FT-C Vertical Electric Thermal Fluid Heater Manual 12 2013 ISSUE 1
The following instructions are given for the guidance of the operator in the use of the
FT-C thermal uid heater and to provide adequate information to ensure that when the heater is put
into use it will be done safely and without risk to health. Where original equipment Service Manuals
are supplied, they must be read and understood in conjunction with this manual.
a) Check with local authorities where approval for start-up is required. In some localities, nal
inspection of services may be required.
b) Review the installation section of this manual carefully. Conrm accordance with installation
guidelines, including:
1. In general, ensure that the heater area is in conformance with established heater room
requirements. Review national and local codes.
c) Check for total absence of water in pipework and uid. To help the system, open all drains; blow
air nitrogen if available into a high point bleed through a pressure regulating valve.
Unless specially ltered, compressed air will introduce moisture into the system. Dry air or Nitrogen is
recommended.
d) Make sure that there are no obstructions left in the thermal uid circuit from pressure leak
testing such as blanking plates in anged joints.
e) Check that pipework is free to expand naturally when hot. Open all valves to user circuits
including air bleed valves at high points and drains at low points in the piping system, and the
liquid level test connections in the expansion section of the combination tank.
f) Heater is located with the proper clearances as shown in Installation section of this manual.
g) Relief valves have been properly piped to a safe catchment.
h) Flue gas from the heater is properly vented.
i) Combustion air openings are not obstructed in any way and have adequate capacity.
j) There are no ammable liquids, materials or hazardous fumes present in the environment.
k) Nothing was damaged or knocked loose during shipment and installation. Inspect the main gas
train and trim assembly to be sure they were not damaged during shipment or installation.
l) Local authorities where approval for start-up is required have been notied. In some localities,
nal inspection of services may be required.
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