VMP-IOMM-2018-2
Fulton Ltd
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OPERATION - 4
4.5 FILLING THE BOILER ALL MODELS
1. The door isolator should be in the OFF position.
2. Ensure the Boiler and Pump Switches are in the OFF position.
3. Ensure the following valves are OPEN:
a) Main steam stop valve.
b) Steam pressure gauge isolating valve.
c) All valves in the feedwater line.
d) Water level gauge (sight glass) isolating valves.
4. Ensure the following valves are SHUT:
a) Main blowdown valve.
b) Water level gauge blowdown valves.
c) Water bottle blowdown valves
5. Select the fuel to be used, ensure that the valves in the selected fuel line(s) are open, and the
alternative fuel lines are closed (see Section 4.4 - Changing To The Alternative Fuel).
CAUTION
The feed pump seals are water cooled.
The pump must never be allowed to run whilst dry, irreparable damage may result.
Ensure the pump is fully primed before energising the motor.
6. Vent the pump.
7. Turn the door isolator to the ON position.
8. Turn the Pump switch to the ON position.
9. Thefeedwaterpumpshouldstart(checkthepumpdirectionofrotation)andlltheboilertothe
correct working level and then automatically switch OFF.
Note: If the boiler water level is below its correct level, the feedwater pump will operate. When the water reaches
the correct level (two thirds up the water level gauge), the pump will stop. If the water level is above the top of the
level gauge, drain off until the level is in the middle of the water level gauge (sight glass).
Note: It may be necessary to vent the feedwater pump by bleeding air from the plug mounted in the top casting
below the pump motor to pump body connection.
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