Fulton VMP Hot Water (VMPW) - Manual (Page 32)

© The Fulton Companies 2012
MAINTENANCE
VMPW-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.
Follow all proper lockout/tagout
procedures for service.
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.
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.
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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.
Daily Maintenance Schedule
Daily maintenance and inspection must include the following:
1. Observe operating temperature and general conditions.
2. Make sure that the fl ow of combustion and ventilating air to the boiler is
not obstructed.
3. Ensure boiler area is free and clear of any combustible materials, including
fl ammable vapors and liquids.
Weekly Maintenance Schedule
Weekly maintenance and inspection must include the following:
1. Check inlet gas pressure at the beginning of the gas train.
2. Observe the conditions of the main fl ame. A normal high fi re fl ame shows
an orange screen with a blue halo. In Low fi re, the burner should display a
reddish-orange glow.
3. Correct air adjustment is essential for the effi cient operation of this boiler.
If an adjustment to the combustion is necessary, the fl ue gas composition
should be checked with a carbon dioxide (CO2) or oxygen (O2) analyzer
to set conditions. Refer to Procedure for Primary Air Adjustment/
Inspection and Procedure for Secondary Air Adjustment/Inspection
sections of this manual.
Monthly Maintenance Schedule
The following steps should be carried out monthly:
1. Make sure main power switch is off before starting work. I
2. Test low gas pressure switch and high gas pressure switch, if applicable.
3. Clean water pump strainers (not standard).
4. Check scanner and ignition electrodes.
5. Check starter contacts. Burned or pitted contacts should be replaced. Do
not use sand paper or fi le to clean.
6. View fl ame detection strength via the boiler control.
7. Test high-limit temperature control by reducing setting below the
operating temperature. Burner should shut off . Return high limit to
previous setting. Then press the manual reset.
8. Test operating temperature control by reducing temperature setting as
necessary to check burner operation.