Fulton Vertical Coil (FT-C_S) Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 9)

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SECTION 2
FTCS-IOM-2013-1114
INSTALLATION
!
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.
Crystalline silica may be present
in components of this equipment.
Exposure to crystalline silica may
pose signifi cant health hazards,
including but not limited to eye and
respiratory system damage. Per
the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) and Occupational
Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA), appropriate personal
protective equipment must be worn
to minimize exposure to hazardous
substances. Refer to most current
guidelines off ered by the CDC and
OSHA for more information, including
personal protective equipment
recommendations.
Failure to provide required and
safe access to the equipment
could impede commissioning and
maintenance. Service technicians
are instructed not to commence
commissioning if hazardous
conditions exist.
Failure to provide proper minimum
clearances between equipment and
combustible materials may result in
fi re.
Clearances & Serviceability
Adhere to the following for equipment clearances and serviceability:
1. Ensure appropriate front, back, sides and top clearances are met. This
will allow access around the equipment to facilitate maintenance and a
safe work environment, and ensure technicians will commission the unit.
Technicians will not commence commissioning if hazardous conditions
exist.
2. Place heater with clearances to unprotected combustible materials,
including plaster or combustible supports, not less than the following:
 Heater Front 36” (1m)
 Heater Sides 18” (0.5 m)
 Heater Rear 18” (0.5 m)
 Flue Pipe 18” (0.5 m)
 Minimum clearances for personnel access and burner removal: refer to
Table 4.
» In cases where the available height is insuffi cient, a roof or ceiling
trap must be considered. Fulton Vertical Coil design units need
suffi
cient headroom for burner maintenance. Larger models
of the vertical coil design unit (FT-0320C and above) require an
access ladder/gantry to be provided by the customer to allow
clear access to the top of the heater for maintenance purposes.
Fulton Thermal Corporation will advise on the suitability of the
access provided and will provide assistance that may be required
in this respect.
» Access provision should avoid possible contact with hot
pipework, fl ues etc.
NOTE:  Burners may weigh up to 550 lbs (249 kg) depending on the type and
confi guration.
NOTE:

For UL listed units, see the specifi cation plate on the Fulton Thermal Fluid
Heater for these clearances.
3. Pipes must not be run within 10” (254 mm) of any control cabinets or
combustible material.
4. Verify that all clearances are acceptable with the local ordinances.