Initial start-up – AERCO BMK 3.0 LN Dual Fuel Jan 2011 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.

Figure 4-1

1/8 Inch Gas Plug Location

4.2.3 Accessing the Vent Probe Port

The unit contains NPT plugs on both the left and
right side of 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.

Figure 4-2

Analyzer Probe Hole Location

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.

IMPORTANT

For Dual Fuel units, perform the natural
gas combustion calibration procedures in
para. 4.3 before performing the propane
combustion calibration procedures in
para. 4.4.

Refer to Appendix K for switchover
instructions when changing from Natural
Gas to Propane or from Propane to
Natural Gas.

4.3 NATURAL GAS COMBUSTION
CALIBRATION

The Benchmark 3.0 Dual Fuel 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 on the control panel. 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 open position to

0% by pressing the ▼ arrow key.

7. Ensure that the leak detection ball valve

(Figure 4-1) downstream of the SSOV is
open.

4-2

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