Using the right equipment to test heating systems stops you accidentally causing injury or death – it also leaves the appliance as the manufacturer intended.
Lord Kelvin’s phrase, “To measure is to know”, applies especially to heating systems, since products of combustion are invisible and odourless – relying on visual signs to check an appliance compromises your defence if it causes injury or death.
Regardless how clean an oil boiler or gas fire looks, it’s easy for chimneys & flues to become blocked, allowing dangerous carbon monoxide (CO) to poison anyone living in the home.
Better safe than sorry – always use the right equipment
Analysers testing appliances must meet European Standard EN 50379 for combustion emissions and EN 50543 when testing gas fired commercial catering equipment & ventilation.
Check your existing or new analyser is independently tested: while analyser manufacturers can self- test their designs before launch, it’s more rigorous if they’re tested independently – that’s why all KANE analysers are tested by TUV in Munich, Germany.
Know how to use your analyser: if you forget to change your analyser fuel settings to match the appliance fuel being used, you will see incorrect combustion efficiency & excess air calculations.
Look after your analyser: analysers need fresh air to zero their sensors – always power on and off outdoors and check the water trap and filters are dry and clean. You must also check your probe and tubing are dry and in good condition as they can cause air leaks, giving you incorrect readings.
Don’t leave your analyser outside in a vehicle: cold weather affects analyser performance and battery life and you don’t want your vehicle to become a target for thieves.
Analysers are essential instruments and need yearly recertification: choose a supplier making this as easy as possible and check the small print – you cannot afford not to have your analyser.
Award winning service
Further evidencing the importance KANE places on this essential equipment, the manufacturer also delivers KANE CARE, an award- winning service with a money back.
When it is time for annual certification, KANE customers can go to www.kane.co.uk to automatically receive KANE CARE, an annual fixed price, all-inclusive service & recertification programme.
The unique KANE CARE service, delivered by Kane, includes a 10- year all-inclusive warranty, 48-hour turnaround and free overnight tracked delivery. Your analyser, probe, charger, carry bag & printer are replaced if they cannot be repaired, for up to 20 years from new – no other analyser supplier delivers this service.
TOP TIPS
- Check your analyser is independently tested to EN 50379 or EN 50543
- Always power on & off in fresh outdoor air
- Check probe, water trap & filters are dry before use
- Ensure correct fuel settings to avoid combustion calculation error
- Never leave analysers in vehicles overnight
- Check your calibration certificate is up to date
- Choose all-inclusive Service & Recertification – time is money
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