Benchmark Platinum-Edge [II]: Operation-Service 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
NOTE: Refer to indicated sections of this manual and the Benchmark Platinum-Edge
INSTALLATION Manual for detailed procedures.
Gauges, monitors
and indicators
Visual inspection and record readings in
operator log
Instrument and
equipment settings
Visual check against factory recommended
specifications
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
Visually inspection condition and check for
obstructions
See Section 8.2: Ignitor-Injector of this guide.
Check position indicator dial. See Section 3.2:
Start Sequence in this guide.
Check for leakage in accordance with the SSOV
manufacturer’s (Siemens) recommendations.
Close manual gas shutoff valve and check
safety shutdown. See Section 5.7: Flame Fault
Test of this guide.
Check flame strength in the Edge Controller’s
Unit Status screen.
Low water level cut
off and alarm
See Section 5.4: Low Water Level Fault Test in
this Guide.
Perform a slow drain test in accordance with
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
Section IV.