3.6.1. Pump Check - FULTON 60E Operator, Service & Parts Manual

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3.5 STARTING THE BURNER
(a) CLOSE the main steam stop valve.
(b) Press the control switch to 'PUMP AND BOILER' position, the low water audible alarm will sound,
the low water reset and low water alarm lights will illuminate.
(c) Press the low water reset switch for two seconds maximum.
The alarms will stop, and the alarm lights extinguish.
The burner start sequence will commence.
(d) After a maximum of one minute the burner should be firing, and the main gas light be ON.
(e) When the boiler has achived the required (set) pressure, the main steam isolating valve should be
opened allowing steam to enter the system distribution pipework.
The system should be raised to temperature slowly to allow
for expansion and to avoid thermal shock and water hammer.
This can be achived by one of two methods.
1. Crack open the main steam valve and allow the system to heat up slowly, (minimum
15 minuets) before fully opening the main steam valve.
2. Open the main steam valve when starting the boiler, allowing the boiler and system to heat
up together.
Note: This can lead to water logging of the steam lines until full pressure is achived.
3.6 DAILY OPERATING TESTS (3.6 - 3.7)
Visually inspect the steam and feed water pipework, valves and fittings for signs of leakage. If leaks are
suspected shut the system down and evacuate the system to atmospheric pressure before attempting to
repair the leaks. The following procedure should be carried out by a competent person to ensure the correct
functioning of the water level and low water safety controls. Where possible, the boiler should not be under
steam pressure during these tests.
Note: Ensure that the water level is maintained during the pressure build up. If any part of the equipment
is not operating correctly, the fault should be investigated before the boiler is used. Ensure that all
blowdown pipework is safe and discharged to a blowdown receptacle.

3.6.1. PUMP CHECK

With the burner firing and the pump not running, lower the water level in the boiler by opening the main
boiler blowdown valve.
As the water level falls, visible in the sight glass, and before the low water lock out position is reached
the water pump should start to run. When this happens close the main boiler blowdown valve. The water
pump should continue to run and re-fill the boiler to the correct level and stop.
WARNING
GFSE-Std-0499
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