Fulton VMP Hot Water (VMPW) - Manual (Page 26)

© The Fulton Companies 2012
OPERATION
VMPW-IOM-2012-1001
SECTION 3
3-4
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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.
Crystalline silica may be present
in components of this equipment.
Exposure to crystalline silica may
pose signifi cant health hazards,
including but not limited to eye and
respiratory system damage. Per
the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment must be worn
to minimize exposure to hazardous
substances. Refer to most current
guidelines off ered by the CDC and
OSHA for more information, including
Personal Protective Equipment
recommendations.
When opening any drains on the
equipment or piping system, steps
should be taken to avoid scalding/
burning of personnel due to hot
fl uids. Whenever possible, the system
should be cooled prior to opening any
drains.
Use only your hand to turn valve
handles. Never use tools. If the
handle will not turn by hand, don’t try
to repair. Forced or attempted repair
may result in fi re or explosion.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS :
Do not use matches, candles, fl ame
or other sources of ignition to check
for gas leaks. Do not try to light the
appliance. Do not touch any electrical
switch; do not use any phone in your
building. Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor’s phone.
Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fi re department.
service time, at extra cost to the customer.
4. Service people will not commence start-up if there are obvious system
defi ciencies. However, start-up service in no way constitutes a system
design check or approval of the installation.
5. In addition to commissioning the boiler, the service person will also
familiarize heater room personnel with the operation of all Fulton
equipment. Personnel must be qualifi ed to understand the basic operation
and function of controls.
Initial Start-Up
Adhere to the following:
1. Turn on the main power fuse switch.
2. Activate the boiler power ON switch, located on the side of the panel box.
NOTE: The Low Water Control will also be activated when the boiler is powered
on. With the unit full of water, the Low Water Relay requires manual reset.
3. If for any reason the water leaves the unit the Low Water Control will
automatically turn the burner off , and if audible alarm is installed, alarm
will activate.
Combustion
It is critical for all personnel to be familiar with start up, controls, and shutdown
procedures.
STARTING THE BURNER  GAS
1. Verify incoming gas pressure.
2. Open the manual gas cocks on the pilot and main lines on the gas head.
3. Switch on the main power to the burner. If the water level relay is equipped
with a manual reset. If the boiler was in a low water condition, the manual
reset button must be pressed.
4. Check motor rotation.
5. Start the burner by turning on the switch on the outside of the panel box.
The blower motor will begin to deliver air into the furnace.
6. When suffi cient air pressure has built up in the blower housing, the air
switch located on the top side of the blower housing will make contact
and after a seven-second delay, will allow the ignition transformer and
pilot valve to operate. This creates pilot fi re.
7. When the pilot fl ame is established, the fl ame rod or UV scanner senses
the electrical current (microamps). The signal is transmitted to the
protectorelay, which opens the main gas valve for full fi re.