Shutting The Boiler Down For An Extended Period Of Time; Placing The Boiler Back In Service After A Prolonged Shutdown - Benchmark BMK 1500 User Manual

7.9 SHUTTING THE BOILER DOWN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME

If the boiler is to be taken out of service for an extended period of time (one year or more), the
following instructions must be followed.
Shutting Boiler Down for Extended Period
1. Set ON/OFF switch on the front panel to the OFF position to shut down the boiler's
operating controls.
2. Disconnect AC power from the unit.
3. Close the water supply and return valves to isolate boiler.
4. Close external gas supply valve.
5. Open relief valve to vent water pressure.
7.10 PLACING THE BOILER BACK IN SERVICE AFTER A PROLONGED
SHUTDOWN
After a prolonged shutdown (one year or more), the following procedures must be followed:
Placing Boiler in Service After Long Shutdown
1. Review installation requirements included in Chapter 2.
2. Inspect all piping and connections to the unit.
3. Inspect exhaust vent and air inlet duct work (if applicable).
4. Perform initial startup per Chapter 4.
5. Perform safety device testing and scheduled maintenance procedures per Chapters 6
and 7 of this manual.
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