AERCO BMK 1.5 LN July 2011 - Manual (Page 26)

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION
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Benchmark 1.5LN Low NOx Boiler
Operation and Maintenance Manual
OMM-0041_0D
GF-120
AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, NY 10913 • Ph: 800-526-0288
from 0 to 120 seconds. This option is locate in the Configuration Menu (Chapter 3, Table 3-4).
FAULT RELAY (13) 2.10.12
The fault relay is a single pole double throw (SPDT) relay having a normally open and normally
closed set of relay contacts that are rated for 5 amps at 120 VAC and 5 amps at 30 VDC. The
relay energizes when any fault condition occurs and remains energized until the fault is cleared
and the CLEAR button is depressed. The fault relay connections are shown in Figure 2-10.
2.11 AUXILIARY RELAY CONTACTS (14)
Each Boiler is equipped with a single pole double throw (SPDT) relay that is energized when
there is a demand for heat and de-energized after the demand for heat is satisfied. The relay is
provided for the control of auxiliary equipment, such as pumps and louvers, or can be used as a
Boiler status indictor (firing or not firing). Its contacts are rated for 120 VAC @ 5 amps. Refer to
Figure 2-10 to locate the AUX RELAY terminals for wiring connections.
2.12 FLUE GAS VENT INSTALLATION
The minimum allowable vent diameter for a single Benchmark 1.5 Boiler is 6 inches.
The AERCO Benchmark Venting and Combustion Air Guide, GF-2050, must be consulted
before any flue gas vent or inlet air venting is designed or installed. U/L listed, positive pressure,
watertight vent materials as specified in AERCO’s GF-2050, must be used for safety and code
compliance. Since the unit is capable of discharging low temperature exhaust gases, horizontal
sections of the flue vent system must be pitched back to the unit a minimum of 1/4 inch per foot
to avoid condensate pooling and allow for proper drainage.
The combined pressure drop of vent and combustion air systems must not exceed 140
equivalent feet of 6 inch ducting. Fittings as well as pipe lengths must be calculated as part of
the equivalent length.
For a natural draft installation the draft must not exceed ±0.25 inch W.C. These factors must be
planned into the vent installation. If the maximum allowable equivalent lengths of piping are
exceeded, the unit will not operate properly or reliably.
For Massachusetts boiler installations, the Heatfab Division of the Selkirk Corporation provides
vent systems which conform to all applicable requirements within the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. Contact information for this supplier is as follows:
Selkirk Corporation
Heatfab Division ( www.heat-fab.com )
130 Industrial Blvd.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
Phone: 1-800-772-0739
2.13 COMBUSTION AIR
The AERCO Benchmark Venting and Combustion Air Guide, GF-2050 MUST be consulted
before any flue or combustion supply air venting is designed or implemented. Combustion air
supply is a direct requirement of ANSI 223.1, NFPA-54, CSA B149.1 and local codes. These
codes should be consulted before a permanent design is determined.
The combustion air must be free of chlorine, halogenated hydrocarbons, or other chemicals that
can become hazardous when used in gas-fired equipment. Common sources of these
compounds are swimming pools, degreasing compounds, plastic processing and refrigerants.
Whenever the environment contains these types of chemicals, combustion air must be supplied
from a clean area outdoors for the protection and longevity of the equipment.