Fulton Electric (FB-W) Hot Water Boiler - Manual (Page 16)

© The Fulton Companies 2014
OPERATION
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SECTION 3
3-2
Before Start Up
Before start up, ensure you have read and followed all previous safety
information.
Start-Up
Perform the following to start boiler:
1. Close drain valve.
2. Open water stop valve at top of boiler. (Water Supply to System).
3. Open water feed valve on boiler. (Water Return to Boiler).
4. Open valves in makeup water line.
5. Fill the boiler and system with water. (While fi lling the unit and system a
bleed valve must be open at the highest point to allow air to escape). When
the unit is full, close the bleed valve.
6. If the heating element is equipped with a thermostat, the dial should be set
at number 11 at all times.
7. Activate the main power fused switch.
8. Activate the boiler power on switch, located on the top of the panel box
(Figure 2).
9. With the unit full of water (which activates the low water probe), the low
water relay is enabled. Push manual reset button on panel box.
10. If, for any reason, the water leaves the low water cut-off probe, the unit will
automatically shut down.
Boiler Controls
Once fully operational the boiler will be automatically controlled as follows:
 Pressure and Temperature Gauges – reads pressure and water temperature
of boiler.
 Low Water Cut-Off – Probe Type – Shut down the unit when the water level
is too low. A low water cut-off condition will require pushing the manual
reset button on the panel box.
 Water Relief Valve (ASME Approved) – releases extra pressure.
 Water Outlet Valve – allows water to circulate through system.
 Operating Aquastat – controls operating temperature.
 High Limit Aquastat – high temperature safety lock out.
 PID type temperature controller will control operating temperature set
point.
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WARNING
All information in this manual is for
reference and guidance purposes,
and does not substitute for required
professional training, conduct, and strict
adherence to applicable jurisdictional/
professional codes and regulations.
Failure to follow instructions may result
in a fi re or explosion, causing property
damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
fl ammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliances.
Do not use this boiler if any part has been
under water. Immediately call a qualifi ed
service technician to inspect the boiler
and to replace any impacted part of the
control system.
Before turning on this boiler, ensure all
electrical connections in the boiler control
panel are tight and ensure all sections
of this manual have been read and are
understood.
When shutting the boiler down for any
extensive repairs, shut off main power
switch and main disconnect switches on
both the boiler side as well as the supply
water side.
Never tamper with the safety features of
the low water safety cutoff .