7 flame fault tests – AERCO BMK 1500-2000 User Manual

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Benchmark 1500 - 2000 Boilers

CHAPTER 6 – SAFETY DEVICE TESTING

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6.7 FLAME FAULT TESTS

Flame faults can occur during ignition or while the unit is already running. To simulate each of
these fault conditions, proceed as follows:

Flame Fault Tests

1. Set the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position.

2. Place the unit in the Manual Mode and set the valve position between 25% and 30%.

3. Close the manual gas shutoff valve located between the Safety Shut-Off Valve (SSOV)

and the Air/Fuel Valve (see Figure 6-3).

4. Set the ON/OFF switch to the ON position to start the unit.
5. The unit should purge and light the Pilot Flame, then it should shut down after reaching

the main burner ignition cycle and display FLAME LOSS DURING IGN.

6. Open the valve previously closed in step 3 and press the CLEAR button.

7. Restart the unit and allow it to prove flame.

8. Once flame is proven, close the manual gas valve located between the SSOV (Figure 6-

3) and the Air/Fuel Valve.

9. The unit should shut down and Lockout, flashing FLDR in the display.

10. Open the valve previously closed in step 8.

11. Press the CLEAR button. The unit should restart and fire.

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