Fulton Alliance (FT-HC) Horizontal Coil Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 63)

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SECTION 3
FTHC-IOM-2012-1001
OPERATION
3-27
!
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.
TABLE 9 - REQUIRED PRESSURE DROP ACROSS THE HEATER
Model Recommended GPM (schedule 40) Pressure Drop PSI
FT-0240-HC 150 30
FT-0400-HC 300 25
FT-0600-HC 400 26
FT-0800-HC 600 26
FT-1000-HC 850 30
FT-1200-HC 1000 27
FT-1600-HC 1200 11
FT-2000-HC 1500 11
Procedure for First Shutdown
The heater system should be shut down after no more than 24 hours of
operation at full operating temperature. At this time, the following maintenance
items will need to be completed to meet warranty conditions.
1. While pump is still at operating temperature, align circulating pump(s) to
pump manufacturer’s specifi cations. This should be done by means of a
dial indicator.
2. Isolate Y-strainer(s) in system and clean regardless of pump suction
pressure. Make sure that the temperature is low enough to handle safely
or provision has been made to handle materials at high temperature.
Generally, temperatures below 150°F (65.5°C) are acceptable to perform
operation with regular work gloves.
3. With piping system cooled to ambient temperature, torque all bolts on
skid and throughout system to gasket manufacturer’s specifi cations using
proper fl ange torquing practices such as incremental torque increases, star
pattern, etc. Refer to torque specifi cations in Tables 5 - 8.
4. Visually inspect all thread fi ttings and valve packings. Repair leaks and
tighten valve packings to the point of stopping leak.
5. Upon putting unit back into operation, check all gauge readings. Note any
discrepancies and contact Fulton.