Fulton FB-S Horizontal Firetube Boiler - Manual (Page 45)

The Fulton Companies*FB-S Series Manual*Version 2010-0820 rev. 3/5/13
Page 45
Section 5 – Operation
Boiler starting
STOP! Make sure you have read any followed all previous safety information.
Check with local authorities where approval for start-up is required. In some
localities, final inspection of services may be required.
In general, ensure that the boiler area is in conformance with established boiler
room requirement. Review national and local codes.
Carry out the following procedure on the initial start up of the boiler and on every
subsequent occasion when restarting the boiler after a shut down.
1. Filling the Boiler
a) Ensure the following valves are OPEN
i. Main Steam Valve
ii. Steam pressure gauge isolating valve
iii. All valves in the water feed line
iv. Water gauge isolating valves
v. Air release valves
b) Ensure the following valves are SHUT
i. Surface and bottom blowdown valves
ii. Water gauge blowdown valves
iii. All valves in the gas/oil train to the burner
c) Ensure that the Burner On/Off/Reset Switch is set to OFF
d) Ensure that the Pump On/Off switch is in the PUMP OFF position, and that the
Hand/Off/Auto Switch is in the Off position.
e) Place the Pump On/Off Switch to the PUMP ON position, or Hand/Off/Auto in the
Auto position.
f) The feed pump should start and fill the boiler to the pump off level and then switch
off.