FULTON PHW 1000, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Fulton Heating Solutions, Inc. -- PHW Manual -- 2010-0713
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Section 4 – Maintenance
Note
Your Fulton Pulse Combustion Hydronic Boiler has been designed for years of trouble-free
performance. To ensure the continued safety and efficiency of the boiler, the schedule of
maintenance outlined in this section should be adhered to. The boiler should be inspected
annually. All service should be performed by a certified contractor.
1. Before Each Heating Season
a) Check air intake and exhaust vent outlet for any blockage or restrictions.
b) Check for any leaks in exhaust piping.
c) Check for any leaks in the heating system or boiler piping.
d) Check the air intake and exhaust vent piping for sagging.
e) Follow purge procedure outlined in Section 2 of this manual.
f) Follow start up procedure outlined in Section 3 of this manual.
g) With the boiler running, check for visible cracks at fittings and joints.
Warning
Keep boiler area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
2. Recommended Monthly Maintenance
a) Inspect the air intake and exhaust vent pipes for broken seals at the joints.
b) Inspect the screens on the air intake and exhaust vent terminal and make sure they are
free of dirt or any foreign matter which may block the terminals.
c) Check air intake and exhaust vent outlet for any blockage or restrictions.
d) Check for any leaks in exhaust piping.
3. Recommended Annual Maintenance
a) Change the spark plug.
b) Clean/replace flapper valve gaskets.
c) Verify proper combustion and adjust as necessary.
d) Lubricate the modulation motor arms, gas and exhaust butterfly valves. Ensure the
motion of the valves is smooth.
e) Remove the low water cut off probe and clean. Replace the probe in the boiler.
f) On units utilizing a flame rod, the flame rod should be changed. The flame rod is located
in the top of the boiler.