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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL .................................................................................................................. 4

 

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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ............................................................................................................. 5

 

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SERVICE SUPPORT AND RETURNS .......................................................................................................... 6

 

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GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION....................................................................................................... 7

 

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SPECIFICATION AND RATINGS ................................................................................................................ 9

 

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DIMENSIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 10

 

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INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................... 11

 

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NPACKING

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F

IELD 

W

IRING

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Igniter Tip Connection ....................................................................................................... 14

 

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R

EMOTE 

F

IELD 

W

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TESTING THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................... 16

 

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TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................. 17

 

 

Summary of Contents for eHEnergizer PHE-24

Page 1: ...0025_PHE_IOM pdf Rev 6 Model s Part Number s PHE 24 P 1000001 02 PHE 120 P 1000002 02 eHEnergizer Installation and Operation Manual ...

Page 2: ...ANUAL 4 2 LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY 5 3 SERVICE SUPPORT AND RETURNS 6 4 GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION 7 5 SPECIFICATION AND RATINGS 9 6 DIMENSIONS 10 7 INSTALLATION 11 7 2 UNPACKING 12 7 3 FIELD WIRING 12 7 3 3 Igniter Tip Connection 14 7 4 REMOTE FIELD WIRING 15 8 TESTING THE SYSTEM 16 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 ...

Page 3: ...Page 3 of 19 email support unifire ca Copyright 2017 Unifire Table of Figures Figure 1 Dimensions 10 Figure 2 Explosion Proof Cover Removal 12 Figure 3 PHE Wiring Schematics 13 Figure 4 Typical Igniter Tip Assembly 14 ...

Page 4: ...s HAZARD A specific hazard is brought to the attention of the reader Failure to observe these instructions may result in injury or other high severity consequence CAUTION Important information that when not followed so may result in premature failure of the product or system malfunction INFORMATION Important details relating to correct function and reliable operation of the product ...

Page 5: ...oduct liability for any losses damages costs inconveniences and expenses direct or indirect arising from the use of the product or from defects in workmanship or materials This warranty applies only to those products returned to Unifire during the warranty period This warranty does not cover the costs of the parts or labor incurred for the removal and transportation of the defective product or the...

Page 6: ...ntact the Unifire support team using your preferred method below Please include the serial number on the label of the eHEnergizer in your communications to allow us to help you as quickly as possible Telephone 1 604 567 2212 Email support unifire ca Returns Unifire A division of CSI Group 207 39012 Discovery Way Squamish V8B 0E5 BC Canada ...

Page 7: ...ng Approximately two seconds after the LED is turned on the first spark will occur Up to three sparks per second are generated The spark interval allows system integrators to meet trial for ignition requirements of governing codes and standards e g CSA B149 3 NFPA 85 which can vary between 5 and 15 seconds The igniter tip connected by an ignition lead to the eHEnergizer provides the spark necessar...

Page 8: ...Unifire once power is removed An internal circuit is provided that discharges any accumulated charge in the capacitors to render the unit safe HAZARD Care must be taken with the high voltage terminals at power off Discharge to levels below 30VDC may take up to 4 minutes ...

Page 9: ...low Approvals CSA 22 2 199 ANSI Z21 20 1 The PHE 24 will provide reliable ignition down to 19V 2 The PHE 24 draws an average of approximately 2A for 150ms when re charging capacitors after a spark Once the capacitors are fully charged the current draw is negligible 1mA 3 The PHE 120 draws an average of approximately 1 7A for 150ms when re charging capacitors after a spark Once the capacitors are f...

Page 10: ...www unifire ca Page 10 of 19 email support unifire ca Copyright 2017 Unifire 6 Dimensions Figure 1 Dimensions ...

Page 11: ...pacitor A bleed circuit is provided which bleeds the charge to render the unit safe It is recommended to leave the unit in the explosion proof enclosure if fitted for up to 4 minutes after power down to minimize risk of electric shock Note the eHenergizer contains no serviceable parts The correct voltage must be supplied to the exciter for it to function correctly There are two models 24 Vdc and 1...

Page 12: ...field wiring must be passed through the Female NPT connection point on the base of the enclosure For use in hazardous areas a seal fitting EYS or similar must be provided within 18 of the enclosure connection point With a proper seal the assembly is suitable for Class I Div 1 Zone 1 installation Signals from a BMS control unit PLC to the eHEnergizer travelling more than 1000ft should have wiring s...

Page 13: ...age power supply signal wiring it is recommended to use 14 multi strand copper RW90 or similar A 14 AWG ground wire should also be wired to the eHEnergizer Ground G terminal A 3A slow blow fuse should be provided in the PHE 24 power supply circuit A 2A slow blow fuse should be provided in the PHE 120 power supply circuit ...

Page 14: ...e from Unifire and we strongly advise that you contact us sales unifire ca to verify compatibility with your existing igniter tips If you have received your eHEnergizer as part of a pilot assembly the igniter tip will come pre wired to the Ignition IGN and burner ground G terminals of the controller A typical general assembly for the igniter tip is shown below Figure 4 Figure 4 Typical Igniter Tip...

Page 15: ...a common ground path from the pipe tube to the eHEnergizer The resistance of the ground path has to be less than 0 2Ω between the outside shell of the igniter tip and the high side G terminal of the eHEnergizer If using a direct mount assembly ensure the SST pipe tube is properly fastened to the adaptor and enclosure without use of Teflon tape or sealing compound that would impede the ground path ...

Page 16: ...ng noise snap will be heard from the igniter tip 4 If visible the igniter tip will appear as a very bright strong flashes of white light 5 The unit will continue to spark at a frequency of 2 sparks per second for 20 seconds 6 The sparking then pauses for 10 seconds 7 Sparking resumes for another 20seconds until removal of power On removal of power if power is again applied quickly 1 2 seconds the ...

Page 17: ...ound connection between the igniter tip and eHEnergizer high side G terminal Must be 0 2Ω High Voltage Wire Connection Failed Check the integrity of the high voltage wire connection to the IGN terminal on the eHEnergizer and to the igniter tip Igniter Tip Resistance Verify that the igniter tip resistance is at least 1MΩ but not infinite this would indicate a material breakdown of the tip Pilot Doe...

Page 18: ...igniter tip is located in the fuel air mixture The spark occurs across the surface of the tip therefore it is not necessarily possible to have the spark jump towards the fuel air Nitrogen in Lines On a first start it is common to have residual nitrogen from commissioning in the lines try a few times to ensure that this is purged ...

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