The discharge from the safety relief valve shall be
so arranged that there will be no danger of scalding
personnel or damage to equipment. Provisions should
be made to properly drain safety relief valve discharge
piping.
Fluids under pressure may cause injury to personnel or
damage to equipment when released. Be sure to shut
off all incoming and outgoing fluid shut-off valves and
carefully decrease all trapped pressures to zero before
performing any maintenance.
Do not attempt to start the equipment for any testing
prior to filling and purging the vessel. A dry fire will
seriously damage the equipment and may result in
property damage or personnel injury and is not covered
by warranty. In case of a dry firing event, shut off
the fuel supply and allow the vessel to cool to room
temperature before fluid is reintroduced to the pressure
vessel. The boiler should be inspected by a qualified
individual prior to commissioning the unit.
When opening any drains on the equipment or piping
system, steps should be taken to avoid scalding/
burning of personnel due to hot fluids. Whenever
possible, the system should be cooled prior to opening
any drains.
Hot surfaces (over 49 °C) should be insulated or
shielded for safety where practicable. See
installation section.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fails to shut
off, manually shut off the gas supply external to the
equipment.
Improper installation or maintenance of gauge glass
and connections can cause immediate or delayed
breakage resulting in bodily injury and/or property
damage. Only trained personnel should install and
maintain gauge glass connections. Wear suitable
safety eye-wear during installation. Be sure all parts
are free of chips and debris.
WATER SOFTENER, SALT & CHEMICAL TREATMENT
The chemicals required to operate the water softeners
and chemical treatment plants CAN BE SUPPLIED by
Fulton Ltd.
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure
adequate supplies of chemical are available at all times
(including commissioning). Costly repairs could be
required should the plant operate without chemicals or
the wrong dosage of chemicals.
HYDRAULIC TEST - RISK OF BRITTLE FRACTURE
Hydraulic testing requires specialist equipment and
is normally only required by engineering surveyors /
inspectors. In order to ensure the material/ pressure
vessel does not suffer from brittle fracture, hydraulic
testing should not be carried out below 7 °C.
The stack arrangement and draft conditions should be
in accordance with the information in this manual for
proper performance of the equipment.
Use appropriate leak-detection fluid. Clean all piping
thoroughly after completing the leak check.
A temperature exceeding 32 °C* in the boiler room
may cause premature failure of electrical components.
Provisions should be made to maintain an ambient
temperature of 32 °C* or less (the panel box interior
should not exceed 32 °C*.
*Pumps, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
or sequence panels may require lower ambient
temperatures or additional cooling.
Particulate matter or chemicals (example: per
chloroethylene, chlorine, or halogenated compounds)
in the combustion air supply to the boiler will cause
damage or failure to the burner and is not covered
under warranty. High-risk situations for particulate
matter to be in the air include construction and
maintenance activities.
For all systems containing boilers or unfired steam
generators, the water chemistry in the boiler must be
kept within the limits outlined in this manual. Failure to
do so may cause premature pressure vessel failure and
poor steam quality and will void the warranty.
Do not run the pump dry. Irreparable damage to the
seal can result. Prime the pump in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Never operate the pump
with a closed discharge valve.
Should you suspect that the boiler’s flue passage
ways have become blocked, stop the boiler
immediately and contact the Fulton office.
Obey all laws and local regulations which affect you
and your boiler.
LOW FEEDWATER TEMPERATURE
Low feedwater temperature can result in thermal shock
to the boiler pressure vessel. Return the maximum
amount of condensate and if necessary preheat the
feedwater. If in doubt consult Fulton Ltd.
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