BMK 5000-6000 Boiler OPERATION-SERVICE-MAINTENANCE GUIDE
APPENDIX J – LONG TERM STORAGE
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05/03/2017
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Appendix J:
LONG TERM STORAGE
CAUTION!
Failure to adhere to the instructions below voids all warranties in their entirety.
J-I: Long Term Boiler Storage
If the temperature in the storage location will ever get below freezing,
for even a short time
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you must drain all water from the unit
before
the temperature falls below freezing. This includes
using a suction pump inserted through the inspection ports to remove all water from the bottoms
of both heat exchanges, and fully draining all water from the base assembly.
J-2: Long Term Blower Storage
Damage can result if the Blower is left in long term storage (exceeding 30 days after receipt of
equipment). If the Blower is kept in storage for more than 30 days, you must you must complete the
instructions below.
LONG TERM BLOWER STORAGE Instructions
1. Select a suitable storage site:
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Level, well-drained, firm surface, in clean, dry and warm location. Minimum temperature of
50°F (10°C).
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Isolated from possibility of physical damage from construction vehicles, erection
equipment, etc.
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Accessible for periodical inspection and maintenance.
2. The blower should be supported under each corner of its base to allow it to “breath”.
Supports (2 x 4’s, timbers, or railroad ties) should be placed diagonally under each corner.
3. If the equipment is to be stored for more than three (3) months, the entire blower assembly
must be loosely covered with plastic, but not tightly wrapped.
4. Storage Maintenance:
NOTE:
A periodic inspection and maintenance log, by date and action taken, must be developed and
maintained for each blower. See example below. Each item must be checked monthly.
EXAMPLE STORAGE / MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE LOG
Item
Action
Dates Checked
1
Re-inspect units to insure any protective devices used
are functioning properly. Check for scratches in the
finish which will allow corrosion or rust to form
2
Rotate wheel a minimum of 10 full revolutions to keep
the motor bearing grease from separating and drying
out.
(THIS STEP IS CRITICAL!)
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