INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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relief valve, the discharge connection should be removed. Under no circumstance shall
a stop valve by permitted between a Boiler and its safety relief valve.
s) Combination temperature and pressure Gauges – A test gauge connection is
provided on the Boiler so that the gauge on the Boiler can be tested under operating
conditions.
t) Incorrect Repairs – When repairs have been made especially tube replacements,
the inspector should observe whether the work has been done safely and properly.
Excessive rolling of tubes, where they are accessible, is a common faucet of
inexperienced workmen. When it is difficult to reach the tube end, they are frequently
under rolled. This inevitably results in separation of the parts.
u) Hydrostatic Tests – When there is a question or doubt about the extent of a defect
found in the Boiler, the inspector, in order to more fully decide upon its seriousness,
should cause the application of hydrostatic pressure under the Code provisions.
As dictated by the inspector, a hydrostatic test shall not exceed that specified by
applicable code. During the test, the safety/safety relief valve should be removed from
the Boiler, as should all controls and devices unable to withstand the test pressure
without damage. It is suggested that the minimum temperature of the water be 70F and
maximum 160F.
v) Suggestions – The inspector weather he is the employee of a state, province,
municipality or insurance company, should be well informed of the natural and
neglectful causes of defects and deterioration of Boilers. He should be extremely
conscientious and careful in his observations, taking sufficient time to make the
examinations thorough in every way, taking no one’s statement as final as to conditions
not observed by him, and in the event of inability to make a thorough inspection he
should note it in his report and not accept the statement of others. The inspector
should make a general observation of the boiler room and apparatus, as well as of the
attendants, as a guide in forming an opinion of the general care of the Equipment. He
should question responsible employees as to the history of old boilers their peculiarities
and behavior ascertain, what if any repairs have been made and their character, and he
should investigate and determine whether they were made properly and safely.
