FULTON 60J - Steam Pressure Gauge; Commissioning the Boiler

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Steam Pressure Gauge
Steam Cock
Syphon
Plug
2.12 STEAM PRESSURE GAUGE
The steam pressure gauge assembly should be assembled in accordance with Fig. 9 using a suitable
sealant on all joints.
The gauge should be facing front towards the electrical control box and/or the operator of the boiler.
Screw the assembly into the top of the boiler and connect the copper tube from the pressure controller
located on the side of the control box to the nipple provided on the assembly.
FIG. 9 STEAM PRESSURE GAUGE
Test Point
2.16 COMMISSIONING THE BOILER
It is essential that the commissioning procedures listed below are carried out by a Fulton Service
Engineer who will have the necessary experience and testing equipment to ensure that the installation
 isnotonlycorrect,butisoperatingsafelyandatoptimumefciency.
FLUE COMMISSIONING
Priortoinitialringoftheboiler,theuemustbecheckedforleaks.
This is done by BOTH of the following methods:
Visual Inspection
Checkjointsbetweenalluesectionsforqualityofseals.Wheretheuepassesthroughthe
   structureofthebuildinguseyourjudgementastotheintegrityofthissectionoftheue.
Smoke Test
Withtheuecapped,thedrainstabilizerpipe(iftted)blankedandasmokegenerator 
   insertedintotheue,thereshouldbenosmokevisiblefromtheue.
If either of these tests fail or at any time during boiler operation, there is doubt about the
   integrityoftheue,shutdowntheboilerandcontactFultonBoilerWorksImmediately.
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