4 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING
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Figure 21 - Inspect hand holes for scale or sludge buildup
19. Fit the hand hole assembly as follows:
» Place the gasket on the hand hole plate and
ensure that it is seating correctly. Do not use
any grease, lubricant, or adhesive.
Figure 22 - Removing Hand Assembly with Tee Handle
Wrench
» Position the plate in the boiler. Set the yoke
and tighten the securing nut suciently
enough to provide a snug t. Verify the
position of the plate in the boiler, then make
it hand tight and then snug with wrench
about 1/4 turn. Do not compress excessively.
See Figures 23 and 24.
» Rell the boiler with fresh water.
! CAUTION
If the gasket leaks while pressure is being built up,
tighten only enough to stop leakage. Never tighten
more than necessary to prevent leakage. Excessive
tightening may shorten the life of the gasket.
Figure 23 - Correct pressure on gasket
Figure 24 - Overcompressed Gasket
Inspect the burner and wipe o and/or use low pressure
air (do not scrub or use wire brush) to remove any soot
or foreign material that may have accumulated.
If there is evidence of deterioration or corrosion, replace
immediately. Refer to procedure entitled Inspection/
Cleaning of the Burner Assembly at the end of this
section for cleaning and burner removal procedures.
The burner must be removed to perform a thorough
inspection and cleaning.
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