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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions for 

‘Hotwell’ Boiler Feed Tanks 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The operating and maintenance instructions contained within this package are for standard ‘Hotwell’ Boiler 
Feed Tanks. 

 

GMS Hotwells store boiler feed water for steam boilers. They also allow condensate return, 

make-up water inlet, heating and venting. GMS Hotwells are designed to handle such fluids as water, steam, 
steam condensate, flash steam and air. GMS Hotwells must be adequately vented to atmosphere. Please note 
that an electronic version of these instructions is available from our website and also on a CD. Please contact 
our sales office for further information. 
 

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Summary of Contents for Hotwell

Page 1: ...wells store boiler feed water for steam boilers They also allow condensate return make up water inlet heating and venting GMS Hotwells are designed to handle such fluids as water steam steam condensate flash steam and air GMS Hotwells must be adequately vented to atmosphere Please note that an electronic version of these instructions is available from our website and also on a CD Please contact ou...

Page 2: ...d GMSO M Word Format OM017 doc Page 2 Contents 1 0 Standard Unit Information and Description 3 2 0 PED Information 4 3 0 Installation 5 4 0 Commissioning and Operation 6 5 0 Maintenance 7 6 0 Recommended Spares 8 ...

Page 3: ...plications may also arise with different water temperatures and materials of construction This manual covers types EC EL ES EG EP calorifiers Please refer to our brochure for standard connection and dimensional data Design Data Shell Side Maximum Working Pressure Refer to Vessel Nameplate Hydraulic Test Pressure Refer to Vessel Nameplate Design Code Refer to Vessel Nameplate Standard Material Opti...

Page 4: ...ipment Directive 97 23 EC Units classed as SEP in the PED category are not supplied with a CE mark Units in category I II are CE marked and appropriate markings and certification is supplied with each unit It is the responsibility of the user and or installer to ensure that the unit is installed and operated safely and in accordance with the instructions supplied within this manual ...

Page 5: ...te receiver vessel Provide for thermal expansion with bends expansion joints or flexible connections For screwed connections use a thread sealant suitable for the particular application Vent The vent pipe should go vertically upwards and should not join other vent lines If it has to run horizontally then it should have a slight incline draining back to the tank Under no circumstances should an iso...

Page 6: ...y similar source of heat The hotwell is designed to be reasonably quiet vibration free during operation although the mixing of steam and water will inevitably induce a small amount of vibration within it If excessive noise vibration or movement of pipework is experienced then it is essential that the tank is not operated for any prolonged period of time to avoid damage The tank should be drained a...

Page 7: ... T gms Word GMSO M Word Format OM017 doc Page 7 5 0 Maintenance Drain and flush out any debris or deposits and check for corrosion at every major boiler inspection ...

Page 8: ... T gms Word GMSO M Word Format OM017 doc Page 8 6 0 Recommended Spares Please contact our sales department for recommended spares prices and availability ...

Page 9: ...ord Format OM017 doc Page 9 OM017 Calorifiers Heat Exchangers Pressurisation Units Sales Tel 01457 835700 Sales Fax 01457 832700 E mail sales gmsthermal co uk Riverside Works Egmont Street Mossley Ashton Under Lyne OL5 9NE ...

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