UEi C163 Test Instruments User Guide

: June 4, 2024
: UEi

Table of Contents

OVERVIEW
MENU SCREEN – C163 START UP
- STATUS SCREEN
BEFORE TESTING
COMBUSTION ANALYSIS
CHANGE FUEL TYPE
- AUXILIARY SCREEN
- TEMPERATURE TEST
PRINTING & LOGGING
- VIEW SAVED LOGS
POST TESTING
WARRANTY
ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION SERVICES
Support
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

UEi C163 Test Instruments User Guide

OVERVIEW

Product Overview

Screen Menu

Press ”Power” Button for 2 seconds. The analyzer will perform a 60 second purge. This should be done in fresh air.
Rotate Selector Dial to MENU to set up or customize your settings.
Selected parameter are centered, highlighted with arrow icons on either side.

Use and buttons to scroll menu options,
Press to select and edit a parameter.
Press and buttons to change contents of a field.
Press button to scroll fields.
Press to enter content and move to next field.

STATUS SCREEN

Screen Instruction

Rotate Selector Dial to STATUS to view parameters. Selected Fuel

Ti = Ambient Temperature
ATM = Atmospheric Pressure (measured in mbar)
CAL = Days remaining until calibration

Press and buttons to scroll Status Bar options.

Time, Pump Status, Battery Status
Fuel Type
Date

Change Fuel Type in STATUS SCREEN

Press and buttons to the currently selected fuel.
Press and Hold button until arrows indicate fuel edit mode is activated.
The and to scroll fuel types.
Press to select desired fuel.

BEFORE TESTING

CHECKLIST

Clean particle filter
Water trap and probe line are free of condensate
All hose and thermocouple connections are properly secured
Water trap is fitted correctly
Power on and zero
Flue gas probe is sampling ambient FRESH air

Remove the rubber boot and red drain plug. Allow the water to drain out. Re- insert the rubber plug and replace boot cover.

Remove protective rubber boot. Remove water trap from analyzer. Remove particle filter from water trap and replace with new one. Reattach trap and boot.
Battery Installation

COMBUSTION ANALYSIS

Insert flue probe into combustion input. Insert K-type temperature probe into input T1.
Insert flue probe into stack. Adjust cone so the probe tip is approximately at the center of the stack.
Rotate function rotary dial to O2/Eff for Test Screen 1 parameters.

NOTE: If there is no hole, check with service and installation instructions of appliance for best testing method or check with your local authority on best practice.

O2/Eff displays CO2, O2, Efficiency, Flue temperature, Inlet temperature.
Rotate the function rotary dial to CO/CO2 for Test Screen 2 parameters.
CO/CO2 displays CO (ppm), CO2, Losses calculated, Excess air %. Make any adjustments needed for proper Combustion and wait for analyzer to display change in readings. (Repeat as necessary).

CHANGE FUEL TYPE

Rotate the dial to either STATUS, AUX, O2/Eff, CO/CO2 or Temp setting.
Press button until the Fuel Type displays on the Status Bar. Press and Hold until two arrow icons display.
Press and buttons to scroll fuel selections. Press to select fuel.

AUXILIARY SCREEN

When performing a combustion Test, Rotate function rotary dial to AUX to view the Auxiliary Test Screen’s custom parameters.
AUX displays 5 lines of editable parameters. To edit line values Press button until Edit? displays on the Status Bar. Press and Hold until the Status Bar reads LINE 1.
Press and buttons to scroll parameter selections. Press to select a parameter and advance to the next Line. Continue until cursor is back to Status Bar to exit.

The AUX screen allows you to assign any of the following parameters on any display line. O2, CO, Display Fuel Type, CAL, XAIR, LOSS, Efgc, ATM, Ti, ∆T, T2, T1, CO2, COa, or COn. Pressure(C163 and !64 only). NOX and No (C164 only).

TEMPERATURE TEST

Insert K-type temperature probes into input T1 and T2.
Rotate function rotary dial to TEMP for Temperature Test Screen.
TEMP displays T1, T2 and Differential Temperature. (Pressure C163 C164 only).

PRINTING & LOGGING

To Print: Align printer (sold separately) above Analyzer.
During testing, Press to start printing.
Press again to abort.
To Log: During testing, Press and Hold to log a report.
To view these Logs, see View Saved Logs section.

VIEW SAVED LOGS

Rotate the dial to MENU.
Press button until the LOGS is selected between two arrow icons. Press to select.
Screen displays all saved LOGS. With VIEW selected in the Status Bar, Press to select.
Press and buttons to scroll Test Report categories. Press to select a category.
Line 1 displays the LOG number on screen.
To view another LOG, Press and buttons to NEXT.
Press to advance to next log.
Repeat until you reach desired LOG.
To print the LOG, Press and buttons until PRINT is selected between two arrow icons. Press to select to start printing.
To EXIT, Press and buttons until EXIT is selected between two arrow icons. Press to EXIT screen.
Repeat until return to MENU screen.

POST TESTING

Remove the probe from the flue and allow analyzer to purge with fresh air until readings return to zero. O2 to 20.9% and CO below 20 ppm
CAUTION: probe tip will be HOT.
POST TESTING

POWERING OFF
When you power off the Analyzer, there is a 10 second purge.

CAUTION
Make sure you do not exceed the analyzer’s operating specifications.

Do not exceed the flue probes maximum temperature (1112˚F)
Do not exceed the analyzer’s internal temperature range 112°F (50°C)
Do not put the analyzer on a hot surface
Do not exceed the water trap’s level
Do not let the particle filter become dirty and blocked

**BATTERIES

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The analyzer is fitted with 3 (AA) size rechargeable batteries. Observe correct polarity when replacing.
Always check operation immediately after battery replacement.
Do not leave batteries in unit for extended periods of non-use.

WARNING
Do not recharge with Alkaline batteries fitted. Alkaline batteries are not rechargeable. Attempting to recharge alkaline batteries may result in product damage and create a fire risk.
Time and Date will need to be reset after changing batteries. Always dispose batteries using approved disposal methods that protect the environment.

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WARRANTY

The C162/C163/C164 combustion analyzer is warranted for one year including sensors. If within the warranty period your instrument should become inoperative from such defects, the unit will be repaired or replaced at UEi’s option. This warranty covers normal use and does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failure which results from alteration, tampering, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect or improper maintenance (calibration). Batteries and consequential damage resulting from failed batteries are not covered by warranty. Any implied warranties, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the express warranty. UEi shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim or claims for such damage, expenses or economic loss. A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date will be required before warranty repairs will be rendered. Instruments out of warranty will be repaired (when repairable) for a service charge. Warranty only covers hardware and does not extend to software applications or accessories. Contact UEi for specific warranty and service information.

UEi Test Instruments
1-800-547-5740
[email protected]

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION SERVICES

When you:
Request Recertification or Service Online Within 1 Year of Purchase or Service.
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UEi will:

6-Year Warranty: All UEi combustion analyzers have a standard 1-year warranty. Each recertification includes a 30-point inspection and extends the warranty for 1 more year for up to 6 years from the date of warranty.

****Contractors who book recertification of a C160 series analyzer atwww.ueitest.com/service within 12 months from either the date of purchase or the date of the last recertification will receive reduced service pricing that lowers the cost of ownership and 2 additional benefits:

24-hour Service: Analyzers received for standard recertification and service through UEi Service+ are shipped back on the next business day.

Free Shipping: UEi Service+ offers free shipping both to and from our service center. When customers book their recertification, they receive a prepaid UPS Ground shipping label.

Get full details at www.ueitest.com/service

Register Online
Registering you analyzer online is quick and easy. Just log in or setup an account, it only takes a couple of minutes. Once logged in you can register you analyzer by providing some product information and uploading a proof-of- purchase.

When it’s time to request recertifcation, just log into your account, select the analyzer, select the service and place your order.