Fulton Vertical Coil (FT-C_S) Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 4)

© The Fulton Companies 2013
INTRODUCTION
FTCS-IOM-2013-1114
SECTION 1
1-2
Overview
Prior to shipment, the following inspections and tests are
made to ensure the highest standards of manufacturing for
our customers:
 Material inspections
 Manufacturing process inspections
 American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
welding inspection
 ASME hydrostatic test inspection
 Electrical components inspection
 Operating test
 Final engineering inspection
 Crating inspection
This manual is provided as a guide to the correct operation
and maintenance of your Fulton equipment, and should be
read in its entirety and be made permanently available to the
staff responsible for the operation of the heater. It should not,
however, be considered as a complete code of practice, nor
should it replace existing codes or standards which may be
applicable. Fulton reserves the right to change any part of
this installation, operation and maintenance manual.
Installation, start-up, and maintenance of this equipment
can be hazardous and requires trained, qualifi ed installers
and service personnel. In order to meet Fulton warranty
requirements, this unit must be commissioned by a Fulton
Factory Technician. Trained personnel are responsible
for the operation and maintenance of this product, and
for the safety assurance of operation and maintenance
processes.
Do not install, operate, service or repair any component
of this equipment unless you are qualifi ed and fully
understand all requirements and procedures.
When working on this equipment, observe all warnings,
cautions, and notes in literature, on stickers and labels, and
any additional safety precautions that apply. Follow all safety
codes and wear appropriate safety protection. Follow all
jurisdictional codes and consult any jursidictional authorities
prior to installation.
Warnings & Cautions
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS appear in various chapters of this
manual. It is critical that all personnel read and adhere to all
information contained in WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
 WARNINGS must be observed to prevent serious injury
or death to personnel.
 CAUTIONS must be observed to prevent damage
or destruction of equipment or loss of operating
eff ectiveness.
All Warnings and Cautions are for reference and guidance
purposes, and do not substitute for required professional
training, conduct, and strict adherence to applicable
jurisdictional/professional codes or regulations.
Disclaimers and Local Codes
Installation of the equipment shall conform to all the
requirements or all national, state and local codes established
by the authorities having jurisdiction or, in the absence
of such requirements, in the US to the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z2231/NFPA 54 latest edition, and the specifi c
instructions in this manual. Authorities having jurisdiction
should be consulted prior to installation.
The boiler heat exchanger is manufactured and stamped
in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
Section VIII, Div. 1 or Section I. It is the responsibility of the
customer to ensure equipment conforms to requirements
and codes.