Section 5: Safety Device Testing; Testing Of Safety Devices - Watts AERCO Benchmark OMM-0136 Operation And Service Manual

Benchmark Platinum-Edge [II]: Operation-Service Manual
SECTION 5 – SAFETY DEVICE TESTING

SECTION 5: SAFETY DEVICE TESTING

5.1 TESTING OF SAFETY DEVICES

Periodic safety device testing is required to ensure that the control system and safety devices
are operating properly. The boiler control system comprehensively monitors all combustion-
related safety devices before, during and after the start sequence. The following tests check to
ensure that the system is operating as designed.
Operating controls and safety devices should be tested on a regular basis or following service or
replacement. All testing must conform to local codes such as ASME CSD-1.
NOTES:
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Manual and Auto modes of operation are required to perform the following tests. For a full
explanation, see Section 4.1: Manual Run in the Edge Controller Manual (GF-213).
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It is necessary to remove the front door and side panels from the unit to perform the tests
described below.
WARNING!
Electrical voltages up to 120 VAC (BMK750 – 2000) and 208 or 460 VAC (BMK2500 - 4000)
or 208, 460 or 575 VAC (BMK5000 & 6000) and 24 volts AC may be used in this equipment.
Power must be removed prior to performing wire removal or other test procedures that can
result in electrical shock.
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