Fulton Vertical Tubeless (FT-A) Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 63)

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SECTION 4
FTA-IOM-2013-0227
MAINTENANCE
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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.
Fluids under pressure are hazardous
and may cause injury to personnel, or
equipment damage, when released.
Shut off all incoming and outgoing
fl uid shutoff valves and carefully
decrease all trapped pressures to zero
before performing any maintenance.
Never use open fl ame or other sources
of ignition to check for gas leaks.
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CAUTION
All maintenance procedures should
be completed by trained personnel.
Appropriate training and instructions
are available from the Fulton Service
Department at (315) 298-5121 or your
local Fulton Thermal Representative.
In order to meet warranty conditions,
ensure all appropriate maintenance
activities are performed.
Use caution when using any cleaning
solutions. Refer to local regulations for
proper cleaning solution disposal.
All maintenance procedures should
be completed by trained personnel.
Appropriate training and instructions
are available from the Fulton Service
Department at (315) 298-5121 or your
local Fulton Thermal Representative.
In order to meet warranty conditions,
ensure all appropriate maintenance
activities are performed.
contact Fulton Companies at (315) 298-5121 or contact your local Fulton
Representative.
5. In systems utilizing linkage, check all linkage components for tightness.
See Figure 21.
FIGURE 21 - LINKAGE COMPONENTS
6. In systems utilizing a water cooled thermal fl uid circulating pump, check
level of lubricating oil in self-leveling reservoir and check cooling water
circulation loop for proper operation. See Figure 22.
FIGURE 22 - WATER-COOLED THERMAL FLUID CIRCULATING PUMP
Weekly Maintenance Schedule
1. Check inlet gas pressure at the beginning of the gas train. This should be
accomplished by the installation of an appropriately scaled gauge.
2. Check manifold gas pressure at high and low fi re and compare to Thermal
Combustion Checklist fi lled out by start up technician. This should be
accomplished by the installation of an appropriately scaled gauge.
Readings should be with .02” w.c. of Thermal Combustion Checklist.
Monthly Maintenance Schedule
1. Clean fuel fi lters.
2. Check burner blower. Clean if necessary.
3. Clean or change air fi lter if applicable.
4. Manually check fl uid level in the expansion tank. Drain ½ gallon of thermal
fl uid from the expansion tank. If water is present, continue to drain ½