Product Overview; Massachusetts Installations; Placement & Rigging; Clearances & Serviceability - FULTON VSRT Series Installation And Operation Manual

2 - INSTALLATION

Product Overview

Prior to the installation, operation, or maintenance
procedures, personnel should become familiar with the
equipment and its components. Please read this entire
manual before beginning any installation, operation or
maintenance procedures.
If any questions arise, contact Fulton Steam Solutions
before proceeding. The information contained in this
installation, operation and maintenance manual is subject
to change due to continuous product improvement.
Additionally, these instructions should be regarded as a
general guide and must not be considered as a complete
code of practice. This manual does not replace existing
codes or standards which may be applicable.

Massachusetts Installations

Boilers installed in Massachusetts must have a gas
pressure regulator installed upstream of the gas train
provided by the manufacturer.
Placement & Rigging
! WARNING
Competent personnel in accordance with all
applicable local codes should carry out the placement
and rigging of the Fulton equipment. 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.
Proper placement of your Fulton Product (Figures 1-12)
is essential. Attention paid to the following points will
save a great deal of difficulty in the future.
Adhere to the following for placement and rigging:
1. Verify boiler electrical classification and rating is
suitable for installation environment.
2. Check building specifications for permissible
floor loading.
3. Place equipment on a non-combustible level
base with adequate clearances from combustible
materials. See Clearances & Serviceability
section of this manual.
4. Place equipment in a well ventilated room. See
Equipment Ventilation & Combustion Air
Requirements section of this manual.
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5. When installed with the intent to use sealed
combustion: locate boiler so that the air supply
and exhaust piping between the boiler and
outside wall/roof are within the maximum
lengths for horizontal or vertical venting. See
Equipment Ventilation & Combustion Air
Requirements section of this manual.
6. Ensure there is adequate clearance around
the unit to provide access for operators and
maintenance personnel to access all parts of the
equipment per local jurisdictional requirements.
Ensure also that clearance provides for
component removal for maintenance. The
service engineer or the operator should not
have to pass exposed, hot pipe work to make
adjustments to the boiler. See Clearances &
Serviceability section of this manual.
7. Vertical Tubeless Boilers may be shipped
vertically or horizontally and are crated for forklift
transport. Once uncrated (and raised to vertical
for horizontally shipped boilers), transport unit
by forklift or lifting lugs at the top of the boiler. If
means of lifting are not available, rollers should
be placed beneath the frame of the equipment
and it should be guided to the installation
location. All units can be moved with forklifts.
Refer to Table 3 for standard weights.
8. Never allow weight to bear on the jacket, control
panel, trim, burner, fuel train or fan housing of
any Fulton boiler. Use only lifting eyes or fork
holes for movement.
Clearances & Serviceability
All local and national codes (NFPA, ANSI, UL, CSA, ASME)
must be followed for proper clearances and serviceability
of your boiler. Authorities having jurisdiction should be
consulted before installations are made.
Appropriate front, back, side and top clearances must be
maintained (Table 1) to allow access around the equipment
to facilitate maintenance and a safe work environment.
Table 1 - Minimum Clearance Around Boiler
Unit Size Front Panel Rear/Sides
(BHP) inch (mm) inch (mm)
10-15 36 (915) 24 (610)
20-30 36 (915) 24 (610)
40-60 36 (915) 24 (610)
OTE: The vertical clearance from the floor to the
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ceiling is for removal of the burner for servicing.
VSRT connections and specifications are listed in Tables
2 and 3 and shown in Figures 1-12.
Vertical - from floor
to ceiling - inch (m)
98.5 (2.5)
110 (2.8)
130 (3.3)
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