Maintenance, Recommended semi-annual maintenance schedule – Fulton VMP Hot Water (VMPW) User Manual
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SECTION 4
VMPW-IOM-2012-1001
MAINTENANCE
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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.
Never use open fl ame or other sources
of ignition to check for gas leaks.
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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.
Use caution when using any cleaning
solutions. Refer to local regulations for
proper cleaning solution disposal.
If the gasket leaks while pressure is
being built up, tighten only enough to
stop leakage. Never tighten more than
necessary to prevent leakage. Excessive
tightening may shorten the life of the
gasket.
Recommended Semi-Annual Maintenance Schedule
The following steps should be carried out semi-annually:
1. Clean the gas burner assembly:
» Disconnect the gas head from the burner by disconnecting the
union. Withdraw the burner assembly and clean the ignition
electrode.
» Check that the settings of the gap, if applicable, and ignition
electrode are accurate.
» Reassemble the burner assembly and check the scanner setting.
» Check the combustion effi
ciency of the burner and adjust if
necessary.
2. Check electrical controls and motors for correct operation.
3. Check water pump for correct operation.
4. Shut off the boiler completely and drain.
5. Replace hand hole gaskets as follows:
» Remove the hand hole assembly using a 1-1/4” tee handle
wrench or 1-1/4” 1/2” drive socket wrench. See Figure 4. Remove
the old gasket and thoroughly clean the surface on the boiler and
the plate.
FIGURE 4 - REMOVE ASSEMBLY WITH TEE HANDLE WRENCH