SECTION 3
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Date: 10/1/97
FOR
Revision: New
ELECTRIC STEAM BOILERS
Form:
2055-2
C
AUTION
:
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T
HE BOILER AREA SHOULD BE KEPT FREE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
,
GASOLINE
AND OTHER FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
.
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T
HE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES MUST BE CONDUCTED AS OUTLINED TO ASSURE SAFE
OPERATION OF THE BOILER
.
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A
LL COVER PLATES
,
ENCLOSURES
,
AND GUARDS MUST BE IN PLACE AT ALL TIMES
,
EXCEPT DURING MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
.
3.1
REQUIRED PRECAUTIONS DURING TEMPORARY USE
3.1-1 GENERAL
A boiler is often utilized in new construction to
assist in curing of building components or to
provide temporary heat for the construction
crew or for other purposes during the time the
building is under construction. If precautions
are not taken during this time to protect the
boiler, a great deal of damage can occur before
the ultimate owner takes over the building.
It is the mutual responsibility of the installing
contractor and the boiler owner to consider the
effect of temporary usage on the boiler
warranty. The following should be observed so
as to assure the longevity of the boiler.
3.1-2 OPERATOR
SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES
During the temporary use period, a single
individual must be assigned responsibility for
the care and operation of the boiler.
This person
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s responsibility must include, but
not be limited to, the following:
1.
Knowledge of boiler operation.
2.
Possession and understanding of boiler
operating instruction manual.
3.
Assurance that the boiler is fed with
only treated water at all times and that
chemical treatment and blowdown
procedures are always followed.
4.
Notification to the manufacturer (or
manufacturer
=
s agent) to provide start-
up services if the boiler was purchased
with start-up by a factory
representative.
5.
Adherence to all of the start-up
procedures noted in the boiler manual.
6.
Considerations of warranty should the
boiler be used for temporary heat
without adherence to the recommended
start-up and operating procedures
outlined in the instruction manuals.
3.2 CLEANING THE BOILER AND SYSTEM - NEW SYSTEMS
3.2-1
BOIL OUT PROCEDURE
The internal surfaces of a newly installed boiler
will have oil, grease or other protective
coatings used in manufacturing. Such coatings
must be removed since these coatings lower the
heat transfer rate and reduce operating
efficiency. The operator must be familiar with
the procedure outlined in the boiler operating
instruction manuals.