Recommended Monthly Maintenance Schedule; Recommended Semi-Annual Maintenance Schedule - FULTON VSRT Series Installation And Operation Manual

Recommended Monthly Maintenance
Schedule
! WARNING
Make sure main power switch is off before starting work.
! CAUTION
Do not clean the gauge glass while pressurized or in
operation.
The following steps should be carried out monthly:
1. Clean the water gauge glass using a commercial
non-abrasive glass cleaner. Use diluted acids
such as hydrochloric (muriatic) acid when regular
cleaners do not seem to work. Do not use wire
brushes or any abrasive materials that could scratch
the glass. If leakage is evident, replace the gaskets.
2. Always reinstall the gauge glass protectors.
3. Clean feedwater pump strainers.
4. Check scanner or flame rod and ignition electrodes.
5. Check starter contacts. Burned or pitted contacts
must be replaced. Do not use sand paper to file or
clean.
6. Clean all system strainers for steam, water, and fuel.
7. Check operation of all steam traps on all boiler and
system piping.
BURNER COMPONENTS
Check the linkage and cams for wear and loose parts.
Replace and worn parts immediately.
Recommended Semi-Annual
Maintenance Schedule
The following steps should be carried out semi-annually:
1. Check combustion settings for all fuels.
2. Check and adjust combustion to the correct
settings.
3. Check for proper operation of steam traps in your
system.
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4. Check feedwater pumps for correct operation.
5. Check and clean burner. See next page for
directions.
6. Check settings of flame rod (if applicable) and
ignition electrode.
7. Inspect ignition electrode for cracks.
8. Clean water safety and level probes.
9. Check burner and boiler refractory for cracks.
10. Inspect stainless steel ring in furnace (if present)
11. Check operation of steam safety valve at no more
than 15 PSIG.
12. Drain and clean feedwater tank.
13. Check electrical controls and motors for correct
operation.
14. Shut off the boiler completely and drain.
15. Remove brass pipe plug at the cross connection
below the water column and inspect and clean
the nipple into the boiler. The boiler must be
cold and the water level must below the pipe
connection.
16. Remove the hand holes and inspect the interior
of the vessel for scale or sludge deposits. See
Figure 21. The amount of deposits will indicate
the efficiency of the water treatment being used.
The frequency of the inspection will depend on
the condition of the water side of the boiler.
17. Replace hand hole gaskets as follows:
» Remove the hand hole assembly using a
» Remove the old gasket and thoroughly clean
Note: Do not reuse old gasket(s).
18. Clean and empty cyclone bucket collector.
1-1/4" tee handle wrench or 1-1/4" 1/2" drive
socket wrench. See Figure 22.
the surface on the boiler and the plate.
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