EP18-72-IOMM-2015-7
Fulton Ltd
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MAINTENANCE - 4
1. Visually inspect boiler casing
exterior
for signs of leakage (see
Section 4.1 - visual Checks
):
a) Steam and feedwater pipework
b)
Valves and fittings
2. Low water level check (see
Section 4.2.2 - Low Water Level Check
).
3. Blowdown the boiler (see
Section 4.3.1 –Main Boiler Blowdown
).
Note: Isolate the electrical supply to the boiler and set the selector switch to OFF.
4. Visually inspect boiler casing
interior
for signs of leakage (see
Section 4.1 - visual Checks
):
a) Steam and feedwater pipework
b)
Valves and fittings
c) Elements
4.7.1
DAILY
4.7.2
WEEkLY
IN ADDITION
WARNING
Ensure the main electrical supply is isolated before starting work.
!
WARNING
Ensure the fittings around the steam safety valve(s) are secure.
The safety valve will be very hot, do not operate the safety valve without protection.
!
5. Ensure that the pipe from the safety valve outlet is not damaged and that it continues to a safe
blowdown point.
6. Pump test (see
Section 4.2.1 - Feedwater Pump Test
).
4.7.3
MONTHLY
IN ADDITION
7. Visually inspect the feedwater tank interior (see
Section 4.5.1 - Feedwater Tank Internal
Inspection
).
8. Check the element and pump contactors are working correctly by manually depressing them
(see
Figure. 5
Electrical Connections).
