| 5.3104.4a
Verify proper placement and condition of indoor and outdoor sensors | Sensor location and condition will be assessed in accordance with SWS 5.3102.5 Installation of Outdoor Reset Boiler Controller (Hot Water) | Determine optimal location for sensor installation |
| 5.3104.4b
Repair and reinstall, as necessary | Repair and reinstall will be in accordance with SWS 5.3102.5 Installation of Outdoor Reset Boiler Controller (Hot Water) | Ensure proper functionality of the control |
| 5.3104.4c
Determine minimum boiler return water temperature | Manufacturer specifications will be reviewed to determine minimum boiler water return temperature requirements | Ensure boiler operates within design parameters |
| 5.3104.4d
Set initial high and low operating temperatures | High and low temperatures will be set in accordance with system design, operator feedback, and/or historical data Minimum boiler water temperature requirement will be maintained to prevent thermal shock and flue gas condensation | Maintain minimum building heat requirements without compromising boiler integrity |
| 5.3104.4e
Modify operating set points based on observed system performance | Accurate supply and return temperatures will be obtained and compared to design distribution loop temperature differential on representative mild, cold, and design temperature days Settings will be adjusted to maintain design distribution loop differential temperature on representative mild, cold, and design temperature days Minimum boiler water temperature requirement will be maintained | Ensure optimal settings based on actual operating conditions Limit system overheating and improving boiler thermal efficiency |
| 5.3104.4f
Record and report settings | Observed supply, return, outdoor temperatures, and all control set points on representative mild, cold, and design temperature days will be documented and provided to building operations staff | Ensure written record of settings |
| 5.3104.4g
Educate building operations staff | Building operations staff will be educated to operate outdoor reset control, including sensor location, control operation, and set points | Ensure continued optimized performance |
