Eclipse Combustion RatioAir RA Series Manuale utente
RatioAir
Burners
Installation Guide
No.115 4/7/06
Version 1
RA Series
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Copyright 2004 by Eclipse, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide.
This publication is protected by federal regulation and shall not
be copied, distributed, transmitted, transcribed or translated
into any human or computer language, in any form or by any
means, to any third parties, without the express written consent
of Eclipse, Inc., Rockford, Illinois, U.S.A.
We reserve the right to change the construction and/or
configuration of our products at any time without being obliged
to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
The material in this manual is believed adequate for the
intended use of the product. If the product, or its individual
modules or procedures, are used for purposes other than those
specified herein, confirmation of their validity and suitability
must be obtained. Eclipse, Inc. warrants that the material
itself does not infringe any United States patents. No further
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We have made every effort to make this manual as accurate
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It must be understood that Eclipse’s liability for its products,
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Any operation expressly prohibited in this Guide, any
adjustment, or assembly procedures not recommended or
authorized in these instructions shall void the warranty.
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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. 115
• This document
RatioAir Data Sheets, Series 115
• Available for individual RA models
• Required to complete installation
Design Guide No. 115
Used with Data Sheet to design burner system
• EFE 825 (Combustion Engineering Guide)
• Eclipse Bulletins and Info Guides: 710, 732, 742, 760, 818,
832, 852, 854, 856, 610, 820, 930.
Purpose
The purpose of this manual is to ensure the installation and
adjustment of a safe, effective and trouble-free combustion
system.
ratioair
DoCumeNts
relateD DoCumeNts
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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 pratices 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, contact your local Eclipse Combustion
representative. You can also contact Eclipse Combustion at:
1665 Elmwood Rd.
Rockford, Illinois 61103 USA
Phone: 815-877-3031
Fax: 815-877-3336
http://www.eclipsenet.com
DoCumeNt
CoNveNtioNs
hoW to get help
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Table of Contents
1
About this manual ...........................3
Audience .....................................3
RatioAirDocuments............................3
RelatedDocuments.............................3
DocumentConventions .........................4
HowtoGetHelp ..............................4
Table of Contents ............................5
Introduction .................................6
ProductDescription ............................6
Safety ......................................7
Capabilities ...................................8
OperatorTraining ..............................8
ReplacementParts .............................8
Installation ..................................9
HandlingandStorage ...........................9
ApprovalsofComponents .......................9
Pre-installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Burner ......................................11
GasPiping ....................................13
Check List After Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjustment, Start & Stop .....................16
Step1: Resetthesystem ........................16
Step2: Setlowfireair..........................18
Step 3: Ignite the burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 4: Set low fire gas (if required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step5: Verifysettings ..........................26
Maintenance & Troubleshooting ...............27
Maintenance ..................................27
MonthlyChecklist..............................27
YearlyChecklist................................28
Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
IllustratedPartsList ............................32
Appendix ...................................35
ConversionFactors ............................35
Key to System Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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Introduction 1
The RatioAir is a nozzle-mix type burner designed for
direct and indirect air heating of a wide range of applications
including:
• Industrial ovens and furnaces
• Glass Lehrs
• Indirect Fired Air Heaters
• RTO Incinerators
• After Burners
• Galvanizing Kettles
• Waterbath Vaporizers
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. Available with three different outlet tube
velocity characteristics (standard, medium and high velocity),
RatioAir Burners are capable of outlet speeds of 250 ft/s with
the medium velocity and 500 ft/s with the high velocity.
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.
proDuCt DesCriptioN
The RatioAir Burner
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iNtroDuCtioN This section is provided as a guide for the safe operation of the
RatioAir burner system. All involved personnel should read this
section carefully before operating this system.
Danger:
The RatioAir 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.
safety
Safety 2
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Only qualified personnel, with good mechanical aptitude and
experience with 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
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iNtroDuCtioN
haNDliNg aND storage
approvals of
CompoNeNts
Installation 3
In this chapter you will find information and instructions needed
to install the burner and system components.
Handling
Inspect the system, being sure the components are clean and
free of damage.
Use the appropriate support and handling equipment when
lifting the burner.
Protect all components on the system from weather, damage,
dirt and moisture.
Protect the system and its components from excessive
temperatures and humidity.
Storage
When storing the system for an extended period Eclipse
recommends placing it in a cool, clean, dry room.
Keep all the system components stored in their original
packaging as long as possible.
Limit controls and safety equipment
All limit controls and safety equipment must comply with all
applicable local codes and/or standards, which may include:
• NFPA Standard 86
• NFPA Standard 86C
• UL
• FM
• CGA
• EN 746-2
Electrical wiring
All electrical wiring must comply with all applicable local codes
and/or standards, which may include:
• NFPA Standard 70
• ANSI-C11981
• EN 746-2
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Gas piping
All gas piping must comply with all applicable local codes and/or
standards, which may include:
• 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
The ANSI Standards are available from:
American National Standard Institute
1430 Broadway
New York, NY 10018
The UL Standards are available from:
333 Pfingsten Road
Northbrook, IL 60062
The FM Standards are available from:
1151 Boston-Providence Turnpike
P.O. Box 9102
Norwood, MA 02062
The CGA Standards are available from:
55 Scarsdale Road
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M3B 2R3
Information on the EN standards, and where to get the
standards is available from:
Comité Européen de Normalisation
Strassartstraat 36
B-1050 Brussels
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electronique
Strassartstraat 36
B-1050 Brussels
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