Eclipse RatioMatic RM Series, RatioMatic RM1000, RatioMatic RM1250, RatioMatic RM2500, RatioMatic RM3000 Installation Manual

Installation Guide 110

12/3/2014

Eclipse RatioMatic

Burners

RM Series

Version 5

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or replacement of Eclipse’s products.

Any operation expressly prohibited in this manual, any
adjustment, or assembly procedures not recommended or
authorized in these instructions shall void the warranty.

Document Conventions

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.

How To Get Help

If you need help, contact your local Eclipse
representative. You can also contact Eclipse at:

1665 Elmwood Rd.
Rockford, Illinois 61103 U.S.A.
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.eclipsenet.com

Please have the information on the product label available
when contacting the factory so we may better serve you.

www.eclipsenet.com

Product Name
Item #
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injurt hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

NOTE

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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.

Is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

Indicates an important part of text. Read thoroughly.

Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................................................................. 4

Product Description....................................................................... 4

Audience ....................................................................................... 4

RatioMatic Documents .................................................................. 4

Purpose......................................................................................... 4

Safety ........................................................................................................ 5

Safety Warnings............................................................................ 5

Capabilities.................................................................................... 5

Operator Training .......................................................................... 5

Replacement Parts........................................................................ 5

Installation ................................................................................................ 6

Handling & Storage ....................................................................... 6

Approvals of Components............................................................. 6

Checklist Before Installation.......................................................... 7

Installing the Flame Sensor........................................................... 7

Burner Installation ......................................................................... 7

Refractory Block Curing Schedule ................................................ 9

Gas Piping..................................................................................... 9

Setting Ignitor Location (RM1000-RM3000).................................. 11

Checklist After Installation............................................................. 11

Adjustment, Start & Stop......................................................................... 12

Adjustment Procedure................................................................... 12

Step 1: Reset the System ............................................................. 12

Step 2: Set Low Fire Air ................................................................ 13

Step 3: Ignite the Burner (RM0050-RM0700 only)........................ 14

Step 4: Set Low Fire Gas (RM0050-RM0700 only)....................... 17

Step 5: Verify Settings (RM0050-RM0700 only) ........................... 18

Step 3: Ignite the Burner (RM1000-RM3000 only)........................ 19

Step 4: Set Low Fire Gas (RM1000-RM3000 only)....................... 19

Step 5: Verify Settings (RM1000-RM3000 only) ........................... 19

Maintenance & Troubleshooting ............................................................ 20

Monthly Checklist .......................................................................... 20

Yearly Checklist ............................................................................ 20

Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 21

Appendix................................................................................................... i

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Introduction

Product Description

The RatioMatic is a nozzle-mix type burner designed for
direct and indirect air heating and oven applications up to
1900°F(1040°C).

The burner package includes a combustion air blower and
an air/gas ratio regulator to fire over a wide gas turndown
range with controlled ratio.

The burner is designed for:

• Efficient Ratio Controlled Combustion

• Reliable Burner Operation

• Simple Burner Adjustment

• Direct Spark Ignition

• Multiple Fuel Capability

A wide variety of options and configurations are available
due to the modular design of the burner.

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Figure 1.2. RatioMatic Burner (RM1000 - RM3000)

RatioMatic Documents

Installation Guide No. 110

• This document

Audience

This manual has been written for people who are already
familiar with all aspects of a nozzle-mix burner and its add­on components, also referred to as “the burner system”.

These aspects are:

• Installation

• Use

• Maintenance

The audience is expected to have previous experience
with this type of equipment.

Datasheet, Series 110

• Available for individual RM models

• Required to complete design and selection

Design Guide No. 110

• Used with Datasheet to complete installation

Related Documents

• EFE 825 (Combustion Engineering Guide)

• Eclipse Bulletins and Info Guides: 710, 732, 760,
818, 830, 832, 852, 854, 856, 610, 820, 902, 930

Purpose

The purpose of this manual is to ensure the installation
and adjustment of a safe, effective and trouble-free
combustion system.

Figure 1.1. RatioMatic Burner (RM0050 - RM0700)

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Safety

Important notices which help provide safe burner
operation will be found in this section. To avoid personal
injury and damage to the property or facility, the following
warnings must be observed. All involved personnel should
read this entire manual carefully before attempting to start
or operate this system. If any part of the information in this
manual is not understood, contact Eclipse before
continuing.

Safety Warnings

DANGER

■ The 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 and duct sections are likely to have
HOT surfaces. Always wear the appropriate
protective equipment when approaching the
burner.

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NOTICE

■ This manual provides information regarding the
use of these burners for their specific design
purpose. Do not deviate from any instructions or
application limits described herein without written
approval from Eclipse.

Capabilities

Only qualified personnel, with sufficient mechanical
aptitude and experience with combustion equipment,
should adjust, maintain or troubleshoot any mechanical or
electrical part of this system. Contact Eclipse for any
needed commissioning assistance.

Operator Training

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. Contact Eclipse for any needed
site-specific training.

Replacement Parts

Order replacement parts from Eclipse only. All Eclipse
approved valves or switches should carry UL, FM, CSA,
CGA and/or CE approval where applicable.

■ Eclipse products are designed to minimize the use
of materials that contain crystalline silica.
Examples of these chemicals are: respirable
crystalline silica from bricks, cement or other
masonry products and respirable refractory
ceramic fibers from insulating blankets, boards, or
gaskets. Despite these efforts, dust created by
sanding, sawing, grinding, cutting and other
construction activities could release crystalline
silica. Crystalline silica is known to cause cancer,
and health risks from the exposure to these
chemicals vary depending on the frequency and
length of exposure to these chemicals. To reduce
the risk, limit exposure to these chemicals, work in
a well-ventilated area and wear approved personal
protective safety equipment for these chemicals.

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Installation

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In this section you will find information and instructions
needed to install the burner and system components.

Handling & Storage

Handling

• Make sure that the area is clean.

• Protect all components from weather, damage, dirt
and moisture.

• Protect the components from excessive
temperatures and humidity.

• Take care not to drop or damage components.

Storage

• Make sure the components are clean and free of
damage.

• Store the components in a cool, clean, dry room.

• After you have made sure everything is present and
in good condition, keep the components in their
original packaging as long as possible

Approval of Components

Limit Controls & Safety Equipment

All limit controls and safety equipment must comply with
all applicable local codes and/or standards and must be
listed for combustion safety by an independent testing
agency. Typical application examples include:

• American: NFPA 86 with listing marks from UL, FM,
CSA

• European: EN 746-2 with CE mark from TuV,
Gastec, Advantica

Electrical Wiring

All the electrical wiring must comply with all applicable
local codes and/or standards such as:

• NFPA Standard 70

• IEC60364

• CSA C22

• BS7671

Gas Piping

All the gas piping must comply with all applicable local
codes and/or standards such as:

• NFPA Standard 54

• ANSI Z223

• EN 746-2

Where to Get the Standards:

The NFPA Standards are available from:
National Fire Protection Agency
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
www.nfpa.org

The ANSI Standards are available from:
American National Standard Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
www.ansi.org

The UL Standards are available from:
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
www.ul.com

The FM Standards are available from:
1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike
PO Box 9102
Norwood, MA 02062
www.fmglobal.com/approvals

Information on the EN standards and where to get them is
available from:
Comité Européen de Normalisation

Stassartstraat 36

B-1050 Brussels
Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.cen.eu

Comité Européen de Normalisation Electronique

Stassartstraat 36

B-1050 Brussels
Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.cenelec.org

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Checklist Before Installation

Air Supply

Provide an opening in the burner room of at least one
square inch per 4000 BTU/hr (6 cm
the burner intake with fresh, outdoor, combustion air.

If there are corrosive fumes or materials in the
surrounding air, find an uncontaminated source to supply
air to the burner, or provide a sufficient air filtering system.

Exhaust

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per 1 kW) to supply

Flame Rod

NOTE: Only specific burner sizes with alloy or silicon

carbide combustors can use a flamerod (see specific
burner datasheets).

For detailed information on how to install and connect a
flamerod, refer to Bulletin/Info guide 832.

Installing the Spark Plug

Install the spark plug into the opening in the rear cover.

Do not allow exhaust fumes to accumulate in the work
area. Provide some positive means for exhausting from
the furnace and the building.

Access

Make sure the burner is installed in such a way to allow
easy access for inspection and maintenance.

Environment

Make sure the local environment matches the original
operating specifications. Check the following items:

• Voltage, frequency and stability of the electrical
power

• Fuel type and supply pressure of the fuel

• Availability of enough fresh, clean combustion air

• Humidity, altitude and temperature of air

• Presence of damaging corrosive gases in the air

• Prevent direct exposure to water

Installing the Flame Sensor

1. Install the flame sensor into the 1/2" NPT opening in the
rear cover.

NOTE: Do not apply any grease to the threads of the
spark plug or bad grounding of the spark plug may occur,
resulting in a weak spark.

NOTICE

■ Adjustments may vary from Eclipse published
values if the flame controls other than those
recommended in the Design Guide are used.
Consult with the engineer who specified the
alternate control for limitations.

Burner Installation

Chamber Opening

Minimum 1/4" (6mm)

space per side

Combustor

2. Make sure the flame sensor of a burner is connected to
the electrical circuit for that burner.

DANGER

■ If you connect the flame sensor of a burner to the

electrical circuit of the wrong burner, you can
cause fires and explosions.

There are two different types of flame sensors; UV
scanner and flamerod.

UV Scanner

The UV Scanner must be compatible to the flame
monitoring control that is used. Refer to the manual of
your selected control for proper selection of the scanner.

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Chamber Wall

Figure 3.1.

Provide an opening in the chamber wall at least 1/2"
(12mm) larger in diameter than the outside diameter of the
combustor, or 1/2" (12mm) larger in height and width than
the square refractory block. (1/4" - 6mm per side).

Provide an accessible pressure tap on the chamber wall
to measure the pressure inside the firing chamber. The
pressure tap should be located near the burner.

Mounting Pattern

Attach mounting bolts to the chamber wall. Position these

bolts to match the clearance holes “C” on the burner
mounting flange. Refer to the appropriate RatioMatic
datasheet.

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