Fulton Alliance (FT-HC) Horizontal Coil Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 69)

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SECTION 4
FTHC-IOM-2012-1001
MAINTENANCE
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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 extreme caution when using
any cleaning solution. Refer to local
regulations for disposal requirements.
6. With the burner running, remove or disconnect the fl ame detection device.
The fl ame programmer should lockout within 3 seconds.
7. Review daily log sheets noting any deviations from the norm.
8. Lubricate motors if required.
9. Check, clean and adjust and/or replace electrodes if required.
10. Check scanner cell for cleanliness if required.
11. Clean oil nozzle (never use a sharp object) and clean oil fuel strainer if
required. Replace if damaged.
12. Check power fl ame #2 oil burner for carbon build-up, if installed. Report
any fi ndings immediately.
13. Check the tightness of all couplings, including the fuel oil pump drive (oil-
fi red units), fan impeller, circulating pump, etc. See Figure 23.
Semi-Annual Maintenance Schedule
1. Pull burner and inspect for heat stress or soot. Clean or replace as
necessary.
2. Inspect pilot tube assembly and ignition electrode. Clean or replace if
necessary. Reset ignition settings to manual specifi cations.
3. Inspect internal surfaces of the heater. Inspect refractory for cracks. Cracks
larger than ¼” wide will require repair or replacement of the refractory.
Inspect coil for sooting. If soot is present, it can be removed by utilizing a
brush or compressed air for light sooting. See Soot Cleaning section of this
manual.
4. Have combustion checked for effi ciency.
5. Review daily log sheets noting any deviations from the norm.
FIGURE 23 - PUMP COUPLING