Gas pulse combustion hydronic heating boilers (94 pages)
Summary of Contents for FULTON VSRT Series
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DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES T. KENNEDY 3/22/2017 TOLERANCES are proprietary and are the drawing may be covered by Fulton Group N.A., Inc FRACTION & 1/8 exclusive property of one or more patents of OPENINGS (150 PSI) MODULATED STEAM BOILER...
Fulton reserves the right to change any part of this installation, operation and maintenance manual. ! WARNING Installation, start-up, and maintenance of this...
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Be sure to shut Before commissioning the equipment, verify with off all incoming and outgoing fluid shutoff valves and authorized personnel that gas lines have been purged. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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Post these instructions in an appropriate place near the equipment and maintain in good legible condition. To ensure that your Fulton equipment is operating safely and efficiently, follow the maintenance procedures set forth in this manual. ! WARNING...
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Should you suspect that the boilers flue passage ways covered under warranty. Airborne materials from have become blocked, contact your authorized Fulton construction and maintenance activities constitute a representative. high-risk situation. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
8. Never allow weight to bear on the jacket, control panel, trim, burner, fuel train or fan housing of any Fulton boiler. Use only lifting eyes or fork Competent personnel in accordance with all applicable local codes should carry out the placement holes for movement.
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N.P.T. 1 (25) N.P.T. Note: *Shipped loose; size depends on trim pressure. **Use of B-vent with Fulton VSRT boiler requires purchase of the adapter kit. Table 3 - VSRT Specifications (See NOTES at top of next page) Unit Size (BHP)
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3. Fulton recommends minimum clearance of 36” in front of electrical panels. 4. Fulton recommends 36” clearance between inspection openings of all boilers, 18” clearance of handholes, and 18” from exhaust stack. 5. All dimensions inside ( ) denote reference dimensions.
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(150 PSI) HECKED BY: ELECTRICAL REVIEW: PROJECT NAME: Side View (All dimensions in inches) Fulton DRAWING NUMBER 9-SR-010312 O.M. REVIEW: APPROVED BY: PROJECT MANAGER: 11/28/2017 E.B.W. SHEET 1 OF 1 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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Note 3: Fulton recommends a minimum clearance of 36” in front of the electrical panels. Note 9: Fulton recommends 36” clearance between openings of all boilers, 18” clearance of handholes, and 18” from exhaust stack. Note 11: Local codes supercede Fulton recommended clearances.
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ANGLE 0.5 DEG written consent. SURFACE FINISH REVISION DESCRIPTION B.O.M. ELEC. ENG. MECH. ENG CHECKED APPROVED B.O. 250 MICRO-INCHES REVISION HISTORY THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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MINIMUM INCOMING GAS PRESSURE: NOTES: STEAM OUTPUT LB/HR: F 100°C) ALL CLEARANCES ARE FAC LOCAL JURISDICTION FOR D 11 FULTON RECOMMENDS M OF ELECTRICAL PANELS. FULTON RECOMMENDS 36 85 5/8* OPENINGS OF ALL BOILER AND 14" FROM EXHAUST 80 7/8 PLEASE REFER TO THE O&...
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Note 3: Fulton recommends a minimum clearance of 36” in front of the electrical panels. Note 9: Fulton recommends 36” clearance between openings of all boilers, 18” clearance of handholes, and 18” from exhaust stack. Note 11: Local codes supercede Fulton recommended clearances.
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81 5/8 (S.R.V.) (EXHAUST STACK) 22 5/16 (FEEDWATER) RIGHT SIDE VIEW (BOTTOM BLOWDOWN) Figure 8 - 30-HP Model VSRT Dimensions - Right Side View (All dimensions in inches) 2-11 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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Note 3: Fulton recommends a minimum clearance of 36” in front of the electrical panels. Note 4: Fulton recommends 36” clearance between openings of all boilers, 18” clearance of handholes, and 18” from exhaust stack. Note 11: Local codes supercede Fulton recommended clearances.
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(3) PLACE DEC. 0.005 their use except with prior ANGLE 0.5 DEG written consent. SURFACE FINISH REVISION DESCRIPTION B.O.M. ELEC. ENG. MECH. ENG CHECKED APPROVED 250 MICRO-INCHES REVISION HISTORY 2-13 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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STEAM OUTPUT LB/HR: FROM 100°C) ALL CLEARANCES ARE FACTOR LOCAL JURISDICTION FOR EX FULTON RECOMMENDS MINIM OF ELECTRICAL PANELS. FULTON RECOMMENDS 36" CL 103 1/2 OPENINGS OF ALL BOILERS, 1 AND 14" FROM EXHAUST STA 99 3/16 PLEASE REFER TO THE O&M M...
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Note 3: Fulton recommends a minimum clearance of 36” in front of the electrical panels. Note 4: Fulton recommends 36” clearance between openings of all boilers, 18” clearance of handholes, and 18” from exhaust stack. Note 10: Local codes supercede Fulton recommended clearances.
Clean all piping thoroughly after train. completing the leak check. 2. The pipe and fittings used must be new and free of dirt or other deposits. 2-17 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
NFPA 70. water pump starter. Note: If the pump motor is not supplied by Fulton, the motor starter may not 2. Make sure the information on the electrical be supplied. drawing corresponds to your voltage and frequency.
++ Iron: Take a water sample. The upper limit is 0.1 ppm. Hold the sample against a white background. The water should have no visible yellow, red or orange tinge. ND: None Detected ppm: parts per million 2-19 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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(8.5-10.5) whenever water is in the boiler. The Fulton Warranty does not cover damage or failure that Chlorides: If chloride levels are high enough to cause can be attributed to excessive corrosion, scale or fouling.
(such as recommended values provided by the gasket water hammer, external loads, wind loads, and vibration manufacturer. from equipment). 2-21 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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CHECK TEE FOR CHEM VALVE VALVE TUBING FOR SIGHT QUILL INJECT GLASS DRAIN FAST OPENING BLOWDOWN VALVE VALVE Figure 13 - Near Boiler Piping (continued on next page) 2-23 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
2.5 times the evaporation rate for on/off pumps temperatures allowed by local jurisdiction. and 1.5 times the evaporation rate for continuous 6. Do not insulate the blowdown tank. running pumps. The discharge pressure of the 2-25 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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2 - INSTALLATION THE BLOW OFF VALVES adequately by appropriate means. 11. Fulton recommends the use of a drip pan elbow, Where the boiler blow off valves are to be fitted, adhere as this provides the needed drainage and to the following: isolation from expansion as required.
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13. Install drain piping from water bottle and lower water gauge glass fitting to the boiler blow off piping. 2-27 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
-0.02” w.c. to -0.04’” w.c. standing hot and Electrical wires are labeled. -0.04” w.c. to -0.08” w.c. running hot. 9. Connect all wiring per the Fulton supplied » Model VSRT must supply a draft condition of electrical drawing. -0.25” w.c. to + 1.50” w.c draft at the boiler.
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Horizontal Horizontal Run 2' Run 2' 30° Cleanout Door Baffle Cleanout This Distance Door Must Not Cleanout Exceed 25% Of Total Rise Door Figure 15 - Typical Stack 2-29 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
This will help to maintain the required draft. The eddy zones, building configurations, etc. Fulton placement of the draft regulator should be as cannot be held responsible for the effects such shown in Figure 15.
(2.1 m) above finished grade, (National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1). 4. The vent terminations must be at least 4 ft (1.22 m) horizontally from electric meters, gas meters, regulators, and relief equipment. 2-31 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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2.) Maintain minimum 9" / 22.86 cm air space clearances to combustables, WIND DIRECTION wires and insulation 3.) Install support straps at 5 FT / 152 CM horizontal intervals and at elbows Figure 17 - Side Wall Penetration Details 2-33 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
In some localities, final inspection of services client’s representative or engineers. If possible, contact may be required. the factory at least two weeks before a Fulton service engineer is required on site. Review the installation section of this manual carefully.
This information is for reference purposes only. 5. The main gas valve will now be energized, Fulton Companies is not responsible for this product, supplying fuel to the burner, and lighting the including (but not limited to) its accuracy, reliability, main flame.
11. Repeat this process until all parameters have 6. You will be at P0. P0 is the start of the profile and been reviewed and set. the Ignition position. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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(but not limited to) its accuracy, reliability, and safety. » Check the O2 level in the stack outlet. No Fulton document should substitute for full review of documentation available from the product manufacturer. » Once the desired O2 level and input (last elbow pressure) is reached, proceed to the next combustion point until all points have been set.
Parameter set-point adjustments are shown in the figure SKP-25 Adjustment More Input, Less O2 Less Input, More O2 on the next page and explained in the text that follows. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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Press the 14. Fulton standard Integral time setting is “minutes/ “Set/Enter” key once the desired number is reached to seconds per repeat”...
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2. Reset motor starter; blower should start and 1. Slowly drain to the secondary cut-off level. This purge cycle will begin. must be above the bottom of the lowest visible Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
The blower/fan will purge for 30 seconds, then ramp down to light off position (near low fire). When stable, ignition sequence begins. 2. As spark is generated inside the combustion 3-11 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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99999999 h *Data is for reference purposes only. Fulton Companies is not responsible for this product, including (but not limited to) its accuracy, reliability, and safety. No Fulton document should substitute for full review of documentation available from the product manufacturer.
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1 = activated *Data is for reference purposes only. Fulton Companies is not responsible for this product, including (but not limited to) its accuracy, reliability, and safety. No Fulton document should substitute for full review of documentation available from the product manufacturer.
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Index 2 = post-purge position *Data is for reference purposes only. Fulton Companies is not responsible for this product, including (but not limited to) its accuracy, reliability, and safety. No Fulton document should substitute for full review of documentation available from the product manufacturer.
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65535 *Data is for reference purposes only. Fulton Companies is not responsible for this product, including (but not limited to) its accuracy, reliability, and safety. No Fulton document should substitute for full review of documentation available from the product manufacturer.
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0xFFFFFFFF *Data is for reference purposes only. Fulton Companies is not responsible for this product, including (but not limited to) its accuracy, reliability, and safety. No Fulton document should substitute for full review of documentation available from the product manufacturer.
Installation and service must be performed by a • Air damper adjustments in the combustion settings. qualified and knowledgeable individual, such as a Fulton Steam Solutions representative, qualified • Adjusting gas pressure through the gas regulator. installer, service agency or gas supplier. Any potential...
Any water column on WATER COLUMN the system should be blown down daily following BLOWDOWN VALVE the above procedure. 3. If the feed water is being treated by chemical Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
5. Check to be sure feed water pump is working. chemical supplier’s instructions. 6. For float type water level control, blow down the OTE: Fulton recommends that the feedwater float chamber. chemical treatment should be added between the 7. Check water chemistry.
The following steps should be carried out semi-annually: 1. Check combustion settings for all fuels. 2. Check and adjust combustion to the correct settings. 3. Check for proper operation of steam traps in your system. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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2. Perform any recommended maintenance as OTE: The burner assembly drawings are located at required by the vent material manufacturer. the end of this chapter, just before Troubleshooting. Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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TORQUE TO 23 FT-LBS IN STAR PATTERN AS DETAILED ABOVE (TYP. 8 PLCS.) APPLY LOCTITE 592 BUTTERFLY VALVE TO BE PARALLEL TO FLOOR FACING AWAY FROM BOILER AIR INLET DETAIL 4-15 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
Adjust to proper setting. switch Scanner wiring reversed at Change to correct terminals. panel box * For natural gas fired boilers. Refer to the test fire sheet for all other fuels. 4-23 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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-0.25” w.c. to + 1.50” w.c. May need to install a barometric damper. Negative Room Pressure Make sure no exhaust fans are running in the boiler room. 4-25 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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Impeller Adjustment information in instruction manual (Burks/MTH only). Back pressure on pump Install repair kit on pump. Plugged feed water nipple Check and clean or replace as necessary. 4-27 Questions? Call (315) 298-5121, or visit us online at www.fulton.com VSRT_IOM_2018-1213...
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Installation and Operation Checklists to Fulton’s Quality Assurance department. General Fulton shall be notified in writing as soon as any defect becomes apparent. This warranty does not include freight, handling or labor charges of any kind.
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