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PV500-9  04-2000 

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Section 9 

 

POWER GAS BURNER START-UP (Con’t) 

 

20.  Direct Spark Ignition – (DSI) Burners – No pilot: 
 

1. 

Connect a manometer to the manifold test port. Set 
the air shutter as shown on the tag attached to the 
gas train. This may not be the exact setting you end 
up with, but it is a good starting point. Turn the unit 
on using the rocker switch on the side of the control 
enclosure assembly. The burner should come on 
and ignition occur. If the burner fails to ignite, there 
may have been air in the line. To reset the control, 
turn the switch off for 60 seconds (S89 controls only) 
and it should automatically reset or push the reset 
button on the control. Once the burner fires, set the 
manifold pressure at the valve shown on the tag 
attached to the gas train. There will a tap on the 
downstream side of the valve to measure pressure. 
The manifold pressure must be taken downstream of 
the gas valve. Check the incoming pressure with the 
burner running. This is recorded as flow pressure 
and must be a minimum of 8” W.C. 

 
21.  Make final settings of the air shutter by checking the 

flue gas analyzer. 

 

A. 

The readings need to be taken from a hole in the 
vent several inches above the heater vent 
connection, but before draft regulator. 

B. 

Insert draft gauge into the 1/4” test opening in the 
stack. Draft in stack should read  -.02 to  -.06  W.C. 
Adjust draft regulator, if installed. 

C. 

When water in the tank is above 120°F°, insert CO

tester in 1/4” test opening and take CO

reading in 

percentage. CO

2

 reading at this time will probably be 

below optimum. 

D. 

Gradually close the air shutter, taking CO

reading at 

each adjustment of air shutter until optimum CO

percentage (8-10%) is reached. If CO

percentage 

decreases, open air shutter to last reading where the 
greatest reading was achieved. 

E. 

Insert CO tester in 1/4” test opening and take CO 
reading.  CO should not exceed .03%. A reading 
greater then .03% indicates lack of air. Open air 
shutter slightly and take readings until CO is within 
proper range. Optimum reading is no CO. 

F. 

If air shutter has been changed during CO test, take 
a final CO

reading. 

G. 

Insert stack temperature gauge in 1/4” test opening 
and read gross stack temperature. Temperature 
should be as shown in Table 9-1. If an excessively 
high gross stack temperature is recorded, check the 
flue tubes for baffles. All tubes should have at least 
one baffle for TURBOPOWER

 modules. Record the 

length of the baffles on TURBOPOWER

 models for 

future use. 

H. 

Make sure the air shutter is locked securely in place. 

 

STACK TEMPERATURES 

SERIES 

MAX. GROSS 

STACK 

*MIN. NET 

STACK 

PG 

(Vertical Tube) 

550°F 

300°F 

TP 

TPO 

TPGO 

375°F 

300°F 

TABLE 9-1 

* Net temperature is the total stack temperature, less room temperature. 

 
22.  On burners with pilots, recheck pilot to make sure its 

operation has not deteriorated if adjustments are made 
to the air shutter. To do this, shut off the main valve, 
check the flame response signal by cycling the burner 
through several lightoffs. 

 
23.  Check each operating and limit control to be sure they 

function properly by lowering and raising the 
temperature setting on each control, causing the burner 
to cycle on and off. 

 

NOTE: During the initial firing of the burner, smoke that 
is not related to the burner will be emitted from the 
heater. This is normal during “burn in” and could 
possibly continue for several days. 

 
24.  Record the following information for future use: 
 
A.  Air shutter position__________________________ 
B.  Manifold gas pressure____________________"W.C. 
C.  Stack draft_____________________________"W.C. 
D.  CO2 reading______________________% (8%-10%) 
E.  CO reading__________________% (less than .03%) 
F.  Stack temperature: 

Gross_____________________________°F 

 

Less ambient_______________________°F 

 

Net_______________________________°F 

G.  Thermal efficiency_________________________% 
 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for FIREPOWER

Page 1: ...ket 19 Ignition transformer 33 Air shutter 6 Blast tube screw 20 On off switch 34 Union 7 Blast tube 21 1 4 NPT pressure port plug 35 Flame safeguard control 8 Nozzle assembly 22 Motor mounting plate 36 Flame cone 9 Nozzle mount bolt 23 Motor relay or starter 37 Manual gas valve 10 Air inlet cone 24 Pressure plate 38 Lifting eye bolt 11 Air screen 25 Primary gas ports 39 Power connector 12 Fan whe...

Page 2: ...ent of burner electrodes be required certain procedures must be followed In all cases removal of the electrodes is accomplished by loosening the electrode mounting bracket retaining screw Draw the electrodes out of the nozzle assembly through the holes in the pressure plate 10 Inspect the electrodes for cracked ceramics or loose retaining studs that hold the wire within the ceramic Using supplied ...

Page 3: ...itch on the side of the control enclosure assembly and the toggle switch on the burner If the operating control switches are closed the burner should come on and pre purge begin B If nothing happens check the control to be sure it is not in the tripped position and reset it by pushing flame safeguard reset button The burner should pre purge for not longer than thirty seconds The TFM series control...

Page 4: ...ster in 1 4 test opening and take CO reading CO should not exceed 03 A reading greater then 03 indicates lack of air Open air shutter slightly and take readings until CO is within proper range Optimum reading is no CO F If air shutter has been changed during CO test take a final CO2 reading G Insert stack temperature gauge in 1 4 test opening and read gross stack temperature Temperature should be ...

Page 5: ...PV500 9 04 2000 5 Section 9 REMOVAL OF THE NOZZLE ASSEMBLY EXCEPT L SERIES BURNERS Figure 9 2 ELECTRODE POSITIONS L P Q R S T SERIES BURNER Figure 9 3 ...

Page 6: ...Make all adjustments with linkage in the low fire position CAUTION Do not allow the modulating motor to push the air damper past the full open or full closed position while making adjustments Damage will occur Record damper positions from indicator dials and hold linkage rod in ball joint with fingers as motor actuates to eliminate this risk After correct damper movement is determined tighten ball...

Page 7: ...9 04 2000 7 Section 9 Figure 9 6 NOTE Nomograph is limited for use with Natural Gases with the following characteristics Heating Value gross Btu SCF 970 1100 Specific Gravity 0 57 0 70 Ultimate CO2 11 7 12 2 ...

Page 8: ...ND FLUE TEMPERATURE FOR L P GAS STEADY STATE EFFICIENCY CAN BE DETERMINED FROM THE FLUE LOSS Figure 9 7 NOTE Nomograph is limited for use with L P Gas with the following characteristics Heating Value gross Btu SCF 2466 2542 Specific Gravity 1 522 1 574 Ultimate CO2 13 73 13 82 ...

Page 9: ...if supplied is correct for the voltage and power VAC being supplied E Occasional low gas supply pressure Have local utility correct 3 BURNER MOTOR RUNS BUT PILOT DOES NOT LIGHT A Gas supply to burner shut off make sure all manual gas supply valves are open Automatic high pressure valve at meter such as Sentry type tripped shut due to high gas pressure reset valve and correct cause for trip out B P...

Page 10: ...ize as required or raise supply pressure to compensate for small line Do not raise pressure so high that under static no flow condition the pressure exceeds the maximum allowable pressure to the gas train components on the burner F Burner gas train components sized too small for supply pressure Increase component size as appropriate or consult factory G Automatic gas valve not opening fully due to...

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