Fulton Alliance (FT-HC) Horizontal Coil Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 70)

© The Fulton Companies 2012
MAINTENANCE
FTHC-IOM-2012-1001
SECTION 4
4-6
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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
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.
Annual Maintenance Schedule
1. Replace the ignition electrode(s).
2. If the unit utilizes a fl ame rod, replace.
3. If the unit utilizes power fl ame #2 oil burners, replace scanner cell as
necessary.
4. Check for loose screws, bolts, and terminals.
5. Clean heater thoroughly. If paint touch-up is required, be sure not to paint
over wires, controls, terminals, gauges, etc.
6. Clean all strainers in the thermal fl uid system.
7. Take a one quart sample of thermal fl uid and return to the thermal fl uid
manufacturer for analysis.
8. Schedule local Fulton representative or factory service technician to
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 checked regularly. If fl uid
leakage increases, tighten the packing ¼ turn daily.
 Soot Cleaning
If your coil inspection indicates severe sooting, the follow the procedure below:
1. Drain fl uid from the coil (using a pump).
2. Remove the burner and lower access doors.
3. Wire brush coils and use compressed air where accessible.
4. Vacuum loose soot where accessible.
5. Reinstall the burner and lower access doors.
6. Fire the heater to roughly 300 F (149 C).
7. Remove the burner again and fi ll the heater with a water/detergent or
water/caustic mix to the fl ue outlet.
8. Pump out. Rinse heater thoroughly when fi nished before reassembling
heater.