
ECA 450 Maintenance
Instruction 0024-9400
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4.6 Cleaning the Probe and Sampling Hoses
If the combustion analyzer is used on either coal or oil fired burners,
particulates can accumulate within the probe and sampling hoses. These
particulates may, in time, build up and restrict the flow of gas into the
analyzer. Note that the probe’s water trap’s filter element should prevent
soot from reaching the analyzer’s internal components. While using the
combustion analyzer, the type of fuels that cause the most dirt and how often
the system needs to be cleaned will become evident.
Equipment Required:
• Aerosol can of automotive carburetor cleaner
• Alcohol
• Mild liquid detergent
• Method of forcing water through sampling hoses (see text)
• Clean rags
• Source of compressed air (optional)
Procedure:
1. If not already done, disconnect the probe’s gas and pressure fittings and
its thermocouple connector from the analyzer.
2. Remove gas and pressure hoses from barbed fittings on probe handle and
gas hose from the water trap / filter assembly (Figure 4-5).
CAUTION: Carburetor cleaner attacks plastic and rubber components.
Take precautions not to spray carburetor cleaner onto the probe handle,
sampling hoses, or analyzer.
Figure 4-5. Cleaning the Probe and Sampling Hoses
WATER TRAP/FILTER ASSEMBLY
GAS HOSE
GAS HOSE
PRESSURE
HOSE
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