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Benchmark 6000 Boiler Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
APPENDIX J – RECOMMENDED PERIODIC TESTING
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APPENDIX J: RECOMMENDED PERIODIC TESTING
WARNING
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
Accomplished
By
Remarks
Refer to indicated sections 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
Technician
Verify factory settings
Annually
Service
Technician
Check with combustion calibration test
equipment. See section 7.5 and
Chapter 4.
Flue, vent, stack or
intake air duct
Monthly Operator
Visually inspection condition and
check for obstructions
Pilot Burner Weekly Operator See section 7.2
Air/Fuel Valve position Weekly Operator
Check position indicator dial (section
3.11)
SSOV Leakage test Annually
Service
Technician
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 section 6.7
Flame signal strength Weekly Operator
Check flame strength using the Control
Panel Operating Menu. See section
3.4.
Low water level cut off
and alarm
Weekly Operator See section 6.4
Slow drain test
Semi-
Annually
Operator
Perform a slow drain test in accordance
with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code,
Section IV.