3. Perform a flue gas analysis
3.1. Prepare the instrument before the analysis
During the measurement, the analyser must be in vertical position or in horizontal position. Do not hold the analyser in inclined
position.
Before the 1
st
use of the analyser, a full charge of the battery must be made during 12 hours.
Empty the water trap.
In case of any default or damage of the instrument, Kimo After-sales service shall be contacted. On the back of the analyser,
there is a label with the analyser serial number. This number shall be communicated for every operation (technical operation or
request of spare parts).
3.2. Perform an analysis
➢ Connect the flue gas probe to the analyser.
➢ Turn on the instrument.
Home screen is displayed.
➢ Insert the probe in the flue as shown on the figure for at least 3 minutes.
➢ Press OK.
The screen with the different possible measurements is displayed.
Remaining time of auto-zero and its progress bar are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Measurements covered by the auto-zero are not available (Combustion, Max CO and ambient CO
2
).
At the end of the auto-zero, these menus are available.
Take advantage of the auto-zero to perform the draft.
➢ Go to “Flue gas” with the up and down arrows.
➢ Press OK.
The screen displays the different combustibles in the analyser.
➢ Select the type of used combustible by the boiler with the up and down arrows.
➢ Press OK.
The screen displays values of the different parameters of the analysis.
Perform measurement for at least 3 minutes.
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To hold the measurement, press
the function button.