Fulton Alliance (FT-HC) Horizontal Coil Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 66)

© The Fulton Companies 2012
MAINTENANCE
FTHC-IOM-2012-1001
SECTION 4
4-2
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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.
Prior to any maintenance concerning
electrical components of this
equipment, ensure eletrical supply
to the equipment is disconnected.
Label all wires prior to disconnection;
wiring errors may cause improper
and hazardous operation.
Follow all proper lockout/tagout
procedures for service.
Before beginning any maintenance,
ensure area is free of any combustible
materials and other dangers.
What to do if you smell gas:
Do not try to light the appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch.
Do not use any phone in the building.
Leave building and contact gas
supplier from neighbor’s phone. If you
cannot reach gas supplier, phone the
fi re department.
After initial start-up by qualifi ed
personnel, linkage, control settings,
and fuel pressures should not be
readjusted.
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CAUTION
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.
Required Equipment
The following minimum equipment is necessary to start and maintain fuel-fi red
thermal fl uid heaters:
 Digital Multimeter
 Combustion Analysis Equipment
 Draft Gauge
Required Maintenance at First Shutdown
The thermal fl uid system should be shut down after no more than 24 hours of
operation at operating temperature. At this time, the following maintenance
items will need to be completed to meet the condition of warranty.
1. While pump is still at operating temperature, align circulating pump(s) to
pump manufacturer 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 at ambient temperature, torque all bolts on skid and
throughout system to gasket manufacturer specifi cation using proper
fl ange torquing practices (incremental torque increases, star-pattern, etc).
These values are available in the installation section of the manual..
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 in operation, check all gauge readings and
compare to values given to you by the start up technician. Note any
discrepancies and contact manufacturer.
Daily Maintenance Schedule
1. Complete the log sheet at least once per day as a minimum. It is
recommended that the log sheet be fi lled out twice per shift of operation.
The log sheet is available from the Fulton Service Department, at the end
of this section of this manual, and on www.fulton.com.
2. Make visual inspection of the entire system for leaks. Make repairs as soon
as possible.
3. Ensure there is always a fresh air supply to the heater.
4. Note any failures on the fl ame programmer noting fault number, fault
code, fault annunciation, fault hour, fault cycle and fault time.