Fulton Vantage (VTG) Fully Condensing Hydronic Boiler - Manual (Page 38)

© The Fulton Companies 2013
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OPERATION
VTG-IOM-2013-0815
SECTION 3
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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 follow
instructions may result in a fi re or
explosion, causing property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life.
This boiler is equipped with an
ignition device, which automatically
lights the burner. Do not try to light
the burner by hand.
Do not store or use gasoline or
other fl ammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other
appliances.
Use only your hand to turn the valve
handle. Never use tools. If the knob
will not turn by hand, don’t try to
repair it. Call a qualifi ed service
technician. FORCE OR ATTEMPTED
REPAIR MAY RESULT IN A FIRE OR
EXPLOSION.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS • Do
not try to light any 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. -A qualifi ed
installer, service agency or the gas
supplier, must perform installation
and service.
Do not use this boiler if any part
has been under water. Immediately
call a qualifi ed service technician to
inspect the boiler and to replace any
impacted part of the control system.
Perform Pre-Start-Up Inspection
Prior to start-up, perform the following:
1. Smell all around the boiler area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the fl oor, as
some gas is heavier than air and will settle. If you smell gas:
 Do not try to light any 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.
2. Ensure the boiler is located with the proper clearances as shown in the
Clearances and Serviceability section of this manual.
3. Ensure that relief valves have been properly piped to fl oor drains.
4. Ensure fl ue gas from the boiler is properly vented.
5. Ensure the water system has been fl ushed and is free of debris.
6. Ensure combustion air openings are not obstructed in any way and have
adequate capacity.
7. Ensure there are no fl ammable liquids, materials or hazardous fumes
present in the environment.
8. Ensure nothing was damaged or knocked loose during installation and/or
shipment.
9. Inspect the main gas train and trim assembly to be sure they were not
damaged during shipment and/or installation.
Fill and Purge the System
Completely fi ll and purge the heating system as follows:
1. Close combination shutoff /purge valve in supply, all drain cocks, the
shutoff valve for the pressure reducing (fi ll) valve, and all manual air vents.
2. Open all other system shutoff valves and one of the zone valves, the vent
on the combination shutoff / purge valve and the shutoff valve to the
pressure-reducing (fi ll) valve.
3. Water will now begin to fi ll the system. Air will escape through the vent
on the combination shutoff / purge valve. Continue fi lling until a constant
stream of water (no bubbling) is discharged from the vent.
4. Close the zone valve on the purged loop, and open the zone valve on
the next loop to be purged. When all air has escaped and only water is
discharged, close the zone valve. When all zones have been purged (one at
a time), close the vent on the combination shutoff /purge valve.