EP18-72-IOMM-2015-7
Fulton Ltd
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INSTALLATION - 2
13.
Pump on/off check
When the pump switches OFF, the boiler is at NWL, OPEN the blowdown valve until the pump
switches ON, CLOSE the blowdown valve the pump will start to replace the blowdown losses
and then stop, SHUT the steam valve.
14.
On/off pressure controller check
Allow the boiler to gain working pressure, when normal working pressure is reached the boiler
will switch off. SLOWLY OPEN the main steam valve and allow the steam pressure to fall until
the lower limit on the on/off pressure controller is reached, the boiler should restart.
Re-adjust this control as necessary.
15.
High limit controller check
Test the high limit controller by changing the high limit on the on/off controller to a value above
the value set on the high limit controller, allow the boiler to build-up steam pressure until the
high limit controller value is reached, the boiler should cut out.
Reset the On/Off controller to its original setting.
Allow the steam pressure to fall below the set point of the high limit pressure controller. The
elements should not energise until the High Pressure Reset is pressed.
16.
Check boiler interior for signs of leakage
Turn the boiler and feedwater pump switches to the OFF position. Isolate the boiler at the door
isolator and check inside the cabinet for steam or water leakage.
17.
Check boiler external pipework for signs of leakage
Replace the cabinet access panels, SLOWLY OPEN the steam valve to release the pressure
in the boiler. Check for steam leaks in all new pipework. Press the High Pressure Reset
button.
The boiler is now ready for placing into full operation.
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Key
1. High pressure reset button
2. Low water reset button
3. Element fault indicator
4. Pump fault indicator
5. Boiler low water indicator
6. Circuit live Indicator
7. Boiler indicator
8. Boiler element switches
9. Boiler on/off switch
10. Pump on/off switch
11. Audible alarm
12. Feedwater tank low water indicator
Heated tanks only
13. Tank element On/Off
14. Tank element fault indicator
Figure. 8 - Control Panel Indicators and Switches
