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EASCO Series FST, ESP, SM4, SM5, PLW 3-Pass
& Series FPS 4-Pass Water-backed Steel
Horizontal Firetube Boilers
Manufactured in Accordance to Current Approved
Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
Section IV 'Rules for the Construction of Heating Boilers'
Installation,
Operation &
Maintenance Manual
© 2017, Easco Boiler Corp.
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Easco Boiler Corp
1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047
T: 718.378.3000
F: 718.378.4560
easco.com
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Summary of Contents for EASCO FST Series
- Page 1 EASCO Series FST, ESP, SM4, SM5, PLW 3-Pass & Series FPS 4-Pass Water-backed Steel Horizontal Firetube Boilers Manufactured in Accordance to Current Approved Edition of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section IV ‘Rules for the Construction of Heating Boilers’...
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Page 2: Preface And Statements
EASCO Boiler Corp. (EASCO) is committed to providing equipment of lasting quality and value to each of its many customers. It is our goal that every piece of EASCO equipment (Equipment) purchased provides the same reliable operating excellence that was built into it by skilled craftsmen at our EASCO factory (Factory). -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Boil-Out Instructions 4.10 Cleaning a New Steam Boiler 4.11 Cleaning a New Hot Water Boiler SECTION 5: OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 BoilerOperation 5.2 Feed Water Connection 5.3 FiringApparatus 5.4 Pressure and Temperature Controls 5.5 Water Level Controls 5.6 Maintenance of Low Water Cut-Off Devices Page 3 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... - Page 4 Water Treatment Procedure 7.9 Maintain Drip Tight Connections 7.10 Foaming and Priming 7.11 Corrosion and Pitting 7.12 Periodic Inspecting of Existing Boilers SECTION 8: REPAIRS 8.1 Notification 8.2 Requirements 8.3 Safety 8.4 Additional Applicable Publications NOTES Page 4 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com...
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Page 5: Important Information
Manuals and Procedures, provided with the Equipment to assure the proper and safe Page 5 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... - Page 6 • NFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances • UL 795: Standard for Commercial Industrial Gas Handling Equipment • UL 726: Standard for Oil Fired Boiler Assemblies Page 6 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com...
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- Page 8 Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association-Hydronics Institute Industrial Risk Insurance NFPA National Fire Protection Association NB(BPVI) National Board (of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors) Underwriters Laboratory Page 8 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com...
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Page 9: Section 1: General
Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBPVI). The AI is an employee of an Independent Authorized Inspection Agency, an insurance company who underwrites EASCO’s insurance policy. Page 9 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 10: Section 2: Requirements
Local Jurisdictions, and/or Utilities, having authority. Local Jurisdictions, and/or Utilities, having authority should be consulted prior to installation to assure applicable Codes and Standards compliance. Page 10 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 11: Warranty
This Boiler has a Limited Warranty, a copy of which is included within this Manual. Please read the same to become familiar with and knowledgeable about additional requirements. Page 11 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 12: Section 3: Identification And Configuration
Code construction, together with the Manufacturer’s Certification of Authorization Number and AI’s Certificate of Inspection Number. The purchaser of the Page 12 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 13: Configurations
Contractor provided breeching connection is accommodated to safely discharge the products of combustion. The firetubes used are 2-1/2-in boiler tubes. Page 13 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 14: Section 4: Installation Instructions
EASCO, Collect (COL) whereby the Purchaser/Consignee shall pay transportation carrier/agent at time of receipt, or Pre-Paid and Charge (PPC) indicating Page 14 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 15: Placement Setting Of Equipment
Codes and Standards governing the design, handling, installation, commissioning, operation, care and continued maintenance of Page 15 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 16: Combustion And Ventilation Air Supply
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Page 17: Equipment Field Connections
4.5.5 All required field fuel gas piping systems, together with flue gas handling, shall be in accordance with applicable requirements of most current accepted edition NFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code. Page 17 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 18: Operating Controls And Safety Devices
Motorized or pneumatic feed valves • Bottom blowdown valves and drain valves • Feed stop and check valves • Furnace and/or sequence draft controls Page 18 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 19: Fuel Burning And Handling Equipment
Manuals furnished with this Equipment for proper installation, fuel piping, wiring, burner adjustment and service instructions. 4.7.2 EASCO Boiler Corp. offers a variety of Forced Draft Air, or Pressure, Atomizing Fuel Oil and Natural Gas Firing equipment, emissions and operating controls to meet with particular specification, system or jurisdictional requirements. -
Page 20: Boil-Out Instructions
Do Not Permit the dry material or concentrated solution to come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Page 20 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... - Page 21 19) Bring water temperature up to at least 200 °F. 20) Add boiler water treatment chemicals as required. 21) Tighten man-hole/hand-hole covers and plugs while Boiler is hot. Page 21 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com...
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Page 22: Cleaning A New Steam Boiler
Packaged Boilers are jacketed at Easco factory. If done on the job, this is usually not accomplished until the Boiler has been in operation for a week or so to ensure joint tightness. -
Page 23: Cleaning A New Hot Water Boiler
Do Not Permit the dry material or concentrated solution to come into contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Page 23 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... - Page 24 13) Refill the system with fresh water and bring water temperature to 180 °F or above promptly to drive off any dissolved gases in the fresh water. Page 24 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com...
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Page 25: Section 5: Operation Instructions
These should be ‘rotted’ out at least on an annual basis and be blown down with a frequency as dictated by water quality. Page 25 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 26: Feed Water Connection
Firing Apparatus 5.3.1 Depending on configuration, Easco boilers can be fired with a number of devices. Regardless of the fuel or method employed, all systems should be operated in accordance with burner manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 27: Water Level Controls
8) Wire bushing of the probe is not recommended. 9) Clean the pipe threads of the probe to remove old hardened pipe dope and other foreign matter. Page 27 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... - Page 28 To do this, fasten wire or cord to lever of valve and pull lever standing a safe distance away from valve. Page 28 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com...
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Page 29: Safety And Safety Relief Valves
Thermal expansions of the flue tubes and shell are, Page 29 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... - Page 30 Boiler as high as possible, thereby reducing temperature differentials between the furnace tube and the flue tubes or shell. Easco has determined that for medium sized Boilers this temperature difference should never exceed 100 °F. It is intuitive that for larger Boilers the maximum temperature Difference should be even smaller.
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Page 31: Water Circulation System Guidelines - Hot Water Boilers
5.10.2 It is equally important to ensure that there is circulation through the Boiler of at least 1/2 GPM/BHP at all times when the burner is firing. Page 31 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 32: Section 6: Service Instructions
Clean fire tubes with flue brush furnished with Boiler. Remove soot and rust and reseal the Boiler. 6.2.1 Always inspects installation before starting burner. Page 32 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... - Page 33 Close the boiler drain and refill to normal water level. Unless Boiler is equipped with a manual-reset low water cutoff, burner should automatically restart during fill. Reset operating control. Page 33 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com...
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Page 34: General Maintenance Considerations
180 °F to drive off dissolved gases. If water treatment is used, sufficient water treatment compound should be added to condition to make up water. Page 34 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 35: Repair Parts
EASCO Boiler Corp. 1175 Leggett Avenue Bronx, NY 10474 Tel: (718) 378-3000 Fax: (718) 378-4560 easco.com info@easco.com Page 35 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 36: Section 7: Water Treatment
The information contained in this section is general in nature. The specific treatment program for your Boiler should be dictated by local conditions. Easco Boiler Corp. will not be held responsible for owner’s failure to exercise sound engineering practices with regards to proper water treatment that results in premature failures of boiler components. -
Page 37: Services Of Water Treatment Specialist
Where this is severe, boiler water is carried over with the steam. Excessive dissolved solids carried over can form deposits in the steam piping and valves. Page 37 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 38: Chemicals Used
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Page 39: Water Treatment Procedure
If the boiler room is dry and well ventilated, the Boiler may be left open to the atmosphere. Page 39 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 40: Maintain Drip Tight Connections
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- Page 42 Ligaments between Tube Holes – The ligaments between tube holes in the heads of all firetube Boilers and in shells of water tube boilers should be examined. If leakage Page 42 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com...
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Page 45: Section 8: Repairs
Section VI: Recommended Rules for the Care and Operation of Heating Boilers e. Section VII: Recommended Guidelines for the Care of Power Boilers f. Section IX: Welding and Brazening Qualifications Page 45 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com... -
Page 46: Notes
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL NOTES Page 46 of 46 Easco Boiler Corp 1175 Leggett Ave Bronx, NY 1047 T: 718.378.3000 F: 718.378.4560 info@easco.com easco.com...