Product Overview; Massachusetts Installations; Placement & Rigging - FULTON VSRT Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

INSTALLATION
!
WARNING
Competent personnel in accordance with
all applicable local codes should carry out
the placement and rigging of the Fulton
equipment. All state and jurisdictional
codes beyond the scope of the applicable
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes,
for its corresponding classification, should
be followed in all cases. Jurisdictional
authorities must be consulted prior to
installation.
!
WARNING
Failure to provide required and safe
access to the equipment could impede
commissioning and maintenance.
Service technicians are instructed not to
commence commissioning if hazardous
conditions exist.
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.
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Product Overview

Prior to the installation, operation, or maintenance procedures, personnel should
become familiar with the equipment and its components. Please read this entire
manual before beginning any installation, operation or maintenance procedures.
If any questions arise, contact Fulton before proceeding. The information
contained in this installation, operation and maintenance manual is subject to
change due to continuous product improvement. Additionally, these instructions
should be regarded as a general guide and must not be considered as a complete
code of practice. This manual does not replace existing codes or standards which
may be applicable.

Massachusetts Installations

Boilers installed in Massachusetts must have the following:
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A gas pressure regulator installed upstream of the gas train provided by
the manufacturer or installing contractor.
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Two safety shutoff valves, in series, one of which is of the type
incorporating a valve seal overtravel interlock when the maximum firing
rate per combustion chamber exceeds 5,000,000 BTU/hour..
Placement & Rigging
Adhere to the following for placement and rigging:
1. Check building specifications for permissible floor loading. Use Table 3 for
unit reference.
2. Conform to all the requirements of all national, state and local codes
established by the authorities having jurisdiction and/or the U.S. to the
National Fuel Gas Code, latest edition. Authorities having jurisdiction
should be consulted before installations are made. Where required by local
codes, the installation must conform to American Society of Mechanical
Engineers Safety Code for Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically
Fired Boilers (ASME CSD-1).
3. Since an external electrical source is utilized, the boiler, when installed,
must be electrically ground in accordance with the National Electric Code,
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) 70, latest edition.
4. The boiler is designed for room temperatures above 32°F (0°C) and not
exceeding 120°F (48.9°C).
5. Install so that all system components are protected from water (dripping,
spraying, rain, etc.) and debris (dry wall dust, insulation particles, etc.)
during boiler operation and service.
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