CleaverBrooks CBLE, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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750-91 (revised 2009)
Model CB-LE Packaged Boiler Manual 8-1
CHAPTER 8
Inspection and Maintenance
8.1 — Overview
A well planned maintenance program will help avoid unnecessary downtime or costly repairs, promote safety, and
aid boiler inspectors. An inspection schedule with a listing of procedures should be established. It is recommended
that a boiler room log or record be maintained. Recording of daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance activi-
ties provides a valuable guide and aids in obtaining economical and lengthy service from Cleaver-Brooks equip-
ment. A sample boiler inspection schedule is provided at the end of this chapter. It is important to realize that the
frequency of inspection will depend on variable conditions such as load, fuel, system requirements, boiler environ-
ment (indoor/outdoor), etc.
Good housekeeping helps maintain a professional appearing boiler room. Only trained and authorized personnel
should be permitted to operate, adjust, or repair the boiler and its related equipment. The boiler room should be
kept free of all material and equipment not necessary to the operation of the boiler or heating system.
Even though the boiler has electrical and mechanical devices that make it automatic or semi-automatic in opera-
tion, the devices require systematic and periodic maintenance. Any automatic feature does not relieve the operator
from responsibility, but rather frees the operator from certain repetitive chores providing time to devote to upkeep
and maintenance.
Alertness in recognizing an unusual noise, improper gauge reading, leaks, etc., can make the operator aware of a
developing malfunction and permit prompt corrective action that may prevent extensive repairs or unexpected
downtime. Any leaks — fuel, water, steam, exhaust gas — should be repaired promptly and under conditions that
NOTE: For more information on your flame safeguard system, refer to the appropriate manual that was provided
with your boiler.
Inspection and maintenance should be performed only by trained personnel who are familiar with this equipment. Fail-
ure to follow these instructions could result in equipment damage.
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