Fulton Vertical Tubeless (FT-A) Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 42)

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OPERATION
FTA-IOM-2013-0227
SECTION 3
3-2
Start-Up Preparation & Installation Review
Review the installation section of this manual carefully. Confi rm accordance with
the Installation guidelines, including:
1. You have read and followed all safety information.
2. The equipment area is in conformance with established boiler room
requirements. Review national and local codes.
3. There is total absence of water in pipework and fl uid. To help the system,
open all drains; blow dry air or nitrogen if available into a high point bleed
through a pressure regulating valve.
4. There are no obstructions left in the fl uid circuit from pressure leak testing
such as blanking plates in fl anged joints.
5. Pipework is free to expand naturally when hot. Open all valves to user
circuits including air bleed valves at high points and drains at low points in
the piping system, and the liquid level test connections in the expansion
section of the combination tank.
6. Heater is located with the proper clearances as shown in Installation
section of this manual.
7. Relief valves have been properly piped to a safe catchment.
8. Flue gas from the heater is properly vented.
9. Combustion air openings are not obstructed in any way and have
adequate capacity.
10. There are no fl ammable liquids, materials or hazardous fumes present in
the environment.
11. Nothing was damaged or knocked loose during shipment and installation.
Inspect the main gas train and trim assembly to be sure they were not
damaged during shipment or installation.
12. Local authorities where approval for start-up is required have been
notifi ed. In some localities, fi nal inspection of services may be required.
13. Installation checklist is complete.
Fill the System
The viscosity of thermal fl uid is generally very high (500 cS) at ambient
temperature. Below 50 F (10 C) some fl uids become very thick. Fluid should be
in a pumpable liquid form prior to fi lling the system. Refer to the thermal fl uid
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Adhere to the following when fi lling the system:
1. Refer to Figure 15 for the drain and fi ll connection.
!
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.
Do not operate, or allow others to operate,
service or repair this equipment unless
you (they) fully understand all applicable
sections of this manual and are qualifi ed
to operate/maintain the equipment.
Defective or improperly installed
equipment is hazardous. Do not
operate equipment which is defective or
improperly installed.
Never leave an opened manual air vent
unattended. In the event an opened vent
is left unattended, water or fl uid damage
could occur. The exception to this warning
is a feed water deaerator manual vent
cracked open may be left unattended.
Defective equipment can injure you
or others. Do not operate equipment
which is defective or has missing parts.
Make sure all repairs or maintenance
procedures are completed before using
the equipment. Do not attempt repairs or
any other maintenance work you do not
understand.