Instruction Manual

Benchmark 750/1000 Boiler Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

CHAPTER 1 – SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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CHAPTER 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.1 WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

Installers and operating personnel MUST, at all times, observe all safety regulations. The

following warnings and cautions are general and must be given the same attention as specific

precautions included in these instructions. In addition to all the requirements included in this

AERCO Instruction Manual, the installation of units MUST conform with local building codes, or,

in the absence of local codes, ANSI Z223.1 (National Fuel Gas Code Publication No. NFPA-54)

for gas-fired boilers and ANSI/NFPASB for LP gas-fired boilers. Where applicable, the

equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current Installation Code for Gas Burning

Appliances and Equipment, CSA B149.1, and applicable Provincial regulations for the class;

which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be

consulted before installations are made.

See pages 13 and 14 for important information regarding installation of units within the

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

IMPORTANT

This Instruction Manual is an integral part of the product and must be

maintained in legible condition. It must be given to the user by the installer

and kept in a safe place for future reference.

DO NOT USE 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 AND OUTGOING WATER SHUTOFF VALVES.

CAREFULLY DECREASE ALL TRAPPED PRESSURES TO ZERO

BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PERFORM ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE

UNIT, SHUT OFF ALL GAS AND ELECTRICAL INPUTS TO THE UNIT.

THE EXHAUST VENT PIPE OF THE UNIT OPERATES UNDER A

POSITIVE PRESSURE AND THERE-FORE MUST BE COMPLETELY

SEALED TO PREVENT LEAKAGE OF COMBUSTION PRODUCTS INTO

LIVING SPACES.

WARNING