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ITEM
FREQUENCY
ACCOMPLISHED BY
REMARKS
PERIODIC TESTING RECOMMENDED CHECK LIST
Gauges, monitors, and
Daily
Operator
Make visual inspection and
indicators
record readings in log
Instrument and equipment
Daily
Operator
Make visual check against
settings
recommended specifications
Firing rate control
Weekly
Operator
Verify factory settings
Semi-annually
Service Technician
Verify factory settings
Annually
Service Technician
Check with combustion test
Igniter
Weekly
Operator
Make visual inspection, check
flame signal strength, if on
display (see "combustion safety
controls)
Fuel Valves
Pilot and Main
Weekly
Operator
Open limit switch - make aural
and visual check - check valve
position indicators and check
fuel meters if so fitted
Pilot and Main
Annually
Service Technician
Perform leakage tests - refer to
Gas or Oil
burner instructions
Combustion Safety Controls
Flame Failure
Weekly
Operator
If flame display installed, read
and log; for both pilot and main
flames, notify service
organization if readings are
very high, very low or
fluctuating; refer to burner
instructions.
Flame Signal Strength
Weekly
Operator
If flame display installed, read
and log; for both pilot and main
flames, notify service
organization if readings are very
high, very low, or fluctuating;
refer to burner instructions.
Pilot Turndown Tests
As required/
Service Technician
Required after any adjustments
Annually
to flame scanner mount or pilot
burner; verify annually - refer to
burner instructions
Low Water Fuel
Daily/Weekly
Operator
Refer to control instructions
Cutoff and Alarm
Semi-annually
Operator
Perform a slow drain test in
accordance with ASME Boiler
and Pressure Vessel Code
Section VI
High Limit Safety Control
Annually
Service Technician
Refer to control instructions
Operating Control
Annually
Service Technician
Refer to control instructions
Air Proving
Switch
Monthly
Operator
Refer to burner instructions
