Series NP-LE AIRFLO®

IN-DUCT FIRING LINE BURNER

TECHNICAL CATALOG

• Designed for direct-fired make-up air and process • High capacity - up to 300 kW/ft
applications
• Short flame length
• Improved emissions performance over MAXON’s
• Available in low pressure version and corrosion-
standard “NP” AIRFLO® Burner, with significantly
resistant materials
lower levels of CO and NO2

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
NP-LE AIRFLO® principle

1) fresh air
2) fuel / gas
3) hot air

MAXON Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners consist of a robust The required oxygen for the combustion is progressively
cast-iron or aluminum burner body (which serves as the drawn from the process air stream.
gas manifold) drilled to discharge the gaseous fuel
between diverging stainless steel mixing plates. Carefully controlled aeration patterns provide progressive
mixing, superior cross-ignition, flame retention and odor-
The burners are mounted directly into the air stream being free combustion.
heated. Gaseous fuel is injected into the process air
stream. The unique designed V-shaped burner mixing Air velocities across the burner (the key to successful
plates are intimately mixing both gas and process air operation) are established by the use of profile plates.
together.
Optimum performance demands that air velocities be
All available heat from the gaseous fuel is released directly uniform across the entire burner.
into the air stream.

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System components normally used in conjunction with a MAXON NP-LE AIRFLO®
burner application

1) AIRFLO® burner 4

2) profile plate 2
3) combustion chamber
4) intake louvers 1
5) main volume fan 7
6) sequencing control 3
panel
7) differential air
10
pressure switch
8) high temperature
protection
9) safety shut-off valves 12 6

10) vent valve

9 13
11) gas filter
12) control valve 9

13) pilot gas train

8 5
11

Available product sizes

maximum allowed upstream process air temperature to
FOR MAKE-UP AIR HEATING 230°C. Downstream temperature should not exceed
For fresh, ambient air heating, the NP1-LE and NP2-LE 450°C.
AIRFLO® burner types provide a nominal capacity of 300
kW per foot with a turndown of 30:1. NP2-LE AIRFLO® Materials of construction
burners are selected when gas supply pressures are too NP1-LE AIRFLO® burners are available in three material
low for NP1-LE burners. choices:
• Standard - cast iron body and end plates
FOR PROCESS AIR HEATING • AL - aluminum body with cast iron end plates
NP1-LE and NP2-LE AIRFLO® burners may be used if • ALSS - aluminum body and back-up bars, nickle plated
temperature rise does not exceed 400°C. Upstream end plates, stainless steel fasteners
process air temperatures should not exceed 315°C.
Downstream temperatures should be limited to 540°C. NP2-LE AIRFLO® burners are available in two material
choices:
NP1-LE and NP2-LE AIRFLO® burners can be supplied • Standard - cast iron body and end plates
with special aluminum alloy bodies for corrosive • AL - aluminum body with cast iron end plates
applications. The use of aluminum alloy bodies limits the

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 Typical burner data
Fuel: natural gas at 15°C with 10.9 kWh/Nm3 HHV - sg = 0.6 [1]
Combustion air: 15°C - 21% O2 - 50% humidity - sg = 1.0 [1]
Stated pressures are indicative. Actual pressures are a function of air humidity, altitude, type of fuel and gas quality.
Burner size NP1-LE NP2-LE
Maximum capacity per foot [2] [5] kW HHV 300 300
Minimum capacity per foot [3] [5] kW HHV 7 7
Natural gas pressure required [2] mbar 31.7 15.2
Flame length [2] mm 150 - 700 150 - 700
Air velocity required [4] m/s 8.5 - 15 8.5 - 15
Pressure drop process air [4] mbar 0.75 - 2.5 0.75 - 2.5
Turndown 30:1 30:1
Fuel gas natural gas, propane and butane
[1] sg (specific gravity) = relative density to air (density air = 1.293 kg/Nm3)
[2] Higher gas pressure will result in higher heat release per unit and longer flame length. Contact MAXON for more information and per-
formance limits in your particular application. Also see note [3].
[3] Absolute minimum capacity at optimal air flow (velocity and distribution). Minimum capacity influenced by air velocity and burner
application. Contact MAXON for your specific installation.
[4] Air velocity for optimal burner performance. The burner will be able to operate within a given range of air velocity. The higher the velocity
at a given gas pressure, the shorter the flame length, and the higher the pressure differential of the process air across the burner.1 foot
= 305 mm

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APPLICATIONS
Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners are designed for direct Typical high temperature process air applications include
heating of fresh, clean air for low and medium spray dryers, chemical dryers, fresh air oven heating,
temperature air heating applications. drying, baking and curing operations, metal parts
finishing and all fresh air heating applications up to
Typical low temperature applications include humidity- 540°C.
controlled dual stage paint, spray booths, general make-
up air applications, packaged units, door heaters, grain These burners can also be mounted downstream of a
drying, malt drying, etc. steam or hot water coil thus bringing the air to a higher
temperature. This can boost the capacity of an existing
installation.

Direct air heating with NP-LE AIRFLO® burners in continuous flow dryers for grain

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DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS

A B

1) NP1-LE
AIRFLO®
burner D
C
2) NP-LE 12”
straight
section
3) Typical end
E
view
F

1 2 3

Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise

Burner type A B C D E F Weight kg
NP-LE AIRFLO® burner 305 254 251 218 33 97 3.6

Typical emissions (burners only) Specifications of NP-LE AIRFLO®

MAXON Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners are especially burners
designed to meet the high demands of most of the local
standards on air quality of direct fired make-up air and DIFFERENTIAL GAS PRESSURE AT BURNER INLET
space heating applications worldwide. For burner capacity - 300 kW/ft (HHV)
If correctly used within the performance limits as
described on page 4-21.6-4, both CO and NOx will remain Fuel NP1-LE NP2-LE
far below the limits as determined in most standards.
Natural gas ( 10.9 kWh/Nm3 31.7 mbar 15.2 mbar
Note that incorrect use or use outside the performance HHV, d = 0.6)
limits may seriously affect emissions.
Propane ( 25.79 kWh/Nm3 12.8 mbar 6.2 mbar
Exact emissions performance may vary in your HHV, d = 0.6)
application. Contact MAXON for information on
installation-specific estimates or guarantees. No Butane 7.7 mbar 3.7 mbar
guarantee of emissions is intended or implied without
specific written guarantee from MAXON. NOTES:
— For other capacities per foot or gases with dif-
Read “Specifications of NP-LE AIRFLO® burners” for ferent heating values and/or specific weights
complete information on these burner types. as shown in the above table, values for differ-
ential gas pressure will behave according to
the normal laws of physics.
— Listed values are approximate net pressures at
burner inlet, NOT taking into account any
losses in piping/gas manifolds, etc.

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Maximum burner capacities

Recommended Profile Dp
2.50 16.0
Profile Differential Pressure (mbar)

2.00 14.0

Profile Velocity (m/s)

Natural Gas
Propane
1.50 12.0

1.00 10.0

0.50 8.0
100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300
Heat Input (kW/Ft)

NOTES: — Pilot capacities are nominally rated at 7.3 kW

— Air stream velocity across and through your with natural gas differential pressure of 10
burner’s mixing plates must be kept uniform mbar to 15 mbar.
and within desired limits by use of a silhouette
profile plate through which the burner fires. Suitable for natural gas, propane and propane-air
Refer to page 4-21.6-10 for more details on mixtures. Contact MAXON for applications on butane or
sizing of this profile plate. other gases than specified here.

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Fuel pressure requirements

35

30
Differential Fuel Pressure (mbar)

25 Natural Gas - NP1-LE

Natural Gas - NP2-LE
20
Propane - NP1-LE

15

10

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Heat Input (kW/ft)

Flame length

800

700

600
Flame Length (mm)

500

400 2.2 mbar

1.7 mbar
300
1.2 mbar
200

100

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Heat Input (kW/ft)

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Materials of construction

4
1

Burner part NP1-LE NP1-LE AL NP1-LE ALSS NP2-LE NP2-LE AL

1 Burner body Cast iron Aluminum Aluminum Cast iron Aluminum
2 Mixing plates 430 SS (1.4016) 430 SS (1.4016) 430 SS (1.4016) 430 SS (1.4016) 430 SS (1.4016)
3 End plates: upper [1] Cast iron Cast iron Plated cast iron Cast iron Cast iron
4 End plates: lower Cast iron Cast iron Plated cast iron Cast iron Cast iron
5 Fasteners Plated Plated Stainless steel Plated Plated
[1] LT (low temperature) pilot upper end plate is steel

Selection criteria
Air stream velocity
Air stream velocity across and through the burner’s mixing
plates must be kept uniform and within desired limits by
use of a silhouette profile plate through which the burner
fires. A 152 mm (minimum) profile plate should be
installed surrounding the interior duct walls at the leading
edge of the burner mixing plates.

1) Profile plate
2) Burner front
3) Support
4) Burner mounting bracket

A Minimum 152 mm
B Minimum 152 mm
X 35 mm

Optimal process air velocities for Series NP-LE AIRFLO® To determine the profile opening area, add the burner
burners are shown in the graph on page 4-21.6-7. displacement area (cm2/section) from table on page 4-
Velocities in m/s are measured with a velometer direct in 21.6-12 for the complete burner assembly to the “Net Free
the duct at the plane of the profile plate and leading edge Area” of the duct:
of burner mixing plates (see above sketch).

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 Effective displacement adjustment (cm2) = length of
Fan volume mixing plate adjacent to profile plate (cm) X 4.7
“Net free area” of (m3(st)h) m3(st)/h = fan volume at 288 Kelvin and 1 atmosphere
x 10,000 = ......cm2
duct (cm2) = Velocity (m/s x
3600)

Effective burner displacement (cm2) = sum of section

areas (from table on 4-21.6-12) – effective displacement
adjustment

1) Mixing
plate 1

2) Profile A
opening Net free area (cm2) + burner displacement (cm2) = profile area (cm2)
2

A = 610 mm

(2) 36” back inlet sections

The relation between velocity and pressure differential Velocities should always be confirmed and established by
across the burner slightly differs with the ratio between use of a velometer on actual field site installation.
net profile area and total duct section.

Velocity factors

(fresh air 15°C)

Velocity factors (as measured with pitot tube K=1.0)

Desired velocity across burner at
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16.5 17.8 19 20 22.9 25.4
profile plate opening (m/s)
Approximate velocity pressure read-
0.4 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.9 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.2 2.5 3.1 3.9
ing at profile plate (mbar)
Approximate corresponding static
pressure drop across profile plate 0.6 0.8 1.0 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.3 2.5 3.1 3.5 4.0 5.0 6.2
(mbar)

• Differential air pressures are measured via pressure Refer to the table below as a guideline for natural gas,
test points located 150 mm upstream and 150 mm based on a maximum capacity limitation of 300 kW/ft.
downstream of the profile plate, near the duct wall at The number of gas inlets should be reconsidered for gases
100 mm into the duct (see sketch on page 4-21.6-10) different from natural gas (for example gases with lower
• Typical data which may not represent precise pressure calorific value). Contact MAXON for more details.
drops for all design cases.

INLET FEED LIMITATIONS Burner NP1-LE and NP2-LE

The maximum number of units of burner per gas inlet 1-1/4” end inlet flange equal to or less than 4 ft
connection should be limited in order to guarantee correct
gas distribution inside the burner manifold. Insufficient or 1-1/2” back inlets [1] equal to or less than 5 ft
badly distributed gas inlet connections may affect flame [1] For 305 x 305 x 305 mm back inlet sections; not more than
length, pollutant emissions and temperature distribution 150 mm section off any one leg
downstream of the burner.

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Burner sections

Burner type NP1-LE NP1-LE AL NP1-LE ALSS NP2-LE NP2-LE AL

Aluminum body &
Cast iron
back-up bars, nickle Cast iron Aluminum body,
body, cast Aluminum body,
plated end plates, body, cast iron cast iron end
iron end cast iron end plates
stainless steel end plates plates
plates
fasteners
Description Designation
150 mm straight section NP-I-LE-6 NP-I-LE-6 AL NP-I-LE-6 AL W/SS NP-II-LE-6 NP-II-LE-6 AL
305 mm straight section NP-I-LE-12 NP-I-LE-12 AL NP-I-LE-12 AL W/SS NP-II-LE-12 NP-II-LE-12 AL
455 mm straight section NP-I-LE-18 NP-I-LE-18 AL NP-I-LE-18 AL W/SS NP-II-LE-18 N/A
610 mm straight section NP-I-LE-24 NP-I-LE-24 AL NP-I-LE-24 AL W/SS NP-II-LE-24 N/A
150 mm x 150 mm elbow
NP-I-LE-L N/A N/A NP-II-LE-L N/A
section
305 mm x 150 mm tee sec-
NP-I-LE-T NP-I-LE-T AL NP-I-LE-T AL W/SS NP-II-LE-T NP-II-LE-T AL
tion
305 mm back inlet section NP-I-LE-12B NP-I-LE-12B AL NP-I-LE-12B AL W/SS NP-II-LE-12B NP-II-LE-12B AL
915 mm back inlet section NP-I-LE-36B NP-I-LE-36B AL NP-I-LE-36B AL W/SS NP-II-LE-36B N/A

N/A = not applicable

Burner displacement and weight

Burner type NP1-LE NP1-LE AL NP1-LE ALSS NP2-LE NP2-LE AL

Aluminum body &
back-up bars,
Cast iron body, Aluminum body, Cast iron body, Aluminum body,
nickle plated end
cast iron end cast iron end cast iron end cast iron end
plates, stainless
plates plates plates plates
steel
fasteners
Area Approx. Area Approx. Area Approx. Area Approx. Area Approx.
Description cm2/ weight cm2/ weight cm2/ weight cm2/ weight cm2/ weight
section kg section kg section kg section kg section kg
150 mm straight sec-
372 7.3 372 5.9 372 5.9 372 7.3 372 5.9
tion
305 mm straight sec-
743 10 743 7.3 743 8.6 743 10 743 7.2
tion
455 mm straight sec-
1115 12.7 1115 9 1115 11.3 1115 12.7 N/A N/A
tion
610 mm straight sec-
1486 15.4 1486 10.8 1486 14 1486 15.4 N/A N/A
tion
150 mm x 150 mm
650 10 N/A N/A N/A 650 10 N/A N/A
elbow section
305 mm x 150 mm tee
836 11.3 836 8.2 836 10 836 11.3 836 8.2
section
305 mm back inlet sec-
743 10.4 743 7.7 743 9 743 10.4 743 7.7
tion
915 mm back inlet sec-
1672 19 1672 12.2 1672 17.7 1672 19 N/A N/A
tion

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 1 2

1) NP*-LE-6
2) NP*-LE-12 3 4
3) NP*-LE-18
4) NP*-LE-24
5) NP*-LE-T
6) NP*-LE-L
7) NP*-LE-12B
8) NP*-LE-36B

5 6

7
8

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Pilots, end closures, and end inlet flange sets for Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners
All open ends of burner assembly must be closed off with one of these end closures or pilots

.
Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners
Designation Description Model Weight kg

PLN Plain 0.9

PLN FI Upper plain, lower fuel 0.9

Upper pilot w/outwardly extending flame

O/O FR PLN 1.8
rod, lower plain

Upper pilot w/outwardly extending flame

O/O FR FI 1.8
rod, lower fuel

LT PLN Low temperature plain 1.4

LT PLN FI Low temperature upper plain, lower fuel 1.4

LT PILT PLN Low temperature upper pilot, lower plain 1.4

LT PILT FI Low temperature upper pilot, lower fuel 1.4

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 Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners
Designation Description Model Weight kg

Upper pilot w/inwardley extending flame

I/O FR PLN 1.8
rod, lower plain

Upper pilot w/inwardly extending flame

I/O FR FI 1.8
rod, lower fuel

Upper pilot w/UV or FR port 1” NPT

1” 15DEG PLN angled 15 degrees toward burner mani- 1.8
fold, lower plain

Upper pilot w/UV or FR port 1” NPT

1” 15DEG FI angled 15 degrees toward burner mani- 1.8
fold, lower fuel

MI PLN [1] Plain 2.2

MI PLN FI [1] Fuel inlet - ISO threaded 2.2

MI PLT PLN [1] Pilot/scanner connection (1/2”) 2.2

Pilot/fuel inlet (1-1/2”)/scanner connec-

MI PLT FI ISO 1/2 [1] 2.2
tion (1/2”) - ISO threaded

[1] For European customers - Material AISI304. MI end closures with pilot include spark ignitor and a fixed pilot gas orifice.

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 Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners
Designation Description Model Weight kg

MI PLN FI NPT [1] Fuel inlet - NPT threaded 2.2

Pilot/fuel inlet (1-1/2”)/scanner connec-

MI PLT FI NPT 1/2 [1] 2.2
tion (1/2”) - NPT threaded

MI PLT PLN [1] Pilot/scanner connection (1”) 2.2

Pilot/fuel inlet (1-1/2”)/scanner connec-

MI PLT FI ISO 1 [1] 2.2
tion (1”) - ISO threaded

Pilot/fuel inlet (1-1/2”)/scanner connec-

MI PLT FI NPT 1 [1] 2.2
tion (1”) - NPT threaded

[1] For European customers - Material AISI304. MI end closures with pilot include spark ignitor and a fixed pilot gas orifice.

Process flows and oxygen content Piloting and ignition

Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners are used only for the Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners are standard equipped
heating of fresh air in motion. Fresh air means air with with raw gas pilots to ignite the main flame. Pilot burner is
21% oxygen, at ambient temperature, or indirectly incorporated in the burner end plate. Depending on the
preheated via a steam or water coil. It is not recommended burner configuration, MAXON offers the choice between a
to use the burner in recirculating air systems. complete range of pilot end plate sets. See tables on pages
4-21.6-14 through -16 for proper selection or contact
NP-LE AIRFLO® burners may be used if temperature rise MAXON for more detailed information.
does not exceed 400°C.
Permanent pilot operation is not advised. Use main burner
Maximum temperature of the fresh air entering the burner at minimum capacity for continuous operation. Also,
is 315°C (230°C for burners with aluminum bodies). direct ignition of the burner is possible, as long as
acceptable by local regulations.
Velocity and air flow at operating temperature must be
uniform and constant for Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners. Use minimally 5000 V/200 VA ignition transformer for
Maximum temperature of the process air downstream of sparking of the spark ignitor. Contact MAXON for optional
the burner is 540°C (450°C for burners with aluminum ignition equipment in hazardous locations.
bodies).

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Locate one pilot valve close enough to the pilot burner gas Capacity control
inlet to guarantee fast and reliable ignition of the pilot
Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners are raw gas burners firing
burner.
in a constant process air flow. Only gas flow to the burner
is modulated by the use of a gas control valve. (MAXON
Typical ignition sequence Series “CV” valves, “A-”, “M-”, or “P-” SYNCHRO® valves,
• Pre-purge of the combustion chamber and installation, SMARTLINK CV).
according to the applicable codes and the installation
requirements. Mechanically limit the minimum gas flow to the burner to
• Gas control valve in minimum position. guarantee stable flame at minimum fire. Assure that the
• Pre-ignition (typically 2 s sparking in air). Open pilot burner is not overfired by limitation of the maximum
gas valves and continue to spark (typically 5 s to 10 s). position of the gas control valve. Changes in process air
• Stop sparking, continue to power the pilot gas valves temperature, system back pressure and other parameters
and start flame detection. Trip the burner in case no could cause failures or unsafe conditions if the burner
flame detected from this point on. control system is not designed to compensate for these.
• Check pilot flame stability (typically 5 s to 10 s to prove Contact MAXON for assistance.
stable flame).
• Open main gas valves and allow enough time for the Manifolding
fuel gas to reach the burner (typically 5 s or the time It is extremely important that the piping between the gas
that gas needs to reach the burner). control valve (pipe train) and the burner inlet is correctly
• Close the pilot gas valves. designed to ensure equal distribution of the gas to the
• Release to modulation (allow modulation of the gas burner inlet(s). Particularly with burners with multiple gas
control valve). inlets, special attention should be given to this. Wrong
• Above sequence shall be completed to include all choice of pipe diameters, incorrect construction of branch
required safety checks during the start-up of the connections, wrong positions of elbow and insufficient
burner (process and burner safeties). straight pipe length to the burner inlet are some of the
• Be advised that some regional codes require proving of factors that may influence burner performance
cross-ignition by sensing flame at both ends of long dramatically.
burners.
Below are a few general guidelines to take into
Flame supervision consideration when designing the gas manifold. Contact
MAXON for any questions or advice.
Standard connections for flame detection equipment are
provided on the different end plates. Refer to selection In case there are 2 burners on each side of a process air
tables on pages 4-21.6-14 through -16. Only use these heater, the length of pipe of each side should be the same,
connections for correct flame safeguarding. End plates so that the pressure in the 2 lines can equalize (see Fig. 1).
have one connection for UV scanner (scanning parallel to
the burner manifold) and flame rods (mounted parallel
with burner body).

The pipe length between any manifold offtake or elbow and burner inlet should be at least 4 pipe diameters (see Fig. 2) of
the nipple used or 2-1/2 times the main manifold pipe diameter, whichever is larger. (4 X < A > 2-1/2 Y)

Y
X
2
A X

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An offtake from a manifold should be straight and not in stream as shown in Fig. 3. Also the offtake should be welded on
the manifold in such a way that the smaller pipe does not stick into the main manifold, (saddle weld) thus avoiding
turbulence at the take-off point (see Fig. 4). The manifold should continue at least 2 pipe diameters beyond the last take-
off (see Fig. 5).

5 X
2X

Staged combustion Fuels

Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners combine extremely stable Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners are suitable for natural
operation with high performance on temperature gas, propane and propane-air mixtures. Contact MAXON
distribution and on turndown. for other gases.

By the use of staged combustion, turndown may even be Expected emissions

dramatically increased.

Contact MAXON for more information.

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 NO2 Emissions Profile
Profile Dp 1.7 mbar
220 kW/f t Nominal Firing Rate NP1-LE

0.70

0.60
NO2 ppm measured

0.50

0.40 Natural Gas

0.30 Propane

0.20

0.10

0.00
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Temperature Rise (C)

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 CO Emissions Profile
Profile Dp 1.7 mbar
220 kW/ft Nominal Firing Rate NP1-LE

5.0
4.5
4.0
CO ppm measured

3.5
3.0 Natural Gas
2.5 Propane
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
0.0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Temperature Rise (C)

Emissions are, however, highly influenced by different No guarantee of emissions is intended or implied on the
burner and process-related factors such as type of gas, above. Contact MAXON for specific evaluation of your
burner capacity, air stream velocity, process air humidity process and application for a written guarantee of
and temperature, relation duct/profile plate area, etc. We emissions.
strongly advise to contact MAXON for evaluation of
expected emissions on your typical application.

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DIMENSIONS
Burner sections NP1-LE and NP2-LE AIRFLO® burners are also available
®
All NP-LE AIRFLO burners shown are available in NP1-LE with aluminum bodies. See burner sections on page 4-
and NP2-LE versions. Use 1 or 2 instead of asterisk (*) in 21.6-12 for burner displacement and weights.
burner designation when ordering. Dimensions are identical.

Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise

Burner type B C D E F

D
NP*-LE 254 251 218 33 97 C

E
F

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 Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise
Designation Dimensions
A

NP*-LE-6 A
152

NP*-LE-12 B
305

NP*-LE-12B B
305

A B

NP*-LE-18 A B
152 305

B B

NP*-LE-24 B
305

A B

NP*-LE-L A B
152 127

A A

NP*-LE-T C
A C
152 218

A
B C C B

A B C D
NP*-LE-36B D

305 127 152 218

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End plates for Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners

Plain upper end plate Pilot upper end plate

A
A

B 2 B

3 5

C C
1) 1-1/2” NPT
2) 1” NPT UV
scanner
3) Spark ignitor
4) 1/4” NPT pilot E
fuel/air 1 6
5) Flame rod D D
6) 1/8” NPT fuel Lower fuel inlet end plate Plain lower end plate
pressure test
connection
7) 1/2” NPT
Pilot 1” angled upper end plate LT pilot upper end plate
flame scanner
A
F

2 3 G
B
4
3

Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise

A B C D E F G
246 183 69 97 64 76 97

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ACCESSORIES / REPLACEMENT ITEMS
14 mm spark ignitor

A Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise

A B C

B C 14 mm thread 51 38

Flame rod

A
Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise
A B C
1/4” thread 51 181
B C

Adjustable orifice

A
B
Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise
A B C D
C 1/4” NPT 1/4” NPT 23 81

Fixed orifice

B
A Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise
A B
1/4” NPT 1/4” NPT

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Profile plate mounting bracket
On certain high temperature rise applications of AIRFLO® line burners, it is advantageous to partially close off the square
or rectangular openings within the burner assembly in addition to installing the profile plate around the outside of the
burner in order to increase the velocity sufficiently.

The stainless steel profile mounting plate bracket, illustrated in the sketches below, is used to support plates for this
purpose. The plate used to close off a portion of the openings will need to be sized for each individual application and
therefore will be fabricated and installed by the customer.

2 3

1) diam. = 1/4”
2) profile plate
1
mounting
bracket
3) profile plate

Division plate

Division plates are used to isolate burner fuel manifolds. This way a burner can be split in two or more sections which can
be controlled individually. This is frequently done in installations where extremely high turndown rates are required.

B A

Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise

C
A B C D E F G
D 64 28 61 33 30 97 117
E

F
G

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Universal support brackets (USB)
Use these brackets to support the burner inside the process air duct.

A
Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise
D A B C D
76 3/4” hole 64 97
B
C

External mounting assembly

Frequently used to provide easy accessibility to spark ignitor and flame supervision components.

1) Includes
mounting
plate with 2
B
feed-through
insulators for
internal
1
mounting of
spark ignitor
2
and flame rod
2) external
mounting D D
plate C C
3) used with
Y
typical pilot
X C E
x) spark ignitor
C E
y) flame rod
4) opening F
required
G

4
3

Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwide

A B C D E FØ GØ
165 122 25 33 18 4 25

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End plate heaters Two versions are available. Depending on local standards,
select either the CE-type or the CSA/UL-type.
These heaters can be used in those applications where
moisture on flame rods or spark ignitors can be expected. Both versions have a 1/4” threaded connection which will
The heaters will keep the burner end plate and UV scanner fit directly on one of the flame rod connections on the
tubes warmed and above dew point temperature when the burner end plate.
burner is not firing.

Type CSA/UL CE-230 CE-115

Voltage 120V/60Hz 230V/50Hz 115V/50Hz
Power (watt) 90 85 85
Material Brass Stainless steel Stainless steel

CE-type heater

1) Heating element 1/ 3 2 A
4” ISO
2) 17 mm wrench
3) Power cable

C B
1

Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise

A B C
30 60 1000

CSA/UL-type heater

1) Heating element 1/4” 3 2 A

NPT
2) Knurled end
3) SS braid shield power
cable

C B 1

Dimensions in mm unless stated otherwise

A B C
32 61 1830

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Application requirements Position of the burner in the process flow
Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners are used only for heating of
View port fresh air in motion. They should be mounted so as to direct
their flames parallel to and in the same direction as the
A view port to observe burner flame is essential to inspect movement of the air (see sketch below).
flame aspect. It is recommended to locate the view port
downstream of the flame, such that the entire burner front
can be observed, as well as the pilot burner.

1) Profile plate
2) Burner front
3) Support
4) Burner mounting bracket

X = 35 mm

CAUTION
Do not mount the burner so that the movement of air is across the face of the line burner, nor should it be mounted
too near to a turn in the duct which may cause air to be directed at an angle over the burner. Velocity and flow of air
at operating temperature must be uniform and not less than specified for the application.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Storage Assembly instructions for burners divided
®
Series NP-LE AIRFLO burners should be stored dry into sections
(inside). Generally, the burners will be supplied as complete pre-
Do not discard packing material until all loose items are assembled units. In some cases, however, the burner may
accounted for. be shipped as sub-assemblies, single sections may be
supplied loose for shipping convenience (access of burner
into the duct), or extra units of burner have been
Handling purchased to increase/modify the capacity/shape of the
Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners may be shipped as existing burner or as replacement items, etc.
complete burners, as well as in different burner parts.
Follow the assembly instructions below. In case of doubt,
Handle burners with care during transport, unpacking, please contact MAXON for assistance.
lifting and installation.
Before being reassembled, the burner should be brought
Avoid bending or damaging the stainless steel mixing to the point of use. There, the burner should be arranged
plates. on the floor, mixing plates down, in the intended form.
Reassemble as follows.
Use proper equipment. Any impact on the burner could
result in damage. Contact MAXON in case of questions.

2
3 4

1) open end of A
assembly as
shipped
2) joining two
elements
together B

1
5 6
• Check the supply of gaskets, bolts and nuts attached to • Tighten burner bolts (3), but ensure burner sections do
the crate. not slip.
• Remove the protective shipping end plates (1) • Recommended torque bolt and nuts: 3/8 - 16 x 1-1/2 =
• Add support brackets, if any. 55 Nm
• Bring ends of burner sections together, insert gaskets • Tighten screws (4), keeping mixing plate gaskets
and bolts, and loosely assemble nuts (4) to bolts (3) properly aligned.
(2x). • Examine all joints to ensure that sealing is complete.
• Insert and assemble bolts (5) and nuts (6) snug but not
tight.

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Supporting the burner
Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burner assemblies must be adequately supported and positioned. Avoid rigid mounting. Burner
assembly expands and contracts with temperature variations.

Maintain smooth, even air flow over the burner by designing supports to provide minimum interference, deflection and
turbulence.

The sketches below show typical installation and support methods.

5
3
1 3

1) strap iron frame

2) MAXON support bracket
3) air movement
4) bolt or rod (long enough to permit
brackets to move)
5) allow space for burner expansion
6) angle iron support 1
7) strap iron frame 6
2
4
7
8) strap iron to top of duct
9) gas inlet
8 3 12 13
11 3
10) strap iron brace to side of duct
11) gas manifold independently supported
9
12) strap iron to top of duct
13) ends free to move
14) strap iron to bottom of duct
15) oversize U-bolt drawn up loosely 15

16) angle iron support

3 4
10 14
17) rod
18) turn-buckle
16
19) support brackets
20) 3/4” hole 22
17 21
21) strap iron frame
22) bolt or rod (long enough to permit 18
20
brackets to move) 19 23
23) support brackets
3 3 3 3

6
5
Sketch 1 shows the burner suspended from a strap iron frame using MAXON USB support brackets. Note that rigid
mounting is avoided by the bracket hole which slips loosely over a bolt or steel rod attached to the support.
Gas piping would need independent support.
Sketch 2 shows the burner assembly resting upon angle iron brackets and not attached to them in any way. Be sure the
angle iron supports allow the burner flanges to expand and contract. Gas manifolding would be inde-
pendently supported and prevent forward movement of the burner.
Sketch 3 shows simple strap iron used to support the burner. Note that narrow edge of strap faces air flow to avoid
undue turbulence.
Sketch 4 shows gas manifolding used to support the burner. If there are multiple inlets, you must avoid rigid connec-
tion by using the oversize U-bolt (loosely drawn up) illustrated. Support for down-fired burners can be
accomplished as shown in the illustration above. Always avoid rigid mounting.
Sketch 5 shows MAXON USB support brackets suspending the burner from an overhead angle iron.
Sketch 6 shows an alternate arrangement which offers the advantage of more controlled positioning.

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START-UP INSTRUCTIONS Refer to “Specifications” on page 4-21.6-7 for more details
or contact MAXON if you require further support.
Instructions provided by the company or individual
responsible for the manufacture and/or overall Pilot ignition
installation of a complete system incorporating MAXON Adjust pilot gas regulator to correct set point before pilot
burners take precedence over the installation and ignition attempt. Refine during lighting of the pilot to a
operating instructions provided by MAXON. If any of the hard, blue flame and/or strongest stable flame signal.
instructions provided by MAXON are in conflict with local
codes or regulations, please contact MAXON before initial
start-up of equipment.
Main burner ignition
Adjust the main gas regulator at the correct set-point
before igniting the main burner. Ensure that the control
CAUTION valve is in the start position when lighting the main burner.
Read the combustion system manual carefully Note that operating characteristics of some regulators
before initiating the start-up and adjustment may require additional adjustment while firing the burner.
procedure. Verify that all of the equipment Ensure operating pressure to the burner under operating
associated with and necessary to the safe conditions matches those shown on page 4-21.6-7.
operation of the burner system has been installed
correctly, that all pre-commissioning checks have
been carried out successfully and that all safety Minimum capacity and cross-ignition
related aspects of the installation are properly Adjust the minimum burner capacity while carefully
addressed. observing the flame. Ensure that the flame remains stable
over the entire burner front.
Initial adjustment and light-off should be
undertaken only by a trained commissioning The minimum capacity of the burner may be influenced by
engineer. the process air distribution across the burner, the air
stream velocity and the position (distribution) and number
First firing or restart after shut-down of gas inlets of the burner.
Before start-up, or after a longer period shut-down, If the burner is ignited at minimum capacity, verify (by
integrity of the system should be checked by an several repeats) that the flame is smoothly cross-igniting
authorized combustion engineer. Besides the general over the entire burner front.
mechanical installation of burner and piping (rigidity,
flanged and threaded connections, tightness of piping Ratio adjustment
and burner body, etc.), it is advised to check the condition
of mixing plates and burner body drillings. Slightly open the gas control valve while observing the
flame. Especially observe that the flame is well divided
Check all bolted connections of the burner after first firing over the entire burner surface and going straight forward
(first time on temperature) and retighten if necessary. in the direction of the process air flow. Check that no
damage is caused to duct walls, filters, blowers, etc.
Check of safety interlocks Limit the minimum and maximum position in a safe way
to guarantee stable flame over the entire burner front at
CAUTION minimum position and to protect the burner for overfiring
at maximum position.
Guarantee that all the required safety locks as
described in the applicable local codes or
regulations, or extra requested for safe operation of Flame supervision
the overall installation are working properly and Only use the standard connections provided on the end
resulting in a positive safety lock of the burner. Do plates for correct flame safeguarding. Use proper flame
not bypass any of these safety interlocks. This will detection equipment (flame rod or UV scanner).
result in unsafe conditions.
Refer to the local codes and regulations to determine the
Process air flow number of flame sensors and their position. Be advised
Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burners are raw gas burners. This that some codes may require proving of cross-ignition by
sensing flame on both ends of long burners.
means that the required oxygen for combustion is drawn
from the available process air flow across the burner.
A correct fresh air flow across the burner is essential for MAINTENANCE
safe operation of the burner and should be safeguarded by
a safety-interlock (pressure switch or flow switch) as INSTRUCTIONS
described in the applicable local codes or regulations.
Periodic maintenance will insure continued trouble-free
operation of your Series NP-LE AIRFLO® burner system.

32M-03006—02 30 E - m - 7/18
At least a yearly inspection is recommended for make-up be time consuming and difficult. Accessibility may also
air heating installations and more frequently for process be severely limited requiring removal of complete
applications in year-round operation. Your own experience assembly in any case.
is the best guide in determining frequency of inspection. • When necessary parts have been received, remove
As a minimum, the following procedure should be damaged mixing plates or burner sections, taking care
followed: not to damage remaining portion of burner. If new
• Shut the system down totally. Disconnect or lock out burner bodies are being installed, place body gasket on
power supply so there can be no accidental start-up the mating flanges of loose cast iron bodies. (This is
during inspection. necessary to provide a gas-tight seal after assembly.)
• Inspect the burners carefully, including upstream and Insert new section into place, making sure that both
downstream sides of mixing plates as well as burner flanges are square and flush, then bolt sections
body face. Any accumulation of scale or foreign together.
material on either side of the mixing plates should be • Install new mixing plates, back up bars and plate
removed with a wire brush. Check visually that no holes support brackets to the new body castings.
in the mixing plates are blocked. See page 4-21.6-35 • If end plate sets must be installed, put in position
for inspection and maintenance instructions for gas between mixing plates and insert fasteners loosely. Do
ports. not tighten at this time.
• Tighten burner body bolts making sure that mating
cast iron flanges remain square and flush.
WARNING • Align mixing plates and check that body gaskets are in
Do not enlarge burner ports or performance may position and properly aligned. Tighten all mixing plate
be drastically affected. mounting screws and bolts.
• Double check that all fasteners are secure.
• If any mixing plates are loose or missing fasteners, • Return burner to operation, observing flame carefully
tighten/replace as necessary. Always use zinc plated or at all firing rates.
stainless metric fasteners.
• Put system back into operation and, if possible, view
from downstream side while cycling burner through full Inspection and maintenance of gas ports
firing range. This will give a visual check for blocked • Conduct initial inspection within the first month after
burner ports. commissioning. Visually check the gas ports of new
• Observe flame pattern and, if necessary, take steps to burner assemblies for any piping scale or debris. Use
correct velocity and/or air distribution problems. pin vise with drill bit to remove.
• Annual inspections are normally adequate once the
Repair/replacement procedures initial piping debris is removed. The operating
conditions of the burner will determine how frequently
If adverse operating conditions or accidental damage maintenance is actually required.
make it necessary to replace either individual mixing • Use of an electric drill motor is not suggested unless
plates or complete burner sections, follow this procedure: both pin vise and drill (as shown below) can be chucked
• Identify necessary replacement parts from component up in a vari-speed drill unit. Use caution, because it is
identification drawings on the following pages, then easy to snap the bits off in a port when using a drill
order required quantities of each. Consider carefully motor. Removal of broken bits from the gas ports is
the economics of installing a complete replacement difficult.
burner instead of replacing individual parts. Once • Contact your MAXON representative to answer
exposed to actual flame temperatures, burner castings questions or address any problems.
harden and the removal and replacing of fasteners can

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NP1-LE & NP2-LE AIRFLO® burner gas ports

1) Pin vise 2
3
2) 25 mm
3) NP-LE AIRFLO® burner
body (mixing plates not
shown)
4) Gas ports - all are #43
drill size (exception is
several #47 holes at the
intersection of 12x6 tee’s
and 36 BI’s)
5) #47 holes here
4
6) #43 holes

5 6

36” BI sections 12” x 6” All straight sections

tee sections 6”, 12”, 18” & 24”

NP2-LE AL AIRFLO® gas ports

2
3

1) NP2-LE AL AIRFLO® burner body

1
(mixing plates not shown)
2) Outside rows - #47 holes
3) Inside row - #43 holes

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MAINTENANCE AND COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
NP1-LE AIRFLO® burners

6
4
8

9 3

10

A
5
7 A
17
1
5 11
7
A 1

To order replacement parts:

• See burner nameplate and indicate burner type.
• Sketch burner arrangement (as viewed from casting side).
• Specify replacement items required from diagrams above.
• Specify quantity of each from table below:

Item
Part description Quantity required for indicated section
No.
12” x 6” 6” x 6”
1 Burner body 6” str. 12” str. 18” str. 24” str. 12” BI 36” BI
tee elbow
2 Mixing plate 2 4 6 8 2 2 4 4
3 Mixing plate: inside corner 2 1 4
4 Mixing plate: wedge 1
5 Back up bar 2 4 6 8 4
6 Gasket/shim (metal) 2 2 2 4 1 2 2 4
7 M5 K-nut plated 4 20 24 48 18 20 20 48
8 M5 x 10 ISO 4017 plated hex bolt 12 12 24 6 12 12 24
9 M5 x 45 ISO 4017 plated hex bolt 4 8 12 16 12 8 8 24
10 Outside corner back up bar 2 2 4
11 Inside corner back up bar 4 2 8

NOTE: These items included with fastener kits. See

page 38 for fastener kit details.

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NP1-LE-AL AIRFLO® burners

8
2

9 3

10

A
7
5

1 A 7
5 11
A 1

To order replacement parts:

• See burner nameplate and indicate burner type.
• Sketch burner arrangement (as viewed from casting side).
• Specify replacement items required from diagrams above.
• Specify quantity of each from table below:

Item
Part description Quantity required for indicated section
No.
12” x 6”
1 Burner body 6” str. 12” str. 18” str. 24” str. 12” BI 36” BI
tee
2 Mixing plate 2 4 6 8 2 4 4
3 Mixing plate: inside corner 2 4
4 Mixing plate: wedge
5 Back up bar 2 4 6 8 4
6 Gasket/shim (metal) 2 2 2 4 1 2 4
7 M5 K-nut plated 4 20 24 48 18 20 48
8 M5 x 10 ISO 4017 plated hex bolt 12 12 24 6 12 24
9 M5 x 45 ISO 4017 plated hex bolt 4 8 12 16 12 8 24
10 Outside corner back up bar 2 4
11 Inside corner back up bar 4 8

NOTE: These items included with fastener kits. See

page 38 for fastener kit details.

32M-03006—02 34 E - m - 7/18
NP1-LE-AL-SS AIRFLO® burners

8
2

9
3

10
A
5 7

1 12
A 7
11
A 1

To order replacement parts:

• See burner nameplate and indicate burner type.
• Sketch burner arrangement (as viewed from casting side)
• Specify replacement items required from diagrams above.
• Specify quantity of each from table below:

Item
Part description Quantity required for indicated section
no.
12” x 6”
1 Burner body 6” str. 12” str. 18” str. 24” str. 12” BI 36” BI
tee
2 Mixing plate 2 4 6 8 2 4 4
3 Mixing plate: inside corner 2 4
4 Mixing plate: wedge
5 Back up bar (aluminum) 2 4 6 8 4
6 Gasket/shim (metal) 2 2 2 4 1 2 4
7 M5 nut stainless steel 4 20 24 48 18 20 48
M5 x 10 ISO 4017 hex head screw (stainless
8
steel)
9 M5 x 45 hex head screw class A (stainless steel) 4 8 12 16 12 8 24
10 Outside corner back up bar (aluminum) 2 4
11 Inside corner back up bar (aluminum) 4 8
12 M5 stainless steel lockwasher 4 20 24 48 18 20 48

NOTE: These items included with fastener kits. See

page 38 for fastener kit details.

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NP2-LE AIRFLO® burners

6
4
8

9 3

10

A
7 A
5
17
1
5 11
7
A 1

To order replacement parts:

• See burner nameplate and indicate burner type.
• Sketch burner arrangement (as viewed from casting side)
• Specify replacement items required from diagrams above.
• Specify quantity of each from table below:

Item
Part description Quantity required for indicated section
no.
12” x 6” 6” x 6”
1 Burner body 6” str. 12” str. 18” str. 24” str. 12” BI 36” BI
tee elbow
2 Mixing plate 2 4 6 8 2 2 4 4
3 Mixing plate: inside corner 2 1 4
4 Mixing plate: wedge 1
5 Back up bar 2 4 6 8 4
6 Gasket/shim (metal) 2 2 2 4 1 2 2 4
7 M5 K-nut plated 4 20 24 40 18 20 20 48
8 M5 x 10 ISO 4017 plated hex bolt 12 12 24 6 12 12 24
9 M5 x 45 ISO 4017 plated hex bolt 4 8 12 16 12 8 8 24
10 Outside corner back up bar 2 2 4
11 Inside corner back up bar 4 2 8

NOTE: These items included with fastener kits. See

page 38 for fastener kit details.

32M-03006—02 36 E - m - 7/18
NP2-LE-AL AIRFLO® burners

8
2

9
3

10
A
5 7

1 12
A 7
11
A 1
To order replacement parts:
• See burner nameplate and indicate burner type.
• Sketch burner arrangement (as viewed from casting side)
• Specify replacement items required from diagrams above.
• Specify quantity of each from table below:

Item
Part description Quantity required for indicated section
no.
12” x 6”
1 Burner body 6” str. 12” str. 12” BI
tee
2 Mixing plate 2 4 2 4
3 Mixing plate: inside corner 2
4 Mixing plate: wedge
5 Back up bar 2 4 4
6 Gasket/shim (metal) 2 2 1 2
7 M5 K-nut plated 4 20 18 20
8 M5 x 10 ISO 4017 plated hex bolt 12 6 12
9 M5 x 45 ISO 4017 plated hex bolt 4 8 12 8
10 Outside corner back up bar 2
11 Inside corner back up bar 4

NOTE: These items included with fastener kits. See

page 38 for fastener kit details.

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Fastener kits
End plate fastener kit

8
1) M5 x 20 hex head screw
2) Body gasket
3) M10 lock washer
7
4) M10 x 1.5 hex nut
5) M5 K-nut 1
6) M5 lock washer (SS only) 6
7) Shim gasket
5
8) End plate gasket
4

3
2 2

Body to body fastener kit

1) M5 x 10 hex head screw

2) M10 x 50 hex head screw 8
3) Body gasket
4) M10 lock washer
1
5) M10 x 1.5 hex nut
7
6) M5 lock washer (SS only)
6
7) M5 nut
8) Shim gasket

2 4

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