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Heating and Hot Water Solutions 

AERCO International, Inc.  •  100 Oritani Drive • Blauvelt, NY 10913 

USA: T: (845) 580-

8000 • Toll Free: (800) 526-0288 • AERCO.com 

Technical Support • (800) 526-0288 • Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm EST 

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Installation and Startup Manual 

Benchmark

®

 Platinum Boilers

 

With Edge

®

 [ii] Controller

 

Natural Gas, Propane Gas and Dual Fuel 
Modulating & Condensing Boilers 

Models 750 through 6000 

 

Other documents for this product include: 

OMM-0137, GF-211 Operation-Service Manual 
OMM-0138, GF-212 Reference Manual 
OMM-0139, GF-213 Edge Controller Manual 
TAG-0019, GF-2070 Boiler Application Guide 
TAG-0022, GF-2050 Vent-Combustion Air Guide 
TAG-0047, GF-2030 Benchmark Gas Guide 
TAG-0048, GF-2060 Benchmark Power Guide 
 

Applies to serial numbers: 

G-20-2773 and above 

– BMK750 – 5000N 

N-20-0282 and above 

– BMK5000 & 6000 

OMM-

136_H    •    GF-210    •  1/6/2021 

 

Disclaimer 

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice 
from AERCO International, Inc. AERCO makes no warranty of any kind with 
respect to this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of 
merchantability and fitness for a particular application. AERCO International is 
not liable for errors appearing in this manual, not for incidental or 
consequential damages occurring in connection with the furnishing, 
performance, or use of these materials. 

 

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Страница 1: ...70 Boiler Application Guide TAG 0022 GF 2050 Vent Combustion Air Guide TAG 0047 GF 2030 Benchmark Gas Guide TAG 0048 GF 2060 Benchmark Power Guide Applies to serial numbers G 20 2773 and above BMK750...

Страница 2: ...fting Provisions 22 2 6 SUPPLY AND RETURN PIPING 23 2 6 1 BMK750 1000 Supply and Return Piping 23 2 6 2 BMK1500 5000N Supply and Return Piping 23 2 6 3 BMK5000 6000 Supply and Return Piping 25 2 6 4 D...

Страница 3: ...hnical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 3 of 62 SECTION 3 ONAER SETUP 47 3 1 INTRODUCTION 47 3 1 1 Connecting the Ethernet Cable 48 3 1 2 Confirming the Ethernet Connection 49 3 1 3 Con...

Страница 4: ...Benchmark Platinum Edge ii Installation Manual CONTENTS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 4 of 62 This page intentionally blank...

Страница 5: ...0 440 kW 64 500 18 9 kW 1 395 000 409 kW BMK2000 100 000 29 3 kW 2 000 000 586 kW 86 000 25 2 kW 1 860 000 545 kW BMK2500 167 000 48 9 kW 2 500 000 732 kW 144 000 42 2 kW 2 395 000 702 kW BMK3000 200...

Страница 6: ...imply the number of distinct symbol changes signaling events transmitted per second It is not equal to bits per second unless each symbol is 1 bit long BMK Benchmark AERCO s Benchmark series boilers B...

Страница 7: ...ut Output I O Box Input Output I O Box currently used on Benchmark boilers IP Internet Protocol ISO International Organization for Standardization Lbs Pounds 1 lb 0 45 kg LED Light Emitting Diode LN L...

Страница 8: ...data based on the RS232 Standard RS485 or EIA 485 A standard for serial half duplex HDX transmission of data based on the RS485 Standard RTN Rtn Return SETPT Setpt Setpoint Temperature SHLD Shld Shie...

Страница 9: ...matches candles flames or other sources of ignition to check for gas leaks Fluids under pressure may cause injury to personnel or damage to equipment when released Be sure to shut off all incoming an...

Страница 10: ...remote shutdown switch or circuit breaker marked for easy identification at a location readily accessible in the event of boiler mis operation Design the system so activation of the emergency shutdown...

Страница 11: ...the floor level where the gas equipment is to be installed In addition the installing plumber or gasfitter shall observe that a battery operated or hard wired carbon monoxide detector with an alarm i...

Страница 12: ...venting system components with the equipment the instructions provided by the manufacturer for installation of the equipment and the venting system shall include 1 Detailed instructions for the instal...

Страница 13: ...ping container the unit must be moved by pallet jack or forklift from the front only NOTE AERCO is not responsible for lost or damaged freight Each unit has A Tip N Tell indicator on the outside of th...

Страница 14: ...ERCO are listed below for all models However if Local Building Codes require additional clearances these codes shall supersede AERCO s requirements The minimum acceptable clearances required are as fo...

Страница 15: ...nical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 15 of 62 Figure 2 1a BMK750 1000 Clearances Figure 2 1b BMK1500 2000 Clearances NOTE Ensure that condensate assembly is not located over the house...

Страница 16: ...800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 16 of 62 Figure 2 1c BMK2500 3000 Clearances Figure 2 1d BMK4000 5000N Clearances Housekeeping Pad NOTE Ensure that condensate assembly is not located over the...

Страница 17: ...d flammable vapors or liquids FOR MASSACHUSETTS ONLY For Massachusetts installations the unit must be installed by a plumber or gas fitter licensed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts In addition...

Страница 18: ...nstallation Manual SECTION 2 INSTALLATION OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 18 of 62 Figure 2 2a BMK750 1000 Anchor Bolt Locations Figure 2 2b BMK1500...

Страница 19: ...NSTALLATION OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 19 of 62 Figure 2 2c BMK2500 3000 Anchor Bolt Locations Figure 2 2d BMK4000 5000N Anchor Bolt Locations...

Страница 20: ...k 1500 to 6000 4 to 8 inches 10 2 to 20 3 cm If you are using the AERCO Condensate Neutralizer Tank P N 89030 you must ensure enough height for the condensate to drain into the condensate trap then in...

Страница 21: ...low WARNING When using the lifting tab and bar ensure there is no load placed on the gas train or blower Attaching the Lifting Bar BMK750 1000 Instructions 1 Remove the lifting bar from its shipping l...

Страница 22: ...o 2 lifting lugs are provided at the top of the primary heat exchanger see Figure 2 4c The location of the lifting tabs is marked on the shrink wrap coving the unit for shipping Remove the four 4 lag...

Страница 23: ...ly and Return Locations 2 6 2 BMK1500 5000N Supply and Return Piping Benchmark 1500 3000 units have the following inlets and outlets 4 10 2 cm 150 flange water INLET supply and hot water OUTLET return...

Страница 24: ...pm EST Page 24 of 62 o 1 5 3 81 cm Propane inlet pipe 10 25 4 cm Air Inlet adapter Figure 2 5b BMK1500 5000N Supply and Return Locations CONDENSATE DRAIN HOT WATER OUTLET SUPPLY SECONDARY WATER INLET...

Страница 25: ...urn temperature zone or AERCO SmartPlate thermal efficiency can improve by up to 6 based on an 80 F 26 7 C minimum return water temperature at full fire Lower return temperatures are possible which wo...

Страница 26: ...used on the threaded connections Any excess should be wiped off to avoid getting any joint compound into the valve body The relief valve must be piped to within 12 inches 30 5 cm of the floor to prev...

Страница 27: ...t a union be utilized between the exhaust manifold condensate drain port and the trap inlet port If the condensate trap does not connect directly to the exhaust manifold condensate drain port the pipe...

Страница 28: ...BE PORT 3 4 NPT NIPPLE HOSE CLAMP CONDENSATE TRAP P N 24441 1 DIAM HOSE 3 4 NPT NIPPLES UNION EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO CONDENSATE NEUTRALIZER TRAP INLET INTEGRAL ADAPTOR AND THUMBSCREW TOP COVER THUMB SCRE...

Страница 29: ...00 2 inch 5 08 cm in back of unit 3 inch 7 62 cm LGP in back of unit 1 1 2 inch 3 81 cm on top of unit Prior to installation all pipes should be de burred and internally cleared of any scale metal chi...

Страница 30: ...representative for more information On all Benchmark models it is strongly recommended that the pressure regulator be installed a minimum distance of 10 pipe diameters between the pressure regulator...

Страница 31: ...2 8b BMK750 1000 Gas Regulator and Manual Shut Off Valve Dual Fuel Figure 2 8c BMK1500 5000N Gas Regulator and Manual Shut Off Valve GAS INLET GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE NATURAL GAS...

Страница 32: ...E MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE NATURAL GAS INLET PROPANE INLET PROPANE PRESSURE REGULATOR NATURAL GAS MANUAL SHUT OFF VALVE PROPANE INLET NOTE In propane only units the natural gas piping and components show...

Страница 33: ...LECTRICAL POWER WIRING AERCO s Benchmark Electrical Power Design Guide TAG 0048 GF 2060 must be consulted prior to connecting any AC power wiring to the unit 2 10 1 Electrical Power Requirements Bench...

Страница 34: ...st be installed on the electrical supply line external to the unit in an easily accessible location to quickly and safely disconnect electrical service DO NOT attach the switch to sheet metal enclosur...

Страница 35: ...Power Panel Run the electrical service through the opening above the Power Panel and make the connections to the Power Breaker in accordance to the Power Panel cover label see Figure 2 9 above WARNING...

Страница 36: ...ny unit covers inhibit service maintenance or prevent access between the unit and walls or another unit 2 11 FIELD CONTROL WIRING I O Board Each unit is fully wired from the factory with an internal o...

Страница 37: ...ximum gauge of wires connecting to the I O board is 14 J24 SPARK MONITOR FROM SHELL HARNESS 63216 2 CONNECTOR J9 I O BOARD POWER HARNESS 63232 CONNECTOR J24 VALVE HARNESS INTERLOCK FROM SHELL HARNESS...

Страница 38: ...riable Primary application Secondary Loop in a Primary Secondary application Loop 1 in a Multi application Typically used on Manager and Backup Manager units For more information refer to the Benchmar...

Страница 39: ...rtPlate Valve input Swing V1 feedback Swing V2 Feedback VS Pump Feedback Variable Speed Pump Feedback Remote Setpoint 2 DHW VSP Fdbk To assign program its function go to the Controller s Main Menu Adv...

Страница 40: ...To assign program its function go to the Controller s Main Menu Advanced Setup Ancillary Devices Relays then set the Relay to Spare 2 Relay and the Name to one of the above devices 2 Spare 2 Relay Co...

Страница 41: ...es the flue must be pitched back towards the unit a minimum of 1 4 per foot 0 64 cm per 0 3 m to avoid any condensate pooling and to allow for proper drainage While there is a positive flue pressure d...

Страница 42: ...free area must take into account restrictions such as louvers and bird screens For Canada installations refer to the requirements specified in CSA B149 1 10 sections 8 4 1 and 8 4 3 2 13 1 DUCTED COMB...

Страница 43: ...ing isolation valve in the hot water outlet pipe and then connecting it to the pre wired connector on the shell harness as described below NOTE The Sequencing Isolation Valve control is a pre programm...

Страница 44: ...alog input 1239 Green Valve analog feedback 1240 Black Delayed interlock 1241 Black 3 Remove and dispose of the cap with jumper wire attached 4 Plug the Molex connector into the sequencing isolation v...

Страница 45: ...aximum pilot duty of 3 amps If the pump power requirement under all conditions is greater than 3 amps it is required to use this relay to activate the pump through an intermediate relay with a higher...

Страница 46: ...ed per the instructions above the next steps are Optionally implement the onAER option which allows your unit to be monitored remotely To implement this option complete the instructions in the next se...

Страница 47: ...need for an Ethernet cable The sections below provide instructions for implementing only the first option enabling communication through an Ethernet cable connected to the site s network If you order...

Страница 48: ...ade Upload Time Determines how cascade data will upload to the server in seconds Range 60 to 9999 Status Displays the communication interface status which varies depending on the interface selected in...

Страница 49: ...Front Face Ethernet Indicator LED 3 1 3 Confirm Ethernet DHCP Configuration Once you have confirmed that the Ethernet connection is working complete the following steps to confirm that the connection...

Страница 50: ...Benchmark Platinum Edge ii Installation Manual SECTION 3 ONAER SETUP OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 50 of 62 This page intentionally blank...

Страница 51: ...nual APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL AND CLEARANCE DRAWINGS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 51 of 62 Appendix A Dimensional and Clearance Drawings Benchmark...

Страница 52: ...i Installation Manual APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL AND CLEARANCE DRAWINGS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 52 of 62 Benchmark 750 1000 Single Unit Clearanc...

Страница 53: ...ii Installation Manual APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL AND CLEARANCE DRAWINGS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 53 of 62 Benchmark 750 1000 Zero Side Clearance...

Страница 54: ...ii Installation Manual APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL AND CLEARANCE DRAWINGS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 54 of 62 Benchmark 1500 2000 Dimension Drawing...

Страница 55: ...ii Installation Manual APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL AND CLEARANCE DRAWINGS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 55 of 62 Benchmark 1500 2000 Clearance Drawing...

Страница 56: ...ii Installation Manual APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL AND CLEARANCE DRAWINGS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 56 of 62 Benchmark 2500 3000 Dimension Drawing...

Страница 57: ...ii Installation Manual APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL AND CLEARANCE DRAWINGS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 57 of 62 Benchmark 2500 3000 Clearance Drawing...

Страница 58: ...Installation Manual APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL AND CLEARANCE DRAWINGS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 58 of 62 Benchmark 4000 5000N Platinum Dimensiona...

Страница 59: ...tallation Manual APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL AND CLEARANCE DRAWINGS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 59 of 62 Benchmark 4000 5000N Clearance Dimensional D...

Страница 60: ...dge ii Installation Manual APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL AND CLEARANCE DRAWINGS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 60 of 62 Benchmark 5000 6000 Dimension Draw...

Страница 61: ...ii Installation Manual APPENDIX A DIMENSIONAL AND CLEARANCE DRAWINGS OMM 136_H GF 210 1 6 2021 Technical Support 800 526 0288 Mon Fri 8 am 5 pm EST Page 61 of 62 Benchmark 5000 6000 Zero Side Clearanc...

Страница 62: ...on of terminal 7 8 on strip J7 Section 2 11 1 I O Board Connections DIR 20 23 Addition of BMK 4000 5000N Dual Fuel units Propane pipe diameter changed from 2 to 1 5 in Section 2 6 2 and 2 9 reference...

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