Benchmark 2.0 LN Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
CHAPTER 4 – INITIAL START-UP
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CHAPTER 4. INITIAL START-UP
4.1 INITIAL START-UP REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for the initial start-up of the Benchmark 2.0LN Boiler consists of the following:
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Complete installation (Chapter 2)
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Set proper controls and limits (Chapter 3)
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Perform combustion calibration (Chapter 4)
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Set up mode of operation (Chapter 5)
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Test safety devices (see Chapter 6)
All applicable Installation procedures in Chapter 2 must be fully completed before performing
initial start-up. The initial start-up must be successfully completed prior to putting the unit into
service. Starting a unit without the proper piping, venting, or electrical systems can be dangerous
and may void the product warranty. The following start-up instructions should be followed
precisely in order to operate the unit safely and at a high thermal efficiency, with low flue gas
emissions.
Initial unit start-up is to be performed ONLY by AERCO factory trained start-up and service
personnel. After performing the start-up procedures in this Chapter, it will be necessary to
perform the Mode of Operation settings in Chapter 5, and the Safety Device Testing procedures
in Chapter 6 to complete all initial start-up requirements.
AERCO Gas Fired Startup Sheets, included with each Benchmark Boiler, must be completed for
each unit for warranty validation. A copy of these sheets must be returned promptly to AERCO at:
AERCO International, Inc.
100 Oritani Drive.
Blauvelt, NY 10913
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRY FIRE THE BOILER. STARTING THE UNIT
WITHOUT A FULL WATER LEVEL CAN SERIOUSLY DAMAGE THE UNIT
AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO PERSONNEL OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE. THIS SITUATION WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY.
NOTE
All applicable installation procedures in Chapter 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 attached to the unit. The following paragraphs outline the necessary tools and
instrumentation as well as their installation.
