Kane 450 User Manual

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KANE450

Flue Gas Analyser

Kane International Ltd

Kane House, Swallowfield
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire, AL7 1JG

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Stock No: 18221-5 January 2007

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CONTENTS

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KANE450 USER GUIDE 3

1. BEFORE USING THE ANALYSER FOR THE FIRST TIME 4

2. BEFORE USING THE ANLYSER EVERY TIME 5

3. USING THE ANALYSER AND ITS FOUR BUTTONS 6-7

4. USING THE KANE450 AS A THERMOMETER OR PRESSURE
METER 8

5. USING THE ROTARY DIAL (STARTING FROM MENU) 9

6. MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS 12

7. MEASURING MODES 16-22

- MEASURING FLUE GASES 16

- STANDARD COMBUSTION PRINTOUT 17

- STORING A DRAUGHT MEASUREMENT TO PRINT WITH A
COMBUSTION TEST 18

- MEASURING PRESSURE 19

- MEASURING TEMPERATURE 20

- MEASURING AMBIENT AIR (ROOM CO) 21

- MEASURING FLUE DRAUGHT 22

8. WHEN YOU FINISH A COMBUSTION TEST 23

9. ANALYSER PROBLEM SOLVING 24

10. ANALYSER ANNUAL RECALIBRATION AND SERVICE 25

11. ANALYSER SPECIFICATION

12. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY 28

(NOTE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE

) 26-27

APPENDIX 1 – MAIN PARAMETERS 29-30

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KANE450

User Guide

The KANE450 Combustion Analyser measures O
differential pressure and CO.

It calculates efficiency (Nett, Gross or Condensing), losses, the CO/CO
Poison Index, excess air and CO air free in ppm only..

The analyser can be upgraded with the addition of a Nitric Oxide sensor either
on initial purchase (Order Code: KANE450N) or as a retrofit as part of an
annual service procedure.

In addition the KANE450 Combustion Analyser’s CO sensor checks carbon
monoxide levels in ambient air - useful when a CO Alarm is triggered .. and
tests the safety of appliances.

The CO and NO readings can be referenced to the oxygen reading in ppm or
mg/m

All analysers have a protective rubber sleeve with a magnet for “hands–free”
operation and their flue probes work on all combustion appliances and take
ambient air measurements.

The large display shows 4 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. 255 sets of tests can be stored. Note: stored data is lost if the
batteries are removed or are exhausted. Two lines of 16 characters can be added
to the header of printouts.

The analysers are controlled using 4 buttons and a rotary dial.

The four buttons (from left to right) switch on and off the analyser, print actual
or frozen data/ switch on and off the backlight, switch on and off the pump and
“freeze”/ hold data. The buttons with UP, DOWN and ENTER arrows also
change settings such as date, time, fuel source etc. when in MENU mode.

The rotary dial changes the LED indicated display line and selects access to the
menu to make changes to the date, time, fuel, etc.

3

.

differential temperature,

2,

ratio,

2

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1. BEFORE USING THE ANALYSER FOR THE FIRST
TIME:

Turn over the analyser, remove its’ protective rubber sleeve and fit 4 “AA” batteries in the
battery compartment. Take great care to ensure they are fitted with the correct battery
polarity. Then replace the battery cover and protective rubber sleeve. Always check that the
analyser is working correctly after replacing batteries.

Set the analyser’s correct time, date, fuel source, etc, after it is switched on and calibrated –
See USING THE ROTARY DIAL below. These settings are stored when the analyser is
switched off.

Using Re-Chargeable Batteries.

This analyser has been designed for use with both alkaline and rechargeable Nickel Metal
Hydride (NMiH). No other battery types are recommended.

WARNING

The battery charger unit must only be used when NMiH batteries are fitted.

NMiH batteries are entirely suitable for top up charging at any time, even for shorts periods.

Alkaline batteries are not re-chargeable. Attempting to recharge Alkaline batteries may result
in damage to the product and may create a fire risk.

Ensure the batteries are fitted in the correct manner .

Charger

Ensure that you use the correct charger. The part number is KMCU450/UK.

An in-vehicle adapter can be used to top up the analyser's batteries from a 12 volt vehicle
battery. The part number is KMCU450/12

Trickle Charging

subsequently charge overnight for approx. 8 hours.

Fast Charging

analyser off. The display will then show "BATTERY CHARGING"

Battery Disposal

Always dispose of depleted batteries using approved disposal methods that protect the
environment

: on first charging, charge for at least 12 hours continuously,

: With the analyser switched on connect the charger and then switch the

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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, unplug its rubber stopper and re-plug once it is empty.

- To change the filter, remove protective rubber sleeve, 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 rubber protective sleeve.

Connect the flue probe into the bottom of the analyser’s water trap and connect the probe’s
temperature plug to the socket next to the water trap – 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.

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 analyser 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
sensors 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).

For Oxygen monitors a level of confidence that the unit is working adequately may be gained
by exhaling over the sensor inlet and viewing the reduction in reading obtained.

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3. USING THE ANALYSER AND ITS FOUR BUTTONS:

Switching ON
the Analyser

Switching OFF
the Analyser

Using UP /
DOWN /
ENTER Buttons

Press button to switch the unit ON in fresh air outside the property
about to be tested. This lets the analyser auto calibrate its’ sensors
properly.

On switch on, the analyser beeps four times and displays the fuel
previously selected, the date and time and model number. Its’ bottom line
counts down from 60 until the sensors are ready to use – This normally
takes 20 - 30 seconds but may take longer as sensors get older. If the
analyser will not auto calibrate, its’ sensors need to be replaced or
recalibrated by an authorized repair center.

If the inlet probe is connected to the analyser during its’ countdown the
measured temperature from the inlet probe will be used as the inlet
temperature.

If the inlet probe is not connected and you connect the flue probe’s
temperature plug to the analyser during countdown the measured
temperature from the flue probe will be used as the inlet temperature.

If neither probe is connected during countdown the analyser’s internal
ambient temperature will be used as the inlet temperature.

Press button to switch the analyser OFF. The display counts down
from 30 with the pump on to clean the sensors with fresh air – If the probe
is still connected, make sure analyser and probe are in fresh air.

Press HOLD / ENTER if you want to stop the countdown and return to
making measurements.

Note: the analyser will not switch off until the CO reading is below
20ppm

Use the UP / DOWN / ENTER keys to change settings (such as time, date
and fuel) when the rotary dial is turned to MENU.

Printing Data

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Press and quickly release the key to start the analyser printing. The
analyser displays "PRINTING" until this is completed. Press and release
the key again to abort printing.

Make sure the printer is switched on, ready to accept data and its’ infrared
receiver is in line with the analyser’s emitter (on top of the analyser).

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Backlight

Tasklight

Switching
PUMP on / off

Zeroing the
pressure sensor

“Freezing” the
display

Storing a set of
readings

Changing the
display's active
line

Press and hold to toggle the display's backlight

Note: use of the backlight increase the current drain on the batteries

Comes on in conjunction with the display's backlight... see above.

The analyser normally operates with the pump on. Press PUMP quickly
to switch the pump off and on.

When the pump is switched off, the analyser displays "PUMP OFF"
approx every 30 seconds.

NOTE: the pump will not switch off if the CO reading is above
20ppm . This helps to protect the CO sensor from damage.

NOTE: the pump cannot be switched off with the rotor set to

-----------MENU.

Press and hold the PUMP key until the top line display shows ZERO
CAL.

Press and hold the HOLD / ENTER key until a second beep is heard to
freeze all readings. The display flashes and readings can be printed by
pressing PRINT key. Press and hold the HOLD / ENTER key again until
a second beep is heard to go back to “live” measurements.

The HOLD function is inhibited when the display LEDs are flashing

Press and hold the HOLD/ENTER key for approx. 4 seconds.

Note: this STORE function is inhibited if the display LEDs are flashing

Note: this STORE function is inhibited in normal operation if the pump is
switched off.

Press and release the HOLD/ENTER key until the illuminated LEDs point
at the display line that you wish to change. While the LEDs are flashing
turn the rotary dial to display the parameter that you want. If the rotor is
not turned the active line will go back to its previous setting after approx.
5 secs.

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4. USING THE KANE450 AS A THERMOMETER OR
PRESSURE METER

With the KANE450 switched off, press and hold down the HOLD button and then press and
release the ON/OFF button, then release the HOLD button.

The KANE450 will now operate as a fixed display pressure meter/thermometer with the
pump off and inhibited.

The display will show: pressure
flue temp
inlet temp
differential temp

The rotor display indications will now be locked apart from MENU. Readings can be held and
logged in the normal way. Up to 8 sets of readings can be logged.

Exit this mode by switching the KANE450 off.

The standard printout for this mode is as follows:

K450 1.0
Serial No. 123456789
[e-mail]
KANE INTERNATIONAL

DATE 12/12/05
TIME 09:53:23

..............................................

PRS mbar 0.001
T1 48
T2 15
∆T 33

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5. USING THE ROTARY DIAL (starting from Menu):

Rotating the dial selects the displayed parameter , unless MENU is selected or the
pressure/temperature mode has been selected.

ROTARY DIAL POSITIONS

MENU

BAT

TIME

LOSS

CO/CO2 ratio

CO

2

O

2

T inlet

T Flue

switches to MENU function

Displays estimated battery life.

If battery voltage falls below a pre-set limit, the display flashes
"LOW BAT." every 10 seconds. See above to change the batteries or
re-charge, if applicable.

Displays Time

Displays calculated losses when O2 values are less than 18%

Measured CO divided by calculated CO2 when O2 values are less
than 18%

.

Displays calculated Carbon Dioxide values once O2 values are
below 18%.

Displays Oxygen values in %.

Displays the inlet probe temperature

Displays flue probe temperature

If the flue probe’s temperature sensor is broken or open circuit it
displays - OC -.

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