Clearances And Serviceability - FULTON VSRT Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

SECTION 2
VSRT-IOM-2022-0728
6. Install on a level, non-combustible surface. Concrete or
steel is recommended. The surface must be elevated
a minimum of 4" (102 mm) above the floor. The use of
shims may be required to ensure the boiler is level. Do
not install the boiler on springs.
7. VSRT 9.5-125 Vertical Tubeless Boilers may be shipped
vertically or horizontally and are crated for forklift
transport. Once uncrated (and raised to vertical for
horizontally shipped boilers), transport unit by forklift
or lifting lugs at the top of the boiler. If means of lifting
are not available, rollers should be placed beneath the
frame of the equipment and it should be guided to
the installation location. All units can be moved with
forklifts. Refer to Table 3 for standard weights.
8. VSRT-250 Boiler will be shipped in two pieces
vertically. The pressure vessel should be rigged using
the lifting eye on top of the vessel. The final assembly
skid should be rigged using a forklift.
9. Never allow weight to bear on the jacket, control panel,
trim, burner, fuel train or fan housing of any Fulton
boiler. Use only lifting eyes or fork holes for movement.
10. Locate the boiler so that the combustion air supply
and exhaust piping between the boiler and outside
wall/roof are within the draft pressure requirements
for horizontal or vertical venting. See Clearances and
Serviceability section of this manual.
11. Place equipment in a well ventilated room. See
Equipment Ventilation & Combustion Air
Requirements section of this manual.
12. Ensure there is adequate clearance around the unit
to provide access for operators and maintenance
personnel to access all parts of the equipment per local
jurisdictional requirements. Ensure also that clearance
provides for component removal for maintenance. The
service engineer or the operator should not have to
pass exposed, hot pipe work to make adjustments to
the boiler. See Clearances & Serviceability section of
this manual.
Questions? Please Contact Your Local Manufacturer's Representative
Clearances & Serviceability
All local and national codes (NFPA, ANSI, UL, CSA, ASME) must
be followed for proper clearances and serviceability of your
boiler. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted
before installations are made.
Appropriate front, back, side and top clearances must be
maintained (Table 1) to allow access around the equipment to
facilitate maintenance and a safe work environment.
TABLE 1 - MINIMUM CLEARANCE AROUND BOILER
Unit Size Front Panel Rear/Sides
(BHP) inch (mm)
9.5 36 (915)
10-15 36 (915)
20-30 36 (915)
40-60 36 (915)
80 36 (915)
100-125 36 (915)
250 36 (915)
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NOTE: The vertical clearance from the floor to the ceiling is
for removal of the burner for servicing the VSRT 9.5-80 and for
access to the steam gate valve for the VSRT 100-250.
VSRT connections and specifications are listed in Tables 2 and
3 and shown in Figures 1 through 24.
INSTALLATION
Vertical - from floor
inch (mm) to ceiling - inch (m)
24 (610) 99.9 (2.5)
24 (610) 98.5 (2.5)
24 (610) 110 (2.8)
24 (610) 130 (3.3)
24 (610) 143.5 (3.6)
18 (458) 180 (4.6)
15 (458) 185 (4.7)
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