Chapter 4. Initial Start-Up; Initial Start-Up Requirements; Tools And Instrumentation For Combustion Calibration - Benchmark BMK 1500 User Manual

CHAPTER 4. INITIAL START-UP

4.1 INITIAL START-UP REQUIREMENTS

The requirements for the initial start-up of the Benchmark boiler consists of the following:
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Complete installation (Chapter 2)
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Set proper controls and limits (Chapter 3)
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Perform combustion calibration (Chapter 4)
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Test safety devices (Chapter 6)
All applicable installation procedures in Chapter 2 must be fully completed prior to performing
the initial start-up of the unit. The initial start-up must be successfully completed prior to putting
the unit into service. Starting a unit without the proper piping, venting, or electrical systems can
be dangerous and may void the product warranty. The following start-up instructions should be
followed precisely in order to operate the unit safely and at a high thermal efficiency, with low
flue gas emissions.
Initial unit start-up must be performed ONLY by AERCO factory trained start-up and service
personnel. After performing the start-up procedures in this Chapter, it will be necessary to
perform the Safety Device Testing procedures specified in Chapter 6 to complete all initial unit
start-up requirements.
An AERCO Gas Fired Startup Sheet, included with each Benchmark, must be completed for
each unit for warranty validation and a copy must be returned promptly to AERCO at:
AERCO International, Inc.
100 Oritani Drive
Blauvelt, New York 10913
(FAX: 845-580-8090)
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRY FIRE THE UNIT. STARTING THE
UNIT WITHOUT A FULL WATER LEVEL CAN SERIOUSLY
DAMAGE THE UNIT AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO
PERSONNEL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS SITUATION WILL
VOID ANY WARRANTY.
ALL APPLICABLE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES IN CHAPTER
2 MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO START
THE UNIT.

4.2 TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR COMBUSTION CALIBRATION

To properly perform combustion calibration, the proper instruments and tools must be used and
correctly attached to the unit. The following sections outline the necessary tools and
instrumentation as well as their installation.
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Benchmark 1500 - 2000 Boilers
CHAPTER 4 – INITIAL START-UP
WARNING
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AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, NY 10913
Ph.: 800-526-0288
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