Section 4: Initial Start-Up; Initial Start-Up Requirements - Watts AERCO Benchmark BMK5000 Operation And Service Manual

Benchmark Platinum-Edge [ii]: Operation-Service Manual
SECTION 4 – INITIAL START-UP

SECTION 4: INITIAL START-UP

4.1 INITIAL START-UP REQUIREMENTS

The following are the prerequisites for the initial start-up of the Benchmark boiler:
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Complete the installation per the Benchmark Platinum-Edge: INSTALLATION Manual
(GF-210), including gas supply piping, vent installation and condensate drain piping.
Starting a unit without the proper piping, venting, or electrical systems can be dangerous
and may void the product warranty.
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Set proper controls and limits (see Section 2: EZ Setup or Section 6: Advanced Setup in
the Edge Controller Manual).
Initial start-up consists of the following:
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REMOVE THE AIR FILTER BAG BEFORE STARTING THE UNIT.Combustion
calibration (Section 4.4: Combustion Calibration)
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Test safety devices (Section 5: Safety Device Testing)
Start-up must be successfully completed before putting the unit into service. The start-up
instructions below should be followed precisely in order to operate the unit safely and at high
thermal efficiency and low flue gas emissions.
Initial unit start-up must be performed by AERCO factory trained personnel, who are trained in
the start-up and service of Benchmark boilers.
An AERCO Gas Fired Startup Sheet, included with each Benchmark unit, must be completed
for each unit for warranty validation and a copy must be returned promptly to AERCO via e-mail
at: STARTUP@AERCO.COM.
WARNINGS!
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 and/or property damage. This
situation will void any warranty.
REMOVE THE AIR FILTER BAG BEFORE STARTING THE UNIT.
NOTE:
AERCO recommends that the Standby Blower Voltage parameter be kept at 2.00 volts (the
default set at the factory) to prevent flue gas recirculation.
To check, go to the Controller's
Control → Operating Control
to 2.00 V.
However, individually vented units in positive pressure boiler rooms may set Standby Blower
Voltage between 2.00 and 0 volts to compensate.
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Main Menu → Advanced Setup → Performance → Fire
and verify that the Standby Blower Voltage parameter is set
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