Fulton Boiler FBS Series
FBS 01/05 6
Section
3
Installation
General
NOTE
It is essential that the installing shall be undertaken only by suitably qualified and
experienced personnel. And it should comply with appropriate Codes and Standards.
Locating the Boiler
A)
The boiler should be closed in dry surroundings on a level base, making sure that there is
sufficient room around the boiler to enable the operator and/ or the maintenance engineer to
gain access to all parts of the boiler. Check location for ease of water supply and electrical
connections.
B)
Place the boiler on a non-combustible floor with clearances to unprotected combustible
materials, including plaster or combustible supports.
C)
It is necessary to have enough clearance from the floor to the ceiling for removing of the
burner and have the following clearance from boiler for servicing:
Dimensions of the boiler and the necessary clearance
Model FB-S
1-1.0
1.5-1.0
2-1.0
3-1.0
4-1.0
4-1.25
6-1.25
Total length(mm)
3324 3624 4072 4772
4956
4956
5540
Total width(mm)
1705 1785 2100 2196
2170
2170
2700
Total height(mm)
1955 2040 2335 2490
2542
2546
3000
For pipe changing(mm)
3300 3300 4300 4500
4700
4700
5300
Front of boiler(mm)
3000 3000 3000 3000
3000
3200
3200
Two sides of boiler(mm)
1500 1500 1500 1500
1500
2000
2000
Back of boiler(mm)
1500 1500 1500 1500
1500
2000
2000
Boiler Room Ventilation
A) It is most important to provide free access of air to the boiler. To burner fuel properly, it
requires one square inch opening of fresh air for every 3,000 BTU input of fuel. (6.4cm
2
for
every 56 Kcal).
B) Proper ventilation of the boiler room is essential for good combustion. Install two make up air
openings, one at a low level (24” or 610mm from floor) and one at a higher level in the boiler
room wall. This will provide a flow of air to exhaust the hot air from the boiler room.
C) The following openings are the recommended for each size boiler:
