Inspection and Maintenance
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Recommended Boiler Inspection Schedule
5.1 — Periodic Inspection
Insurance regulations and local laws require periodic inspection of the pressure vessel by an authorized inspec-
tor. Inspections are usually, though not necessarily, scheduled for periods of normal boiler down time, such as an
off season. This major inspection can often be used to accomplish maintenance, replacement or repairs that can-
not easily be done at other times. Inspection also serves as a good basis for establishing a schedule for annual,
monthly, or other periodic maintenance programs.
While the inspection pertains primarily to the waterside and fireside surfaces of the pressure vessel, it provides
the operator an excellent opportunity for detailed inspection and check of all components of the boiler including
piping, valves, pumps, gaskets, refractory, etc. Comprehensive cleaning, spot painting or repainting, and the
replacement of expendable items should be planned for and taken care of during this time. Any major repairs or
replacements that may be required should also, if possible, be coordinated with the period of boiler shutdown.
Cleaver-Brooks boilers are designed, engineered, and built to provide long life and excellent service. Good oper-
ating practices and conscientious maintenance and care will assure efficiency and economy from their operation,
and will contribute to many years of performance.
Daily Monthly Semi-Annually Annually
Check water level Inspect burner Clean low water cutoff Clean fireside surfaces
Check combustion visually Inspect for flue gas leak Clean oil pump strainer, fil-
ter
Clean breeching
Blow down boiler Inspect for hot spots Clean air cleaner and air/
oil separator
Inspect waterside surfaces
Blow down water column Check cams Inspect refractory Check operation of safety
valves
Record feedwater pres-
sure/temperature
Check for tight closing of
fuel valves
Remove and clean oil pre-
heater
Record flue gas tempera-
ture
Check indicating lights and
alarms
Check air pump coupling
alignment
Record oil pressure and
temperatures
Check operating and limit
controls
Inspect/repair burner hous-
ing to refractory seal
Record gas pressure Check safety and interlock
controls
Treat water according to
the established program
Check for leaks, noise,
vibration, unusual condi-
tions, etc.
Record atomizing air pres-
sure
Check low water cutoff
operation
NOTE: Replacement spare parts, if not on hand, should be ordered sufficiently prior to shutdown.
NOTE: To ensure proper operation, use only Cleaver-Brooks genuine parts. Contact your local Cleaver-Brooks repre-
sentative for parts information and ordering.
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