Kane 255 User manual

KANE255
Combustion Analyser
Stock No: 19463 July 2014
© Kane International Ltd

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CONTENTS
Page No:
KANE255 OVERVIEW 4
ANALYSER LAYOUT & FEATURES 5-6
1. BATTERIES 7
2. BEFORE USING THE ANALYSER EVERY TIME 8
3. FRESH AIR PURGE 8
4. STATUS DISPLAY 8
5. SAFETY WARNING 9
6. USING THE FOUR FUNCTION BUTTONS: 9-11
7. USING / / BUTTONS 11
8. USING THE ROTARY DIAL (STARTING FROM
MENU): 12-13
9. MEASURING FLUE GASES 14-18
10. EXAMPLE PRINTOUTS IN AMBIENT AIR 19-20
11. WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE METER 21
12. ANALYSER PROBLEM SOLVING 22
13. ANALYSER ANNUAL SERVICE & RE-CERTIFY 23-28
13.1 Returning your analyser to Kane 24
13.2 Service Returns ..................................................... 25
14. ANALYSER SPECIFICATION ..................................... 27-28

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15. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY 29
16. END OF LIFE DISPOSAL 29
APPENDIX 1 – MAIN PARAMETERS: 30-31
APPENDIX 2 – SYMBOLS USED ON THE DISPLAY 32
PRODUCT REGISTRATION 33-34

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KANE255 OVERVIEW
The KANE255 Combustion Analyser measures carbon dioxide (CO2),
carbon monoxide (CO) and Flue temperature.
It calculates oxygen (O2), CO/CO2, ratio, losses, combustion efficiency
(Nett, Gross or Condensing) and excess air.
In addition the KANE255 Combustion Analyser’s CO sensor checks CO
levels in ambient air - useful when a CO Alarm is triggered.
The CO reading can be referenced to the oxygen reading in ppm or
mg/m3.
The analyser has a protective rubber cover with integral magnet for
“hands-free” operation and is supplied with a flue probe with integral
temperature sensor.
The large display shows 2 readings at a time and all data can be printed
via an optional infrared printer. The printed data can be 'live' data, 'frozen
data' or stored data. 20 sets of tests can be stored. Two lines of 16
characters can be added to the header of printouts.
The KANE255 combustion analyser is controlled using 4 buttons and a
rotary dial.
The four buttons (from left to right) the power button, switch on and off
the backlight and “freeze” or hold data, switch on and off the pump,
SEND button, to print live readings, if the SEND button is held for 2
seconds the data is stored in the memory, a log number will be briefly
displayed. The buttons with UP, DOWN and ENTER arrows also change
settings such as date, time, fuel source and AUX page settings.
The rotary dial changes the displayed data and selects access to the
menu to make changes to the date, time, etc.

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ANALYSER LAYOUT & FEATURES

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1. BATTERIES
Battery Type
The analyser has been designed for use with disposable alkaline
batteries or rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries. No other
battery types are recommended.
WARNING
The battery charger unit must only be used when NIMH batteries are
fitted. Do not mix NiMH battery cells of different capacities or from
different manufacturers. All four battery cells must be Identical.
Replacing Batteries
Turn over the analyser, remove its protective rubber cover followed by
the battery cover and fit 4 “AA” batteries in the battery compartment.
Take great care to ensure that they are fitted with the correct battery
polarity. Replace the battery cover and the protective rubber cover.
Switch the analyser on and check that the analyser’s date and time are
correct. To reset the date and time, see using the MENU section.
Charging NiMH batteries
Ensure that you use the correct charger. Part number 19278
To fully charge NiMH batteries:
Switch the KANE255 on. The charger should be connected and switched
on. When charging the red Battery charging indicator will illuminate.
Switch the KANE255 off. The display will show BATTERY and a battery
symbol.
The first charge should be for 12 hours continuously. NiMH are suitable
for top up charging at any time even for short periods.
Battery Disposal
Always dispose of depleted batteries using approved disposal methods
that protect the environment.

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2. BEFORE USING THE ANALYSER EVERY TIME:
Check the water trap is empty and the particle filter is not dirty:
To empty water trap, unscrew the red screw plug and re-tighten once it is
empty.
To change the filter, remove protective rubber cover, pull out the water
trap unit from the analyser, remove the water trap’s particle filter from its’
spigot and replace. Reconnect the water trap and protective rubber
cover.
Connect the flue probe hose to the analyser’s flue gas inlet and connect
the flue probe’s temperature connector to the T1 socket – check the
plug’s orientation is correct otherwise incorrect temperature
measurements will occur.
After switch on, check fuel source, date and time are correct and battery
power is sufficient.
3. FRESH AIR PURGE
Position the flue probe in fresh air, then press ON/OFF. The analyser’s
pump starts and the analyser auto calibrates for approximately 75
seconds.
Using the rotary dial select CO2 & CO. In fresh air both COppm and
CO2% reading should be zero.
4. STATUS DISPLAY
Select the “Status” position on the dial to view Battery Status and
Calibration Due Date.

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5. SAFETY WARNING
This analyser extracts combustion gases that may be toxic in relatively
low concentrations. These gases are exhausted from the back of the
instrument. This meter must only be used in well-ventilated locations
by trained and competent persons after due consideration of all the
potential hazards.
Sensor manufacturers recommend users of portable gas detectors
containing electrochemical conduct a “bump” check before relying on the
unit to verify an atmosphere is free from hazard.
A “bump” test is a means of verifying that an instrument is working within
acceptable limits by briefly exposing to a known gas mixture formulated
to change the output of all the sensors present. (This is different from a
calibration where the instrument is also exposed to a known gas mixture
but is allowed to settle to a steady figure and the reading adjusted to the
stated gas concentration of the test gas).
6. USING THE FOUR FUNCTION BUTTONS:
Switching ON the Analyser:
Press the ON/OFF button to switch the analyser ON. This must be done
in fresh air, to ensure the analyser auto calibrates its sensors correctly.
When switched on the analyser bleeps and displays the battery %, date,
time, fuel and model number. The second line of the display counts down
from 75 until the sensors are ready to use. If the analyser will not auto
calibrate! Its sensors need to be replaced or recalibrated by Kane
authorised repair centre.
If the flue probe is connected to the analyser during the countdown the
measure temperature will be used as the inlet temperature (Ti).
If the flue probe is NOT connected during the count down then the
analysers internal ambient temperature will be used as the inlet
temperature (Ti).

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Switching off the Analyser:
Press the ON/OFF button to switch the analyser OFF. The display counts
down from 29 with the pump on to clear the sensors with fresh air – if the
flue probe is still connected, make sure the analyser and probe are in
fresh air.
Press the SEND/PRINT button to abort the off count down and return to
making measurements.
Note: The analyser will not switch off unless the CO reading is below
40ppm.
Backlight & Data Freeze:
Press the backlight button for 1 second to freeze the current data on the
screen. Press the backlight button for a 1 second to disable the freeze
function.
Press the backlight button for 2 seconds to switch on the analysers
display backlight. Press the backlight button for 2 seconds to disable the
backlight.
NOTE: Use of the backlight significantly increases the current drain
on the batteries.
Switching the PUMP on / off
The analyser operates normally with the pump on.
Press the PUMP button to witch the pump off and on
When the pump is switched off “–PO-“ replaces the readings on the top
line of the display. The analyser also displays “PUMP OFF” on the top
line approximately every 40 seconds
NOTE: The pump will not switch off if the CO reading is above 40ppm.
This helps to protect the CO sensor from damage.
The pump automatically switches itself off when the rotary dial is set to
Menu, Status and Temp if the CO value is less than 40ppm.

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Printing Data
Press the SEND/PRINT button for 1 second to start the data transfer from
the analyser to the infa-red printer. The analyser displays a series of bars
until the transfer is completed. Press the button for 1 second again to
abort the transfer.
Make sure the printer is switched on, ready to accept data and the infa-
red receiver is inline with the emitter of the analyser (on top of the
analyser).
Storing Data
Press and hold the SEND/PRINT button for approximately 2 seconds.
The top line of the display briefly displays the log number.
Note: The store function is inhibited in normal operation if the pump is
switched off.
7. USING / / BUTTONS
The function buttons with the symbols / / below are
used to navigate through the menu when the rotary dial is in the menu
position.

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8. USING THE ROTARY DIAL (STARTING FROM
MENU):
Select “Menu” on the rotary dial and navigate using the function buttons.
= Scroll up = Scroll down = Enter
ROTARY DIAL POSITIONS
MENU
Rotate the dial to MENU and use the UP or DOWN and ENTER
keys to select the following function for change:
1 Time – Uses “Military” time as standard: 7am = 07:00, 7pm =
19:00
2 Date
3 Aux. Two pages of two lines to display desired parameters not
currently on the rotary dial.
4 O2 Ref.
5 The display’s contrast
6 Header – 2 lines each of up to 16 characters that appear on the
printout. Use ENTER and UP/DOWN.
7 Gross or Net or Condensing Boiler / Furnace efficiency
8 ppm or mg/m3
9 Report
10 Printing select the PRINTER model KMIRP/KANEIRP-2
11 Service – Password protected for service personal only
When you have selected the function to change, press ENTER to
select.
Repeat this to scroll through the menu and select (using the ENTER
key) and change (using the UP / DOWN keys) the function.
The final, logical ENTER returns you to the main menu display.
To exit the Menu function you can normally rotate the dial to another
position - Unless the final logical ENTER is pressed, no changes are
made.

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ROTARY DIAL POSITIONS
STATUS Displays the battery level and the number of days until
calibration is due
AUX Displays up to two pages of two lines that toggle for custom
setting
O2 / Eff Displays calculated Oxygen values and the calculated
efficiency when O2 values are less than 18%
EFFn, EFFg or EFFc as selected by the user.
CO2 &CO Displays Carbon Dioxide in % and Carbon Monoxide in ppm
RATIO
Displays the CO/CO2 ratio and the selected fuel type
TEMP
Displays the flue (Tf) and inlet (Ti) temperatures in oF or oC .
If the flue probe’s temperature sensor is broken or open circuit
Tf displays -OC- oC
FUEL
SET FUEL, select the boiler/furnace fuel using UP/DOWN and
ENTER keys. Preprogrammed fuels: NAT GAS, Light Oil,
PELLETS(wood), BUTANE, L.P.G., PROPANE
DATE /
TIME
Displays the date and time

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9. MEASURING FLUE GASES
After the countdown is finished and the analyser is correctly set up, put
its’ flue probe into the appliance’s sampling point. The tip of the probe
should be at the centre of the flue. Use the flue probe’s depth stop cone
to set the position.
For appliances that have internal sampling points, you can connect using
a suitable plastic or rubber hose. Always remember to refit the
covers/seals once sampling has been completed.
With balanced flues, make sure the probe is positioned far enough into
the flue so no air can ‘back flush’ into the probe.
NOTE: Ensure that the flue probe handle does not get hot
Make sure you do not exceed the meter’s operating specifications. In
particular:
Do not exceed the flue probe’s maximum temperature
Do not exceed the meter’s internal temperature operating range
Do not put the meter on a hot surface
Do not exceed the water trap’s levels
Do not let the meter’s particle filter become dirty and blocked
View the displayed data to ensure that stable operating conditions have
been achieved and the readings are within the expected range.
Press the SEND/PRINT button for 1 second to start the data transfer from
the analyser to the infa-red printer. The analyser displays a series of bars
until the transfer is completed. Press the button for 1 second again to
abort the transfer.
Make sure the printer is switched on, ready to accept data and the infa-
red receiver is inline with the emitter of the analyser (on top of the
analyser).
Press and hold the SEND/PRINT button for approximately 2 seconds to
store the data in the memory.
Press the BACKLIGHT key for one second to “freeze” the readings
before printing.

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NOTE: In accordance with BS7967 and EN50379 the value of the CO/
CO2 RATIO is shown to 4 decimal places.
R 0.0008 → NOTE: 0.0008 is less than 0.004.
R 0.0040 → Many manufacture’s instructions show
this as 0.004.
AUX display
COn 021 → The AUX (auxillary) can be customised
via MENU AUX.
O2% 05.0 The parameters are displayed in 2
pages of 2 lines and can be set by the
user.
They remain the AUX parameters until
changed by the user.
Press the SEND/PRINT button for 1 second to print the full combustion
test.
Press and hold the SEND/PRINT button for approximately 2 seconds to
store the combustion test in the memory.
Press the BACKLIGHT key for one second to “freeze” the readings
before printing.
O2/EFF display
O2% 05.0 → Oxygen (%) left after combustion.
Should be 20.9% +0.1% in fresh air
EFC 98.2 → ‘Net’, ‘Gross’, or ‘Condensing’
combustion efficiency (%) can be
selected via “Menu”

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Press the SEND/PRINT button for 1 second to print the full combustion
test.
Press and hold the SEND/PRINT button for approximately 2 seconds to
store the combustion test in the memory.
Press the BACKLIGHT key for one second to “freeze” the readings
before printing.
CO2 & CO display
COp 052 → Carbon monoxide in (ppm)
CO2% 08.9 → Carbon dioxide (%)
Press the SEND/PRINT button for 1 second to print the full combustion
test.
Press and hold the SEND/PRINT button for approximately 2 seconds to
store the combustion test in the memory.
Press the BACKLIGHT key for one second to “freeze” the readings
before printing.
RATIO display
R 0.0006 → CO/ CO2 RATIO
NATU GAS → Fuel source seleced
Press the SEND/PRINT button for 1 second to print the full combustion
test.
Press and hold the SEND/PRINT button for approximately 2 seconds to
store the combustion test in the memory.
Press the BACKLIGHT key for one second to “freeze” the readings
before printing.

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Temperature display
Tf 49.2 oC → Flue temperature (oC)
Ti 14.6 oC → Inlet temperature (oC) Normally set by
the flue probe during the fresh air purge.
Press the SEND/PRINT button for 1 second to print the full combustion
test.
Press and hold the SEND/PRINT button for approximately 2 seconds to
store the combustion test in the memory.
Press the BACKLIGHT key for one second to “freeze” the readings
before printing.
Fuel display
SET FUEL → Set the fuel source.
NATU GAS → Fuel source currently selected
Use the / scroll to the required fuel source.
Press the button to select the fuel source. DONE will be briefly
displayed on the bottom line of the display.
Date/Time display
14 : 47 : 15 → Current time. Can be reset via “Menu”.
23 / 01 / 14 → Current date. Can be reset via “Menu”.

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Press the SEND/PRINT button for 1 second to print the full combustion
test.
Press and hold the SEND/PRINT button for approximately 2 seconds to
store the combustion test in the memory.
Press the BACKLIGHT key for one second to “freeze” the readings
before printing.

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10. EXAMPLE PRINTOUT IN AMBIENT AIR
The standard printouts are:
KANE255 V 1.00B
YOUR COMPANY NAME &
PHONE NUMBER HERE
SERIAL NO. 000000000
DATE
01/07/14
TIME 12:00:08
COMBUSTION
FUEL NAT GAS
O2 % 20.9
CO2
%
00.0
CO ppm 000
CO
ppm n
000
02 REF % 00.0
-----------------------------------------------------
C a l . d u e o n 0 1 / 0 7 / 1 5
-----------------------------------------------------
CO/CO2 0.0000
FLUE
oC
-0C-
INLET
o
C 16.4
FLUE
oC
-0C-
EFF %
(C)
-0>-
XAIR % -0>-
LOSSES -0>-
Customer
Appliance
Ref.

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NOTE: Printouts of stored readings will also include the TEST NO.
below the serial number.
KANE255 V 1.00B
YOUR COMPANY NAME &
PHONE NUMBER HERE
SERIAL NO. 000000000
LOG 001
DATE
01/07/14
TIME 12:00:08
COMBUSTION
FUEL NAT GAS
O2 % 20.9
CO2
%
00.0
CO ppm 000
CO
ppm n
000
02 REF % 00.0
-----------------------------------------------------
C a l . d u e o n 0 1 / 0 7 / 1 5
-----------------------------------------------------
CO/CO2 0.0000
FLUE
o
C -0C-
INLET
o
C 16.4
FLUE
oC
-0C-
EFF %
(C)
-0>-
XAIR % -0>-
LOSSES -0>-
Customer
Appliance
Ref.