Operation; General; Perform Pre-Start-Up Inspection; Fill And Purge The System - FULTON FHE-250 Installation, Operation & Maintenance Manual

3.1

GENERAL

The following instructions are given for the guidance of the operator in the use of the FHE-250 boiler
and to provide adequate information to ensure that the boiler is used safely and without risk to
health. Where original equipment Service Manuals are supplied, they must be read and understood
in conjunction with this manual. All warnings and cautions MUST be observed.
3.2

PERFORM PRE-START-UP INSPECTION

Prior to start-up, perform the following:
1. Smell all around the boiler area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor, as some gas is
heavier than air and will settle. If you smell gas:
- Do not try to light any appliance.
- Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a safe location outside of the property.
2. Ensure the boiler is located with the proper clearances. A minimum of 600 mm should be
allowed for at the front of each FHE-250 unit. Please contact Fulton for clearances required for
modular installations.
3. Ensure that relief valves where fitted, have been properly piped to floor drains.
4. Ensure flue gas from the boiler is properly vented.
5. Ensure the water system has been flushed and is free of debris.
6. Ensure combustion air openings are not obstructed in any way and have adequate capacity.
7. Ensure there are no flammable liquids, materials or hazardous fumes present in the
environment.
8. Ensure nothing was damaged or knocked loose during installation and/or shipment, including
main gas train and trim assembly.
3.3

FILL AND PURGE THE SYSTEM

Refer to Section 2.9 - Filling the Boiler with Water for procedure. Attempting to start the boiler
prior to Fill and Purge may result in dry fire, which can cause injury or property damage, and is not
covered by warranty.
Do not attempt to start the boiler for any testing before filling and purging the boiler. A dry fire will
damage the boiler and may result in property damage or personnel injury, which is not covered by the
This boiler is equipped with an ignition device, which automatically lights the burner.
Use only your hand to turn the valve handle. Never use tools. If the knob will not turn by hand, do not try
to repair it. Call a qualified service technician. Force or attempted repair may result in a fire or explosion.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapours and liquids in
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warranty.
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Do not try to light the burner by hand.
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the vicinity of this or any other appliances.
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