Owner's manual

© The Fulton Companies 2014
MAINTENANCE HPN-IOM-2014-0416 SECTION 4
4-2
! WARNING
All information in this manual is for
reference and guidance purposes,
and does not substitute for required
professional training, conduct,
and strict adherence to applicable
jurisdictional/professional codes and
regulations.
Crystalline silica may be present
in components of this equipment.
Exposure to crystalline silica may
pose signi cant health hazards,
including but not limited to eye and
respiratory system damage. Per
the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), appropriate personal
protective equipment must be worn
to minimize exposure to hazardous
substances. Refer to most current
guidelines o ered by the CDC and
OSHA for more information, including
personal protective equipment
recommendations.
Prior to any maintenance concerning
electrical components of this
equipment, ensure electrical supply
to the equipment is disconnected.
Label all wires prior to disconnection;
wiring errors may cause improper
and hazardous operation.
Follow all proper lockout/tagout
procedures for service.
Before beginning any maintenance,
ensure area is free of any combustible
materials and other dangers.
What to do if you smell gas:
Do not try to light the appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch.
Do not use any phone in the building.
Leave building and contact gas
supplier from neighbor’s phone. If you
cannot reach gas supplier, phone the
 re department.
Required Equipment
The following minimum equipment is necessary to start and maintain fuel- red
thermal  uid heaters:
 Digital Multimeter
 Combustion Analysis Equipment
 Draft Gauge
Required Maintenance at First Shutdown
The thermal  uid system should be shut down after no more than 24 hours of
operation at operating temperature. At this time, the following maintenance
items will need to be completed to meet the condition of warranty.
1. While pump is still at operating temperature, align circulating pump(s) to
pump manufacturer speci cations. This should be done by means of a dial
indicator.
2. Isolate Y-strainer(s) in system and clean regardless of pump suction
pressure. Make sure that the temperature is low enough to handle safely
or provision has been made to handle materials at high temperature.
Generally, temperatures below 150 F (65.5 C) are acceptable to perform
operation with regular work gloves.
3. With piping system at ambient temperature, torque all bolts on skid and
throughout system to gasket manufacturer speci cation using proper
 ange torquing practices (incremental torque increases, star-pattern, etc).
These values are available in the installation section of the manual..
4. Visually inspect all thread  ttings and valve packings. Repair leaks and
tighten valve packings to the point of stopping leak.
5. Upon putting unit back in operation, check all gauge readings and compare
to values given to you by the start up technician. Note any discrepancies
and contact manufacturer.
Daily Maintenance Schedule
1. Complete the log sheet at least once per day as a minimum. It is
recommended that the log sheet be  lled out twice per shift of operation.
The log sheet is available from the Fulton Service Department, at the end of
this section of this manual, and on www.fulton.com.
2. Make visual inspection of the entire system for leaks. Make repairs as soon
as possible.
3. Note any failures on the  ame programmer noting fault number, fault code,
fault annunciation, fault hour, fault cycle and fault time.
4. Check the exhaust for the presence of smoke. If smoke is present,