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13 Cards in this Set
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Rule 1: |
Know the boiler. |
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Rule 2: |
Check the fire as frequently as other duties will permit for colour, stability and turbulence. |
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Rule 3: |
Maintain the water levels. |
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Rule 4: |
If the water level does become too low, bank the fires immediately (cut off gas supply) and allow the boiler to cool slowly. |
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Rule 5: |
When the boiler is out of service for cleaning, the water column connections must be thoroughly cleaned and all scale and mud removed. |
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Rule 6: |
Blowdown the boiler at proper intervals. |
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Rule 7: |
Use the soot blowers frequently enough to keep the boiler heating surfaces clean. |
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Rule 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: |
The boiler will be thoroughly cleaned and washed out annually. |
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Rule 10: |
The baffles should be examined periodically to see that they are tight and in place. |
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Rule 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: |
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: |
Oil should be kept out of all boilers and feed water. |