Fulton Alliance (FT-HC) Horizontal Coil Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 68)

© The Fulton Companies 2012
MAINTENANCE
FTHC-IOM-2012-1001
SECTION 4
4-4
4
CAUTION
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.
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.
Do not allow oil leaks, dust, or dirt to
accumulate around the heater.
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. See
Figure 22.
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.
3. Check heater temperature and pressure readings.
4. Check burner linkage and tighten as needed.
5. Check condition of the oil pump, if used.
6. Report any excessive noise or part wear.
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
gallon until no water is present.
5. Check operation of all safeties. Refer to the instructions at the end of this
section.
FIGURE 22 - GAS TRAIN