Fulton Pulse HW (PHW) Fully Condensing Hydronic Boiler - Manual (Page 38)

© The Fulton Companies 2013
OPERATION
PHW-IOM-2013-0214
SECTION 3
3-2
Before Start Up
Fulton Pulse combustion boilers do not have a pilot. They are equipped with an
ignition device which automatically lights the boiler. Do not try to light the boiler
by hand.
Before start up, perform the following safety checks:
Smell all around the boiler area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the fl oor as
some gas is heavier than air and will settle. If you smell gas:
» Do not light any appliance.
» Do not touch any electric switch.
» Do not use any phone in your building. Immediately call your
gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone, and then follow your gas
supplier’s instructions. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fi re department.
Ensure no part of this boiler has been under water. Immediately call a
qualifi ed service technician to inspect the boiler and to replace any part of
the control system and/or gas control(s) which has been under water.
Ensure you have read and followed all previous safety information.
Turn off all electric power to the boiler.
Turn gas cock handle clockwise to “OFF”. Figure 23. (This gas cock handle
is also the emergency shut-off device.) Use only your hand to turn the gas
cock handle. Never use tools. If the handle will not turn by hand, don’t try
to repair it. Call a qualifi ed service technician. FORCED OR ATTEMPTED
REPAIR MAY RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Start-Up
Perform the following to start boiler:
1. Open the main gas cock handle counter clockwise 1/4 turn to “ON” position
(Figure 24).
2. Turn on all electric power to the boiler.
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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.
This boiler is equipped with an ignition
device, which automatically lights the
burner. Do not try to light the burner by
hand.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
fl ammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliances.
Use only your hand to turn the valve
handle. Never use tools. If the knob will
not turn by hand, don’t try to repair it. Call
a qualifi ed service technician. FORCE OR
ATTEMPTED REPAIR MAY RESULT IN A FIRE
OR EXPLOSION.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do not
try to light any appliance. • Do not touch
any electrical switch; do not use any phone
in your building. • Immediately call your
gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions. • If
you cannot reach your gas supplier, call
the fi re department. -A qualifi ed installer,
service agency or the gas supplier, must
perform installation and service.
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.
FIGURE 23 - GAS COCK HANDLE IN OFF POSITION