Fulton Vertical Tubeless (FT-A) Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 9)

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SECTION 2
FTA-IOM-2013-0227
INSTALLATION
2-3
Clearances & Serviceability
Adhere to the following for equipment clearances and serviceability:
1. Ensure appropriate front, back, sides and top clearances are met. This
will allow access around the equipment to facilitate maintenance and a
safe work environment, and ensure technicians will commission the unit.
Technicians will not commence commissioning if hazardous conditions
exist.
2. Place heater with clearances to unprotected combustible materials,
including plaster or combustible supports, not less than the following:
Heater Front 36” (1m)
Heater Sides 18” (0.5 m)
Heater Rear 18” (0.5 m)
Flue Pipe 18” (0.5 m)
Heater top (for burner removal) 36” (1 m)
NOTE: Burners may weigh up to 250 lbs (113 kg) depending on the type and
confi guration.
3. Pipes must not be run within 10” (254 mm) of any control cabinets or
combustible material.
4. Verify that all clearances are acceptable with the local ordinances.
Environment, Ventilation and Combustion Air
Requirements
Ventilation must be suffi cient to maintain a building temperature of 120 F (49 C)
or less. Consistent proper ventilation of the equipment room is essential for good
combustion.
NOTE: When calculating ventilation requirements, heat losses from the Fulton
equipment (and other equipment) should be considered.
Adhere to the following to meet ventilation and combustion air requirements:
1. Install two fresh air openings, one at a low level, 24” (610 mm) from the
fl oor, and one at a higher level on the equipment room wall. This will
provide a fl ow of air to exhaust the hot air from the equipment room.
2. Ensure the burner has an adequate supply of air. Based on NBIC
recommendations, unobstructed air openings must be sized on the basis
of 0.5 square inch of free area per 1,000 BTU/hr input maximum fuel
input of the combined burners in the equipment room or as specifi ed by
applicable codes.
!
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.
Crystalline silica may be present in
components of this equipment. Exposure
to crystalline silica may pose signifi cant
health hazards, including but not limited
to eye and respiratory system damage.
Per the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment must be worn to minimize
exposure to hazardous substances. Refer
to most current guidelines off ered by the
CDC and OSHA for more information,
including Personal Protective Equipment
recommendations.
Failure to provide required and safe
access to the equipment could impede
commissioning and maintenance.
Service technicians are instructed not to
commence commissioning if hazardous
conditions exist.
Failure to provide proper minimum
clearances between equipment and
combustible materials may result in fi re.