Rules Of Operation Of A Boiler

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Rule 1:

Back 1

Know the boiler.

Front 2

Rule 2:

Back 2

Check the fire as frequently as other duties will permit for colour, stability and turbulence.

Front 3

Rule 3:

Back 3

Maintain the water levels.

Front 4

Rule 4:

Back 4

If the water level does become too low, bank the fires immediately (cut off gas supply) and allow the boiler to cool slowly.

Front 5

Rule 5:

Back 5

When the boiler is out of service for cleaning, the water column connections must be thoroughly cleaned and all scale and mud removed.

Front 6

Rule 6:

Back 6

Blowdown the boiler at proper intervals.

Front 7

Rule 7:

Back 7

Use the soot blowers frequently enough to keep the boiler heating surfaces clean.

Front 8

Rule 8:

Back 8

Test safety valves at intervals by increasing the pressure until the point that they are supposed to blow. If the boiler is equipped with a superheater, make sure the superheater valve blows first.

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Rule 9:

Back 9

The boiler will be thoroughly cleaned and washed out annually.

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Rule 10:

Back 10

The baffles should be examined periodically to see that they are tight and in place.

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Rule 11:

Back 11

The steam gauge will be tested for accuracy at least every time the boiler is down for cleaning.

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Rule 12:

Back 12

Each boiler is fitted with an automatic stop-and-check valve on the steam outlet. These should be checked at regular intervals for scale accumulation.

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Rule 13:

Back 13

Oil should be kept out of all boilers and feed water.