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Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions for
'Hotwell' Boiler Feed Tanks
The operating and maintenance instructions contained within this package are for standard 'Hotwell' Boiler
Feed Tanks. GMS Hotwells store boiler feed water for steam boilers. They also allow condensate return,
make-up water inlet, heating and venting. GMS Hotwells are designed to handle such fluids as water, steam,
steam condensate, flash steam and air. GMS Hotwells must be adequately vented to atmosphere. Please note
that an electronic version of these instructions is available from our website and also on a CD. Please contact
our sales office for further information.
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Summary of Contents for GMS Hotwell
- Page 1 Feed Tanks. GMS Hotwells store boiler feed water for steam boilers. They also allow condensate return, make-up water inlet, heating and venting. GMS Hotwells are designed to handle such fluids as water, steam, steam condensate, flash steam and air. GMS Hotwells must be adequately vented to atmosphere. Please note that an electronic version of these instructions is available from our website and also on a CD.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1.0 Standard Unit Information and Description…………………………… 2.0 PED Information…………………………………………………………. 3.0 Installation………………………………………………………………… 4.0 Commissioning and Operation…………………………………………. 5.0 Maintenance……………………………………………………………… 6.0 Recommended Spares………………………………………………….. [T:\gms\Word\GMSO&M\Word Format\OM017.doc] Page 2... -
Page 3: Standard Unit Information And Description
(Other materials on request) Design Data Shell Side Maximum Working Pressure Refer to Vessel Nameplate Hydraulic Test Pressure Refer to Vessel Nameplate Design Code Refer to Vessel Nameplate Please refer to our brochure for standard connection and dimensional data. [T:\gms\Word\GMSO&M\Word Format\OM017.doc] Page 3... -
Page 4: Ped Information
2.0 PED Information The standard range of Hotwell Boiler Feed Tanks is designed in accordance with the requirements of the Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC. Units classed as SEP in the PED category are not supplied with a CE mark. Units in category I & II are CE marked and appropriate markings and certification is supplied with each unit. -
Page 5: Installation
Lifting & Handling: Use lifting eyes where fitted. Use soft slings around the hotwell on units without lifting eyes. Care should be exercised when handling and moving the unit not to damage it. Do not lift the hotwell using chains directly in contact with it. Do not allow operatives to stand on the hotwell. -
Page 6: Commissioning And Operation
Do not subject the hotwell to fire or any similar source of heat The hotwell is designed to be reasonably quiet & vibration free during operation although the mixing of steam and water will inevitably induce a small amount of vibration within it. -
Page 7: Maintenance
5.0 Maintenance Drain and flush out any debris or deposits and check for corrosion at every major boiler inspection. [T:\gms\Word\GMSO&M\Word Format\OM017.doc] Page 7... -
Page 8: Recommended Spares
6.0 Recommended Spares Please contact our sales department for recommended spares prices and availability. [T:\gms\Word\GMSO&M\Word Format\OM017.doc] Page 8... - Page 9 Calorifiers Heat Exchangers Pressurisation Units Sales Tel: 01457 835700 Sales Fax: 01457 832700 E-mail: sales@gmsthermal.co.uk [T:\gms\Word\GMSO&M\Word Format\OM017.doc] Page 9 Riverside Works, Egmont Street, Mossley Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL5 9NE...
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