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7-8.9.9
Check that pilot and main burner lights easily and that flame appears blue
with yellow tips.
7-8.9.10
Check gas pressure against furnace nameplate and adjust as necessary.
7-8.9.11
Inspect flame rod; clean and reposition as necessary.
7-8.9.12
Inspect control valve linkage to motor operator for free and smooth operation.
7-8.10 Safety Switches
7-8.10.1
Check each air flow safety switch operation by disconnecting both of the air
tubes from each air flow switch to make sure furnace heat is shutdown.
7-8.10.2
Check purge timer setting against Safety Design Form. Check purge time
against a clock to check timing operation.
7-8.11 Temperature Controls
7-8.11.1
Heat furnace to operating temperature and check furnace temperature at
control point against a separate reliable temperature indicator to make sure
temperature controller calibration is correct.
7-8.11.2
Heat furnace above setting of excess temperature limit interlock and make
sure excess temperature limit interlock shuts down furnace heat.
7-8.11.3
Disconnect one side of thermocouple connection to confirm upscale break
protection is operative on both the main controller and the excess
temperature limit interlock.
7-8.12 Location
7-8.12.1
The user is responsible to determine that facility changes in the vicinity of the
furnace have not created a hazardous condition. Specifically, the furnace
should be protected from external heat, vibration, mechanical hazards and
corrosive environment.
7-8.12.2
Processes involving flammable liquids or creating explosive vapor or
combustible dust clouds must not be located near the furnace.
7-8.12.3
Portable fire extinguishers located in the vicinity of the furnace must be
inspected periodically.
7-8.12.4
Fire suppression system installed in the furnace should be periodically tested.
All sprinkler heads in the furnace and duct work should be periodically
inspected and cleaned.