Fulton VMP Hot Water (VMPW) - Manual (Page 35)

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SECTION 4
VMPW-IOM-2012-1001
MAINTENANCE
4-5
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CAUTION
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.
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.
If fl ame and/or gas is permitted to
exist in the blast tube area, backfi ring
and destruction of electrodes may
result. Ensure primary air adjustment is
adequate to avoid this condition.
Recommended Annual Maintenance Schedule
The following steps should be carried out annually:
1. Have combustion (CO2, O2, CO) and input checked by appropriate
personnel. See Procedure for Primary Air Adjustment/Inspection and
Procedure for Secondary Air Adjustment/Inspection sections of this
manual.
2. Clean fl ues as follows:
» Remove the burner and fl ue cover plate.
» Wire brush fl ue passages. See Figure 7.
» Remove clean-out plugs at lowest part of unit (See Figure 8) and
clean the bottom of combustion chamber.
» Remove all soot from the top, and from the clean out plugs at the
bottom, with a vacuum cleaner.
» Replace clean out plugs carefully so as not to damage insulation.
NOTE: Dirty fl ues can cause air fl ow restrictions resulting in poor combustion and
loss of effi ciency.
FIGURE 7 - WIRE BRUSHING THE FLUE PASSAGES
FIGURE 8 - REMOVING CLEAN OUT PLUGS