FULTON VSRT Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual page 8

INTRODUCTION
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WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors 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 vapors.
No shutoff 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.
The discharge from the safety relief valve
shall be so arranged that there will be no
danger of scalding personnel or damage
to equipment. Provisions should be
made to properly drain safety relief valve
discharge piping.
Fluids under pressure may cause injury to
personnel or damage to equipment when
released. Be sure to shut off all incoming
and outgoing fluid shutoff valves and
carefully decrease all trapped pressures to
zero before performing any maintenance.
Do not attempt to start the equipment for
any testing prior to filling and purging the
vessel. A dry fire will seriously damage
the equipment and may result in property
damage or personnel injury and is not
covered by warranty. In case of a dry
firing event, shut off the fuel supply
and allow the vessel to cool to room
temperature before fluid is reintroduced
to the pressure vessel. The boiler should
be inspected by a qualified individual
prior to commissioning the unit.
When opening any drains on the
equipment or piping system, steps should
be taken to avoid scalding/burning of
personnel due to hot fluids. Whenever
possible, the system should be cooled prior
to opening any drains.
Post these instructions in an appropriate
place near the equipment and maintain in
good legible condition.
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WARNING
Boiler blowdown water must be cooled to <140
or as required per local jurisdictional codes. Failure to use an approved blow off
vessel with adequate cooling could cause personnel/equipment damage.
Improper installation or maintenance of gauge glass and connections can
cause immediate or delayed breakage resulting in bodily injury and/or property
damage. Only properly trained personnel should install and maintain gauge glass
connections. Wear safety glasses during installation. Be sure all parts are free of
chips and debris.
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CAUTION
Where an atmospheric feedwater tank is to be installed, this should: 1) Be vented to a safe
location; 2) Have capacity sufficient to satisfy boiler consumption, as well as maintain
proper return tank temperature; 3) Vent pipe should not be downsized, as it may caused
pressure build up in the tank; 4) Return pipes must not be insulated as this can cause
overheating in the feedwater tank and potential vapor lock in the pump. Return pipes
should be shielded to prevent burn hazard.
Gauge glass valves need to be fully open during boiler operation to prevent boiler
damage in case of gauge glass failure.
After installation is complete and prior to operation, the pressure vessel should be cleaned
or boiled out per instructions in this manual.
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VSRT-IOM-2022-0728
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F (60 C) prior to discharge to a drain,
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