Recommended Weekly Maintenance Schedule; Recommended Monthly Maintenance Schedule - FULTON VSRT Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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2. Blow down water column each morning when boiler is at 10 PSI (.7 kg/
cm2) by opening the water column and the water gauge blowoff valves
for approximately five seconds, then close the valves. On boilers with
float type level devices, refer to the water column cut sheet for proper
blowdown technique. Any water column on the system should be blown
down daily following the above procedure.
3. If the feed water is being treated by chemical compounds, make sure
that this treatment is carried out carefully and according to the chemical
supplier's instructions.
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NOTE: Fulton recommends that the feedwater chemical treatment should be
added between the pump and the boiler.
4. Check water level in sight glass.
5. Check to be sure feed water pump is working.
6. For float type water level control, blow down the float chamber.
7. Check water chemistry.

Recommended Weekly Maintenance Schedule

Weekly maintenance and inspection must include checking that the low water
cut-off relay is operating correctly in the following manner:
1. Make sure that the boiler is cool with little or no pressure showing on the
steam pressure gauge.
2. With burner operating, open the boiler blow-down valves. When the
water drops below the required level (note the level in the water gauge
glass), the burner should shut off; this is when the water level falls below
the primary low water cutoff device in the water column assembly and/or
the boiler shell. Manual reset of the secondary low water cutoff device is
required.

Recommended Monthly Maintenance Schedule

The following steps should be carried out monthly:
1. Clean the water gauge glass using a commercial non-abrasive glass cleaner.
Use diluted acids such as hydrochloric (muriatic) acid when regular cleaners do
not seem to work. Do not use wire brushes or any abrasive materials that could
scratch the glass. If leakage is evident, replace the gaskets.
2. Always reinstall the gauge glass protectors.
3. Clean feedwater pump strainers.
4. Check scanner or flame rod and ignition electrodes.
5. Check starter contacts. Burned or pitted contacts must be replaced. Do not use
sand paper to file or clean.
Questions? Please Contact Your Local Manufacturer's Representative
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
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CAUTION
Correct combustion air adjustment is
essential for the efficient operation of this
boiler. If an adjustment to the combustion is
necessary, the flue gas composition should
be checked with a combustion analyzer to
set conditions.
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WARNING
Make sure main power switch is off before
starting work.
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CAUTION
Do not clean the gauge glass while
pressurized or in operation.
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