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Fulton Electric Boilers Installation Operation And Maintenance Manual (Steam Models) Serial # : ___________________________ Model # : ___________________________ Fulton Order # : ___________________________ Sold To : ___________________________ Job Name : ___________________________ Date : ___________________________...
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Effective immediately, please use the limits below. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Fulton at 315-298-5121. Water Chemistry Requirements for Fulton Steam Products (to 300 psig MAWP) Carbon Steel Stainless Steel...
This manual is provided as a guide to the correct operation and All units are crated for fork lift transport. Once uncrated, all units can maintenance of your Fulton Electric Steam Boiler, and should be be transported with a forklift. Under no circumstances should weight...
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NOTE The policy of Fulton Boiler Works, Inc. is one of continuous improvement, and therefore, we reserve the right to change prices, specifications, and equipment without notice. Electric IOM...
Installation Basic Boiler, Condensate Tank, and Blow off Separator Piping Diagram Steam Safety Outlet Valve Valve Water Bottle for Models 30-100 BHP Water Column or Water Bottle Electric Control Panel Blowdown Valve Shut-Off Check Check Valve Valve Valve Electric Steam Boiler Fast Opening Blowdown Valve...
If should be screwed to the blow off pipe at proper return tank temperature. in doubt consult a Fulton the rear of the boiler and connected to a Representative for advice. blow off receptacle of approved design piping.
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Installation Component Locations of the Fulton 12 to 1000 kW (1.2 to 100BHP) Steam Boilers 50 to 200 kW (5 to 20 BHP) 1. Pressure Vessel Is Built to ASME Code Elements are vertically mounted. All probes 5 Year Warranty are located in the top of the boiler.
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Installation Component Locations of the Fulton 12 to 1000 kW (1.2 to 100BHP) Steam Boilers 300 to 1000 kW (30 to 100 BHP) Elements are vertically mounted. There boilers have an externally mounted water bottle assembly housing the low water cut- off probe, pump on and pump off probe.
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Installation Electric Boiler Installation Guidelines FRONT Model FB-L 012 015 018 024 030 036 050 075 100 150 200 300 500 750 1000 Unit Size: 100 150 200 300 500 750 1000 (A) Horizontal to remove elements 356 356 356 356 356 356 (B) Floor to Ceiling 139 139 139 to remove elements...
5. Since the purpose of this safety valve is regulations covering such vessels. If in to protect against an overpressure doubt consult a Fulton Representative NOTE situation, it will loudly discharge hot for advice. Where a condensate return tank is to be steam in doing so.
1. Connect wiring as shown in the specific a secondary high pressure cut-off if for wiring diagram which is furnished inside some reason the main operating steam the cover of the electrical control box. Be Fulton packaged electric steam boilers are pressure control should become...
Installation Water Gauge & Gauge Glass Installation NOTE Only properly trained personnel should install and maintain water gauge glass and connections. Wear safety glasses during installation. Before installing, make sure all parts are free of chips and debris. NOTE Keep gauge glass in original packaging until ready to install.
They should be advised that described as “pitting”. The pits that are treatment will be used on an electric 6. The Fulton Warranty does not cover produced y can vary from tiny depressions boiler. Certain chemicals may attack or...
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Installation feedwater high corrosion rates. is another method of pretreatment to waste. It's been chemically treated, heated, reduce chlorides. pumped, converted steam, In line filters, or various types of condensed. This costs money and when Oil: pretreatment can be used to lower the Oil is not a natural constituent of boiler condensate is returned to the boiler, money suspended solids level.
Installation Installation Check Points c) Mix washing soda or other boilout i) To remove all the oil and dirt from the chemical with water in a one-gallon main steam and condensate return container and pour it into the boiler lines, allow the returns to go into a 1.
Introduction The following instructions are given for the guidance of the operator in the use of Fulton Electric Steam Boilers. Before operating your Fulton Electric Steam Boiler: STOP! Make sure you have read and followed all previous safety information. NOTE Check with local authorities where approval for start-up is required.
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Operation Boiler Controls 2. Fulton Boilers are equipped with solid CAUTION state plug-in relays. Manual reset is Do not tamper with the safety features of the low water safety cut off. The boiler is now fully operational and will be automatically controlled as follows: 3.
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If the valve is in any other position than full open, the ball will not seat. For added safety all Fulton boilers are equipped with gauge glass protectors. Thermostat (Optional) 1.
Maintenance Introduction Your Fulton Electric Steam Boiler has been WARNING CAUTION designed years trouble-free Prior to the commencement of any work Keep boiler area clear and free from performance. To ensure the continued safety requiring the removal of cover plates...
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Illustration shows over compressed standard on all Fulton Boilers. gasket a) Remove old gasket and thoroughly 6. Clean water pump strainers. clean the surface on the boiler and service conditions or if corrosion or the plate.
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Maintenance 2. Cleaning Probes - Clean probe on top of boiler shell and probes in water column (30 - 100 BHP). Make sure there is no pressure on boiler during the removal of the probes. Remove one probe, clean with very fine emery cloth and replace it before removing another to assure no probe mix ups that would change the control functions.
Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide will assist in the diagnosis and correction of minor field problems. It should be used in conjunction with the unit wiring diagram. In any case requiring additional assistance, contact your local authorized Fulton Representative. Problem Cause...
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Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Cause Check Primary Voltage Circuit C. Wiring Connections With power off, check continuity of circuit through each point in the circuit. If a break in the circuit is found, repair. After repair, recheck with continuity light with power off.
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Maintenance THE PROTECTION FROM (preferably a caustic solution) directly into surfaces must be protected against. Since the boiler at the point of feed water entry this type of moisture is saturated with CORROSION OF with a pump or any other convenient oxygen, its contact with metal surfaces will BOILERS IN STANDBY manner.
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Maintenance Carboxylated Copolymer, Polyacrylate or a combination of these dispersing agents should be fed at a rate that would be considered the mid range for the sludge dispersant during normal operating conditions. The mixing of these dispersing agents into the boiler water in order to insure a clean boiler is as important as the required use of the previously discussed treatment chemicals.
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Section Parts and Warranty Electric IOM...
Spare Parts 1. It is important that the correct together with the following details as NOTE The policy of Fulton Boiler Works, Inc. replacement part is fitted to your Fulton shown on your boiler identification plate: Electric Steam Boiler. a) Boiler Number...
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IGIDO Relay 115 Volt 2-40-401 ID2DO Relay 230 Volt 4-45-050 Set of (3) Coils for IDIDO 2-45-092 Manual Reset Switch 2-40-420 Fulton Pump Relay - 120V 2-40-421 Fulton Burner Relay-120V 2-40-422 Base for Fulton Pump Relay 2-40-423 Base for Fulton Burner Relay 2-40-405...
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Parts and Warranty Part No. Description Approx. Net Weight (lbs) (kgs) 2-40-055 XBF 25-230 Volt 3 ph. Heating Element 2-40-056 ABF 25-380 Volt 3 ph. Heating Element with Thermostat 2-40-057 XBF 25-380 3 ph. Heating Element 2-40-058 ABF 25-415 Volt 3 ph. Heating Element with Thermostat 2-40-059 XBF 25-415 3 ph.
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Parts and Warranty Part No. Description Approx. Net Weight (lbs) (kgs) 2-40-028 ABF 12-208 Volt 3 ph. Heating Element with Thermostat 2-40-029 XBF 12-208 Volt 3 ph. Heating Element 2-40-030 ABF 12-230 Volt 3 ph. Heating Element with Thermostat 2-40-031 XBF 12-230 Volt 3 ph.
Fulton Companies has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Fulton’s liability shall never exceed the amount paid for the original equipment found to be defective.
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Fulton shall in no event by liable for any consequential or incidental damages arising in any way, including but not limited to any loss of profits or business, even if Fulton has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Pulaski, New York USA 13142 Call 315-298 . 5121 ELEC ST IOM Fax 315-298 . 6390 Fulton Boiler Works, Inc. & Fulton Thermal Corporation are part of the Fulton Group of Companies, REV-2012-0511 manufacturers of high grade industrial/commercial heat transfer products. www.fulton.com...
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