Cata-Dyne™ Infrared Oven

Operation and Instructional Manual - Energy Required

Electrical Requirements

Cata-Dyne™ heaters require electric elements to pre-heat the catalyst before gas may be applied.  This cycle varies but can take up to 45 minutes per heater.  The preheat current requirements and the power supply required by the entire system are described in the customized manual supplied with each oven.

Fuel/Gas Requirements

The main gas pressure must be regulated by the user, to not exceed the maximum inlet pressure capacity to the systems mainline regulator.

The mainline pressure regulator must also be adjusted to supply enough fuel to the system to allow for pressure drops along the lines, each heater should receive approximately 7 inches w.c. (1.73 kPa) for natural gas or 11 inches w.c. (2.27 kPa) for propane.

The inlet pressure to the heaters must not exceed the above mentioned pressure. Above this pressure the gas may pass through the heater un-reacted, creating a safety hazard. The minimum inlet pressure to the heaters is 2 inches w.c. (0.49 kPa) for natural gas or 3 inches w.c. (0.74 kPa) for propane. Below this, sufficient fuel to support the catalytic reaction will not be present and the heater will begin to cool, which will shut down the entire system.

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