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SECTION 2 FTCS-IOM-2013-1114 INSTALLATION
! 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.
Fulton Companies is not responsible
for any injury or damage caused by
the use of inadequate  uid.
developed to give thermal stability over a very wide range of temperature. A
wide variety of thermal  uids have been used successfully in Fulton Thermal
Fluid Heater systems, however, your  nal selection should be made in
conjunction with recommendations from Fulton Thermal Corporation or the  uid
manufacturer.
Consider the following for selection:
1. The Fulton coil design heater is a  red heat exchanger and the safe
control and monitoring of the thermal  uid temperature is of paramount
importance.
2. The safe maximum bulk temperature of the  uid must be strictly adhered
to. The safe maximum temperature of the  uid varies.
3. Special care must be taken when consulting  uid manufacturers’ literature,
as maximum  uid temperatures quoted are the actual limit to which any
of the  uids may be subjected. It is important to remember that in any
 red heater there exists a “ lm temperature” which is higher than the
temperature of the “bulk” of the  uid. It is the BULK  uid temperature and
NOT the FILM temperature that is indicated by the instruments.
4. As a general guide, the following list of  uids that have given satisfactory
service over many years is provided. This is by no means a complete list.
Any  uid speci cally designed for heat transfer use may be considered;
multipurpose oils are not acceptable.
 AMOCO Transfer Oil 4199
 CHEVRON
 DOW G
 EXXON 43
 MOBIL
 MONSANTO
 MULTITHERM
 PARATHERM
 PETROCANADA T
 SHELL
 TEXACO
5. Any  uid speci cally designed for heat transfer use must also exhibit these
characteristics:
 Be a stable and homogenous liquid to a temperature of at least
100°F (38°C) over and above the maximum intended temperature
of utilization, compatible with metals used in the installation, and
tolerating contact with atmospheric air.
 No solid matter in suspension.
 Non-toxic in the case of leakage.
 Su cient lubricity, i.e. not likely to cause seizure.
6. The thermal  uid manufacturer must guarantee the characteristics of the