AERCO KC Series Equipped with C-More version 3.04 - Manual (Page 31)

INITIAL START-UP
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SECTION 4 - INITIAL START- UP
4.1 INITIAL START- UP REQUIREMENTS
The initial start-up of the KC-1000 Water Heater is comprised of the following steps:
• Installation 100% completed (Section 2)
• Combustion calibration
• Proper setting of controls and limits
• Temperature calibration
• Safety device testing (Section 5)
Installation procedures must be 100% complete before performing initial start-up. The initial start-up must
be successfully completed prior to placing the unit into service. Starting a unit without the proper piping,
venting, or electrical systems can be dangerous and void the product’s warranty. These start-up
instructions should be followed precisely in order to safely operate the unit at a high thermal efficiency,
and with low flue gas emissions.
Initial unit start-up must be performed ONLY by AERCO factory trained start-up and service personnel.
After following the steps in this section, it will be necessary to perform the safety device testing procedures
in Section 5 to complete the initial unit start-up.
An AERCO Gas Fired Startup Sheet included with each KC-1000 must be completed for each unit for
warranty validation. A copy must be returned promptly to AERCO at:
AERCO International, Inc.
159 Paris Ave.
Northvale, NJ 07647
WARNING !
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FIRE THE UNIT WITHOUT FULL WATER LEVEL. THIS CAN
SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE UNIT AND MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY.
CAUTION!
All installation procedures in Section 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
installed on the unit. The following paragraphs outline the necessary tools and instrumentation as well as
their installation.
4.2.1 REQUIRED TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTATION
The following tools and instrumentation are necessary to perform combustion calibration of the unit:
1. A digital combustion analyzer with oxygen accuracy to 0.4%, and carbon monoxide in PPM.
2. *A 16" W.C. manometer and plastic tubing.
3. One 1/4” and two 1/8” NPT-to-barbed fittings for use with manometers.
4. A flat-tip screwdriver for adjusting the AERCO differential gas pressure regulator.
5. Small and large flat blade screwdrivers.
6. 7/16" open end wrench and small adjustable wrenches.
7. Tube of silicone adhesive