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COLUMBIA
MULTI-PASS HORIZONTAL BOILER
MPH SERIES
INSTALLATION,
OPERATION and
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
COLUMBIA BOILER COMPANY
POTTSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
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Summary

IMPORTANT

LIMITED PARTS WARRANTY

INTRODUCTION

Series MPH Modified Scotch Boiler

Overview of the Columbia Multi-Pass Horizontal (MPH) boiler series and its applications.

SERVICE POLICY

INSTALLATION

BOILER ROOM

Guidelines for selecting and preparing a suitable boiler room location.

VENTING

Instructions for properly venting the boiler and flue piping.

JACKET ASSEMBLY

Details on the factory-installed boiler jacket and its installation.

BURNER MOUNTING

Procedures for mounting the burner onto the boiler.

BOILER CONNECTIONS

Drains

Information regarding the boiler's drain connections and their use.

Low Water Cut-Offs

Details on standard and secondary low water cut-off devices for boiler safety.

Secondary Low Water Cut-Offs

Specifics on Warrick 26C1D1C probe type LWCO for steam applications.

Water Gauge

Instructions for piping and maintaining the boiler's water gauge.

Pressure Controllers

Description of operating and safety limit pressure controls for steam units.

Aquastat Controllers

Explanation of Aquastat controllers for regulating hot water boiler temperatures.

Safety Valve; Relief Valve

Details on safety and relief valves for steam and hot water applications.

Steam

Piping instructions for steam and hot water supply lines.

Hot Water Connections

Specifics on connecting hot water return lines and expansion tanks.

Feed Water Supply

Guidance on connecting and treating feed water for the boiler.

Boilers with Coils

Information on connecting and operating boilers equipped with heating coils.

FUEL CONNECTIONS

OIL SUPPLY PIPING

Guidance for connecting the oil supply to the burner.

GAS SUPPLY PIPING

Requirements and guidelines for gas supply piping installation.

COMBUSTION AIR

CLEANING AND FILLING A NEW STEAM BOILER

Skimming

Procedure for removing oil and grease from new steam boilers by skimming.

Cleaning Compound

Using chemical compounds for cleaning steam boilers.

OPERATING THE BOILER

PRE-START CHECKS AND INFORMATION

Essential checks and information required before starting the boiler.

STARTING THE BOILER

Step-by-step instructions for starting the boiler safely and correctly.

STOPPING THE BOILER

Procedure for safely shutting down the boiler.

BURNER START UP AND TEST INFORMATION

CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

Pressure Controllers

Explanation of operating and safety limit pressure controls for steam boilers.

Low Water Cut-offs

Details on standard and optional low water cut-off devices for steam boilers.

Safety Valve

Proper installation, safety, and operation of safety valves.

Aquastat Controllers

Description of operating and safety limit Aquastat controllers for hot water boilers.

Low Water Cut-off

Details on the McDonnell & Miller 750-MT-120 low water cut-off for hot water boilers.

Relief Valve

Guidelines for installing and maintaining relief valves on hot water boilers.

MAINTENANCE

RECORD KEEPING

Guidelines for maintaining manufacturer literature, spare parts, and log books.

General Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning boilers and heating surfaces for peak efficiency.

Daily Boiler Check & Maintenance List

Daily tasks for checking and maintaining boiler components and operation.

Weekly Boiler Check & Maintenance List

Weekly tasks for checking boiler systems, fuel valves, and ignition.

Monthly Boiler Check & Maintenance List

Monthly tasks for testing interlocks, safety valves, and inspecting heating surfaces.

Semiannual Boiler Check & Maintenance List

Semiannual checks of burner components, flame failure systems, and internal inspections.

Annual Boiler Check & Maintenance List

Annual maintenance tasks including testing controls, cleaning LWCO, and checking electrodes.

Gauge Glass Maintenance

Guidelines and warnings for maintaining and replacing boiler gauge glass.

Blowdown Procedures

Instructions for performing boiler blowdown to remove dissolved solids.

WATER TREATMENT

pH Level Management

Maintaining optimal pH levels for boiler water to prevent corrosion and scale.

Dissolved Oxygen Control

Methods for managing dissolved oxygen in boiler water to prevent corrosion.

Sulfite Treatment

Using sodium sulfite for chemical removal of dissolved oxygen in boiler water.

Solids Measurement and Control

Understanding and controlling suspended and dissolved solids in boiler water.

Alkalinity Requirements

Maintaining sufficient alkalinity for protection against acidic corrosion.

Phosphate Treatment

Role of phosphates in reacting with calcium hardness in boiler water.

Hardness Control

Managing water hardness to prevent scale and sludge formation.

Oil Contamination Prevention

Preventing oil from entering boiler water to avoid foaming and sludge.

Summary

IMPORTANT

LIMITED PARTS WARRANTY

INTRODUCTION

Series MPH Modified Scotch Boiler

Overview of the Columbia Multi-Pass Horizontal (MPH) boiler series and its applications.

SERVICE POLICY

INSTALLATION

BOILER ROOM

Guidelines for selecting and preparing a suitable boiler room location.

VENTING

Instructions for properly venting the boiler and flue piping.

JACKET ASSEMBLY

Details on the factory-installed boiler jacket and its installation.

BURNER MOUNTING

Procedures for mounting the burner onto the boiler.

BOILER CONNECTIONS

Drains

Information regarding the boiler's drain connections and their use.

Low Water Cut-Offs

Details on standard and secondary low water cut-off devices for boiler safety.

Secondary Low Water Cut-Offs

Specifics on Warrick 26C1D1C probe type LWCO for steam applications.

Water Gauge

Instructions for piping and maintaining the boiler's water gauge.

Pressure Controllers

Description of operating and safety limit pressure controls for steam units.

Aquastat Controllers

Explanation of Aquastat controllers for regulating hot water boiler temperatures.

Safety Valve; Relief Valve

Details on safety and relief valves for steam and hot water applications.

Steam

Piping instructions for steam and hot water supply lines.

Hot Water Connections

Specifics on connecting hot water return lines and expansion tanks.

Feed Water Supply

Guidance on connecting and treating feed water for the boiler.

Boilers with Coils

Information on connecting and operating boilers equipped with heating coils.

FUEL CONNECTIONS

OIL SUPPLY PIPING

Guidance for connecting the oil supply to the burner.

GAS SUPPLY PIPING

Requirements and guidelines for gas supply piping installation.

COMBUSTION AIR

CLEANING AND FILLING A NEW STEAM BOILER

Skimming

Procedure for removing oil and grease from new steam boilers by skimming.

Cleaning Compound

Using chemical compounds for cleaning steam boilers.

OPERATING THE BOILER

PRE-START CHECKS AND INFORMATION

Essential checks and information required before starting the boiler.

STARTING THE BOILER

Step-by-step instructions for starting the boiler safely and correctly.

STOPPING THE BOILER

Procedure for safely shutting down the boiler.

BURNER START UP AND TEST INFORMATION

CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS

Pressure Controllers

Explanation of operating and safety limit pressure controls for steam boilers.

Low Water Cut-offs

Details on standard and optional low water cut-off devices for steam boilers.

Safety Valve

Proper installation, safety, and operation of safety valves.

Aquastat Controllers

Description of operating and safety limit Aquastat controllers for hot water boilers.

Low Water Cut-off

Details on the McDonnell & Miller 750-MT-120 low water cut-off for hot water boilers.

Relief Valve

Guidelines for installing and maintaining relief valves on hot water boilers.

MAINTENANCE

RECORD KEEPING

Guidelines for maintaining manufacturer literature, spare parts, and log books.

General Cleaning

Procedures for cleaning boilers and heating surfaces for peak efficiency.

Daily Boiler Check & Maintenance List

Daily tasks for checking and maintaining boiler components and operation.

Weekly Boiler Check & Maintenance List

Weekly tasks for checking boiler systems, fuel valves, and ignition.

Monthly Boiler Check & Maintenance List

Monthly tasks for testing interlocks, safety valves, and inspecting heating surfaces.

Semiannual Boiler Check & Maintenance List

Semiannual checks of burner components, flame failure systems, and internal inspections.

Annual Boiler Check & Maintenance List

Annual maintenance tasks including testing controls, cleaning LWCO, and checking electrodes.

Gauge Glass Maintenance

Guidelines and warnings for maintaining and replacing boiler gauge glass.

Blowdown Procedures

Instructions for performing boiler blowdown to remove dissolved solids.

WATER TREATMENT

pH Level Management

Maintaining optimal pH levels for boiler water to prevent corrosion and scale.

Dissolved Oxygen Control

Methods for managing dissolved oxygen in boiler water to prevent corrosion.

Sulfite Treatment

Using sodium sulfite for chemical removal of dissolved oxygen in boiler water.

Solids Measurement and Control

Understanding and controlling suspended and dissolved solids in boiler water.

Alkalinity Requirements

Maintaining sufficient alkalinity for protection against acidic corrosion.

Phosphate Treatment

Role of phosphates in reacting with calcium hardness in boiler water.

Hardness Control

Managing water hardness to prevent scale and sludge formation.

Oil Contamination Prevention

Preventing oil from entering boiler water to avoid foaming and sludge.

Columbia MPH SERIES Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandColumbia
ModelMPH SERIES
CategoryBoiler
LanguageEnglish

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