Initial start-up – AERCO BMK 3.0 LN Nat. Gas APRIL 2009 User Manual
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INITIAL START-UP
6. Adjust the fire rate to 0% by pressing the ▼
arrow key.
7. Ensure that the leak detection ball valve
downstream of the SSOV is open.
8. Set
the
ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
9. Change the fire rate to 29% using the ▲
arrow key. The unit should begin its start
sequence and fire.
10.
Next, verify that the gas pressure
downstream of the SSOV is 1.8” W.C. for
both FM and IRI gas trains. If gas pressure
adjustment is required, remove the brass
hex nut on the SSOV gas pressure regulator
(Figure 4-3). Make gas regulator adjust-
ments using a flat-tip screwdriver to obtain
1.8” W.C.
Figure 4-3
Regulator Adjustment Screw Location
11. Raise the firing rate to 100% and verify that
the gas pressure downstream of the SSOV
remains at 1.8” W.C. Readjust pressure if
necessary. -
12. With the firing rate at 100%, insert the
combustion analyzer probe into the flue
probe opening and allow enough time for the
combustion analyzer to settle.
13. Compare the measured oxygen level to the
oxygen range for the inlet air temperature
shown in Table 4-1. Also, ensure that the
carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxide
(NOx) readings do not exceed the values
shown.
Table 4-1
Combustion Oxygen Levels for a 100%
Firing Rate
Inlet Air
Temp
Oxygen %
± 0.2
Carbon
Monoxide
NOx
>100°F
4.8 %
<100 ppm
<30 ppm
90°F
5.0 %
<100 ppm
<30 ppm
80°F
5.2 %
<100 ppm
<30 ppm
<70°F
5.3 %
<100 ppm
<30 ppm
14. If necessary, adjust the iris air damper
shown in Figure 4-4 until the oxygen level is
within the range specified in Table 4-1.
15. Once the oxygen level is within the specified
range at 100%, lower the firing rate to 70%.
4-3