AERCO BMK 1.5 LN Dual Fuel Feb 2013 - Manual (Page 151)

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Benchmark 1.5LN Dual-Fuel Low NOx Boiler
Operation and Maintenance Manual
OMM-0041_0C
GF-121
AERCO International, Inc. • 100 Oritani Dr. • Blauvelt, NY 10913 • Ph: 800-526-0288
APPENDIX I: RECOMMENDED PERIODIC TESTING CHECK LIST
WARNING
NOTE: Periodic testing of all boiler controls and safety devices is required to determine that they are operating
as designed. Precautions shall be taken while tests are being performed to protect against bodily injury and
property damage. The owner or user of an automatic boiler system should set up a formal system of periodic
preventive maintenance and testing. Tests should be conducted on a regular basis and the results recorded in
a log-book.
Item Frequency Provided By Remarks
Refer to indicated paragraphs of this manual for detailed procedures
Gauges, monitors and
indicators
Daily Operator Visual inspection and record readings in
operator log
Instrument and
equipment settings
Daily Operator Visual check against factory recommended
specifications
Weekly Operator Verify factory settings
Firing Rate Control Semi-Annually Service Tech. Verify factory settings
Annually Service Tech. Check with combustion calibration test
equipment. See paragraph 7.4 and Chapter 4.
Flue, vent, stack or
intake air duct
Monthly Operator Visually inspection condition and check for
obstructions
Spark Igniter Weekly Operator See paragraph 7.2
Air/Fuel Valve position Weekly Operator Check position indicator dial (paragraph 3.9)
SSOV Leakage test Annually Service Tech.
Check for leakage in accordance with the
SSOV manufacturer’s (Siemens)
recommendations.
Flame failure Weekly Operator Close manual gas shutoff valve and check
safety shutdown. See paragraph 6.7
Flame signal strength Weekly Operator Check flame strength using the Control Panel
Operating Menu. See paragraph 3.4.
Low water level cut off
and alarm
Weekly Operator See paragraph 6.6
Slow drain test Semi-Annually Operator
Perform a slow drain test in accordance with
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
Section IV.
High water
temperature safety
control test
Annually Service Tech. See paragraph 6.7
Operating controls Annually Operator See paragraph 3.2
Low air flow Monthly Operator See paragraph 6.10
High and low gas
pressure interlocks
Monthly Operator See paragraphs 6.2 through 6.5
Air/Fuel Valve purge
position switch
Annually Service Tech. See paragraph 6.12
Air/Fuel Valve ignition
position switch
Annually Service Tech. See paragraph 6.13
Safety valves As required Operator Check per A.S.M.E. Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code, Section IV
Inspect burner
components
Semi-Annually Service Tech. See paragraph 7.6
Condensate Trap Semi-Annually Operator See paragraph 7.7