Fulton Vertical Coil (FT-C_S) Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 24)

© The Fulton Companies 2013
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INSTALLATION
FTCS-IOM-2013-1114
SECTION 2
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WARNING
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reference and guidance purposes,
and does not substitute for required
professional training, conduct,
and strict adherence to applicable
jurisdictional/professional codes and
regulations.
Non-Fulton product information is for
reference purposes only. No Fulton
document may substitute for full
review of documentation available
from the component manufacturer.
new tools should be used. Threaded connections larger than 1” are not to
be used. It is recommended that GR5 or higher tensile steel bolts be used
for all fl anged joints.
15. Use gaskets to make all fl anged connections. Gasketing material must be
suitable for use with the pressure, temperatures and fl uids in the system.
Flexible graphite gaskets are suited for most applications. Recommended
gasket thickness is 1/10 - 1/8 inch. Ensure that all bolts are tightened
evenly and to the torque recommended values provided by the gasket
manufacturer. Refer to Figure 10 and Tables 6-9 for guidelines.
NOTE:  Typical gaskets used by Fulton include JM Clipper Elastograph gaskets and
Flexitallic gaskets. Adhere to installation instructions and torque requirements for
these gaskets.
16. Install high point bleeds at all high points in the system piping. 1/2” x 12”
nipples welded in the top of the piping with ball valves and plugs attached
are to be used.
NOTE:

It will save a considerable amount of time during the cold fi ltration if the
system piping is cleaned prior to assembly. The mill scale (the results of oxidation)
on the inside of the piping as well as construction debris can foul the fl uid and
cause the need for the fi lters (strainers) to be cleaned more than need be. This can
range from simply using a rag to ordering pickled pipe. (“Pickling” is a process
where the piping is fi rst soaked in an acid bath, then soaked in a neutralizing bath,
then given a protective oil coating.)
17. Install all pipes with a pitch to facilitate draining and venting.
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2
3 4
5
6 7
8
FIGURE 10 - BOLTING SEQUENCE FOR 4 AND 8 BOLT FLANGES