Overview; Warnings & Cautions; Disclaimers And Local Codes - FULTON Reliance 500 Installation And Operation Manual

INTRODUCTION

Overview

Prior to shipment, the following inspections and tests are
made to ensure the highest standards of manufacturing for
our customers:
Material inspections
Manufacturing process inspections
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
welding inspection
ASME hydrostatic test inspection
Electrical components inspection
Operating test
Final engineering inspection
Crating inspection
This manual is provided as a guide to the correct operation
and maintenance of your Fulton equipment, and should be
read in its entirety and be made permanently available to the
sta responsible for the operation of the boiler. It should not,
however, be considered as a complete code of practice, nor
should it replace existing codes or standards which may be
applicable. Fulton reserves the right to change any part of
this installation, operation and maintenance manual.
Installation, start-up, and maintenance of this equipment
can be hazardous and requires trained, quali ed installers
and service personnel. Trained personnel are responsible
for the installation, operation, and maintenance of this
product, and for the safety assurance of installation,
operation, and maintenance processes. Do not install,
operate, service or repair any component of this
equipment unless you are quali ed and fully understand
all requirements and procedures. Trained personnel
refers to those who have completed Fulton Service School
training speci c to this product.
When working on this equipment, observe all warnings,
cautions, and notes in literature, on stickers and labels, and
any additional safety precautions that apply. Follow all safety
codes and wear appropriate safety protection. Follow all
jurisdictional codes and consult any jurisdictional authorities
prior to installation.
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Warnings & Cautions
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS appear in various chapters of this
manual. It is critical that all personnel read and adhere to all
information contained in WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
WARNINGS must be observed to prevent serious injury
or death to personnel.
CAUTIONS must be observed to prevent damage
or destruction of equipment or loss of operating
e ectiveness.
All Warnings and Cautions are for reference and guidance
purposes, and do not substitute for required professional
training, conduct, and strict adherence to applicable
jurisdictional/professional codes or regulations.

Disclaimers and Local Codes

Installation of the equipment shall conform to all the
requirements or all national, state and local codes established
by the authorities having jurisdiction or, in the absence
of such requirements, in the US to the National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 latest edition, and the speci c
instructions in this manual. Authorities having jurisdiction
should be consulted prior to installation.
When required by local codes, the installation must conform
to the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Safety Code
for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers
(ASME CSD-1).
The boiler heat exchanger is manufactured and stamped
in accordance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code,
Section IV for a maximum allowable working pressure
and operating temperature of 160 psig and 210 F (121 C)
respectively.
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