General; Daily Maintenance And Inspection Schedule; Weekly Maintenance And Inspection Schedule; Monthly Maintenance And Inspection Schedule - FULTON Vantage VTG Series Installation And Operation Manual

MAINTENANCE
!
WARNING
All information in this manual is for
reference and guidance purposes,
and does not substitute for required
professional training, conduct,
and strict adherence to applicable
jurisdictional/professional codes and
regulations.
Prior to any maintenance concerning
electrical components of this
equipment, ensure electrical supply
to the equipment is disconnected.
Label all wires prior to disconnection;
wiring errors may cause improper
and hazardous operation.
Follow all proper lockout/tagout
procedures for service.
Before beginning any maintenance,
ensure area is free of any combustible
materials and other dangers.
What to do if you smell gas:
Do not try to light the appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch.
Do not use any phone in the building.
Leave building and contact gas
supplier from neighbor's phone. If you
cannot reach gas supplier, phone the
fire department.
After initial start-up by qualified
personnel, linkage, control settings,
and fuel pressures should not be
readjusted.
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CAUTION
All maintenance procedures should
be completed by trained personnel.
Appropriate training and instructions
are available from the Fulton Service
Department at (315) 298-5121 or
your local Fulton Heating Solutions
Representative.
In order to meet warranty conditions,
ensure all appropriate maintenance
activities are performed.
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General

Your Vantage boiler has been designed to provide years of trouble free
performance. To ensure continued safety and efficiency of the boiler, please
follow the maintenance and inspection directions outlined in this section of the
manual.
Daily, Weekly and Monthly Maintenance and Inspection (Fulton considers the
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
a thorough review of the overall system on a regular basis, and after any
maintenance procedures. Any potential issues should be noted and followed up
on to ensure safety and reliability of all relevant equipment. System review items
may include:
Looking for discoloration of any painted equipment, boiler jacket panels,
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and/or insulation used in system piping
Looking for evidence of leaks including the air intake/exhaust systems,
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boilers, hydronic system piping, pumps, valves and other system
components
ƒ Once boilers are running, making sure there are no flue gases around the
boilers, or in the boiler room

Daily Maintenance and Inspection Schedule

Daily maintenance and inspection must include the following:
1. Observe operating temperature and general conditions.
2. Make sure that the flow of combustion and ventilating air to the boiler is
not obstructed.
3. Boiler area is free and clear of any combustible materials, including
flammable vapors and liquids.

Weekly Maintenance and Inspection Schedule

Weekly maintenance and inspection must include the following:
1. Observe the conditions of the main flame. Correct air adjustment is
essential for the efficient operation of this boiler. If an adjustment to the
combustion is necessary, the flue gas composition should be checked with
a carbon dioxide (CO2) or oxygen (O2) analyzer to set conditions.

Monthly Maintenance and Inspection Schedule

Monthly maintenance and inspection must include the following:
1. Test high-limit control by reducing setting below the operating
temperature. Burner should shut off. After readjusting the thermostat,
press the button to reset the switch.
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