Kane 458 Operating Manual
Kane 458 Operating Manual
Kane 458 Operating Manual
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10. KANE DASHBOARD 38-39
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KANE458 OVERVIEW
The KANE 458 is based on the KANE456 with the addition of a dilution
pump which helps to protect the CO sensor from high concentration that
otherwise might damage the sensor.
CO2 is set to zero in fresh air automatically after the initial countdown.
The countdown varies between 90 and 60 seconds dependent on
ambient temperature.
The analyser has a protective rubber cover with a magnet for “hands–
free” operation and is supplied with a flue probe with integral temperature
sensor.
A low flow detection system warns of low flow and switches the pump off.
This also helps to prevent water ingress from overfilled water traps.
Its LCD display is protected with a toughened screen.
The large display shows 6 readings at a time and all data can be printed
via an optional infrared printer. The printed data can be 'live' data or
‘stored’ data.
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The memory can store up to:
60 combustion tests
20 AUX tests
20 let-by/tightness tests
20 temperature & pressure tests
20 room CO tests
20 commissioning Tests
The four buttons (from left to right) switch on and off the analyser, switch
on and off the torch light, switch on and off the pump and send data to a
printer or to the memory. The buttons with UP, DOWN and ENTER
arrows also change settings such as date, time, fuel, etc. when in MENU
mode.
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ANALYSER LAYOUT & FEATURES
Battery
Compartment
(behind rubber
cover)
Menu controls
Function Scroll up/down
buttons x 4
Enter
Particle Filter
Rotary Switch
Water Trap
“Battery Charging”
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1. BATTERIES
Battery Type
This 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 cells of different capacities or from different manufacturers. All
four cells must be identical
Replacing Batteries
Turn over the analyser, remove its protective rubber cover and fit 4 “AA” batteries in
the battery compartment. Take great care to ensure they are fitted with the
correct battery polarity. Replace the battery cover and protective rubber cover.
Switch the analyser on and check that the analyser’s time and date are correct. To
reset see USING THE MENU, Section 5.
The first charge should be for 12 hours continuously. NiMH batteries are suitable for
top up charging at any time, even for short periods.
An in-vehicle charger can be used to top up the analyser's batteries from a 12 volt
vehicle battery. The part number is 18342.
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 particle filter, remove protective rubber cover, slide the water
trap unit from the analyser, remove the particle filter from its spigot and
replace. Reconnect the water trap unit and rubber protective cover.
Connect the flue probe hose to the analyser’s flue gas inlet and connect the flue
probe’s temperature plug to the T1 socket – check the plug’s orientation is correct -
see Page 6.
Select “Ratio” on the dial. In fresh air the CO reading should be zero.
Select “O2/Eff” on the dial. In fresh air the O2 reading should be 20.9% ± 0.3%.
FRESH AIR
PURGE
REMOVE
PROBE
FROM FLUE
PRESS
WARNING
This message indicates that the analyser needs to be reset in fresh air. To do so,
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2.2 STATUS DISPLAY
Select “Status” on the dial to view the following:
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.
Users of portable gas detectors are recommended to conduct a “bump” check before
relying on the unit to verify an atmosphere is free from hazard.
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3. USING THE FOUR FUNCTION BUTTONS:
Switching ON Rotate the dial to the mode you want to use before switching on.
the Analyser This may eliminate the need for a full countdown in some of the
modes and save you time.
Switching OFF Press / & hold for 2 seconds to switch the analyser
the Analyser OFF. The display counts down from 30 or less with the pump on to
clear the sensors with fresh air – If the probe is still connected,
make sure analyser and probe are in fresh air.
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Switching The analyser normally operates with the pump on.
PUMP on / off
Press / to switch the pump off and on.
NOTE:
The pump will automatically switch itself off when the rotary
switch is set to Menu, Status, Pressure, Tightness or
Differential Temperature.
Zeroing the To re-zero the pressure sensor when “Prs/Temp” is selected on the
pressure
sensor dial, press and hold / until the top line display
shows CAL ZERO.
Always disconnect the pressure hose before zeroing.
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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4. USING THE ANALYSER:
RATIO Display
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O2/EFF display
AUX display
CO2 6.3% →
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Viewing / printing overview
The side lights on the display point to the active line.
Use or to scroll or change the Log No. ( If only one report is logged,
number will not change).
Press / to confirm a Log No. The side lights will stop flashing.
Press / to print.
Press / to print the test, (or send to PC via optional Wireless module).
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4.2 COMMISSIONING TEST
The Commissioning Test is based on TB143
Rotate the dial to COM TEST position and follow the instructions on the screen
Once the boiler is stable at max gas flow rate the probe is inserted into the air inlet of
the flue and the CO2 level is measure. The reading needs to be stable and less than
or equal to 0.20%.
TEST 2
The probe is then inserted into the exhaust outlet of the boiler and the RATIO, CO
and CO2 levels are measured. These levels must be as per manufacturers
instruction. Where manufacturers instructions are not available the CO must be less
than 350 ppm and the RATIO must be less than 0.0040.
TEST 3 checks the boiler at minimum gas flow rate where this is possible.
With the boiler operating stably at minimum gas rate the RATIO, CO and CO2 levels
are measured.
All the measured readings are logged and can be printed or transmitted to PC if an
optional wireless module is fitted.
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4.3 PRESSURE/TEMPERATURE TESTING
WARNING
Press / to print the test, (or send to PC via optional Wireless module).
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WARNING
Before using the KANE458 to measure the pressure of a gas/air ratio valve, read the
boiler manufacturer’s instructions thoroughly. If in doubt contact the boiler
manufacturer.
After adjusting a gas/air ratio valve it is essential that the CO, CO2 and CO/CO2 ratio
readings are within the boiler manufacturer’s specified limits.
Push ‘orange’ tube over the rim of the spigot to ensure a gas tight seal.
This may not produce a gas tight seal.
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4.4 LET-BY & TIGHTNESS TESTING
The display shows “LET BY?”. Use , and to select YES or NO.
If YES is selected set the let-by pressure then press to start the let-by test. The
display shows:
→
Let-by default time is 1 minute. Can be
TIME 59 → changed via “Menu”.
If the let-by test fails simply move the rotary switch to any position other than
“tightness” to abort the test.
If the let-by test passes adjust the gas pressure for the tightness test and press
to start the stabilisation test. The display shows:
STABIL’N →
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TIGHTNESS →
Press / to print the test, (or send to PC via optional Wireless module).
Note: The analyser’s memory can store up to 20 tightness tests. Tightness tests
are logged automatically therefore the tightness section of the memory will
be full after the 20th tightness test is complete. Before the 21st tightness
test can be performed the tightness section of the memory must be
cleared. To do this select MENU / REPORT / TIGHTNESS / DEL ALL /
YES then press .
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4.5 ROOM CO TESTING
Select “Room CO” to measure and record CO readings for up to 30 minutes.
SELECT →
ROOM CO →
TEST TYPE →
GENERAL → Use /
the following:
to select the test type from
TEST TYPES
TYPE B BOILER OPEN FLUE: 15 minute test with results LIMIT = 10ppm
stored every minute ALARM = 30 ppm
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ROOM CO display
LIMIT 10p
ALARM 30p
The user can stop the Room CO test at any time by pressing / .
If not stopped earlier, the Room CO test will automatically end after the designated
time.
With the LEDs flashing, press / to allow the parameter on that line to be
changed.
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ROOM CO →
LOG 01 →
TEST 3 →
CO 0p →
PRINT →
Use the / keys to move the lit LEDs to the line you want.
You can change the LOG number and the TEST number so that you can view
individual test results.
Press / to select the line you want and the LEDs will start to flash.
Now use the / keys to change the number (the TEST number or the LOG
number)
Press / when you are happy with the changes. The LEDs will stop
flashing. Now use the / keys to move the LEDs to the PRINT line.
Sending to the printer or wireless device will only occur when you move the LEDs to
Press / to print the test, (or send to PC via optional Wireless module).
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4.6 PRINTOUTS
COMBUSTION COMMISSION TEST PRS/TEMP
YOUR COMPANY NAME & YOUR COMPANY NAME & YOUR COMPANY NAME &
PHONE NUMBER HERE PHONE NUMBER HERE PHONE NUMBER HERE
CUSTOMER
APPLIANCE
APPLIANCE
REFERENCE
REFERENCE
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SWEEP TEST TYPE C SEALED TIGHTNESS TEST
APPLIANCE
YOUR COMPANY NAME & YOUR COMPANY NAME & YOUR COMPANY NAME &
PHONE NUMBER HERE PHONE NUMBER HERE PHONE NUMBER HERE
CUSTOMER
APPLIANCE
REFERENCE
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AUX
LOG NO. 01
DATE 19/01/16
TIME 09:46:53
AUX
FUEL TYPE LIGHT OIL
CO2 % 0.53
CO(n) ppm 02++
CO/CO2 0.0000
O2 % 20.2
o
FLUE C -N/F-
o
INLET C -N/F-
CUSTOMER
APPLIANCE
REFERENCE
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5. USING THE MENU
Select “Menu” on the rotary switch and navigate using the function buttons:
NOTE: To EXIT the MENU at any time simply move the rotary switch to any
position other than “Menu”. Any changes that have not been
“entered” will be ignored.
MENU →
SETUP →
UNITS →
SCREEN →
REPORT →
SERVICE →
As you scroll up or down the side LEDs illuminate to point to the active line
HH:MM:SS format
SET TIME
e.g. 7 am = 07:00:00, 7pm = 19:00:00
KM IRP
KANE IRP-2
PRINTER
WIRELESS
SERIAL
BACK
As you scroll up or down the side LEDs illuminate to point to the active line
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NOTE: To EXIT the MENU at any time simply move the rotary switch to any
position other than “Menu”. Any changes that have not been
“entered” will be ignored.
SUB
MENU OPTIONS / COMMENTS
MENU
NAT GAS, TOWN GAS, COKE GAS, PROPANE,
UNITS Fuel Type BUTANE, LPG, LIGHT OIL, BIO OIL, WOOD
PELLETS, BIO GAS, NAT GAS 1 to 5
EFFICIENCY
GROSS, NET, GROSS COND, NET COND
BACK
As you scroll up or down the side LEDs illuminate to point to the active line
NOTE: To EXIT the MENU at any time simply move the rotary switch to any
position other than “Menu”. Any changes that have not been
“entered” will be ignored.
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MENU SUB MENU OPTIONS / COMMENTS
BACK
As you scroll up or down the side LEDs illuminate to point to the active line
NOTE: To EXIT the MENU at any time simply move the rotary switch to any
position other than “Menu”. Any changes that have not been
“entered” will be ignored.
BACK
As you scroll up or down the side LEDs illuminate to point to the active line
NOTE: To EXIT the MENU at any time simply move the rotary switch to any
position other than “Menu”. Any changes that have not been
“entered” will be ignored.
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MENU SUB MENU OPTIONS / COMMENTS
LINE 1
HEADER LINE 2
BACK
BACK
As you scroll up or down the side LEDs illuminate to point to the active line
NOTE: To EXIT the MENU at any time simply move the rotary switch to any
position other than “Menu”. Any changes that have not been
“entered” will be ignored.
As you scroll up or down the side LEDs illuminate to point to the active line
NOTE: To EXIT the MENU at any time simply move the rotary switch to any
position other than “Menu”. Any changes that have not been
“entered” will be ignored.
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6. USING THE KANE458 AS A THERMOMETER OR
PRESSURE METER
Rotate the dial to the PRS/TEMP position.
m= mbar
Use the T1 connection for the flow
T1 21.3C → temperature sensor.
Use the T2 connection for the return
T2 21.3C → temperature sensor.
LOG NO. 20
DATE 19/01/16
TIME 12:23:59
PRS/TEMP
PRS mbar 0.01
o
T1 C 17.6
o
T2 C 17.4
o
ΔT C 0.2
CUSTOMER
APPLIANCE
REFERENCE
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If using larger bore tubing when performing pressure tests:
Push ‘orange’ tube over the rim of the spigot to ensure a gas tight seal.
This may not produce a gas tight seal.
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7. 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.
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 analyser’s operating specifications. In particular:
View the displayed data to ensure that stable operating conditions have been
achieved and the readings are within the expected range.
Press and quickly release / to start the analyser printing. The analyser
displays a series of bars 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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DILUT flashes on the screen to indicate that the CO measurement has been diluted.
The time taken for the CO sensor to return to zero takes much longer after it has
been exposed to high levels of CO.
The CO high warning still operates whenever the CO reading is above 400 ppm until
the dilution pump operates..
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8. ANALYSER PROBLEM SOLVING
If any problems are not solved with these solutions, contact us or an authorised
repair center.
Oxygen too high Air leaking into probe, tubing, water trap,
CO2 too low connectors or internal to analyser.
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9. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is the countdown time on a KANE458
A: There are two levels of countdown (aka fresh air purge) on a KANE458.
From first switch on if ‘cold’ (more than 5oC from the temperature at which
calibrated) = 90 secs.
From first switch on if ‘warm’ (within 5oC of the temperature at which
calibrated) = 60 secs
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10. KANE DASHBOARD
Benefits include:
A record of your model & serial number with ability to report your
analyser stolen
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An out of calibration analyser may mean your combustion
reports are invalid.
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11. ONLINE BOOKING PROCEDURE @ www.kane.co.uk
To organise your Kane analyser’s Service & Recertification online it must
be registered.
To register, click
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2. Book your service/recertification & order any additional spare parts
you need
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4. See your order & print out the return to Kane label
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12. ANALYSER ANNUAL SERVICE & RECERTIFY
Although sensor life is typically more than five years, the analyser should
be serviced and re-certified annually to counter any long-term sensor or
electronics drift or accidental damage.
By sending your analyser back to Kane for an annual fixed price service
(check www.kane.co.uk for details) you have the opportunity to extend
the warranty on your analyser to 5 years.
1. Fixed prices ensure you know the full cost of ownership before you
buy.
2. Flue Gas Analysers will drift out of calibration over time – only Kane
can adjust them back to the manufacturers' specification & return
them as accurate as when they were purchased.
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KANE IS NOW THE UK'S LARGEST, FASTEST & MOST
RELIABLE FGA AFTER SALES SERVICE PROVIDER
Our Northern & Southern Service Centres are the UK's only
locations authorized to Service - Calibrate - Recertify & Repair
Kane analysers
Our Northern Service Centre offers service & repair for your other
instruments, including: thermometers, pressure meters &
multimeters
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12.2 RETURNING YOUR ANALYSER TO KANE
Before returning your analyser to Kane, please ensure that you enclose:
- RMA label if you have used our new simple online booking in process
- Your full contact details
- A daytime telephone number
- Details of faults you might have experienced
- Any relevant accessories (eg. probe, printer, adaptor & leak detectors).
Any accessories that are returned will be checked
When returning an analyser with its probe, please send them back in
their carry bag. The bag should be put into a suitably sized box (approx.
45cm x 20cm x 23cm)
When only returning an analyser, use a container as big as a shoe box &
pack out empty space with newspaper
Before sealing your package, please ensure you followed our procedure
above & have clearly marked your box for the Kane Service Team
Our Service Engineers will inspect the analyser & accessories. If you
haven't booked in & paid online, they will confirm the total service cost.
Once accepted, the work will be carried out & on completion, returned to
you by Next Day delivery service (UK mainland only)
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12.3 WHERE TO SEND YOUR ANALYSER
Northern Customer Service Southern & International Customer Service
Kane International Ltd Kane International Ltd
Gibfield Park Avenue Kane House, 11 Bessemer Road
Atherton, Welwyn Garden City
Manchester Hertfordshire
M46 0SY, UK AL7 1GF, UK
t: +44 (0) 1942 873434 t: +44 (0) 1707 384834
f: +44 (0) 1942 873558 f: +44 (0) 1707 384833
e: nservice@kane.co.uk e: sservice@kane.co.uk
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14. ANALYSER SPECIFICATION
(NOTE: MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Temp Measurement
Flue Temperature 0-600oC 0.1oC +2.0oC
+0.3% reading
Inlet Temperature 0-50oC 0.1oC +1.0oC
(Internal sensor) +0.3% reading
Inlet Temperature 0-600oC 0.1oC +2.0oC
(External sensor) +0.3% reading
Above 2000ppm
Purge pump unspecified
operates
Carbon dioxide *1 0-20% 0.1% +0.3% volume
Efficiency (Net or Gross) *2 0-99.9% 0.1% +1.0% reading
Efficiency High (C) *2 0-119.9% 0.1% +1.0% reading
*2
Excess Air 0-250% 0.1% +0.2% reading
CO/CO2 ratio *2 0-0.999 0.0001 +5% reading
Pressure (differential)
Nominal range +80mbar +0.2 mbar Maximum +0.005 mbar
Maximum over range without 0.001 mbar
damage to sensor is +1 mbar <25mbar +0.03 mbar
+400mbar +80 mbar +3% of reading
Pre-programmed Fuels Natural gas, Propane, Butane, LPG, Light Oils (28/35 sec),
Wood Pellets, Town Gas, Coke Gas, Bio Oil, Bio Gas
User programmed Fuels 5 user defined fuels
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Carbon Dioxide resolution is 0.01% below 1% measured value.
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15. ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
EN 61000-6-3 : 2011
EN 61000-6-1 : 2007
Products are now labelled with a crossed out wheeled bin symbol to remind you that
they can be recycled.
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17. EN 50379 REGULATED INSTRUCTIONS
EN 50379 Section 4.3.2 “Instructions” defines a number of specific points that must
be included in the relevant instruction manuals. The paragraph numbering below
relates to that section of EN 50379.
The battery charger supplied with the KANE458 is rated for indoor use only. Its
voltage input must be in the range 100 – 240 V ac at 50 – 60 Hz with a current
capability of 0.3 A. The chargers output voltage is 9 V dc at a maximum of
0.66A.
Only a correctly specified and rated charger must be used with the KANE458.
d) The KANE458 is not designed for continuous use and is not suitable for use as
a fixed safety alarm.
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g) The recommended minimum time required to perform one checking procedure
in EN 50379 Part 3 is 110 seconds as described in section f) above.
h) Some commonly occurring materials, vapour or gases may affect the operation
of the KANE458 in the long or the short term though in normal use Kane
International Ltd is not aware of any specific issues that have affected the
product. The following list is included to satisfy the stated requirements of
EN 50379:
Solvents
Cleaning fluids
Polishes
Paints
Petrochemicals
Corrosive gases
The batteries have an expected operational life of more than 500 re-charge
cycles.
l) Most sensors used in combustion analysers give a zero output when they fail
and it is widely recommended that analysers are regularly checked (also known
as a bump test) using either a can of test gas or a known source of combustion
products.
The KANE458 must have its calibration checked on an annual basis and be
issued with a traceable Certificate of Calibration.
The sensor within the KANE458 can only be replaced by Kane International Ltd
or one of its trained and approved service partners.
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The water trap should be checked on a regular basis whilst the analyser is in
use (every few minutes) as the amount of condensate generated varies with the
fuel type, atmospheric conditions and the appliances operating characteristics.
The particle filter should be checked at least on a daily basis when using ‘clean’
fuels and more often when using liquid or solid fuels.
Detailed instructions regarding the changing of the filter and the emptying of the
water trap are given in Section 2 of this manual.
m) WARNING!
When using a KANE458 to test an appliance a full visual inspection of the
appliance, in accordance with its manufacturer’s instructions, must also be
carried out.
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Appendix 1 - Main Parameter:
Here are the legends used and what they mean:
LOSS : Losses calculated from oxygen and type of fuel. Displays reading
during a combustion test. ‘- - - -’ is displayed while in fresh air.
X - AIR : Excess air calculated from the calculated oxygen and type of fuel.
Displays reading during a combustion test. ‘- - - -’ is displayed while
in fresh air.
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PRS : Pressure reading, either single point or differential.
DATE : Date shown as day, month and year, DD/MM/YY. Date is recorded
when each combustion test is printed or stored.
FULL : The maximum number of tests have been stored in the memory. To
delete the stored memory, Select Reports then select the tests to be
deleted (see Page 23).
Pressure units:
m: millibar
s: psi
h: hPa
P: Pa
g: mmHg
i: inH2O
w: mmH20
k: kPa
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SYMBOLS used on the display
PRS Pressure
Ra CO/CO2
Tf Flue temperature
Ta Inlet temperature
Instructions for
KANE458 analysers
fitted with optional
Nitric Oxide (NO)
sensors
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DISPLAYING THE NO READING
Select “Menu” on the rotary switch and navigate using the function buttons:
AUX display
CO2 6.3% →
NO 100p →
NOx 105p →
NOTE: To EXIT the MENU at any time simply move the rotary switch to any
position other than MENU. Any changes that have not been “entered” will
be ignored.
Press .
Press .
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The display will show
AUX
LINE 1
Press to select the parameter for Line 1 and repeat the process to select the
display parameter for all four lines and then EXIT
Rotate the dial from MENU to AUX to display all your chosen settings.
Note the rotor needs to be in the AUX, O2/Eff or Ratio positions to print or store flue
combustion readings
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NITRIC OXIDE SENSOR SPECIFICATION
Overrange to
+5% reading >100ppm 1500 ppm
NOTE: When the dilution pump is operating to protect the CO sensor the NO
readings are also affected by an unspecified amount. The screen will typically show
P 0.00 →
R 0.0008 →
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION
Please register your Kane analyser at www.kane.co.uk
or complete, detach and return to: Kane International Ltd, Kane House,
11 Bessemer Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1GF
Your Details
Name:
Job Title:
Company Name:
Company Address 1:
Address 2:
Town/City:
County:
Postcode:
Country:
Phone Number:
Fax Number:
Mobile Number:
Email Address:
Product Details
Note: Proof of Purchase may be required for warranty claims.
Date Purchased:
as numbers (28.01.14):
Purchased From:
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Thank you for buying this
analyser.
Before use, please register on
our website
www.kane.co.uk