Fulton Vantage (VTG) Fully Condensing Hydronic Boiler - Manual (Page 56)

© The Fulton Companies 2013
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MAINTENANCE
VTG-IOM-2013-0815
SECTION 4
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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 Heating Solutions
Representative.
In order to meet warranty conditions,
ensure all appropriate maintenance
activities are performed.
4. Test all safety devices for proper operation.
5. Perform combustion analysis and adjust if necessary.
6. Leak test the gas valves.
7. Test relief valve per manufacturer instructions by lifting the lever for 5
seconds and allowing the valve to snap shut. Please see the manufacturer’s
recommendations on the relief valve tag.
 Annual Removal and Inspection of LE Bekaert Burner
1. Disconnect power.
2. Shut off gas supply.
3. Disconnect the gas union and properly support the gas train. It may be
possible to remove just the gas actuator from the valve body to gain access
to the burner.
4. Remove 8 bolts from the burner plate. This will allow the removal of the
burner plate and the gas injector in one piece.
5. Remove 8 nuts and washers from the burner mounting fl ange and remove
the burner. When removing the burner be careful to not scrape burner
against the refractory.
6. Check burner and wipe off (do not scrub or use wire brush) any soot or
foreign material that may have accumulated. Use compressed air to clear
the burner. It may be necessary to use a solution of soap and water to
lightly wash away any debris.
7. Check all gaskets for cracks or wear, replace if necessary.
8. Reinstall burner and components. Torque specifi cations are 15-19 ft/lbs.
Verifi cation of Torque Settings on Fireside Access
Doors
NOTE:  This section applies to Models VTG-2000 and VTG-3000 with
National Board #s of 8275 and higher, or ship dates after July 10, 2013. It
also applies to all VTG-4000 and VTG-5000 units starting with National
Board # 7603 and higher, or ship dates after after June 14, 2012, and the
VTG-6000. This includes ALL confi gurations: Standard, DF, and LE; in all
model sizes. Please read carefully.
There are two access doors to the fi reside of the heat exchanger of the above
referenced Vantage models. There are a series of nuts on each door that must
be checked for torque every 2,500 operating hours, or once per heating
season (whichever is more frequent). Complete procedures while boiler is NOT
operational/powered on.
Proceed as follows:
1. Remove the boiler jacket panels (upper and lower) on the front of the
boiler.