Benchmark Electrical Power Guide

GF-2060

Technical Bulletin

GENERAL

Boiler Electrical Requirements

Benchmark (BMK) Gas Fired Boilers are fully factory

wired packaged units which require simple power
wiring as part of the installation. This technical guide
is intended to help designers provide electrical power
wiring (Line Voltage) to BMK units. Control wiring
details are in other applications depending upon
application. This is intended as a guide only, and
cannot include all alternatives, situations, or be totally
inclusive. To comply with all codes and authorities
having jurisdiction, designers and installers must plan
the electrical wiring carefully and execute the
installation completely. Emergency shutoffs, fusible
fire switches, break glass stations, and other electrical
requirements should be considered and installed
whenever necessary.

The Benchmark boiler is ordered to one of the

following electrical supply conditions.
1.
2.
3.

220/1/60 @ 20 amps
208-230/3/60 @ 15 amps
460/3/60 @ 15 amps

The distribution block for field connection is located

in the upper right of the control box. All copper wire
must be connected to the terminal distribution block.
200 V for 220/1/60, 190 V for 208-230/3/60 and
415 V for 460/3/60 are the minimum allowable
supply voltages to the design. Lower voltages will
result in increased wear and premature failure of the
blower motor. Wire size and type should be made
per the National Electrical Code based on length
and load.

Service Disconnect Switch

Control Panel

Knock-Out for alternate electrical

conduit to Service Switch

Diagram 1
Service Switch Typical Location

Revised 4/20/07

Provisions for Service

TERMINAL BLOCK

Designers must provide emergency shutoffs and other

devices to satisfy electrical codes.
It is also
recommended to provide an electrical shutoff
disconnect switch of suitable load carrying
characteristics on or near each BMK boiler. No
electrical boxes or field components should be
mounted to the surface of the boiler or where they
would interfere with the removal of the side or top
panels for maintenance.
The disconnect switch
should be mounted near the unit as illustrated in
Diagram 1. Wiring conduit, EMT, or other wiring paths
should not be secured to the unit, but supported
externally. Electricians should be instructed as to
where the wiring conduit should be located, such as
away from the relief valve discharge, drains, etc. All
electrical conduit and hardware should be installed so
that it does not interfere with the removal of any
cover, inhibit service or maintenance, or prevent
access between the unit and walls or another unit.

Single Phase Boiler Wiring

When a single phase BMK unit is to be installed, a
dedicated protected circuit should be provided from the
power source to the boiler. No other electrical devices
should be permanently wired on the same circuit. An
emergency switch (electrical shutoff) must be in series
with the power to the unit. Refer to Diagram 3.

Diagram 2
Distribution Block Location

Distribution Block
in Control Box
220 LABEL

Disconnect Switch
2 Pole 20 AMP

L1
L2 220 V/1/60 Hz, 20 AMP
L1 120V/1/60 Hz, 20 AMP
NEU

GND

GND

NEU

NEU

L2

L2

L1

L1

2 POLE 20 AMP
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Inside Boiler Control Panel

Diagram 3
220v/1/60 Wiring Schematic

Three Phase Boiler Wiring

Multiple Unit Wiring

When a three phase BMK unit is to be installed, a

dedicated protected circuit should be provided from the
power source to the boiler. No other electrical devices
should be permanently wired on the same circuit. An
emergency switch (electrical shutoff) must be in series
with the power to the unit. Refer to Diagram 4 for 208230V wiring and Diagram 5 for 460V wiring.

Whenever multiple units are installed within the same

mechanical spaces, electrical code requirements call
for a single electrical shutoff for emergency use. It is
the responsibility of the electrical designer to comply
with local codes and regulations affecting an individual
installation.

Distribution Block
in Control Box
208-230 LABEL
L1
L2
L3

Disconnect Switch
3 Pole 15 AMP

5 Wire
208 -230V/3/60Hz

208 V/3/60 Hz, 15 AMP

L1 120V/1/60 Hz, 15 AMP

NEU

GND

GND

NEU

NEU

L3

L3

L2

L2

L1

L1
3 POLE 15 AMP
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Inside Boiler Control Panel

Diagram 4
208-230/3/60 Wiring Schematic- 5 Wire
Distribution Block
in Control Box
460 LABEL

4 Wire
460V/3/60Hz

Disconnect Switch
3 Pole 15 AMP

L1
L2
L3

460V/3/60 Hz, 15 AMP

L1
120V/1/60 Hz, 15 AMP
NEU

GND

GND

L3

L3

L2

L2

L1

L1
3 POLE 15 AMP
CIRCUIT BREAKER
Inside Boiler Control Panel

Diagram 5
460/3/60 Wiring Schematic- 4 Wire

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