Safety Warnings And Precautions - FULTON VMP40 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

This manual is provided as a guide to the correct operation and
maintenance of your Fulton Gas Fired Steam Boiler, and should be
permanently available to the staff responsible for the operation of
the gas fired boiler.
These instructions must not be considered as a complete code of
practice, nor should they replace existing codes or standards which
may be applicable.
The requirements and instructions contained in this section
generally relate to the standard Fulton Gas Fired Steam Boiler.
When installing a packaged unit, this entire section should be read
to ensure that the installation work is carried out correctly.
Prior to shipment the following tests are made to assure the
customer the highest standards of manufacturing:
a) Material inspections.
b) Manufacturing process inspections.
c) ASME welding inspections.
d) ASME hydrostatic test inspection.
e) Electrical components inspection.
f) Operating test.
g) Final Engineering Inspection
h) Crating inspection.
All units are crated for fork lift transport. Once uncrated, all units can
be transported with a forklift. Under no circumstances should weight
be allowed to bear on the jacket, control panel, or fan housing of any
Fulton Boiler.
Rigging your boiler into position should be handled by a competent
rigger experienced in handling heavy equipment.
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliances.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

The customer should examine the boiler for any damage, especially
the refractories. It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure
all parts supplied with the boiler are fitted in a correct and safe
manner.
The installation of the Fulton Gas Fired Steam Boiler should
be carried out by competent personnel in accordance with the
standards of the National Fire Protection Association, National
or Canadian Electrical Code. All state and jurisdictional codes
beyond the scope of the applicable ASME Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Codes, for its corresponding classification, should be
followed in all cases. Jurisdictional authorities must be
consulted prior to installation.
Operating the boiler beyond its design limits can damage the
boiler and can also be dangerous. Do not operate the boiler
outside its limits. Do not try to upgrade the boiler performance
by unapproved modifications. Unapproved modifications can
cause injury and damage. Contact your Fulton dealer before
modifying the boiler.
A defective boiler can injure you or others. Do not operate a
boiler which is defective or has missing parts. Make sure that
all maintenance procedures are completed before using the
boiler. Do not attempt repairs or any other maintenance work
you do not understand. Obtain a Service Manual from Fulton
or call a Fulton Service Engineer.
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