothing when approaching the burner.
  Note:
This manual provides information in the use of these burners
for their specific design purpose. Do not deviate from any
instructions or application limits described herein without
written advice from Eclipse Combustion.
Read the entire manual before attempting to start this
system. If you do not understand any part of the information
contained in this manual, contact your local Eclipse
representative or Eclipse Combustion before continuing.
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Only qualified personnel, with good mechanical aptitude and
experience on combustion equipment, should adjust, maintain,
or troubleshoot any mechanical or electrical part of this system.
The best safety precaution is an alert and trained operator.
Train new operators thoroughly and have them demonstrate an
adequate understanding of the equipment and its operation. A
regular retraining schedule should be administered to ensure
operators maintain a high degree of proficiency.
Order replacement parts from Eclipse Combustion only. All
Eclipse Combustion approved, customer supplied valves or
switches should carry UL, FM, CSA, CGA, and/or CE approval,
where applicable.
Capabilities
operator traiNiNg
replaCemeNt parts