Weil-McLain BMC-6X operation manual Boilers are Short-Cycling

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BMC and BMC-6X Installation and Operation Manual

Boiler Mode Settings - The BMC will only modulate boilers their mode is set to Auto or Standby. Check if any boiler stage is set to Manual, Off, or Standby. See Mode on page 25.

Boilers are Short-Cycling

Lag Delay - Increase the Lag Delay only if all boilers tend to short-cycle.

Last Stage Hold - Increase the Last Stage Hold only if the lead boiler tends to short-cycle.

System is Overshooting or Undershooting

Gain - If the system is overshooting reduce the Gain.

Gain - If the system is undershooting increase the Gain.

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Contents Installation and Operation Instructions Manual BMCContents BMC Layout Associated relay statusBMC Overview Reset RATIO/OUTDOOR Reset Understanding Operation ConceptSelecting the System Features Initial SetupMake Sure YOU have the Right Control Installation Mounting the EnclosureHeating System Sensor HSS Installation Install the SensorsOutdoor Sensor Installation Wiring Wiring the Power Terminals 1Wiring the Sensors Wiring the SHUTDOWN, TSTAT, or Setback Terminals 31Wiring the Prove Terminals 29 Wiring the Domestic HOT Water Call DHW Terminals 29Wiring the System Output Terminals 3 Wiring the BoilersWiring to Modulating Motors Connecting to the BMC-6X PanelsMenu Sequence 65 FMaintenance System SETTINGS1System SETTINGS2 Startup Settings Boost Mode not Available with Setback Normal, Parallel Default NormalButton MENU/System Startup/..../Boost Mode PROVE/DOMESTIC HOT Water DHWSetting the Control to Factory Defaults Sensor FaultButton MENU/System Startup/..../Sensor Fault Reset ModeOperating Settings SET Point not Adjustable in EMS ModeReset Ratio SeasonOutdoor Cutoff Temperature OffsetMinimum Water Temp Maximum Water TempSystem Settings Purge DelayGain Lead Boiler RotationSystem RUN-ON Standby DelaySetback Button MENU/System Settings/More Settings/Last Stg Hold Last Stage HoldDAY/NIGHT Schedules Avoiding Conflicting Boiler LimitsSET Time HistoryButton MENU/Histories Maintenance SOFT-OFF DelaySystem & Outdoor Sensor Trim Output TrimConfiguration Button MENU/Maintenance/ConfigurationDisplay Display Boiler Modulation StatusBoiler Stage Settings ModeDisplay Messages Button StageCopy Settings Boiler a only Ignition %Modulation Start % Button STAGE/Ignition %Sensor Inputs TroubleshootingControl Operation Boilers are Short-Cycling Direct Heating Piping Diagram Multiple Modulating BoilersDirect Heating Wiring Diagram External 4-20MA SET Point Using 4-20MA EMS Interface BMC Specifications SpecificationsBMC-6X Specifications