Fulton Vertical Tubeless (FT-A) Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 65)

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SECTION 4
FTA-IOM-2013-0227
MAINTENANCE
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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.
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CAUTION
Use extreme caution when using
any cleaning solution. Refer to local
regulations for disposal requirements.
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.
perform an annual preventative maintenance.
General Maintenance Procedures
Lubrication
Diff erent motor manufacturers recommend various intervals for lubrication
schedules. Load variations will dictate the frequency and amount of lubrication
required.
1. When developing your lubrication schedule, consider the thermal fl uid
pump and all system pumps.
2. If you have a thermal fl uid circulating pump with a packed seal, the
condition of the pump packing should be checed regularly. If fl uid leakage
increases, tighten the packing ¼ turn daily.
Soot Cleaning
If your vessel inspection indicates severe sooting, the following procedure should
be followed:
1. Remove the burner and lower access doors.
2. Remove the top plate, then remove gasket.
3. Wire brush fl ue passages and use compressed air where accessible.
4. Vacuum loose soot where accessible.
5. Reinstall the burner and all access doors.
6. Fire the heater and set combustion.
Safety Check Procedures
Perform the following safety checks as needed:
Liquid Level Switch
Manually turn liquid level switch cam counterclockwise. See Figure 14. Micro-
switch will open contacts and control voltage will be lost. Release cam and
micro-switch will make and control voltage will be restored.
Stack Limit
The limit manufacturer presets the stack limit. Testing can be performed by
removing switch from stack and applying heat over that of the switch set point
for several seconds. The switch can then be reset and re-installed. See Figure 24.