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Inst allation and St artup M Manual ® nchm mark Platin num B Boiler th Ed ge Co ontrol ller Natu ral Gas, Propane e Gas an nd Dual Fuel Modu ulating & & Conden nsing Bo oilers Mode els 750 t through 6 6000...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual CONTEN Table e of Co ontents s FOREW WORD ...................... 5 SECTION N 1: FETY PRECA AUTIONS .............. ...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual CONTEN 3.1.3 Co onfirm Ethern net DHCP Con nfiguration .................... 45 APPEND DIX A: MENSIONA AL AND CLE EARANCE D DRAWING S ....... 4 7 OMM-136 6_D •...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual CONTEN (This page intentionally y blank) OMM-136 6_D • GF-210 7/16/2019 upport • (800) 5 526-0288 • Mon- -Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST Page 4 4 of 54 •...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual FORWAR FOR EWOR RD The AER RCO Benchm mark (BMK) ) 750 throug gh 6000 natu ural gas and d propane fu ueled boiler rs are modulati ng and cond densing units s.
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BTUs p per Hour (1 BTU/hr = 0.2 29 W) Combin nation Contr rol System A cont trol system developed by AERCO and curren ntly used in C-More C Controller Benchm mark, Innova ation and KC C1000 Serie es product lin nes.
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual FORWAR AERCO T Technical T Terminology y Meanings s TERM MINOLOGY MEANING Ground Heade Hexade ecimal Num ber (0 – 9, A A – F) Horse Power Heat E Exchanger...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual FORWAR AERCO T Technical T Terminology y Meanings s TERM MINOLOGY MEANING Point-to o-Point (usu ually over RS S232 networ rks) P&T Pressu ure and Tem perature ProtoNod Hardwa are interface...
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In addition to all the re equirements s included in n this AERCO Instruction M Manual, the installation o of units MUS ST conform with local bu uilding code es, or, in the ab...
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UTDOW WN If there is s an emerge ency, turn of ff the electric cal power su upply to the AERCO boi iler and clos se the manual g gas valve lo ocated upstr ream from t the unit. Th...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 1 – SAFET TY PRECAU UTIONS 1.4 IM MPORTA ANT – FO OR MAS SSACHUS SETTS IN NSTALLA ATIONS Require ements fo or Massac chusetts In nstallation Boiler Ins stallations w within the Co ommonweal th of Massa chusetts mu...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 1 – SAFET TY PRECAU UTIONS Require ements fo or Massac chusetts In nstallation 4. IN NSPECTION: The state o or local gas inspector ...
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NOTE: AERCO is not respons sible for lost or damaged d freight. Eac ch unit has A A Tip-N-Tell indicato or on the out...
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Fig gure 2-1a th hrough 2-1d . The minimum m clearance dimensions, , required by y AERCO, a are listed be low for all m models. How wever, if Local B Building Cod des require additional c...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION NOTE Ensure th condensa assembly y is not locate over the housekeep ping pad. 4” High Pad Figure e 2-1a: BM MK 750/1000 0 Clearanc NOTE...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION NOTE: Ensure tha condensat assembly i not located over the housekeepi pad. Housekeep ping Pad. Figure 2-1c: BMK K 2500/300 00 Clearan nces Figu ure 2-1d: B...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION WARN NING! Keep th he unit area clear and fre ee from all c combustible materials an nd flammabl e vapors or liquids FOR M ASSACHU...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION gure 2-2b: BMK 1500 0/2000 Anc chor Bolt L Locations FRONT REAR gure 2-2c: BMK 2500 0/3000 Anc chor Bolt L Locations ...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION 2.5 L LIFTING P PROVISI ONS WARN NING! When li ifting or mov ving the boile er, DO NOT T attempt to m manipulate t the boiler us ing the gas...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION 2.5.2 B BMK 150 0 – 3000 Lifting Pr rovisions s Three lift ting lugs are provided at t the top of th he primary h heat exchan ger as show wn in Figure...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION 2.6 S SUPPLY A AND RET TURN PI PING When co onnecting the e hot water outlet and c cold water in let to buildin ng piping, fir rst make sur re the...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION 2.6.2 B BMK 150 0 – 3000 Supply a and Retur rn Piping Benchma ark 1500, 20 000, 2500 a nd 3000 un its have one e 4” (10.2 cm m) 150# flan nge for the w water...
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Co ontact your A AERCO repre esentative fo or additional l information OMM-136 6_D • GF-210 7/16/2019 upport • (800) 52 26-0288 •...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION 2.7 P PRESSUR RE RELIEF F VALVE E INSTAL LLATION N An ASME E rated Pres ssure Relief f Valve is su upplied with each Bench hmark Boiler r (BMK 5000 0 and...
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(horizonta al). e trap must b be removabl e for routine e maintenanc ce. AERCO recommend ds that a unio be u utilized betw ween the exh haust manifo old condensa ate drain por rt and the tra ap inlet port.
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION TOP COVER R THUMB RAP INLET SCREWS (4 4 each) INTEGRA AL ADAPTOR R AND UMBSCREW CONDENSA TRAP COMB BUSTION NALYZER (P/N 2444 PROB BE PORT...
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C Contact you r AERCO sa ales represe entative for m more informa ation. OMM-136 6_D • GF-210 7/16/2019 upport •...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION On all Be enchmark m odels it is st trongly recom mmended th hat the press sure regulato or be installe ed a minimum m distance of...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION NATURAL G GAS MANUA SHUT-OFF F VALVE ATURAL GAS TURAL GAS PRESSURE REGULATO SUPPLY PROPANE SUPPLY TURAL GAS INLET PROPANE M MANUAL SHU OPANE INLE OFF VALV...
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Figure e 2-7a – 2-7d 2.10 AC ELEC CTRICAL POWER R WIRING G AERCO’s s Benchmar rk Electrical Power Guid de, TAG-004 48 (GF-2060 0), must be c consulted pr rior to connectin ng any AC p power wiring to the unit.
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION The fron t cover of th he Power P anel has a label showi ng the requ uired AC pow wer connect tions.
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION 2.10.3 Electrica al Power Panel Int ternal Co omponent ts Remove the front pa nel to acces ss the Power r Panel. Run n the electric cal service th hrough the opening...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION NOTES e 115V to 24 4V transform mer provides power for th he Edge Con ntroller and t the Sequenc cing Isol ation Valve...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION O BOARD POW WER SPARK M MONITOR HARNESS 632 232 FROM SH HELL HARNES SS 63216‐2 DUAL FU UEL SWITCH HARNES SS 63239 (DUAL F UEL ONLY) VALVE E HARNESS INTERL LOCK FROM 40 PIN RIBBON N I/O ...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION Connec ctor Strip J J3 Termina Pin # Na Desc cription Conn nection to the Supply Head der temperatu ure sensor (P P/N 24410) for ...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION Connec ctor Strip J J5 Termina Pin # Na scription nnection to on ne of the follow wing signals: pare Analog In n 3 + ...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION Connec ctor Strip J J7 Termina Pin # Na Descriptio ystem Pump ummer Pump ump 2 ouver ...
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Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION 2.12 FLUE GA AS VENT T INSTAL LLATION N AERCO’s s Benchmar rk Venting an nd Combust tion Air Guid de, TAG-002 22 (GF-2050 ) must be consulted d before any y flue or com...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION 2.13 COMBU USTION A AIR The Benc chmark Ven nting and Co mbustion Ai ir Guide, TAG G-0022 (GF F-2050) MUS ST be consu lted before an ny inlet air ve...
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sequenc ing isolation valve (P/N 9 92084-TAB) ). This valve e is an integr ral compone ent of AERCO O’s on-board d Boiler Sequ uencing Tec chnology (BS ST) solution. . BST allows s sites with m multiple boile...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 2 – INSTA ALLATION Sequen ncing Isol ation Valv ve Installa ation Instr ructions 2. Find the grey cab ble inside th e unit’s encl losure with t the unused M Molex conne...
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The o onAER featu ure lets AER RCO boilers be monitore remotely . As in the p past, AERCO O has taken precautions to make on AER secure e for both the custome r’s heating e...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual SECTION N 3 – ONAE ER SETUP Connec cting The Ethernet Cable Ins structions ETHERN Figure 3- 1: Edge Co ontroller – Left Side View 3.1.2 C Confirmin ng the Et hernet Co onnectio...
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NOTE: Static a addresses ar re not requir red or recom mmended by AERCO. Re eserved add dresses are a simpler r solution. OMM-136 6_D • GF-210 7/16/2019 upport • (800) 52 26-0288 • Mon-F...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual APPEND DIX A – DIME ENSIONAL AND CLEAR RANCE DRA AWINGS Appen ndix A: Dimens ional an nd Cleara ance Dra awings Benchmark 7 750/1000 Dim mension Dra awing AP-A- -891 rev J OMM-136 6_D •...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual APPEND DIX A – DIME ENSIONAL AND CLEAR RANCE DRA AWINGS Benchm mark 750/10 00 Single U nit Clearanc ce Drawing S SD-A-871 re ev C OMM-136 6_D •...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual APPEND DIX A – DIME ENSIONAL AND CLEAR RANCE DRA AWINGS Bench mark 750/10 000 Zero Sid de Clearance e Drawing S SD-A-872 rev OMM-136 6_D • GF-210 7/16/2019 upport •...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual APPEND DIX A – DIME ENSIONAL AND CLEAR RANCE DRA AWINGS Benchm mark 1500/20 000 Dimens sion Drawing g Number: A AP-A-1036 re ev B OMM-136 6_D • GF-210 7/16/2019 upport •...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual APPEND DIX A – DIME ENSIONAL AND CLEAR RANCE DRA AWINGS Benchm mark 1500/20 000 Clearan nce Drawing Number: SD D-A-995 rev OMM-136 6_D • GF-210 7/16/2019 upport •...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual APPEND DIX A – DIME ENSIONAL AND CLEAR RANCE DRA AWINGS Benchm mark 2500/3 3000 Dimens sion Drawing g Number: A AP-A-915 re OMM-136 6_D • GF-210 7/16/2019 upport •...
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Benchm mark Plati inum with h Edge Co ontroller: I nstallatio on Manual APPEND DIX A – DIME ENSIONAL AND CLEAR RANCE DRA AWINGS Bench mark 2500/3 3000 Cleara nce Drawing g Number: S SD-A-898 rev OMM-136 6_D • GF-210 7/16/2019 upport •...
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