Intertek Pinnacle PB150, Installation & Operator'S Manual

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FUNCTIONING OF SAFETY AND OPERATING CONTROLS
The safety and operating controls shall function within the limits specified by the
manufacturer for the type of equipment. The following tests shall be performed:
(a) Check the operation of the automatic fuel feeding interrupt device at each
entrance to the floor space within which the fuel-feeding device is installed.
(b) Check that when the low water level control on steam and hot water boilers is
operated to indicate a low water level, the automatic fuel-feed is interrupted.
(c) Check that when the excessive pressure control on steam and hot water boilers is
operated as in an excessive pressure situation, the automatic fuel-feed is
interrupted.
(d) Check that when the excessive water temperature control on hot water boilers is
operated to indicate excessive water temperature, the automatic fuel-feed is
interrupted and, if appropriate, that one or more zone control valves open.
(e) Check that if the temperature exceeds 95°C (200°F) in a furnace supply plenum
on hot air furnaces, the automatic fuel-feed is interrupted.
(f) Check that if there is a failure of the fan providing combustion air, the automatic
fuel-feed is interrupted.
(g) Check that if there is a failure of the combustion air supply control mechanism to
remain fully open, the automatic fuel-feed is interrupted.
(h) Check that when the hot water circulating pump manual disconnect switch, is
opened, the automatic fuel-feed is interrupted.
(i) Check that if there is a shutdown or failure of the mechanical flue-gas exhauster,
the automatic fuel-feed is interrupted.
(j) Check that if there is a failure in the flue gas flow, the automatic fuel-feed is
interrupted, or the combustion air supply is shut off in manually fuel appliances.
(k) Check for the proper operation of the minimum fire maintenance controls and
system or, if applicable, of the automatic ignition system.
(l) Check for the proper operation of the controls used for normal automatic fuel
feeding.
(m) Check the operation of any other controls supplied on the appliance by the
manufacturer, or required by the authority having jurisdiction.