INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Reliance (RLN) High E ciency Hydronic Boilers 500,000 - 3,000,000 BTU/HR Serial/ National Board Number Model Fulton Order Sold To Job Name Date RLN-IOM-2012-1205...
Perform Test of Limit Controls ................3-4 Perform Test of Low Gas Pressure Switch ............3-5 Perform Test of High Gas Pressure Switch ............3-5 Perform Test of Air Switch ..................3-5 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 latest edition, and the speci c should it replace existing codes or standards which may be instructions in this manual. Authorities having jurisdiction applicable. Fulton reserves the right to change any part of should be consulted prior to installation. this installation, operation and maintenance manual.
Per The Fulton Reliance boiler is constructed to ASME Section IV and certi ed to the Centers for Disease Control and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 795 Issue 2006/10/27 Edition 6 Standard for Prevention (CDC) and Occupational Safety Commercial-Industrial Gas Heating Equipment.
Placement & Rigging All information in this manual is for Proper placement of your Fulton product is essential. Attention paid to reference and guidance purposes, the following points will save a great deal of di culty in the future. Correct...
» Be installed in the vertical position. gauge to be installed in the outlet piping section of the boiler. Front View Right Side View FIGURE 1 RELIANCE HYDRONIC BOILER CLEARANCES REFER TO TABLE 1B Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
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Loop Supply System Pump Safety Relief Expansion Valve Tank 12" Strainer Dedicated Pump Heating Loop Return FIGURE 3 SAMPLE PIPING LAYOUT: SINGLE BOILER WITH RETURN WATER TEMPERATURE >140 F 60 C Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
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INSTALLATION SECTION 2 RLN-IOM-2012-1205 FIGURE 5 SAMPLE PIPING LAYOUT: MULTIPLE BOILERS IN A COMMON HYDRONIC LOOP, RETURN TEMPERATURE >140 F 60 C Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
Do not use open tanks or ttings Do not use oxygen permeable materials anywhere in the water system Repair leaks in the system quickly Eliminate ttings wherever possible Use air elimination devices in system piping 2-11 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, CRANKCASE OIL OR ANY OIL CONTAINING GASOLINE. If in 4. If an air cushion type expansion tank is used, pipe tank directly into boiler doubt, contact your Fulton representative supply. prior to operation. 5. On multi-zoned systems (or a system with both space and domestic water heating), air elimination must be provided either in the common piping or on every loop.
(unless there is sealed pressure to the compression tting is 100 PSI. combustion [intake piped outside]). Pay particular attention to other equipment installed in the boiler 2-15 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
NOTE: The installation of an air intake lter is recommended for any Reliance installation where particulate matter >50 microns could enter the boiler. An air intake lter is available as an option from Fulton if required. The air intake lter Cements for plastic pipe are...
2. Venting material must be appropriate for non-condensing, negative pressure applications and should be B-Vent style material. This must be guaranteed appropriate for the application by the manufacturer and 2-17 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
2. Reliance boilers should not be common vented with other types of equipment. 3. Fulton requires the use of a combustion air supply damper (which can be provided shipped mounted on the boiler by Fulton and incorporated into 2-18...
Minimum wall thickness through which vent system may be installed is 3.25 inches (82.5 mm). Maximum wall thickness through which vent system may be installed is 20 inches (508 mm). 2-19 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
6. To prevent the possible re-circulation of ue gases, the vent designer must take into consideration such things as prevailing winds, eddy zones, building con gurations, etc. Fulton cannot be responsible for the e ects such adverse conditions may have on the operation of the boilers. It is important to locate the exhaust duct in such a way that it does not become blocked due to snow, ice, and other natural or man-made obstructions.
It must be used to connect the intake piping to the boiler air inlet. This rubber air inlet coupling is available from Fulton as an option. See Figure 6. Do not use any dangerous source of re or smoke (e.g., lighter, candle) to...
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1/4 turn to distribute cement evenly, continue to insert pipe until it bottoms out. 2-23 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
This includes, but is not limited to, the use of the controls, lighting, and shutdown procedures. 3. Review the unit-speci c control schematics, and follow appropriate instructions. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
WARNING Test of Ignition Safety System Test the ignition system safety shuto as follows: Non-Fulton product information is for reference purposes only. No Fulton 1. Remove the black plug/connector from the main gas valve (it is held on document should substitute for full with a central screw).
Outlet water temperature, fan speed and set point are displayed on the SOLA touch screen display on the front of the boiler. Figure 13 shows a sample screen display on the SOLA control. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
SECTION 3 RLN-IOM-2012-1205 WARNING CHANGING THE OPERATING SET POINT From the main screen do the following: Non-Fulton product information is for reference purposes only. No Fulton 1. Tap “Con gure” document should substitute for full review of documentation available 2. Tap “Central Heat Con guration”...
Perform initial start up procedures as described in this manual. SOLA Control Features Flame Detection The ame signal can be viewed from the Main Screen and the Status Detail screen on the Control. See Figure 13. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
RLN-IOM-2012-1205 WARNING Cycle and Run Hours Monitoring Non-Fulton product information is for Burner cycles, burner run time, and pump cycles can be viewed from the reference purposes only. No Fulton Statistics Con guration screen on the Control. See Figure 14.
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CAUTION Only factory-trained personnel should attempt to alter password protected Control preset values. FIGURE 15 SETPOINT CONFIGURATION FIGURE 16 EDITING THE MANUAL FIRING RATE FIGURE 17 CENTRAL HEAT CONFIGURATION SCREEN Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
OPERATION SECTION 3 RLN-IOM-2012-1205 WARNING Non-Fulton product information is for reference purposes only. No Fulton document should substitute for full review of documentation available from the component manufacturer. CAUTION Only factory-trained personnel should attempt to alter password protected Control preset values.
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Central Heat Con guration Screen is 10, so the unit would shut down at 172F +10 (O Hysteresis) = 182 degrees. The boiler will get a call for heat at 172F+/- 10 (On Hysteresis) = 162. FIGURE 21 EXAMPLE SCREEN 3-11 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
3. Check ue gas temperature at outlet. If there is a temperature increase local Fulton Representative. over previous readings, the probable cause is soot or water-scale build-up on the tubes. Consult Fulton Heating Solutions immediately if there is a In order to meet warranty conditions, concern.
A replacement heat exchanger may be necessary. regulations. All maintenance procedures should be completed by trained personnel. Appropriate training and instructions are available from the Fulton Service Department at (315) 298-5121 or your local Fulton Representative. In order to meet warranty conditions, ensure all appropriate maintenance activities are performed.
2. Leak test gas valves. Leak Test must be performed only by quali ed jurisdictional/professional codes and personnel, who have been trained in this procedure in a Fulton Service regulations. School. All maintenance procedures should Procedure for Removing/Cleaning The Burner be completed by trained personnel.
21. Test re the boiler and use a combustion analyzer to ensure that the fuel/ All maintenance procedures should air ratio is set correctly throughout the range. Refer to the Fulton Heating be completed by trained personnel. Solutions factory test re report for combustion settings.
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If UV scanner does not detect the fl ame during the Iden fy and correct; reset via the SOLA Control. 4-second trial-for-igni on period, the gas valve and spark igni on are de-energized. At this me a safety lockout occurs. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
WARRANTY & PARTS INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE WARRANTY & PARTS Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
fi tness for a particular purpose. Fulton shall in no event be liable for any consequential or incidental damages arising in any way, including but not limited to any loss of profi ts or business, even if the Fulton Companies has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Fulton Companies. When ordering replacement parts, please have for this equipment. Use of non-factory the model number and serial number of your Fulton boiler ready. Factory-direct authorized parts may jeopardize safety replacement parts must be used to ensure proper equipment operation and and system performance, and voids the adherence with warranty requirements.
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Fulton Companies. Fulton Boiler Works, Inc., Fulton Heating Solutions, Inc. & Fulton Thermal Corporation are part of the Fulton Group of Companies, a global manufacturer of steam, hot water and thermal uid heat transfer systems.
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