Fulton Vertical Electric (FT-N) Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 18)

Fulton Thermal Corp.*Electric Thermal Fluid Heaters Manual* Version 2010-0423
Page 18
7. Circulating Pump
a) Installing the pump in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and these
instructions will prolong the life of the pump and contribute significantly to the successful
operation of your Fulton heater system. The pump manufacturer’s installation and
operation instructions can be found in Section 5 of this manual.
b) Location
1. The pump should be located adjacent to the heater. Its base must be
firm, level (preferably concrete), and free from vibration.
c) Connections & Piping
1. The pump should be routed as per the manufacturer’s requirements. It
should be equipped with flexible connections at the suction and
discharge sides. The primary function of these connections are to
prevent stresses due to pipe expansion from being placed on the pump
and to isolate pump vibrations from the pipe work and the heater. They
also allow for expansion and deflection of the pipe work. These
connections should be rated for high temperature since they are
considered part of the piping system.
2. The suction pipe work must be directly connected to the deaerator
section via a vertical run with as few elbows as possible, and should
contain the strainer and an isolating valve. The discharge pipe work must
be connected directly to the heater inlet, and should contain an isolating