Initial start-up – AERCO BMK 1.5 LN June 2010 User Manual

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INITIAL START-UP

5. Attach one end of the plastic tubing to the

barbed fitting and the other end to the 16
inch W.C. manometer.

GAS

INLET

SSOV

MANUAL

SHUT-OFF

VALVE

TO

AIR/FUEL

VALVE

LEAK

DETECTION

BALL VALVE

1/8" NPT PLUG

(INSTALL

MANOMETER HERE)

LOW GAS

PRESSURE

SWITCH

HIGH GAS

PRESSURE

SWITCH

Figure 4-1.

1/8 Inch Gas Plug Location

4.2.3 Accessing the Vent Probe Port

The unit contains NPT plug on the exhaust
manifold at the rear of the unit as shown in
Figure 4-2. Prepare the port for the combustion
analyzer probe as follows:

1. Remove the plug from the probe port on the

left or right side of the exhaust manifold.

2. If necessary, adjust the stop on the

combustion analyzer probe so that it will
extend mid-way into the flue gas flow. DO
NOT install the probe at this time.

EXHAUST

MANIFOLD

CONDENSATE DRAIN

CONNECTION

VENT PROBE

PORT

UNIT

FRAME

PARTIAL TOP VIEW

Figure 4.2

Analyzer Probe Hole Location

4.3 NATURAL GAS COMBUSTION
CALIBRATION

The Benchmark 1.5LN Boiler is combustion
calibrated at the factory prior to shipping.
However, recalibration as part of initial start-up
is necessary due to changes in the local altitude,
gas BTU content, gas supply piping and supply
regulators. Factory Test Data sheets are
shipped with each unit. These sheets must be
filled out and returned to AERCO for proper
Warranty Validation.

It is important to perform the following procedure
as outlined. This will keep readjustments to a
minimum and provide optimum performance.

1. Open the water supply and return valves to

the unit and ensure that the system pumps
are running.

2. Open the natural gas supply valve(s) to the

unit.

3. Set the control panel ON/OFF switch to the

OFF

position.

4. Turn on external AC power to the unit. The

display will show LOSS OF POWER and the
time and date.

5. Set the unit to the Manual Mode by pressing

the AUTO/MAN key. A flashing Manual
Valve Position

message will be displayed

with the present rate in %. Also, the
MANUAL

LED will light.

6. Adjust the air/fuel valve position to 0% by

pressing the ▼ arrow key.

7. Ensure that the leak detection ball valve

down-stream of the SSOV is open.

8. Set

the

ON/OFF

switch to the ON position.

9. Change the valve position 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 3” W.C. for both
FM and IRI gas trains. If gas pressure
adjustment is required, remove the brass
hex nut on the downstream SSOV actuator
(IRI gas train) to access the gas pressure
adjustment screw (Figure 4-3). Make gas
pressure adjustments using a flat-tip
screwdriver to obtain 3” W.C.

4-2

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