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Manometer Accessory Head Model: AMN2 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Description The AMN2 adds static pressure measurements to the function of a gas pressure instrument, all for the price of a low cost gas pressure measuring meter. For gas pressure, the AMN2 measures up to 60 inches water column (“WC) with a resolution of 0.1 "WC when used with any Fieldpiece meter. For static pressure measurements, which are much lower than gas pressure, use the 0.01"WC resolu- tion mode. Special purpose static pressure instru- ments are on the market with better accuracy and temperature compensation, but they typically cost much more than the AMN2. Operation 1. Connect to COM and Volts jacks using Fieldpiece test leads with removable probe tips. For Fieldpiece “stick-style” meters, EHDL1, or DL3, slide the head directly over the meter. 2. Select the mVDC range on the DMM. 3. On the AMN2, select 0.1 resolution for gas pres- sure. For static pressure, typically below 2”WC, select 0.01 resolution. 4. To zero the instrument, press the Zero Set but- ton on the AMN2 just before taking the pressure readings, while at ambient pressure. 5. Connect the hose to the AMN2. 6. Connect hose to the pressure being measured. 7. If using 0.01 mode, divide the reading displayed on the LCD by 10. In other words, move the decimal to the left one digit. 8. To disable the auto-power-off, remove the gray rubber strip and flip the switch below. Auto- power-off is helpful for conserving the battery; but if you are data logging with Fieldpiece model DL3, you will want to disable this feature. 9. If you are in an environment where the tempera- ture is noticeably changing while you are taking your reading, disconnect the meter from the hoses and ZERO it relative to ambient pressure before each reading. Checking Gas Pressure on a Regulator 1. Screw the brass fitting into the pressure port on the regulator. Some ports require an adapter. 2. Put unit into operation (i.e. turn on the furnace and have furnace ignite, as if running it in nor- mal operation.) 3. This will give you the pressure coming out of the regulator. 4. If you suspect high or low inlet pressure into the regulator, the manometer can hook into the inlet port in the same manner it can connect into the outlet port. If you have a dual-port manometer (ADMN2), you can check both the inlet and the outlet simultaneously and see the pressure drop across the regulator. 5. See manufacturer's specification for target inlet and outlet pressure for a given regulator or piece of combustion equipment. Connect Your Way EHDL1 HS series LT series Fieldpiece Instruments, Inc. A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION www.fieldpiece.com AMN2 Manometer Accessory Head ON 0.1 AUTO OFF Converts 1” water column to 1mVDC or 10mVDC (selectable). 0.01 (LCD/10) LO BATT Resolution ON Zero Set OFF Specifications Pressure Ports: Tube connector for 3/16 inch (4mm) I.D. flexible tubing Units of Measure: inches of water column (“WC) Accuracy: @ 73°F, <90%RH ±0.4rdg (-20 to 20”WC), applied before dividing reading by 10 on 2”WC range ±1.0rdg (-60 to -20”WC and +20 to +60”WC) Resolution: 0.1 or 0.01 depending on resolution selected (If 0.01”WC resolution is selected you must divide displayed value by 10 for actual value). Measurement Range: -60.0”WC to 60.0”WC Operating environment: 32ºF (0°C) to 105ºF (41°C), 15-90%RH Compatible media: Dry, non-corrosive gases Battery: Single standard 9-volt battery, NEDA 1604, JIS 006P, IEC 6F22. Battery Life: 150 hours, low battery LED indicator on accessory head. Overrange: “OL” or “-OL” is displayed. Auto power off: 15 minutes Dimensions: ~5 3/16”(131mm) (H) x ~2 7/16”(67mm) (W) x ~1 1/4”(32mm)(D) Weight: approximately 154g (~1/2 pound) including battery Accessories included: 2’ (3/16”) I.D. flex tubing w/typical gas pressure fitting, operators manual, battery (installed), 5/16” adapter with tube. Resolution Modes (0.1 and 0.01) There are two modes of resolution on the AMN2. For most applications, 0.1 mode will be fine to use. When measuring low pressures (below 2”WC) 0.01 will likely be the best mode for meaningful testing. The most common circumstance for 0.01 mode is measuring static pressure across a blower. Only when using 0.01 mode, the display of your meter will show the true measurement X 10. So if the true measurement is -0.05, your meter will show -0.5. Limited warranty This meter is warranted against defects in mate- rial or workmanship for one year from date of pur- chase. Fieldpiece will replace or repair the defective unit, at its option, subject to verification of the defect. This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from abuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized repair, alteration, or unreasonable use of the instrument. Any implied warranties arising from the sale of a Fieldpiece product, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to the above. Fieldpiece shall not be liable for loss of use of the instrument or other incidental or consequential damages, expenses, or economic loss, or for any claim of such damage, expenses, or economic loss. State laws vary. The above limitations or exclu- sions may not apply to you. Obtaining service Call Fieldpiece Instruments for one-price-fix-all warranty service pricing. Send check or money order for the amount quoted. Send the meter freight prepaid to Fieldpiece Instruments. Send proof of date and location of purchase for in-warranty serv- ice. The meter will be repaired or replaced, at the option of Fieldpiece, and returned via least cost transportation. 0.05 inWC 0.5 mVDC To Meter Zero Set 1st 2nd After Blower AMN2 Manometer Accessory Head ON 0.1 AUTO OFF Converts 1” water column to 1mVDC or 10mVDC (selectable). 0.01 (LCD/10) LO BATT Resolution ON Zero Set OFF Manom Acces Ac so Head ad 0.1 0.01 0.01 (LCD/10) 0) Resolu lution ti 0.1 0.01 (LCD/10) AMN2 Manometer Accessory Head ON 0.1 AUTO OFF Converts 1” water column to 1mVDC or 10mVDC (selectable). 0.01 (LCD/10) LO BATT Resolution ON Zero Set OFF 3.0 mVDC To Meter 3.0 inWC Ma Manome Acces cessory Head 0.1 0.01 1 (LCD/10) Resolution on 0.1 0.01 (LCD/10) Gas pressure measurement (0.1”WC resolution mode) Static pressure across a blower (0.01”WC resolution mode) 0.5mVDC / 10 = 0.05”WC AMN2 Manometer Accessory Head ON 0.1 AUTO OFF Converts 1” water column to 1mVDC or 10mVDC (selectable). 0.01 (LCD/10) LO BATT Resolution ON Zero Set OFF AMN2 Manometer Accessory Head ON 0.1 AUTO OFF Converts 1” water column to 1mVDC or 10mVDC (selectable). 0.01 (LCD/10) LO BATT Resolution ON Zero Set OFF AMN2 Manometer Accessory Head ON 0.1 AUTO OFF Converts 1” water column to 1mVDC or 10mVDC (selectable). 0.01 (LCD/10) LO BATT Resolution ON Zero Set OFF v27

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ManometerAccessory HeadModel: AMN2

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

DescriptionThe AMN2 adds static pressure measurements

to the function of a gas pressure instrument, all forthe price of a low cost gas pressure measuringmeter. For gas pressure, the AMN2 measures up to60 inches water column (“WC) with a resolution of0.1 "WC when used with any Fieldpiece meter. Forstatic pressure measurements, which are muchlower than gas pressure, use the 0.01"WC resolu-tion mode. Special purpose static pressure instru-ments are on the market with better accuracy andtemperature compensation, but they typically costmuch more than the AMN2.

Operation1. Connect to COM and Volts jacks using

Fieldpiece test leads with removable probe tips.For Fieldpiece “stick-style” meters, EHDL1, orDL3, slide the head directly over the meter.

2. Select the mVDC range on the DMM.3. On the AMN2, select 0.1 resolution for gas pres-

sure. For static pressure, typically below 2”WC,select 0.01 resolution.

4. To zero the instrument, press the Zero Set but-ton on the AMN2 just before taking the pressurereadings, while at ambient pressure.

5. Connect the hose to the AMN2. 6. Connect hose to the pressure being measured. 7. If using 0.01 mode, divide the reading displayed

on the LCD by 10. In other words, move the

decimal to the left one digit.8. To disable the auto-power-off, remove the gray

rubber strip and flip the switch below. Auto-power-off is helpful for conserving the battery;but if you are data logging with Fieldpiece modelDL3, you will want to disable this feature.

9. If you are in an environment where the tempera-ture is noticeably changing while you are takingyour reading, disconnect the meter from thehoses and ZERO it relative to ambient pressurebefore each reading.

Checking Gas Pressure on a Regulator1. Screw the brass fitting into the pressure port on

the regulator. Some ports require an adapter.2. Put unit into operation (i.e. turn on the furnace

and have furnace ignite, as if running it in nor-mal operation.)

3. This will give you the pressure coming out of theregulator.

4. If you suspect high or low inlet pressure into theregulator, the manometer can hook into the inletport in the same manner it can connect into theoutlet port. If you have a dual-port manometer(ADMN2), you can check both the inlet and theoutlet simultaneously and see the pressure dropacross the regulator.

5. See manufacturer's specification for target inletand outlet pressure for a given regulator orpiece of combustion equipment.

Connect Your Way

EHDL1 HS series LT series

Fieldpiece Instruments, Inc.A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION

www.fieldpiece.com

AMN2

ManometerAccessoryHead

ON

0.1

AUTO OFF

Converts 1” watercolumn to1mVDC or 10mVDC(selectable).

0.01(LCD/10)

LO BATT

Resolution ON

Zero Set

OFF

SpecificationsPressure Ports: Tube connector for 3/16 inch

(4mm) I.D. flexible tubing Units of Measure: inches of water column (“WC)Accuracy: @ 73°F, <90%RH

±0.4rdg (-20 to 20”WC), applied before dividing readingby 10 on 2”WC range±1.0rdg (-60 to -20”WC and +20 to +60”WC)

Resolution: 0.1 or 0.01 depending on resolutionselected (If 0.01”WC resolution is selected youmust divide displayed value by 10 for actualvalue).

Measurement Range:-60.0”WC to 60.0”WC

Operating environment:32ºF (0°C) to 105ºF (41°C), 15-90%RH

Compatible media: Dry, non-corrosive gasesBattery: Single standard 9-volt battery, NEDA

1604, JIS 006P, IEC 6F22.Battery Life: 150 hours, low battery LED indicator

on accessory head.Overrange: “OL” or “-OL” is displayed.Auto power off: 15 minutesDimensions: ~5 3/16”(131mm) (H) x ~2

7/16”(67mm) (W) x ~1 1/4”(32mm)(D)Weight: approximately 154g (~1/2 pound)

including batteryAccessories included: 2’ (3/16”) I.D. flex tubing

w/typical gas pressure fitting, operators manual,battery (installed), 5/16” adapter with tube.

Resolution Modes (0.1 and 0.01)There are two modes of resolution on the AMN2.

For most applications, 0.1 mode will be fine to use.When measuring low pressures (below 2”WC) 0.01will likely be the best mode for meaningful testing.The most common circumstance for 0.01 mode ismeasuring static pressure across a blower.

Only when using 0.01 mode, the display of yourmeter will show the true measurement X 10. So ifthe true measurement is -0.05, your meter will show-0.5.

Limited warrantyThis meter is warranted against defects in mate-

rial or workmanship for one year from date of pur-chase. Fieldpiece will replace or repair the defectiveunit, at its option, subject to verification of thedefect.

This warranty does not apply to defects resultingfrom abuse, neglect, accident, unauthorized repair,alteration, or unreasonable use of the instrument.

Any implied warranties arising from the sale of aFieldpiece product, including but not limited toimplied warranties of merchantability and fitness fora particular purpose, are limited to the above.Fieldpiece shall not be liable for loss of use of theinstrument or other incidental or consequentialdamages, expenses, or economic loss, or for anyclaim of such damage, expenses, or economic loss.

State laws vary. The above limitations or exclu-sions may not apply to you.Obtaining service

Call Fieldpiece Instruments for one-price-fix-allwarranty service pricing. Send check or moneyorder for the amount quoted. Send the meter freightprepaid to Fieldpiece Instruments. Send proof ofdate and location of purchase for in-warranty serv-ice. The meter will be repaired or replaced, at theoption of Fieldpiece, and returned via least costtransportation.

0.05 inWC

0.5 mVDC

To Meter

ZeroSet

1st

2nd

AfterBlower

AMN2

ManometerAccessoryHead

ON

0.1

AUTO OFF

Converts 1” watercolumn to1mVDC or 10mVDC(selectable).

0.01(LCD/10)

LO BATT

Resolution ON

Zero Set

OFF

ManomAccesAc soHeadad

0.1

0.010.01(LCD/10)0)

Resolulutionti

0.1

0.01(LCD/10)

AMN2

ManometerAccessoryHead

ON

0.1

AUTO OFF

Converts 1” watercolumn to1mVDC or 10mVDC(selectable).

0.01(LCD/10)

LO BATT

Resolution ON

Zero Set

OFF

3.0 mVDC

To Meter

3.0 inWC

MaManomeAccescessoryHead

0.1

0.011(LCD/10)

Resolutionon

0.1

0.01(LCD/10)

Gas pressure measurement (0.1”WC resolution mode)

Static pressure across a blower(0.01”WC resolution mode)

0.5mVDC / 10 = 0.05”WC

AMN2

ManometerAccessoryHead

ON

0.1

AUTO OFF

Converts 1” watercolumn to1mVDC or 10mVDC(selectable).

0.01(LCD/10)

LO BATT

Resolution ON

Zero Set

OFF

AMN2

ManometerAccessoryHead

ON

0.1

AUTO OFF

Converts 1” watercolumn to1mVDC or 10mVDC(selectable).

0.01(LCD/10)

LO BATT

Resolution ON

Zero Set

OFF

AMN2

ManometerAccessoryHead

ON

0.1

AUTO OFF

Converts 1” watercolumn to1mVDC or 10mVDC(selectable).

0.01(LCD/10)

LO BATT

Resolution ON

Zero Set

OFF

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RMA316 Manometer AdapterUsed for 5/16" pressure outlet ports.

1. Shut off main gas supply to furnace.2. Move the gas valve switch to "OFF" position.3. Use a 3/32" hex wrench to loosen the outlet

pressure tap screw. Rotate screw counter-clockwise one revolution to open.

4. Connect the AMN2 tubing to the smaller (3/16")end of the adapter and the other (5/16") end ofthe adapter into the of the adapter tube.

5. Slide the 5/16" adapter tube over the outletpressure boss (port) to seal. Overlap the pres-sure boss by at least 3/8" to prevent leakage.

Outlet PressureTap Screw

OutletPressure

Boss

Inlet PressureTap Screw

Smaller end (3/16”) of the adapterconnects to AMN2 tubing. Removethe installed brass fitting from tubeso the adapter can be inserted.

Inlet PressureBoss

Adapter(5/16” to 3/16”)

Adapter Tube(5/16”)

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