Fulton VMP Hot Water (VMPW) - Manual (Page 10)

© The Fulton Companies 2012
INSTALLATION
VMPW-IOM-2012-1001
SECTION 2
2-4
NOTE: When calculating ventilation requirements, heat losses from the Fulton
equipment (and other equipment) should be considered.
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 boiler with clearances to unprotected combustible materials,
including plaster or combustible supports, not less than the following:
Heater Front: 36 in. (914 mm)
Heater Sides and Rear: 18 in. (457 mm)
Heater top: 24 in. (610 mm)
Allow for additional minimum clearances for personnel access and burner
removal, as necessary.
Verify that all clearances are acceptable with the local ordinances.
Environment, Ventilation and Combustion Air
Requirements
It is critical to provide free access of air to the boiler. To burn fuel properly, it
requires one square inch opening for every 3,000 BTU input of fuel (6.4 cm2 for
every 756 kCal).
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 equipment room air supply openings are kept clear at all times.
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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.
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.
The installation of an exhaust fan in the
boiler room is not recommended. An
exhaust fan or similar equipment can
create a downdraft in the stack or restrict
the burner’s air supply and result in poor
combustion. It is essential only fresh
air be allowed to enter the combustion
air system. Foreign substances such as
combustible volatiles and lint may create
hazardous conditions.
Ensure all labels on the boiler are legible.
All connections and safety devices, both
mechanical and electrical, must be kept
clean, with ease of access for inspection,
use and maintenance.