INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL Vantage (VTG) Condensing Hydronic Boilers Standard, Dual Fuel, and Low Emissions Models 2,000,000 - 6,000,000 BTU/HR 504k - 1.5 MM kCal/HR Serial/ National Board Number Model Fulton Order Sold To Job Name Date VTG-IOM-2013-0815...
SYSTEM DESIGN AND BOILER OPERATION .................3-3 Troubleshooting ....................4-8 Siemens LMV36 and LMV37 Control ..............3-4 OPERATING POINTS ON THE SIEMENS LMV CONTROL ...............3-4 NORMAL OPERATION ........................3-4 INITIAL PROGRAMMING ......................3-4 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS VTG-IOM-2013-0815 Warranty & Parts Standard Warranty for Fulton Vantage Hydronic Boilers ........Parts ........................5-5 STANDARD - MAXON BURNER ....................5-6 DUAL FUEL - RIELLO BURNER .....................5-9 LOW EMISSIONS - BEKAERT BURNER ..................5-13 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE KITS ....................5-17 SPARE PARTS KITS ........................5-20...
Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 latest edition, and the specifi 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.
The Fulton Vantage hot water boiler is an automatic, fuel-fi red, ultra high- jurisdictional/professional codes and effi ciency boiler. The boiler can either be of the sealed combustion/direct vent regulations.
Proper placement of your Fulton product is essential. Attention paid to regulations. the following points will save a great deal of diffi culty in the future. Correct placement is the fi rst step to trouble-free installation, operation, and maintenance.
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HOT WATER OUTLET SIDE VIEW COMBUSTION AIR INLET COLD WATER INLET EXHAUST OUTLET CONDENSATE DRAIN FIGURE 1 - VIEWS OF VANTAGE HYDRONIC BOILER (STANDARD, LOW EMISSIONS AND DUAL FUEL MODELS) Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
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The hydronic system is completely fl ushed prior to installing the boiler itself. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
Prevent Oxygen Contamination There are several ways to prevent boiler water oxygen contamination: Minimize system leaks to minimize make up water requirement Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
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16. Vantage models featuring the Bekaert or Riello burners have pilot assemblies. For Riello burner confi gurations, if vent limiters are not allowed per the AHJ, the pilot regulator will need to be vented accordingly. Bekaert 2-11 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
Follow the recommendations of the manufacturer of the ventilation and uncontaminated air for proper gas pressure regulator for specifi c instructions. General FIGURE 6 - FULTON PH NEUTRALIZING KIT (WITHOUT PUMP) 2-13 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
Install Condensate Drain iron pipe, PVC or CPVC are not acceptable. A condensate drain kit is intended for use with the Fulton 6. Connect 1 inch (25.4 mm) condensate drain(s) (at the Vantage boiler. The Condensate Drain is Fulton Model Part rear of the boiler), to the 1 inch (25.4 mm) inlet at the...
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, CRANKCASE OIL OR ANY OIL CONTAINING The pH Neutralization Kit is a Fulton-provided kit designed to bring the pH level GASOLINE. If in doubt, contact of the boiler’s condensate to a neutral level. It is not a replacement or alternative your Fulton representative prior to for the Condensate Drain Trap.
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Avoid extensive direction changes (fl ue gases being required to turn around) Never direct fl ue stacks in a downward direction. 2-19 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
5. Intake PVC piping must be assembled using cement. This will ensure that the intake is air tight and will not allow contaminates from the boiler room into the boiler. The cement must be free fl owing and contain no lumps, 2-21 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
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(refer to table 4) at all possible conditions. This includes considering all possible operating conditions of the stack, including: 2-23 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
Use adhesive material to seal around the vent on both sides of the wall. When penetrating a combustible wall, a wall thimble must be used. See Figure 13 2-25 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
8. To prevent the possible re-circulation of fl ue gases, the vent designer must take into consideration such things as prevailing winds, eddy zones, building confi gurations, etc. Fulton cannot be held responsible for the eff ects such adverse conditions may have on the operation of the boilers.
Adhere to the following for multi-skid engineered systems: common vent system should be resized to approach the minimum size as determined using the appropriate 1. Refer to the Fulton mechanical/electrical drawings tables. during assembly. 2. Ensure that equipment orientation allows for operation Electrical Connections interface and maintenance.
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11. Pneumatically test the piping (at 15 psig [103 kPa]maximum) prior to fi lling the systems. 12. Check bolts and connections for tightness after the fi rst heat up cycle. Retorquing may be required. 2-29 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
System Design and Boiler Operation gas control(s) which have been under water. The Vantage boiler must be installed in an appropriately designed system per Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
Every Vantage boiler comes with a Test Fire Report from the factory. This includes nine operating points that are set up in the Siemens LMV control by Fulton’s Commissioning/Start up by a non- technicians. Parameter 545 needs to be set up specifi c to job site operating...
8. To make changes: Drive the unit to the high-fi re position, P9. Check the O2 level in the stack. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
Every Vantage boiler comes with a Test Fire Report from the factory. This includes from the component manufacturer. nine operating points that are set up in the Siemens LMV control by Fulton’s technicians. Point #1 needs to be set up specifi c to job site operating conditions...
1. Following the Pre-Ignition phase (see previous section), the unit will purge then drive to the ignition position and ignite. The burner control will stay at this pilot hold stage so you can inspect and adjust the pilot as needed. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
Setting Main Burner Ignition 1. Under Params&Display > RatioControl > ProgramStop, change the Non-Fulton product information is for ProgramStop to 52 Interv2. This is the main burner ignition position. Press reference purposes only. No Fulton Enter and confi rm that 52 Interv2 is acknowledged in the current fi eld. This...
3. Press Enter once. Select ChangePoint by pressing the arrow keys to highlight and then press Enter to select. This will cause the servo motors to move to this low fi re point. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
Low fi re is now set and stored. jurisdictional/professional codes and regulations. Setting the Complete Turndown Range Non-Fulton product information is for NOTE: It is only necessary to approximate the setting through the reference purposes only.
32A, and the Siemens RWF40. SC-500 Temperature Controller Basic Programming CHANGE SET POINT 1. Set Point Mode is accessed through the switch selection or BMS screen selection. 3-11 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
SET BOILER ON TEMPERATURE regulations. 1. From Main Menu screen, select System Confi g. Non-Fulton product information is for reference purposes only. No Fulton 2. Select Sensor Confi g and set. document may substitute for full review of documentation available ...
(Models VTG-3000LE, VTG-4000LE) NOTE: Some Fulton Vantage Low Emissions Designs include a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD). The VFD is a Telemechanique Altivar 21 style. The Variable Speed Drive programs are password protected and should only be accessed by factory-trained personnel. Please contact your authorized Fulton representative for assistance.
Turn the boiler on. Water temperature will rise until the boiler locks out. This condition has to be manually reset. 2. Alter the high limit cut off temperature to normal level, typically 10-20 degrees above set point. 3-15 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
Daily, Weekly and Monthly Maintenance and Inspection (Fulton considers the regulations. following to be good practice for any boiler, and is applicable to the full line of Vantage boilers). It is also good practice for any boiler installation to perform...
Exposure to crystalline silica may pose signifi cant health hazards, on the tubes. Consult Fulton Heating Solutions immediately if there is a including but not limited to eye and concern.
Appropriate training and instructions 2. Shut off gas supply. are available from the Fulton Service Department at (315) 298-5121 or 3. Disconnect the gas union and properly support the gas train. It may be your local Fulton Heating Solutions possible to remove just the gas actuator from the valve body to gain access Representative.
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1-13/16” socket and ¾ x ½” adapter (U.S. only; these were provided from the factory and should be stored in a safe place in the boiler room). If these components have been misplaced, Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
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SECTION 4 VTG-IOM-2013-0815 WARNING please contact Fulton to purchase replacement components. The VTG-2000 through VTG-5000 Fulton part numbers are All information in this manual is for 2-22-000570 (socket) and 2-22-000571 (adapter). For VTG-6000, reference and guidance purposes, the socket part number is is 2-22-000572. It is a 1 ”...
Also note the location of lbs (31.2 NM) on all bolts. Do not replace any bolts, nuts, the jumper on the left side of the motor. washers or other components without consulting the Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
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FIGURE 17 - RLS-100-130E BURNER ELECTRODE POSITION FOR GAS OPERATION OPERATION Electrode Ignition Pilot FIGURE 18 - RLS-160 BURNER ELECTRODE AND IGNITION PILOT FIGURE 20 - RLS-160 BURNER ELECTRODE POSITION FOR OIL LOCATIONS OPERATION Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
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Air in pilot gas line Have the boiler attempt to light up to three times. If the boiler fails to light, call Fulton. Ignitor failure 1. Check the gap between the top of the electrode and the pilot tube wall. The gap should be 1/16”...
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4-11 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...
Fulton will repair or replace any part of the Vantage boiler found to be defective in workmanship or material within 18 months of shipment from the factory or 12 months from start up (whichever comes fi rst). Fulton shall be notifi ed in writing as soon as any defect becomes apparent. Defective parts must be returned to Fulton for evaluation and warranty consideration.
Fulton Companies. When ordering replacement parts, please have recommended for this equipment. the model number and serial number of your Fulton boiler ready. Factory-direct Use of non-factory authorized parts may jeopardize safety and system...
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BURNER REFRACTORY RING VTG-4000DF 22-7/8” OD X 10-1/4” ID 2-30-001621 GAS IGNITION ELECTRODE #3013052 2-30-001628 OIL IGNITION ELECTRODES #3013040 & 3013041 (SET OF 2) 5-19 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com...
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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 fl uid heat transfer systems.
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