Benchmark with Edge [I]: Operation-Maintenance Manual
SECTION 8
– MAINTENANCE
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8.13 RECOMMENDED PERIODIC TESTING
WARNING!
Periodic testing of all boiler controls and safety devices is required to ensure they continue to
operate as designed. Precautions must 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 8-3: Recommended Periodic Testing
ITEM
FREQUENCY
ACTION BY
REMARKS
NOTE: Refer to indicated sections of this manual and the Benchmark 750-6000 with Edge [i]:
Install-Startup Manual (OMM-0144, GF-217) 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 Tech
Verify factory settings
Annually
Service Tech
Check with combustion calibration test
equipment (see Section 4.2:
Tools &
Instruments for Combustion Calibration
in this
guide), and the O
2
sensor (see Section 8.5:
O
2
Sensor
in this guide).
Flue, vent, stack and
intake air duct
Monthly
Operator
Visually inspection condition and check for
obstructions
Spark Igniter-Injector
Weekly
Operator
See Section 8.2:
Ignitor-Injector
of this guide.
Air/Fuel Valve
position
Weekly
Operator
Check position indicator dial. See Section 3.2:
Start Sequence
in this guide.
SSOV Leakage test
Annually
Service Tech
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 5.7:
Flame Fault
Test
of this guide.
Flame signal strength
Weekly
Operator
Check flame strength in the Edge [i] Controller
’s
Unit Status
screen.
Low water level cut
off and alarm
Weekly
Operator
See Section 5.4:
Low Water Level Fault Test in
this Guide.
Slow drain test
Semi-Annually
Operator
Perform a slow drain test in accordance with
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
Section IV.