EP18-72-IOMM-2015-7
Fulton Ltd
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OPERATION - 3
3.4
FILLING THE BOILER
1.
Ensure the feedwater tank has been filled
(
see
Section 3.3 - Filling the Feedwater Tank
)
2. Ensure Boiler and Pump switches are both in the OFF position
3. Ensure the following valves are OPEN:
a) All valves in the feedwater line to the boiler
b)
Water level gauge (sight glass) isolating valves (where fitted)
4. Ensure the following valves are SHUT:
a) Steam outlet valve
b) Main blowdown valve
c)
Water level gauge blowdown valves (where fitted)
5. Switch the Pump Switch to the ON position
6. Switch the Boiler Switch to the ON position
7. Check:
a) Boiler Low Water indicator illuminates
b) Audible alarm sounds
c)
The feedwater pump starts and fills the boiler to the correct working level and then switches
OFF.
8. Press the Reset Low Water button.
9. Check:
a) Boiler Low Water indicator extinguishes
b) Audible alarm silences
Note: It may be necessary to vent the feedwater pump by bleeding air from the plug mounted in the top casting
below the pump motor to pump body connection.
