Fulton Classic ICX or FB-F Vertical Tubeless Boilers (Hot Water), Gas_Oil Fired - Manual (Page 24)

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OPERATION
ICW-IOM-2014-0410
SECTION 3
3-2
Start-Up Preparation & Installation Review
Review the installation section of this manual carefully. Confi rm accordance with
the 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 fl uid circuit from pressure leak testing
such as blanking plates in fl anged joints.
4. Pipework is free to expand naturally when hot. Open all valves to user
circuits including air bleed valves at high points and drains at low points in
the piping system, and the liquid level test connections in the expansion
section of the combination tank.
5. Boiler is located with the proper clearances as shown in Installation
section of this manual.
6. Relief valves have been properly piped to fl oor drains.
7. Flue gas from the boiler is properly vented.
8. Combustion air openings are not obstructed in any way and have
adequate capacity.
9. There are no fl ammable liquids, materials or hazardous fumes present in
the environment.
10. Nothing was damaged or knocked loose during shipment and installation.
Inspect the main gas train and trim assembly to be sure they were not
damaged during shipment or installation.
11. Local authorities where approval for start-up is required have been
notifi ed. In some localities, fi nal inspection of services may be required.
12. Installation checklist is complete.
Filling The System/Air Removal
We recommend boil out be accomplished prior to boiler system operation.
This procedure ensures that all oils, sealants and other organic compounds are
solublized and removed from the boiler and piping. Consequently, if boil out is
not accomplished prior to system operation, low water alarm, erratic water level
control and surging may occur.
NOTE:
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Our experience has indicated that if boil out is not performed as
recommended, there is little benefi t from boil out once the boilers have been in
operation for over 50 hours.
!
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.
Do not operate, or allow others to operate,
service or repair this equipment unless
you (they) fully understand all applicable
sections of this manual and are qualifi ed
to operate/maintain the equipment.
Defective or improperly installed
equipment is hazardous. Do not
operate equipment which is defective or
improperly installed.
Defective equipment can injure you
or others. Do not operate equipment
which is defective or has missing parts.
Make sure all repairs or maintenance
procedures are completed before using
the equipment. Do not attempt repairs or
any other maintenance work you do not
understand.
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CAUTION
Installation in accordance with the
guidelines within the manual should be
fully completed before performing the initial
start-up; and start-up must be complete
prior to putting the unit into service. Starting
a unit without the proper piping, venting
or electrical systems can be dangerous and
may void the product warranty.
“Factory Trained Personnel” refers to
someone who has attended a Fulton Service
School specifi cally for the equipment
covered in this manual.