AERCO BMK 1.5 LN July 2011 - Manual (Page 43)

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Benchmark 1.5LN Low NOx Boiler
Operation and Maintenance Manual
OMM-0041_0D
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AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, NY 10913 • Ph: 800-526-0288
CHAPTER 4: INITIAL START-UP
4.1 INITIAL START-UP REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for the initial start-up of the Benchmark 1.5 Boiler consists of the following:
• Complete installation (Chapter 2)
• Set proper controls and limits (Chapter 3)
• Perform combustion calibration (Chapter 4)
• Set up mode of operation (Chapter 5)
• Test safety devices (see Chapter 6)
All applicable Installation procedures in Chapter 2 must be fully completed before performing
initial start-up. The initial start-up must be successfully completed prior to putting the unit into
service. Starting a unit without the proper piping, venting, or electrical systems can be
dangerous and may void the product warranty. The following start-up instructions should be
followed precisely in order to operate the unit safely and at a high thermal efficiency, with low
flue gas emissions.
Initial unit start-up is to be performed ONLY by AERCO factory trained start-up and service
personnel. After performing the start-up procedures in this Chapter, it will be necessary to
perform the Mode of Operation settings in Chapter 5, and the Safety Device Testing procedures
in Chapter 6 to complete all initial start-up requirements.
AERCO Gas Fired Startup Sheets, included with each Benchmark Boiler, must be completed for
each unit for warranty validation. A copy of these sheets must be returned promptly to AERCO
at:
AERCO International, Inc.
159 Paris Ave.
Northvale, NJ 07647
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRY FIRE THE BOILER.
STARTING THE UNIT WITHOUT A FULL WATER LEVEL
CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE UNIT AND MAY RESULT
IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
THIS SITUATION WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY.
All applicable installation procedures in Chapter 2 must be
completed before attempting to start the unit.
4.2 TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR COMBUSTION
CALIBRATION
To properly perform combustion calibration, the proper instruments and tools must be used and
correctly attached to the unit. The following paragraphs outline the necessary tools and
instrumentation as well as their installation.