3 - OPERATION
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Start-Up Preparation & Installation
Review
Check with local authorities where approval for start-up
is required. In some localities, final inspection of services
may be required.
Review the installation section of this manual carefully.
Confirm accordance with installation guidelines,
including:
1. You have read and followed all safety
information.
2. The equipment area is in conformance with
established boiler room requirements. Review
national and local codes.
3. There are no obstructions left in the piping from
pressure leak testing such as blanking plates in
flanged joints or unions.
4. Pipework is free to expand naturally when hot.
5. Equipment is located with the proper clearances.
6. Relief valves have been properly piped as
described in the
Installation
section of this
manual.
7. Flue gas from the equipment is properly vented.
8. Combustion air openings are not obstructed in
any way and have adequate capacity.
9. There are no flammable liquids, materials or
hazardous fumes present in the environment.
10. Nothing was damaged or knocked loose during
installation. Inspect the main gas train and trim
assembly to be sure they were not damaged
during installation.
11. Installation Checklist
(provided with
equipment) is complete.
!
WARNING
Do not attempt to start the boiler for any testing
prior to filling and purging the boiler. A dry fire will
seriously damage the equipment and may result
in property damage or personnel injury and is not
covered by warranty.
Start-Up Service
If start-up service has been included in the order, the
factory should be contacted after the installation has
been successfully completed and approved by the
client’s representative or engineers. If possible, contact
the factory at least two weeks before a Fulton service
engineer is required on site.
Careful preparation can expedite the commissioning of
your boiler. Most delays can be avoided by following the
instructions in this manual. Failure to complete required
procedures properly can result in the need for further
service time, at extra cost to the customer.
Service technicians will not commence start-up if there
are obvious system deficiencies. However, start-up
service in no way constitutes a system design check or
approval of the installation.
In addition to commissioning the boiler, the service
technician will also familiarize boiler room personnel
with the operation of all Fulton equipment. Personnel
must be qualified to understand the basic operation and
function of controls.
Prepare for Initial Start-Up
These instructions are for use when the unit is being
started up for the first time, or after prolonged
shutdown. They are to be used in conjunction with the
information in
Daily Start-Up
section of this manual.
Perform Boil Out
Fulton recommends boil out is accomplished prior to
boiler system operation. This procedure ensures that
all oils, sealants and other organic compounds that
may cause erratic water level control are removed
from the boiler and piping. Consequently, if boil out
is not accomplished prior to system operation, erratic
water level control and surging may occur. Fulton
strongly recommends that a boiler chemical specialist
be consulted for the purchase of chemicals for boiler
cleaning.
BOIL OUT PROCEDURE
Fulton recommends pressure vessel cleaning prior to
system operation or after major maintenance. This boil-