Benchmark 6000 Boiler Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
CHAPTER 2 – INSTALLATION
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AERCO International, Inc.
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100 Oritani Dr.
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Blauvelt, NY 10913
OMM-0086_0D
03/20/14
Ph.: 800-526-0288
GF-133
KEEP THE UNIT AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM ALL COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS AND FLAMMABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS
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FOR MASSACHUSSETTS ONLY
For Massachusetts installations, the unit must be installed by a plumber or
gas-fitter who is licensed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In
addition, the installation must comply with all requirements specified in
Chapter 1 (Safety Precautions), pages 14 and 15.
2.4.2 Setting the Unit
The unit must be installed on a concrete housekeeping pad, a minimum of 4 inches and a
maximum of 8 inches thick, to ensure proper condensate drainage (see NOTE below).
NOTE
When using the AERCO Condensate Neutralizer Tank for proper
condensate drainage, the Neutralizer Tank must be stored in a pit,
OR the boiler and AERCO Condensate Trap must be elevated
higher than 4” above the floor. Ensure that the condensate
assembly is not positioned above the housekeeping pad during
installation so as not to interference with condensate piping. See
Condensate Tank Instructions TID-0074 for details.
Two (2) lifting lugs are provided at the top of the primary heat exchanger as shown in Figure 2-3.
Cut the cardboard at marked locations to provide access to the lifting tabs.
Remove the four (4) lag screws securing the unit to the shipping skid, and, if still in place,
remove the front Top Panel. Lift the unit off the shipping skid and position it on the concrete
Housekeeping Pad (required) in the desired location.
WHEN LIFTING OR MOVING THE BOILER: DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO MANIPULATE THE BOILER USING THE GAS TRAIN OR
BLOWER. A SPREADER BAR IS REQUIRED FOR ALL
VERTICAL LIFTS.
WARNING
WARNING