Fulton FB-S Horizontal Firetube Boiler User Manual
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The Fulton Companies*FB-S Series Manual*Version 2010-0820 rev. 3/5/13
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Section 1 – Safety Warnings & Precautions
The following WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES appear in various chapters of this manual.
They are repeated on these safety summary pages as an example and for emphasis.
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WARNINGS must be observed to prevent serious injury or death to personnel.
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CAUTIONS must be observed to prevent damage or destruction of equipment or loss of
operating effectiveness.
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NOTES must be observed for essential and effective operating procedures, conditions,
and as a statement to be highlighted.
WARNING
Do not operate, service or repair this equipment unless you fully understand all applicable
sections of this manual.
Prior to commencing any internal work on any control panel or electrical junction box, the
power must be disconnected.
Do not allow others to operate, service or repair this equipment unless they fully
understand all application sections of this manual, and are qualified to operate/maintain
the equipment.
Gauge glass valves need to be fully open during boiler operation to prevent boiler water
damage in case of gauge glass failure.
Never tamper with low water cutoff sensors or circuitry.
Boiler blowdown water must be cooled to <140
o
F prior to discharge to a drain. Failure to
use an approved blow off vessel with adequate cooling could cause personnel/equipment
damage.
A warm boiler will have very hot metal exposed. Care should be taken not to touch these
open across without protective clothing.