Benchmark 750/1000 Boiler Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual
APPENDIX J – RECOMMENDED PERIODIC TESTING
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APPENDIX J – RECOMMENDED PERIODIC TESTING
WARNING
Periodic testing of all boiler controls and safety devices is required to determine that they
are operating as designed. Precautions shall be taken while tests are being performed to
protect against bodily injury and property damage. The owner or user of an automatic boiler
system should set up a formal system of periodic preventive maintenance and testing.
Tests should be conducted on a regular basis and the results recorded in a log-book.
Table J1: Recommended Periodic Testing
Item
Frequency
Accomplished
By
Remarks
Refer to indicated sections of this manual for detailed procedures
Gauges, monitors and
indicators
Daily
Operator
Visual inspection and record readings in
operator log
Instrument and
equipment settings
Daily
Operator
Visual check against factory recommended
specifications
Weekly
Operator
Verify factory settings
Firing Rate Control
Semi-
Annually
Service
Technician
Verify factory settings
Annually
Service
Technician
Check with combustion calibration test
equipment. See section 7.4 and Chapter 4.
Flue, vent, stack or
intake air duct
Monthly
Operator
Visually inspection condition and check for
obstructions
Spark Igniter-Injector
Weekly
Operator
See section 7.2
Air/Fuel Valve position
Weekly
Operator
Check position indicator dial (section 3.11)
SSOV Leakage test
Annually
Service
Technician
Check for leakage in accordance with the
SSOV manufacturer’s (Siemens)
recommendations.
Flame failure
Weekly
Operator
Close manual gas shutoff valve and check
safety shutdown. See section 6.7
Flame signal strength
Weekly
Operator
Check flame strength using the Control
Panel Operating Menu. See section 3.4.
Low water level cut off
and alarm
Weekly
Operator
See section 6.4
Slow drain test
Semi-
Annually
Operator
Perform a slow drain test in accordance with
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
Section IV.
High water
temperature safety
control test
Annually
Service
Technician
See section 6.5
Operating controls
Annually
Operator
See section 3.2