Benchmark 2500 - 3000 Boilers
CHAPTER 6 – SAFETY DEVICE TESTING
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AERCO International, Inc.
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Blauvelt, NY 10913
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03/20/2014
Ph.: 800-526-0288
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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 6-4).
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-
4) 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.
