Fulton Vertical Tubeless (FT-A) Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 52)

© The Fulton Companies 2013
OPERATION
FTA-IOM-2013-0227
SECTION 3
3-12
4
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.
Non-Fulton product information is for
reference purposes only. No Fulton
document may substitute for full
review of documentation available
from the component manufacturer.
Flame Programmers
Refer to appropriate instructions for your unit’s fl ame programmer, provided with
the unit.
Operating Controls
The following specifi cations, data, equipment and operating descriptions apply
to typical heaters. These sections are provided for general information purposes
only, and do not necessarily refl ect the specifi c details of individual systems.
At commissioning, the operation of all safeties and interlocks should be verifi ed.
Setpoints of all pressure and temperature switches as well as the programs for
all programmable controls (temperature controls, temperature limits, operating
controls, servo motors etc.) should be recorded for future reference. Contact the
Fulton Service Department with any questions regarding the proper operation,
set points and verifi cation procedures for these controls.
The procedures below are used to verify functionality of the safeties and
interlocks.
Liquid Level Switch - When Combination Tank is Supplied
Adhere to the following:
1. Locate the liquid level switch (see Figure 14) and install prior to operation
of the equipment. The liquid level switch is wired to the main heater panel.
Failure to “make” this switch will result in lack of power at the panel.
2. In the event of system fl uid loss, the level in the expansion section of the
combination tank will drop, and the liquid level switch will shut the unit
down. Control power will be lost to the panel.
3. To confi rm operation, manually trip the liquid level switch. Unit should
shut down; pump will stop.
Air Safety Switch
1. The air safety switch is installed in the heater panel and is connected
by tubing to the blower outlet. This switch requires that the blower fan
deliver combustion air before energizing any fuel valves.
2. While fi ring, disconnect the copper line from the fi tting in the top cover of
the air switch. The burner should shut down. Attempt to restart the unit by
resetting the fl ame programmer.
3. Blower motor will start, but fi ring sequence should not begin.
4. Lockout of fl ame programmer will occur.