UEi C163 Combustion Analyzer User Guide
- June 17, 2024
- UEi
Table of Contents
C163 QuiCk Start Guide
C162/C163/C164 OVERVIEW
MENU SCREEN – C163 START UP
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
Rotate Selector Dial to STATUS to view parameters.
Selected Fuel
Ti = Ambient Temperature
ATM = Atmospheric Pressure (measured in mbar)
CAL = Days remaining until calibration
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.
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
CO/CO2 Temp O2/Eff Aux Exch Test 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 Temp O2/Eff Aux Exch Test Status 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.
Temp O2/Eff Press button until the Fuel Aux Exch Test Status Type displays on
the Status Bar. Press and Hold until two arrow icons display.
Press and buttons to Temp O2/Eff 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.
When performing a combustion Test, Rotate function rotary dial to AUX to view
the Auxiliary Test Screen’s custom param- eters.
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. 02, CO, Display Fuel Type, CAL, XAIR, LOSS, Efgc, ATM, Ti, AT,
T2, T1, CO2, COa, or COn. Pressure(C 163 and !64 only). NOX and No (C14 ant
TEMPERATURE TEST
Insert K-type temperature probes into input T1 and T2.
Rotate function rotary dial to TEMP for Temperature Test Screen.
Temp Exch Test TEMP displays T1, T2 and Differential Temperature. (Pressure
C163 C164 only) Status
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 and 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 V buttons until EXIT is selected between two arrow icons.
Press 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.
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
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 C163 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 •
info@ueitest.com
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
ANNUAL RECERTIFICATION SERVICES
Complete Care for Your Combustion Analyzer
When you:
****Request Recertification or Service Online Within 1 Year of Purchase or
Last Service UEi will: 10 Year Warranty: All UEi combustion analyzers have a
standard 1-year warranty. Each recertification extends the warranty for 1 more
year for up to 10 years from the date of purchase.
Contractors who book recertification of a C160 series analyzer at
www.ueitest.com/service within 12 months
from either the date of purchase or the date of the last recertification will
receive reduced service pricing 1 that lowers the cost of ownership and 2
additional benefits:
Same Day Service: All qualifying analyzers received for recertification
through UEi Service+ are returned on the same business day, GUARANTEED. 2
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.
1 Pricing subject to change without notice.
2 Analyzers that include the additional NO (Nitric Oxide) sensor requires
48-hour turnaround.
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.
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