Section 1 - Introduction; General; Product Overview; Technical Data - FULTON RB Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Fulton Ltd
1.1

GENERAL

The Fulton RB and RBC Series fuel fired steam boiler service manual is a generic publication,
providing information on standard boiler operation and maintenance.
Every care has been taken in the manufacture of the boiler to ensure that quality and reliability
standards are maintained. Satisfactory performance can only be ensured if the installation
recommendations, operating routines and maintenance schedules laid out in this manual are
adhered to.
1.2

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Fulton RB and RBC series steam boilers are conventional, reverse-fired, three-pass,
wet-back boiler with an optional internal economiser constructed to BS 2790 1992.
The RB uses a naming system that refers to steam output.
The RBC uses a naming system that refers to kW rating.
The boiler is mounted on a skid frame and is equipped with control and combustion equipment
according to individual specifications. The control and combustion equipment can be fitted on
either side of the boiler to suit the installation.
The boiler is fitted with front and rear access doors to the combustion zones for cleaning and
maintenance purposes. Waterside access is via a manhole in the crown of the boiler, while hand/
head holes are provided in the lower boiler shell to facilitate inspection. The optional economiser
is a finned tube heat exchanger mounted in the rear smoke box of the boiler.
Boiler combustion is provided by gas, oil or dual fuel fired burners designed for high/low flame
operation. Combustion air is normally controlled by a motorised butterfly damper incorporating a
proof of closure interlock.
Burner controls and a fuel pump unit (oil-fired models only) are mounted on the burner.
Note: Consult burner manufacturer's Operation and Maintenance instructions for more details.
1.3

TECHNICAL DATA

For a full specification refer to:
RB
Appendix A - TI-135-RB Dimensions & Specification.
RBC
Appendix A - TI-109-RBC Dimensions & Specification.
RB-RBC-IOMM-2015-1

SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION - 1
Page 1