FULTON VSRT Series Installation And Operation Manual page 8

1 - SAFETY & WARNINGS
carefully decrease all trapped pressures to zero before
performing any maintenance.
Do not attempt to start the equipment for any
testing prior to filling and purging the vessel. A dry
fire will seriously damage the equipment and may
result in property damage or personnel injury and
is not covered by warranty. In case of a dry firing
event, shut off the fuel supply and allow the
vessel to cool to room temperature before fluid
is reintroduced to the pressure vessel. The boiler
should be inspected by a qualified individual prior
to commissioning the unit.
When opening any drains on the equipment or piping
system, steps should be taken to avoid scalding/
burning of personnel due to hot fluids. Whenever
possible, the system should be cooled prior to opening
any drains.
Post these instructions in an appropriate place
near the equipment and maintain in good legible
condition.
! WARNING
The vent line connection on the gas pressure
regulator must be piped to outdoor air by the
installer in accordance with the National Fuel
Gas Code, American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) Z2231991 or latest addenda. In Canada, gas
installations must be in accordance with the current
CAN/Compressed Gas Association (CGA) B149.1 and 2
and/or local codes.
Hot surfaces (over 120 F [49 C]) should be insulated or
shielded for safety. See Installation section.
Use only your hand to turn valve handles. Never use
tools. If the handle will not turn by hand, don't try to
repair. Forced or attempted repair may result in fire or
explosion.
Should overheating occur or the gas supply fails to
shut off, manually shut off the gas supply external to
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the equipment.
For reasons of safety, the hot exhaust gas duct and
chimney must be insulated or shielded within the
locality of the heater in compliance with local codes
and regulations.
Check daily that the boiler area is free and clear of
any combustible materials, including flammable
vapors and liquids.
Do not use matches, candles, flame or other sources of
ignition to check for gas leaks.
These instructions must not be considered as a
complete code of practice nor should they replace
existing codes or standards which may be applicable.
Commissioning/Start up by a non-Fulton authorized
person will void the product warranty.
To ensure that your Fulton equipment is operating
safely and efficiently, follow the maintenance
procedures set forth in this manual.
! WARNING
SAFETY COMPONENTS: The end user of the boiler
must maintain all labels on the boiler in clean, legible
condition. All connections and safety devices, both
mechanical and electrical, must be kept clean, with
ease of access for inspection, use and maintenance.
! CAUTION
Maintenance procedures for this equipment should be
completed by trained personnel. Appropriate training
and instruction are available from the Fulton Service
Department at (315) 298-5121 or your local Fulton
Representative.
When calculating ventilation requirements, heat
losses from the Fulton equipment (and other
equipment) should be considered.
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