CU-124
December 10, 2024
HEP-2
RECHARGABLE BATTERY POWERED
HIGH ENERGY PORTABLE IGNITER
GENERAL
The device generates a life-threatening voltage of 2kV DC.
For safety reasons it is necessary to carefully read and fully understand this manual before any attempt of assembling
or usage of the components.
DESCRIPTION
The portable high-energy ignition assembly consists of a hand held 2kV ignition generator with integrated battery
charger. HEP-2 needs a cable set and ignition lance and the HEP-2-INT needs to be completed with a fixed ignition
rod. The length of the ignition rod can be freely chosen by combining one tip adapter, one spark tip and one or multi-
ple extention tubes. All components are individually available and need to be assembled before use.
APPLICATION
The HEP-2 series is used for safe ignition of burners of all kinds, e.g. in refineries, the steel industry and in the petro-
chemical industry. The total weight and the compact size of the complete set makes these igniters the perfect ‘match’
for downfired reformers or burners on great heights.
OPERATION
The power cord with US/EU plug accepts a voltage between 100 & 230 VAC to charge the batteries. The device has
a LED status indicator and informs the user when the device needs to be recharged. The device is switched ready for
operation via a latching switch. After a correct positioning of the spark tip, the ignition can be started with a push-but-
ton with a limit of 180 seconds of 4kJ/spark. A full charge provides a total spark time of 1 hour.
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WARNING
!
The equipment described in this manual is capable of causing property
damage, severe injury, or death. It is the responsibility of the owner or operator
to ensure that the equipment described is installed, operated and commissioned in
compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and regulations.
When this equipment is fitted to an appliance, due regard must also be given to the requirements of that
appliance.
Before attempting to install, commission, or operate this equipment, all relevant sections of this document must
be read and fully understood. If in doubt about any requirements consult your supplier.
Installation, commissioning or adjustment of this product MUST be carried out by suitably trained engineers or
personnel qualified by training and experience.
The manufacturer of this equipment accepts no liability for any consequences resulting from inappropriate,
negligent or incorrect installation, commissioning or adjustment of operating parameters of the equipment.
Before attempting any work on this equipment or any equipment controlled by or connected to this equipment, all
related electrical supplies or batteries MUST be isolated.
DO NOT energize or use the device, unless the area is known to be non-hazardous and free of explosive gases.
These paragraphs indicate a risk of potential serious personal injury, unless these instructions are followed
carefully.
This device and its accessories are designed to operate in extreme environments and temperatures.
Do not attempt to work on this device until it has reached a safe handling temperature.
Do not operate a device that has damaged threads, components or one that has been disassembled.
Explosion hazard. Do not disassemble, connect or disconnect when energized.
The High Energy Portable Igniter (or any part thereof) is not intended for climbing or standing on.
Electromagnetic interference may occur during the ignition period.
Compliance with the permissible ambient temperatures must be checked.
During ignition, 2000 VDC is applied to the ignition electrode. There is a danger to life if touched!
The portable High Energy Igniter may only be operated with the spark tip inside the combustion chamber, with the
lid of the ignition unit closed, undamaged components, and a complete ignition electrode installed.
The portable High Energy Igniter requires at least 120 seconds for a complete discharge.
Opening the unit or touching any of the internal components during this discharging may result in elec-
trick shock or injury.
DATASHEET
P/N HEP-2 P/N HEP-2-INT
Ignition Voltage 2000 VDC Ignition Voltage 2000 VDC
Ignition Frequency 3 sparks/sec Ignition Frequency 3 sparks/sec
Ignition energy 4J/spark Ignition energy 4J/spark
Max. ignition duration 180 sec (ED 30%) Max. ignition duration 180 sec (ED 30%)
Max. current consumption 1.0 A Max. current consumption 1.0 A
(during charging) (during charging)
Supply voltage for charging 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz Supply voltage for charging 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60Hz
Operational availability Approx. 1 hour Operational availability Approx. 1 hour
Charging time Approx. 2 hours Charging time Approx. 2 hours
Protection class IP 54 Protection class IP 54
Max. operating temperature +65°C or 149°F Max. operating temperature +65°C or 149°F
Min. operating temperature -20°C or -4°F Min. operating temperature -20°C or -4°F
Dimensions 255 x 90 x 180mm Dimensions 255 x 90 x 180mm
10.03 x 3.54 x 7.08in 10.03 x 3.54 x 7.08in
Housing Material Die-cast aluminium, powder coated Housing Material Die-cast aluminium, powder coated
Weight 2.70kg or 5.92lb Weight 2.70kg or 5.92lb
P/N HE-S P/N HE-L
Material Stainless Steel 1.4571 Material Stainless Steel 1.4571
Max. temperature +650°C or 1202°F Max. temperature +650°C or 1202°F
Max. temperature (short) +800°C or 1472°F Max. temperature (short) +800°C or 1472°F
Length 200mm/ 7.87in Length 675mm/ 26.57in
Diameter 16mm/ 0.63in Diameter 16mm / 0.63in
Weight 0.23kg or 0.50lb Weight 0.78kg or 1.72lb
P/N ET x.x P/N HEP-2-C-1.5
Material Stainless Steel 1.4571 Material Junction box Aluminium
Diameter 16mm/ 0.63in Material Handle Aluminium
Material Cable Insulation Rubber EPR 3GI3
P/N HE-SSR-0.0 Material Cable Gasket Rubber CR 5GM5
Diameter 16mm/ 0.63in
Protection class IP54
Weight 0.35kg or 0.77lb
Cable Length 1.5 meter or 5 feet
Weight 0.85kg or 1.87lb
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OPERATION
DO NOT energize or use the device, unless the area is known to be non-hazardous and free of explosive gases.
Before commissioning, potential equalization should be carried out between the grounding bolt on the housing and
the front panel of the burner, for example with the optionally available potential equalization line
(at least 4 mm² PE cable with grounding clamp, length 3m).
A ready-made PE cable with mounted grounding clip is available as an accessory (HEP-2-CLIP).
Press the Power ON/OFF momentary switch with LED indicator
* LED OFF : Power OFF
* LED WHITE : Power ON
Position the spark tip in the combustible fuel mixture.
A correct mixture is where the fuel/air ratio is between the %LEL (lower Explosion Level) and %UEL (Upper Explosion Level)
FUEL % LOWER EXPLOSION % UPPER EXPLOSION
LEVEL LEVEL
NATURAL GAS 5 17
PROPANE 2.1 9.5
HYDROGEN 4 75
AMMONIA 15 28
Outside these conditions, the ignition of the fuel mixture is likely to fail.
Wait until the fuel valves open, then start sparking by pressing the IGNITION button.
The maximum ignition time is 180 sec.
The total ignition time for a full charged device is approx. 1 hour
After a succesfull ignition, it is recommended to release the ignition button.
Press the power ON/OFF switch to turn the power OFF.
* LED OFF : Power OFF
* LED WHITE : Power ON
CHECK
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MODEL HEP-2 with quick-disconnect plug, cable and ignition rod
BILL OF MATERIALS FOR HEP-2 PORTABLE HIGH ENERGY IGNITER
EXTENTION TUBE (ET x.xx)
PORTABLE HESI POWER PACK (HEP-2)
SPARK TIP LONG (HE-L)
SPARK TIP SHORT (HE-S)
IGNITION ROD CABLE
WITH HANDLE
(HEP-2-C-1.5)
POWER CORD TIP ADAPTER (HE-SSR-0.0)
CARRYING STRAP
USA ADAPTER
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NECESSARY COMPONENTS FOR A COMPLETE HEP-2 SYSTEM (CABLE VERSION)
Main components
1x HEP-2 Portable HESI Power Pack with quick-disconnect connector.
Including batteries, power cord, USA plug adapter.
1x HEP-2-C-1.5 Ignition rod cable with handle, 1.5m/5ft cable and
male Quick-Disconnect connector.
Components that define the length of the Ignition Rod.
1x HE-SSR-0.0 Tip adapter, 325mm or inch including spring and 3m high temperature
cable
1x HE-x High Energy Spark tip
OPTION ET x.x Extention Tube
ET 0.1 100mm 3.94”
ET 0.2 200mm 7.87”
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ET 0.3 300mm 11.81” PARTNUMBER GENERATOR
ET 0.4 400mm 15.75”
ET 0.5 500mm 19.69”
ET 0.6 600mm 23.62”
ET 0.7 700mm 27.56”
ET 0.8 800mm 31.49”
ET 0.9 900mm 35.43”
ET 1.0 1000mm 39.37”
HE-S High Energy Spark tip Short 200mm 7.87”
HE-L High Energy Spark Tip Long 675mm 26.77”
Calculate the length of the Ignition Rod
HE-SSR-0.0 TOTAL LENGTH OF LENGTH OF THE SELECTED SPARK
TIP ADAPTER EXTENTION TUBE TIP
325mm
12.8”
SUM IS THE TOTAL LENGTH OF THE IGNITION ROD
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MODEL HEP-2-INT with Integrated Ignition Rod
BILL OF MATERIALS FOR HEP-2-INT PORTABLE HIGH ENERGY IGNITER
EXTENTION TUBE (ET x.xx)
PORTABLE HESI POWER PACK (HEP-2-INT)
SPARK TIP LONG (HE-L)
SPARK TIP SHORT (HE-S)
TIP ADAPTER (HE-SSR-0.0)
POWER CORD
CARRYING STRAP
USA ADAPTER
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NECESSARY COMPONENTS FOR A COMPLETE HEP-2-INT SYSTEM (INTEGRATED VERSION)
Main components
1x HEP-2-INT Portable HESI Power Pack with Ignition tip adapter connection
Including batteries, power cord, USA plug adapter.
Components that define the length of the Ignition Rod.
1x HE-SSR-0.0 Tip adapter, 325mm or 12.79 Inch including spring and 3m high tempera-
ture cable
1x HE-x High Energy Spark tip
OPTION ET x.x Extention Tube
ET 0.1 100mm 3.94”
ET 0.2 200mm 7.87”
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ET 0.3 300mm 11.81” PARTNUMBER GENERATOR
ET 0.4 400mm 15.75”
ET 0.5 500mm 19.69”
ET 0.6 600mm 23.62”
ET 0.7 700mm 27.56”
ET 0.8 800mm 31.49”
ET 0.9 900mm 35.43”
ET 1.0 1000mm 39.37”
HE-S High Energy Spark tip Short 200mm 7.87”
HE-L High Energy Spark Tip Long 675mm 26.77”
Calculate the length of the Ignition Rod
HE-SSR-0.0 TOTAL LENGTH OF LENGTH OF THE SELECTED SPARK
TIP ADAPTER EXTENTION TUBE TIP
325mm
12.79in
SUM IS THE TOTAL LENGTH OF THE IGNITION ROD
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS HEP-2
Open the cover of the junction box.
Mount the extention tube(s) to the junction box
Pull red high-voltage cable inside the tip adapter, through
the Extention Tube(s) into Junction Box and screw all
tubes together.
Mount the tip adapter directly to the junction box if no
Extention Tube is needed.
Mount the selected Spark Tip on the tip adapter.
Inside the junction box, the RED high-voltage cable is to
be cut so that approx 8 cm or 3.15 Inch remains
Strip the RED wire down to about 1 cm or 0.4 Inch
Strip the BROWN wire down to about 1 cm or 0.4 Inch
Insert the BROWN and RED wire into the rotary connec-
tor and ensure solid connection by turning the connector
clockwise until full stop.
Close the cover of the junction box.
CHECK
TIP ADAPTER WITH INTEGRATED ISOLATOR
INCLUDING SPRING & 3M HIGH TEMPERATURE CABLE
(HE-SSR-0.0)
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS HEP-2-INT
Open the cover of the portable HESI Power Pack and remove the plastic cover*.
Mount the extention tube(s) on the Portable HESI Power Pack.
Pull red high-voltage cable inside the tip adapter, through the Extention Tube(s) into
portable HESI Power Pack and screw all tubes together.
(Mount the tip adapter directly to the Portable HESI Power Pack if no Extention
Tube is needed)
Inside the portable HESI Power Pack, the RED high-voltage cable is to be cut so
that approx 12cm/4.72in remains
Strip the RED high voltage cable down to about 1cm or 0.4in and connect ring
cable lug. Isolate with heat shrink tube.
Connect the ring cable lug (2) to High Energy Connection bolt.
Put plastic *cover back to protect against unwanted contact with high voltage cir-
cuit.
Mount the selected Spark Tip
Close the cover of the portable HESI Power Pack.
CHECK
*Cover
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DRAWINGS
HIGH ENERGY POWER PACK
Quick-Disconnect
90mm
3.5in
280mm 280mm
11in 11in
HEP-2 HEP-2-INT
HE-SSR-0.0 TIP ADAPTER WITH INTEGRATED ISOLATOR, INCL SPRING AND 3M HIGH
TEMPERATURE CABLE
HEP-SR : SPACER RING WITH ALLEN SCREW FOR LOCKING
HEP-2-GRIP : GRIP HANDLE
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HE-S : SPARK TIP SHORT
HE-L : SPARK TIP LONG
ET x.x Extention tube (see datasheet for selection of different lengths)
HEP-2-CLIP
HEP-BP : BATTERY PACK (3x Li-Ion batteries 3.7 VDC, 3000mAh)
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CHARGING
A weak ignition spark and a RED LED around the ignition button indicates the need for charging.
For charging, connect the power cord to the portable High Energy Power Pack.
Ignition is not possible during the charging process.
A complete charge can take up to 2 hours.
Disconnect the power cord after charging.
The voltage od each battery cell should not drop below 1.23 VDC
otherwise they may be permantly damaged.
RED : CHARGING
GREEN : CHARGING COMPLETED
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
WARNING :
Batteries may only be replaced by a qualified electrician.
Inversing the polarity of the batteries will destroy the unit.
Before opening the ignition unit, it is absolutely necessary to disconnect the main connection and power switched
OFF.
The Portable High Energy Power Pack requires at least 120 seconds for a complete discharge.
Opening the unit or touching any of the internal components during this discharging may result in electrick shock
or injury.
The housing cover is removed using the four (4) screws (on the side of the label).
Beware of live parts!
It must be ensured that the PE connection between cover and base is not interrupted.
The polarities must be observed when changing the battery.
Inversing the polarity will destroy the unit !
To avoid compensating currents, all batteries must always be replaced at the same time.
When installing the housing cover, make sure that the PE connection between the housing parts is
not pinched.
After replacing the batteries, the housing cover must be attached again with the four previously
loosened screws.
Proper operation can only be guaranteed with the batteries installed by the manufacturer.
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CERTIFICATIONS
CE DETAILS
NOTICE
When Fireye products are combined with equipment manufactured by others and/or integrated into systems designed
or manufactured by others, the Fireye warranty, as stated in its General Terms & Conditions of Sale, pertains only to
the Fireye products and not to any other equipment or to the combined system or its overall performance.
WARRANTY, EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES AND LIMITATION OF DAMAGES
Fireye guarantees for one year from the date of installation or 18 months from the date of manufacture, whichever
occurs first, to replace, or at its option, to repair any product or part thereof which Fireye, in its sole discretion, deems
to be defective in material or workmanship or which otherwise fails to conform to the description of the product on the
face of its sales order. Fireye’s obligations pursuant to this warranty do not extend to any products or parts thereof
which Fireye determines to have been installed, operated, maintained, repaired, or altered improperly or otherwise
than in conformity to Fireye’s applicable instructions, or which have been subject to misuse, accident or neglect.
THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, BOTH EXPRESS AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EXCEPT AS SPECIFI-
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OR PART MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY FIREYE, OR WITH RESPECT TO ANY BREACH OF OR DEFAULT UN-
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RIGHT TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR F.O.B. FIREYE MAIN WAREHOUSE LOCATION, AS ABOVE PROVIDED.
IN NO EVENT SHALL FIREYE BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE
WHICH MAY ARISE IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PRODUCT OR PART OR ANY BREACH OF OR DEFAULT
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HEREUNDER WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE, WILL BE LIMITED
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LIMIT THE LIABILITY OF FIREYE FOR ANY INJURY TO, OR DEATH OF A PERSON, CAUSED BY THE GROSS
NEGLEGENCE OF FIREYE
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Derry, New Hampshire 03038 USA
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