Fulton Hopkins (HPN) Horizontal Coil Thermal Fluid (hot oil) Heater - Manual (Page 38)

© Fulton Companies 2014
OPERATION
HPN-IOM-2014-0416
SECTION 3
3-6
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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.
Never attempt to operate equipment
that has failed to pass all safety
checks.
This heater is equipped with an
ignition device which automatically
lights the burner. Do not try to light
burner by hand.
Operating this equipment beyond
its design limits can damage the
equipment and can be dangerous.
Do not operate the equipment
outside of its limits. Do not try to
upgrade the equipment performance
through unapproved modifi cations.
Unapproved modifi cations may
cause injury, equipment damage, and
will void the warranty.
Before commissioning the unit, verify
with proper authorities that gas lines
have been purged.
Check daily that the equipment area
is free and clear of any combustible
materials, including fl ammable
vapors and liquids.
 Pump with Packed Seal
Make sure that the gland is fi nger tight before fi lling the system.
Start-Up Service
If start-up service has been included in the order, the factory should be contacted
after the installation has been successfully completed and approved by the client’s
representative or engineers. Where possible, contact the factory at least three
weeks before a Fulton service engineer is required on site.
Consider the following in preparation for your on-site visit:
1. All procedures covered in manual sections Start-Up Preparation and Fill the
System, including installation review, air testing of piping, pump alignment
(where applicable), and fi lling the system must be completed before the
service person’s arrival.
2. Depending on the size of the system and the amount of service time
contracted, start-up service includes fi ring the heater, checking, verifying and
adjusting all safety settings.
3. Careful preparation can expedite the commissioning of your heater. Most
delays can be avoided by following the instructions in this manual. Failure
to complete required procedures properly can result in the need for further
service time, at extra cost to the customer.
4. Service people will not commence start-up if there are obvious system
defi ciencies. However, start-up service in no way constitutes a system design
check or approval of the installation.
5. In addition to commissioning the heater, the service person will also
familiarize heater room personnel with the operation of all Fulton equipment.
Personnel must be qualifi ed to understand the basic operation and function
of controls.
Initial Start-Up
These instructions are for use when the unit is being started up for the fi rst
time, or after prolonged shutdown. They are to be used in conjunction with the
specifi c procedure information in manual section Routine Operation.
Cold Circulation
1. Turn on the main power switches.
2. Check for proper fl uid level in the expansion section of tank.
3. A centrifugal pump cannot be operated with the discharge valve closed
without heating up dangerously.
4. The pump should be started with the suction valve full open and the
discharge valve open a slight amount.