FULTON FT-0080C, Installation, Operation, Maintenance And Parts Manual

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FT-C Vertical Electric Thermal Fluid Heater Manual 12 2013 ISSUE 1
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SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION
The installation of a FT-C thermal fluid heater should be carried out by competent personnel in
accordance with all relevant safety regulations. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that
these regulations are complied with.
a) All components exposed to thermal fluid flow, including pipe, valves, and screens, must not be
made out of copper, copper alloys, aluminium, or cast iron. Cast iron is porous to thermal fluids,
and copper and aluminium act as catalysts in the degradation of some thermal fluids. Carbon or
stainless steel, or ductile iron, are recommended.
b) For standard applications, all components must be rated to 350°C unless otherwise stipulated.
c) All pipework, valves, and user equipment must be suited to the maximum operating pressure
of the heater. The maximum pressure stamped on the heater nameplate is typically 10.34 barg
(150 psig).
d) If an isolating valve is completely closed, the pressure in the system will rise to the deadhead
pressure of the pump. Suitably sized pipe will enable the system to withstand the total head
generated by the circulating pump, should this occur. In applications where it is desirable
to design to pressures lower than 6.9 barg (100 psig), an alternative safeguard is to install
appropriately sized safety valves.
e) Where secondary circulating pumps are installed, the system must be suitable for the aggregate
head, against a closed valve, of both pumps.
f) During construction of the installation, ensure that no dirt, water, or residue from welding is left
in the system.
2.1
GENERAL
2.2
TRANSPORT
All Fulton Coil Design Heaters are shipped vertically and all units are crated for forklift transport. Once
uncrated, all units with the exception of freestanding Models FT-0080-C, FT-0120-C, FT-0160-C, and
FT-0240-C can be transported with a forklift.
These four models can only be lifted for unloading and moving by means of lifting lugs at the top of
the heaters. If means of lifting are not available, rollers should be placed beneath the frame of the
heater, and it should be guided to the position of where it is to be installed. Under no circumstances
should weight be allowed to bear on the jacket, control panel, or fan housing of any Fulton Thermal
Fluid Heater.
All stand alone heaters can be moved via a crane utilizing lifting lugs on top of the heater. The
FT-0320-C and larger stand alone heaters can also be moved using a fork lift. All skidded units can
be moved with forklifts.