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Multi-Chamber Animal Cremation UnitKMA 1200-1000 4C

90 min / 75 lb/hr/chamber (100max) – 400 lb Capacity

The KMA 1200-1000 4C model is our high volume, high capacity four-chamber animal cremator offering flexibility, performance and equipment features not found in any other unit of its class. Manufactured to meet your needs at a capacity of 400 lbs. per cremation cycle and a burn rate of 75 lbs/hr per chamber (100 max), this model can complete single or multiple cremations every 90 to 120 minutes – making it ideal for mid to high volume veterinary facilities.

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Equipment Overview

The KMA 1200-1000 4C model is our high volume, high capacity four-chamber animal cremator offering flexibility, performance and equipment features not found in any other unit of its class. Manufactured to meet your needs at a capacity of 400 lbs. per cremation cycle and a burn rate of 75 lbs/hr per chamber (100 max), this model can complete single or multiple cremations every 90 to 120 minutes – making it ideal for mid to high volume veterinary facilities.

Performance FeaturesStandard Equipment FeaturesOptional Upgrades
  • Unrivaled output  – minimal cooldown between cremations
  • 24 Hr. continuous operation  –  38 ⅞” wide cremation chamber
  • Cremate 75 lbs/hr per chamber (100 Max) (400 lbs total) (34 kg) per cremation cycle (45.4 kg max)
  • A complete cremation every 90-120 minutes
  • Entirely automatic PLC operating system with redundant controls
  • Pollution control system eliminates visible emissions
  • Advanced combustion air distribution system with over-fire air
  • Observation port for all chambers
  • Cast refractory lining through entire machine
  • 3,000 °F castable refractory “Hot Hearth”
  • Refractory lined stack and draft reducers
  • Powder coat paint finish with stainless steel trim
  • Primary and Secondary digital temperature displays
  • Secondary chamber temperature recorder – standard
  • 10” color touch screen with redundant manual control panel
  • Cremation chamber loading/clean-out door
  • Tools: Steel wire brunch and rake with long handles and short handle rake.
  • Virtual service capable
  • One year limited warranty
  • O2 monitor control system for maximum efficiency
  • Larger touch screen
  • Full stainless steel outer skins
  • Data acquisition
  • Integrate control system into clients network
Performance Features
  • Unrivaled output  – minimal cooldown between cremations
  • 24 Hr. continuous operation  –  38 ⅞” wide cremation chamber
  • Cremate 75 lbs/hr per chamber (100 Max) (400 lbs total) (34 kg) per cremation cycle (45.4 kg max)
  • A complete cremation every 90-120 minutes
  • Entirely automatic PLC operating system with redundant controls
  • Pollution control system eliminates visible emissions
  • Advanced combustion air distribution system with over-fire air
Standard Equipment Features
  • Observation port for all chambers
  • Cast refractory lining through entire machine
  • 3,000 °F castable refractory “Hot Hearth”
  • Refractory lined stack and draft reducers
  • Powder coat paint finish with stainless steel trim
  • Primary and Secondary digital temperature displays
  • Secondary chamber temperature recorder – standard
  • 10” color touch screen with redundant manual control panel
  • Cremation chamber loading/clean-out door
  • Tools: Steel wire brunch and rake with long handles and short handle rake.
  • Virtual service capable
  • One year limited warranty
Optional Upgrades
  • O2 monitor control system for maximum efficiency
  • Larger touch screen
  • Full stainless steel outer skins
  • Data acquisition
  • Integrate control system into clients network

Frequently Asked Questions

Do You Provide Start Up & Training?

Yes. Upon notification from the customer that the installation is complete, a Keller technician will travel to the facility to place the unit in operation. Our technician will spend up to three days at the site curing the refractory lining of the cremator, starting up the unit, adjusting air and gas settings and proving all systems. To complete the start-up the technician will perform a cremation and train crematory personnel in the simple operation. It is important that a cremation be available for training at start up.

What Do You Provide For Warranty & Service?

We warrant our equipment to be free of defects in workmanship for two years and our staff is available around the clock to provide technical assistance and operating support. The Operating & Maintenance Manual describes the function of all components and is invaluable for troubleshooting. We stock a complete line of replacement parts and major components and our Service Department is available for service and repairs on all makes of cremation equipment.

Is Your Operating System Automatic?

Standard to the KMA-1200 line of animal cremators is a proven and tested automatic operating system with color touch screen control. Load the body and container in the primary chamber, set the timer and press the Start button to begin the cycle. The system is programmed to begin a 45-second purge cycle before igniting the secondary chamber burner to start the preheat cycle. Once the proper temperature is reached in the pollution control chamber, the primary burner is ignited to begin the cremation cycle. Upon completion of the cremation the system advances to the cool down cycle at which time the burners shut down and clean out of the cremated remains can be made.

Do We Have To Worry About Any Visible Emissions?

Complete combustion is achieved in the KMA-1200 line’s temperature-controlled large secondary chamber. Greater than 99% of volatilized carbon created in the combustion process is converted to carbon dioxide. In addition, an Opacity Sensor is located at the base of the stack to monitor the clarity of the exhaust gases. Once the exhaust gases reach 20% opacity, the PLC automatically shuts down the primary burner and adjusts combustion air supply to slow the combustion rate and prevent visible emissions from exiting the stack.

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Equipment Specifications

Performance Features
Cremation Cycle Time 90-120 min
Burn Rate 75 lbs/hr/chamber (100 Max)
Capacity (Single Load) 400 lbs
24 Hr. continuous operation

Heavy-duty insulation and state-of-the-art drafting allows for continuous operation, no cool-downs between cremation cycles.

yes
Automatic PLC Operating System

The cremation cycle is controlled by a programmable logic control (PLC) system for complete automation from start to finish.

yes
Redundant Controls yes
Pollution Control System

Complete combustion is achieved in the Pollution Control Chamber, eliminating smoke and odor. All Keller Manufacturing cremators meet or exceed federal, state/province and local environmental regulations.

yes
Advanced combustion air distribution system with over-fire air yes
Standard Equipment Features
Observation port for both chambers yes
Cast refractory lining through entire machine yes
3,000°F castable refractory “Hot Hearth” yes
Refractory lined stack and draft inducers yes
Powder coat paint finish with stainless steel trim

The top and rear compartments are finished with two coats of high-temperature, textured, black polyurethane. The front and side panels are powder coated in a claret color. The cremator is trimmed in stainless steel.

yes
Primary and Secondary digital temperature displays yes
Secondary chamber temperature recorder yes
10” color touch screen with redundant manual control panel

Visual confirmation of the system status is provided through a Color Touch Screen Panel which displays temperatures, elapsed time, burner operation and other functions. Continuous fuel and air modulation is automatically controlled by a time/temperature actuated system. Operator interface performed through the Color Touch Screen. A Temperature Chart Recorder (if applicable) is provided.

yes
Virtual service capable yes
Warranty One year limited
Safety Certifications

Keller Manufacturing cremation units comply with nationally recognized safety standards and have been tested and listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL)

MH47704
Service and Support
Annual Evaluation and Maintenance (AEM) Optional
Control & combustion upgrades Optional
Equipment Installation Optional
Equipment Commissioning Included
Operator Training Included
Optional Upgrades
O2 monitor control system for maximum efficiency Optional
Larger touch screen Optional
Full stainless steel outer skins Optional
Data acquisition Optional
Integrate control system into clients network Optional
Specifications
Equipment Multiple Chambered Animal Cremator; Natural Gas, Propane (LP) or Oil fired.
Construction Standards

The cremator shall be constructed of U.L. /CSA listed components and will meet or exceed nationally accepted incinerator construction standards as originally established per the Incinerator Institute of America (IIA) publication guidelines

  1. Primary chamber will not exceed 60% of total furnace volumes. Flue connection shall not be considered part of furnace volume.
  2. Flame supervision through continuous ultraviolet scanning flame detectors on all burners.
  3. High temperature refractory construction with air-cooled walls to prevent excessive heat radiation.
  4. Exhaust gas temperature reduction.
Cremator Dimensions  
Chamber volumes: Primary - 160 ft3 (4.53 m3) total / 40 ft3 (1.13 m3) per chamber /
Secondary - Primary - 180 ft3 (5.09 m3)
Note: Primary Chamber Volumes are figured on the chamber only. Does not include chase-way behind the chamber.
Primary Chamber: 52 ¼" L x 38 ⅞" W x 35" H (1327 mm x 988 mm x 889 mm)
Structural footprint: 97" L x 217 ¾" W (2464 mm x 5531mm)
Over-all dimensions: 109” L x 222" W (incl. Touch Screen Panel) x 113.31 H
(2769 mm L x 5639 mm W [W/Touch Screen Panel] x 2878 mm H)
Power Charging Door  
Door Width 36” (914.4 mm)
Door Height 36” (914.4 mm)
Primary Chamber Opening  
Width ?
Roof Arch Height ?
Operating Temperature

Temperatures are determined as a result of federal, state or local permitting authority operating standards.

 
Typical primary chamber setting 1,000ºF-1,600ºF (538ºC - 871ºC)
Typical secondary chamber setting 1,400ºF-1,800ºF (760ºC - 982ºC)
Retention Time In excess of 2 seconds.
Draft Induced via refractory lined draft inducer.
Shipping Weight 53,000 lbs. (24,041 kg)
Emissions The Keller Manufacturing Cremation Equipment cremator shall meet or exceed federal, state/province and local environmental regulations.
Emission Control Secondary chamber equipped with one, 1,500,000 BTU/HR burner. Also equipped with an electronic exhaust gas scanner system which temporarily suspends operation of the primary chamber burner if the opacity of the exhaust gases reaches the maximum locally authorized level.
Steel Construction Specifications  
Structure The structure to be heavy 3" steel angle, square tube; 3/8" steel plate, seal welded construction.
Subfloor Subfloor to be 10 gauge steel plate, seal welded construction.
Exterior shell The exterior shell to be 14 gauge steel removable panels.
Interior shell Interior shell to be 10 gauge steel, seal welded construction.
Insulation & Refractory Specifications  
Hot Hearth 3000ºF (1650°C) abrasion resistant cast refractory monolithic cast 7" - 13" thick, 1 ½".
Chamber Floors 3000ºF (1650°C) abrasion resistant cast refractory, 5" thick on top of 2" 2400ºF (1316°C) light weight insulating castable.
Chamber Ceilings 3000ºF (1650°C) cast refractory, monolithic cast, flat roof, 5"-9" thick, topped by 2", 2400ºF (1316°C) lightweight insulating castable.
Interior Walls 3000ºF (1650°C) cast refractory 5”. Outer walls backed by 4" (102 mm) of 1900ºF (1038°C) ceramic fiber insulation.
Stack Lined with 2-3" (51 to 76 mm) of 2200ºF (1205°C) insulating refractory.
Skin Temperature Control Integral dual casing, completely air-cooled design to prevent excessive heat radiation.
Combustion Equipment  
Combustion Air One (1) Single or 3 phase, 208-230/460V, 17-15.5/7.6 amp, 10 hp air blower motor (1,700 CFM (158 CMM)
Primary Chamber Four 500,000 BTU/hr. nozzle mix, gas-fired burner; Eclipse, North American, or equal.
Secondary Chamber Two 1,500,000 BTU/hr modulating, nozzle mix, gas-fired burner. Eclipse, North American, or equal. Depending on application, one of the burners may be 2.0 MMBtu for States with 1800ºF pre-heat requirement.
Burner Flame Safeguard Control supervision on each burner via a flame safeguard relay and ultra-violet light detector.
Low Air Pressure Safety Switch Interlocked to all burners.
Exhaust Gas Temperature Reduction Exhaust duct operating exit temperature: 900ºF (482ºC)
Hot Air Duct 10 gauge carbon steel, high temperature 2-3" (50 – 76 mm) refractory lining, pre-drilled flanges, 28” (711 mm) Outside Diameter, 32" (813 mm) at flanges.
Utility Requirements
Gas  
Natural Gas Pressure 12-15" W.C. (304 to 381 mm) (12” Static)
Propane Pressure 10-14" W.C. (288-355 mm)
Flow Rate Flow Rate: 5,000,000 BTU/hr.
Electrical  
Voltage 220/440 Volts
Phase Single or 3 Phase
Freq. 50/60 Hz
Amps 1 Phase: 70 Amps
3 Phase 230v/40 Amps, 440v/20 Amps
Documents
Specifications KMA 1200-1000 4C Specifications (PDF)
Machine Drawings KMA 1200-1000 4C Drawings (PDF)

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