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Benchmark 2.0LN Dual-Fuel Low NOx Boiler
Operation and Maintenance Manual
OMM-0052_0E
GF-127
AERCO International, Inc.
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100 Oritani Dr.
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Blauvelt, NY 10913
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Ph: 800-526-0288
CHAPTER 4: INITIAL START-UP
4.1 INITIAL START-UP REQUIREMENTS
The requirements for the initial start-up of the Benchmark 2.0LN Dual-Fuel Boiler consists
of the following:
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Complete installation (Chapter 2)
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Set proper controls and limits (Chapter 3)
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Perform combustion calibration (Chapter 4)
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Set up mode of operation (Chapter 5)
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Test safety devices (see Chapter 6)
All applicable Installation procedures in Chapter 2 must be fully completed before
performing initial start-up. The initial start-up must be successfully completed prior to putting
the unit into service. Starting a unit without the proper piping, venting, or electrical systems
can be dangerous and may void the product warranty. The following start-up instructions
should be followed precisely in order to operate the unit safely and at a high thermal
efficiency, with low flue gas emissions.
Initial unit start-up is to be performed ONLY by AERCO factory trained start-up and service
personnel. After performing the start-up procedures in this Chapter, it will be necessary to
perform the Mode of Operation settings in Chapter 5, and the Safety Device Testing
procedures in Chapter 6 to complete all initial start-up requirements.
AERCO Gas Fired Startup Sheets, included with each Benchmark Boiler, must be
completed for each unit for warranty validation. A copy of these sheets must be returned
promptly to AERCO at:
AERCO International, Inc.
100 Oritani Drive
Blauvelt, NY 10913
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DRY FIRE THE BOILER. STARTING
THE UNIT WITHOUT A FULL WATER LEVEL CAN SERIOUSLY
DAMAGE THE UNIT AND MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO
PERSONNEL OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THIS SITUATION WILL
VOID ANY WARRANTY.
CAUTION!
All applicable installation procedures in Chapter 2 must be
completed before attempting to start the unit.
4.2 TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR COMBUSTION
CALIBRATION
To properly perform combustion calibration, the proper instruments and tools must be used
and correctly attached to the unit. The following paragraphs outline the necessary tools and
instrumentation as well as their installation.
