FULTON VMP Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual page 5

Fulton Ltd
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WARNING
Do not try to do repairs or any other maintenance work
you do not understand. Obtain a service manual from
Fulton Ltd or call a Fulton service engineer.
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure all parts
supplied with the boiler are fitted in a correct and safe
manner.
Understand the electrical circuit before connecting
or disconnecting an electrical component. A wrong
connection can cause injury and or damage.
A defective boiler can injure you or others. Do not
operate a boiler which is defective or has missing
parts. Make sure that all maintenance procedures are
completed before using the boiler.
Do not change the boiler fuel without consulting the
boiler manufacturer.
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Make sure that lifting equipment complies with all local
regulations and is suitable for the job. You can be
injured if you use faulty lifting equipment. Make sure the
lifting equipment is in good condition.
Operating the boiler beyond its design limits can
damage the boiler, it can also be dangerous. Do
not operate the boiler outside its limits. Do not try
to upgrade the boiler performance by unapproved
modifications.
Non-approved modifications can cause injury and
damage. Contact your Fulton dealer before modifying
the boiler.
Only qualified persons should be allowed to
operate and maintain the boiler and its equipment.
The installation of gas appliances including the
flue system should only be carried out by Gas Safe
registered engineers.
Steam boilers have high temperature surfaces, that if
touched may cause serious burns. Only competent and
qualified personnel should work on or in the locality
of a steam boiler and ancillary equipment. Always
ensure the working area and floor are clear of potential
hazards, work slowly and methodically.
Do NOT store inflammable materials near the boiler.
The importance of correct boiler water and feedwater
cannot be over emphasised, see the relevant section in
this manual.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING
DANGER FROM INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION
The importance of correct burner adjustment to achieve
low emissions, safe, clean and efficient combustion
is paramount. Poor combustion, where unburnt gas
forms carbon monoxide is both a health hazard, and
the potential risk to the boiler from overheating, caused
by re-burning of the unburnt gas in the secondary flue
passes.
Prior to the commencement of any work requiring the
removal of cover plates and the opening of control
panel box, the electrical supply to the boiler must be
isolated.
Boilers should always be drained through an approved
blowdown vessel.
This boiler is equipped with an ignition device, which
automatically lights the burner. Do not try to light the
burner by hand.
Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing
controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and
dangerous operation.
Never attempt to operate equipment that has failed to
pass all the safety checks.
Follow proper lockout procedures for the electrical, gas
and water connections.
If any "Manual Reset" limit device trips, DO NOT reset
without determining and correcting the cause. (Manual
Reset Limits may include: flame safeguard, high or low
gas pressure, high temperature limit, high pressure
limit.)
Never tamper with low water (liquid level) cut-off
sensors or circuitry.
Before commissioning the equipment, verify with
authorized personnel that gas lines have been purged.
Check daily that the equipment area is free and clear
of any combustible materials, including flammable
vapours & liquids.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapours and liquids or corrosive materials in the vicinity
of this or any other appliances. Cements for plastic pipe
should be kept away from all sources of ignition.
Proper ventilation should be maintained to reduce the
hazard and to minimize breathing of cement vapours.
No shut-off of any kind shall be placed between
the safety relief valve and the equipment or in
the discharge pipe between such valve and the
atmosphere. Doing so can cause an accidental
explosion from overpressure.
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