Fulton Pulse HW (PHW) Fully Condensing Hydronic Boiler - Manual (Page 62)

© The Fulton Companies 2013
MAINTENANCE
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SECTION 4
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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.
Prior to any maintenance concerning
electrical components of this
equipment, ensure electrical supply
to the equipment is disconnected.
Label all wires prior to disconnection;
wiring errors may cause improper
and hazardous operation.
Follow all proper lockout/tagout
procedures for service.
Before beginning any maintenance,
ensure area is free of any combustible
materials and other dangers.
What to do if you smell gas:
Do not try to light the appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch.
Do not use any phone in the building.
Leave building and contact gas
supplier from neighbor’s phone. If you
cannot reach gas supplier, phone the
fi re department.
After initial start-up by qualifi ed
personnel, linkage, control settings,
and fuel pressures should not be
readjusted.
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CAUTION
All maintenance procedures should
be completed by trained personnel.
Appropriate training and instructions
are available from the Fulton Service
Department at (315) 298-5121 or your
local Fulton Thermal Representative.
In order to meet warranty conditions,
ensure all appropriate maintenance
activities are performed.
General
Your Pulse boiler has been designed to provide years of trouble free
performance. To ensure continued safety and effi
ciency of the boiler, please
follow the maintenance and inspection directions outlined in this section of the
manual.
Daily, Weekly and Monthly Maintenance and Inspection (Fulton considers the
following to be good practice for any boiler, and is applicable to the full line of
Pulse boilers).
1. Before each heating season, check the following:
Air intake and exhaust vent outlet for blockage or restrictions
Exhaust piping for leaks
Heating system or boiler piping for leaks
Air intake and exhaust vent piping for sagging
2. Follow the purge procedure outlined in this manual.
3. Follow the Start-Up Procedure outlined in this manual.
4. With the boiler running, check for cracks at fi ttings and joints.
Daily Maintenance and Inspection Schedule
Daily maintenance and inspection must include the following:
1. Observe operating temperature and general conditions.
2. Make sure that the fl ow of combustion and ventilating air to the boiler is
not obstructed.
3. Make sure boiler area is free and clear of any combustible materials,
including fl ammable vapors and liquids.
Monthly Maintenance and Inspection Schedule
Monthly maintenance and inspection must include the following:
1. Inspect the air intake and exhaust vent pipes for broken seals at the joints.
2. 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.
3. Check air intake and exhaust vent outlet for any blockage or restrictions.
4. Check for any leaks in exhaust piping.
5. To prevent scale or corrosion in boiler and associated piping, make up
water must be kept to a minimum. This is best achieved by ensuring: