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TPI 717R Combustion Flue Gas Analyser User Manual

Brand: TPI

Product Type: Combustion Flue Gas Analyser

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing TPI brand products. The TPI 717R Combustion Analyser is a state of the art, easy to use analyser designed not only to display and calculate the required readings from a flue but also to cover most of the other desirable parameters associated with appliance installation and maintenance. The instrument is ruggedly constructed and comes with a limited 6 Year Warranty*.

This manual will guide you through the functions of the TPI 717R, which will give you many years of reliable service. The TPI 717R software has in-built self-diagnostics that can easily be interrogated by our fully qualified and professional engineers should an error occur. Please call the number below before returning your instrument to your distributor should an error occur. We can rectify over 75% of proposed faults over the phone.

TPI HELPLINE: 01293 530196 opt. 1

Standard Items:

Optional Items:

*Subject to annual servicing & re-certification being carried out by TPI Europe or one of its approved service centres.

2. Instrument Overview

2.1 Front View

Description: The front of the TPI 717R features:

Keypad Elements:

2.2 Back View

Description: The back of the TPI 717R features:

Port Descriptions:

2.3 Side Views

Description: The side views show:

2.4 Top View

Description: The top of the TPI 717R features:

3. Turning On

3.1 Turning On

Important: Before turning on, ensure the In-Line Pump Protection Filter is connected to the Gas Sample Port (see 2.2 or 2.4). This filter must remain on the unit at all times. Failure to do so may result in pump failure and invalidate the warranty.

Press the Power Key ? for approximately 2 seconds. The instrument will start up, display all segments, and then enter a 30-second purge period. The Software Version & Instrument Serial Number will be briefly displayed before a countdown screen appears.

The instrument should ALWAYS be turned on in a clean air environment. The 30-second purge attempts to set Carbon Monoxide (CO) to 0 ppm and Oxygen (O2) to 20.9%. If insufficient clean air is present, an error may be displayed. Refer to the troubleshooting guide (Appendix D) or call the TPI HELPLINE: 01293 530196 opt. 1.

4. The 6 Functions

After the 30-second countdown, the instrument is ready for Flue Gas, Temperature, or Pressure readings.

To proceed with Flue Gas Analysis, continue with Section 4.1. To move to other functions, press the Func/Backlight Key ⚙️ and proceed to Section 4.2.

The backlight can be activated at any time by holding down the Func/Backlight Key ⚙️ for 2 seconds.

4.1 Function 1: - Flue Gas Analysis

Ensure the Temperature Sampling Probe with In-Line Water Trap Bowl Filter is connected to the In-Line Pump Protection Filter (see 3), which is connected to the Gas Sample Port (see 2.2 or 2.4). Connect the 'K' Type Thermocouple Plug to Thermocouple Socket (ch1) (see 2.4) and a 'K' Type Air Probe to Thermocouple Socket (ch2) (see 2.4) for efficiency calculations.

The temperature-sampling probe includes an In-Line Water Trap Bowl Filter. This filter has a Particle Filter in the Bowl Compartment and a Disc Filter in the Lid. The Disc Filter prevents excessive water from entering the analyser.

If working with OIL, an optional Oil Filter MUST be used to prevent erroneous readings.

If any filters become excessively dirty or blocked, a warning screen will be displayed, and no further readings can be taken until filters are replaced or blockages removed. An audible Beeping Alarm will also warn of a "FLo Err".

WARNING: Ensure the In-Line Water Trap Bowl Filter hangs vertically during readings, especially if water is visible. Failure to comply may damage the instrument and invalidate the warranty.

WARNING: Connect the 'K' type thermocouple plug correctly to the socket (see 2.4). The plug has one thick (negative) and one thinner (positive) prong. Forcing it the wrong way may damage the instrument and invalidate the warranty.

Pressing the Enter Key ↩️ cycles through Flue Gas Analysis Screens.

4.1.1 Screen 1

Displays:

Pressing the Up Arrow Key ▲ toggles between Fuel Options.

Pressing the Down Arrow Key ▼ toggles between Efficiency Options.

4.1.2 HIGH CO ALARM

If the CO reading exceeds 2,000ppm, a continuous alarm beep sounds, indicating a high CO concentration and a potential appliance problem. The instrument monitors CO up to 10,000ppm. Prolonged exposure at high levels increases recovery time before the instrument can be switched off (see 4.1.7 – Failsafe Turn Off).

4.1.3 Screen 2

Displays:

Pressing the Up Arrow Key ▲ toggles between Fuel Options.

Pressing the Down Arrow Key ▼ toggles between Efficiency Options.

4.1.4 Screen 3

Displays:

Pressing the Up Arrow Key ▲ toggles between Fuel Options.

Pressing the Down Arrow Key ▼ toggles between Efficiency Options.

4.1.5 Screen 4

Displays CO air-free calculated reading.

Pressing the Up Arrow Key ▲ toggles between Fuel Options.

Pressing the Down Arrow Key ▼ toggles between Efficiency Options.

4.1.6 Screen 5

Displays:

'oPEn' will be displayed if no 'K' type probe is connected to the thermocouple socket.

Pressing the Up Arrow Key ▲ toggles between °C and °F.

4.1.7 CO above 15ppm (Failsafe) Protection Beep

The 717R prevents the instrument from being turned OFF or moved to another function while the CO level is above 15ppm. A short beep will sound if this is attempted. This feature protects the instrument from giving false readings. The 717R should be run in clean air with only the In-Line Pump Protection Filter attached until the CO level drops below 15ppm, allowing normal operation.

4.2 Function 2: - Temperature Reading

The pump stops running in this function.

Remember: Use the Function Key ⚙️ to access this function.

Ensure a 'K' type probe is connected to thermocouple sockets T1 or T2 (see 4.2).

WARNING: There is ONLY one correct way to connect the 'K' type thermocouple plug into the socket (see 2.4). Forcing it the wrong way may damage the instrument and invalidate the warranty.

4.2.1 Screen 1

Displays:

'oPEn' will be displayed if no 'K' type probe is connected to the thermocouple socket.

Pressing the Up Arrow Key ▲ toggles between °C and °F.

4.3 Function 3: - Pressure Testing

The pump stops running in this function.

Remember: Use the Function Key ⚙️ to access this function.

Ensure Pressure Sampling Tube is connected to one or both of the Pressure Ports (see 2.2 or 2.4).

4.3.1 Screen 1

Displays Pressure reading in millibars (mbar), kiloPascals (kPa), or inches of Water (inH2O).

Pressing the Up Arrow Key ▲ scrolls through mbar, kPa, and inH2O.

Pressing the Down Arrow Key ▼ zeroes the Pressure reading.

4.4 Function 4: - Tightness/Let By Test

Remember: Use the Function Key ⚙️ to access this function.

This function guides you through the Let-By/Timed Tightness Test, allowing you to Pass/Fail and record results to memory or an optional IR (A740) printer.

  1. Connect up pressure tubing & zero, if necessary, by pressing the Down Arrow Key ▼.
  2. Apply required amount of pressure.
  3. Press Enter Key ↩️ to start the Test.
  4. Initial pressure is stored at P1, and P2 becomes the "Live" pressure.
  5. The 717R counts down from 60 seconds.
  6. After the countdown, P1, P2, and Differential (P2-P1) are displayed. You can choose to "Pass" or "Fail" based on tolerance.
  7. Choosing "Fail" (Down Arrow Key ▼) stops the test. You can then store/save (Section 5) or print (Section 7) the readings.
  8. Choosing "Pass" (Up Arrow Key ▲) proceeds to the Stabilisation part of the test.

Stabilisation Stage:

  1. Start stabilisation by pressing the Enter Key ↩️.
  2. Initial pressure is stored at P1 and P2 becomes the "Live" pressure.
  3. The 717R counts down from 60 seconds.
  4. After the countdown, P1, P2, and Differential (P2-P1) are displayed. Choose "Pass" or "Fail".
  5. Choosing "Fail" (Down Arrow Key ▼) stops the test. You can store/save or print.
  6. Choosing "Pass" (Up Arrow Key ▲) proceeds to the Tightness part of the test.

Tightness Stage:

  1. Apply the required amount of pressure.
  2. Start the Tightness test by pressing the Enter Key ↩️.
  3. Initial pressure is stored at P1 and P2 becomes the "Live" pressure.
  4. The 717R counts down from 120 seconds.
  5. After the countdown, P1, P2, and Differential (P2-P1) are displayed. Choose "Pass" or "Fail".
  6. Choosing "Fail" (Down Arrow Key ▼) stops the test. You can store/save the readings.
  7. Choosing "Pass" (Up Arrow Key ▲) proceeds to the Finish screen.
  8. From the Finish Screen, you can store/save (Section 5) or print (Section 7) the readings/test.

4.5 Function 5: - CO Build Up Test

Remember: Use the Function Key ⚙️ to access this function.

This function monitors and logs ambient CO levels in a room at 1-minute intervals for up to 50 minutes. Data can be retrieved later via an infrared printer.

  1. Begin with the 717R in a fresh, clean air environment.
  2. Press the Enter Key ↩️ to start the CO Room Test.
  3. The 717R records the CO level every 60 seconds and counts up to 50 on the screen.
  4. You can stop the test at any time by pressing the Enter Key ↩️.
  5. At the end of the test, you can store/save (Section 5) or print (Section 7) the readings.

4.6 Function 6: - Date/Time

To change the Time, Date, and Year:

  1. Press the Print Key ?️ & Down Arrow Key ▼ for 3 seconds.
  2. Use the Print & Recall Keys ?️ ? to choose the "Flashing Numeric" to change.
  3. Use the Up & Down Arrow Keys ▲ ▼ to make the changes.
  4. Once changes are made, press the Store/Save Key ?.
  5. Press the Enter Key ↩️ to exit and return to the Date/Time Screen.

5. Storing/Saving Data

You can save complete combustion readings, temperature, and single pressure readings.

  1. Set the 717R analyser to the desired screen (e.g., combustion screens (4.1) or pressure screen (4.3.1), or after completing a Tightness or CO Build Up Test).
  2. Press the Store/Save Key ? once.
  3. 'Addr' will be displayed, and a location number (0 to 99) will flash.
  4. Select the desired address location by pressing the Up Arrow Key ▲ and Down Arrow Key ▼.

Note: Choosing an address location that already holds data will OVERWRITE the previous readings with the new data. This applies regardless of the reading type. Previously stored readings will not be retrievable.

  1. Press the Enter Key ↩️ once; the readings will be stored to the chosen location.
  2. The 717R will return to the last screen visited.

Stored information can be reviewed on the screen (see 7) or printed to a compatible IR Printer (see 8).

6. Holding Data

You can hold and review complete combustion readings, temperature, and single pressure readings.

  1. Set the 717R analyser to the relevant screen for the readings you wish to save.
  2. Press and hold the Down Arrow Key ▼ for approximately 2 seconds until the 717R beeps.
  3. The readings will freeze, and "HELD" will be displayed on the bottom line, indicating you are viewing "HELD" readings.
  4. Scroll through other combustion screens by pressing the Enter Key ↩️ repeatedly.
  5. "HELD" readings can be printed (Section 7.1) or stored (Section 5.1) while in "HOLD" Mode.
  6. To release "HELD" readings and return to "LIVE" readings, press and hold the Down Arrow Key ▼.

7. Reviewing Data

  1. Press the Recall Key ? once. The following screen will be displayed: 'FLuE' will be flashing. To review other data, press the UP ▲ or Down ▼ Arrow Keys to scroll through "tE P" (Temperature), "PrSu" (Pressure), or "CAL" (Date of Last Calibration).
  2. Press the Enter Key ↩️. If you chose "CAL", the last calibration date will be displayed. (Go to Step 6).
  3. If you chose Flue, Temperature, or Pressure Readings, 'Addr' will be displayed with a flashing location number.
  4. Select the required address location by pressing the Up Arrow Key ▲ and Down Arrow Key ▼.
  5. Press the Enter Key ↩️ once; the Time & Date of the saved data will be displayed.

Note: If no data is present at that location, 'no dAtA' will be displayed.

  1. The rest of the saved data at this address location can be reviewed by pressing the Enter Key ↩️ repeatedly.
  2. Press the Func Key ⚙️ once to return to the original screen.
  3. To review further data, start again at Step 1.

8. Printing Data

WARNING: A clear line of sight is required between the instrument's Infrared Window (see 2.3) and the IR Printer's window (refer to printer instructions).

  1. Press the Print Key ?️ once. The screen will display 'rEAL' flashing. To print stored data (Stor) or last calibration date (CAL), press the Down Arrow Key ▼ to make 'Stor' or 'CAL' flash.
  2. Press the Enter Key ↩️. If "rEAL" or "CAL" was selected, the "Print Out" screen appears, and data is sent to the printer.
  3. If "Stor" was selected, 'FLuE' will be flashing. Select the required data type (Flue, Temperature, Pressure, Tightness or CO Build Up Test) by pressing the Up ▲ and Down ▼ Arrow Keys.
  4. Press the Enter Key ↩️ to select the required data.
  5. Select the required address location to print by pressing the Up ▲ and Down ▼ Arrow Keys.
  6. Once selected, press the Enter Key ↩️. The "Print Out" screen will be displayed, and the chosen data will be sent to the IR Printer.
  7. Repeat from step 4 to print more data, or press the Function Key ⚙️ to return to your last viewed screen.

9. Turning Off & Charging

9.1 Turning Off

Always: Before turning off the TPI 717R, return the instrument to a clean air environment. Ensure the In-Line Pump Protection Filter remains connected to the Gas Sample Port and allow the Carbon Monoxide level to return to below 15ppm and the Oxygen level to return to 20.9% (± 0.3%).

Press the Power Key ? once to turn the instrument off.

NOTE: If you attempt to turn the instrument Off when the CO reading is above 15ppm, it will remain On, and a short Beep will be heard. The instrument can only be switched off if the CO is below 15ppm.

The instrument has an auto shut-off after 10 minutes if no keys are pressed. This auto shut-off is only active if the CO level is below 15ppm. If CO is above 15ppm, the 10-minute countdown will not begin until the CO level drops below 15ppm.

9.2 Charging

Plug the supplied Charger into the charger socket on the instrument (see 2.4). If the instrument is turned on, a charging symbol will be displayed. If the instrument is turned off or shuts off automatically with the charger plugged in, the charging symbol will not be displayed, but the instrument will still be charging.

The instrument should be charged overnight for 10 to 12 hours and will provide over 6 hours of Operating Time.

Alternatively, the instrument can be used while plugged into the mains.

Appendix A : SPECIFICATIONS

Instrument

Flue Temperature Probe

Gases

RangeResolutionAccuracy
Oxygen0-25%0.1%+/- 0.3%
Carbon Monoxide0-10,000 ppm1 ppm<20 ppm : +/- 3 ppm
>100 ppm : +/- 5 %
Carbon Dioxide (calculated)0-25%0.1%+/- 0.3%
CO/CO2 Ratio (calculated)0-0.999
Combustion Efficiency0-100%0.1%

Pressure Measurement

Appendix B : CALIBRATION & SERVICE

It is recommended, as written in the British Standard – BS7967, that the instrument be calibrated every 12 months. Please consult your instrument supplier for further details.

The following are consumable parts for the instrument:

The following are accessories for the instrument:

Appendix C : GUARANTEE

Your TPI 717R Combustion Analyser is guaranteed free from defects in materials and workmanship for 6 Years subject to annual service being carried out by TPI Europe or one of its approved service centres.

Covered by TPI: Repair parts and labour; or replacement of the product at the option of TPI. Normal transportation charges to the purchaser are also covered.

Not covered by TPI: Damage to the product which are the result of abuse, improper use or maintenance are not covered. Any other expenses, consequential damages, incidental expenses including damages to property are not covered. Transportation expenses to the customer are not covered.

To obtain warranty performance: Include with the product your name, address, phone number, fax number, written description of the problem and proof of purchase date. Carefully package and return to TPI.

This guarantee does not affect your statuary rights.

Appendix D : TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ProblemProbable CausePossible Remedy
Unit does not turn onBatteries are flatRecharge batteries or run on mains.
Unit does not turn onDislodged batteryDisconnect and Re-connect battery.
Unit does not turn offCO level above 15ppmLeave 717R running in clean air until CO drops below 15ppm.
Unit will not move off combustions screensCO level above 15ppmLeave 717R running in clean air until CO drops below 15ppm.
Continuous alarm SoundsExcessive levels of CO are being detectedRemove probe from flue and run in clean air for 15/20 minutes.
Negative pressure readings on DisplayPressure tubing connected to wrong pressure portReconnect pressure tubing to positive pressure port rather than negative pressure port.
Negative pressure readings on displayEither there is suction or pressure was not zeroed in atmospheric airRe-zero in atmospheric air.
Negative temperature readings on displayThermocouple plug has been plugged in the wrong way roundRemove thermocouple plug and plug in the correct way round.
"Flo Err" is displayedBlockage in sampling probe or kink/blockage in sample tubeCheck and rectify as necessary.
"Flo Err" is displayedDirty/blocked filtersRemove and replace dirty/wet filters.
Battery life shorter than usualExcessive use of backlightTurn off backlight when not needed.
"InIt O2 Err" is displayedInstrument turned on in contaminated air.Turn instrument off and then turn instrument on again in clean air.
"InIt CO Err" is displayedInstrument has turned off with Gas Sample still presentRun instrument in clean air until after turning the instrument on/off the error disappears. Depending on the level of CO present this may take up to 1 hr.

Appendix E : INDEX

Subject

Section

Contact Information

Test products International, Ltd.
9615 SW Allen Blvd.
Beaverton, OR 97005
USA
Tel: +1 503 520 9197
Fax: +1 503 520 1225
info@tpi-thevalueleader.com
www.tpi-thevalueleader.com

Test products International, Ltd.
342 Bronte St. South Unit #9
Milton, Ontario L9T 5B7
Canada
Tel: +1 905 693 8558
Fax: +1 905 693 0888
info@tpicanada.com

Test Products International Europe Ltd
Longley House, International Drive
Southgate, Crawley, W.Sussex
RH10 6AQ
England
Tel: +44 (0) 1293 530196
Fax: +44 (0) 1293 531870
contactus@tpieurope.com
www.tpieurope.com

Disposal Information: This symbol ♻️ indicates that at the end of its life this product must not be disposed of in household waste. This equipment should be environmentally disposed of. Please contact your supplier or manufacturer who will be able to advise you on the correct method of disposal.

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