Daily; Weekly In Addition - FULTON RB Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

MAINTENANCE - 4
4.11.1

DAILY

1. Visually inspect for signs of leakage (see Section 4.2 - Visual Checks):
a) Steam and feedwater pipework
b) V alves and fittings
c) Hand holes and man holes - If leak is detected shut down and replace the gasket.
2. 1st Low water level check (see Section 4.4.2 - 1st Low Water Level Check).
3. 2nd Low water level check (see Section 4.4.3 - 2nd Low Water Level Check).
4. Blowdown the boiler (see Section 4.3 –Main Boiler Blowdown).
Note: If the boiler is being operated automatically on a time clock, the blowdown may be done once during the
working day and once at the end of the day when generating 10 psig or less, providing this is sufficient to control
the TDS level within limits.
5. Blowdown the Water Level Gauge (sight glass) (see Section 4.5.2 – Water Level Gauge
Blowdown).
4.11.2 WEEKLY
The safety valve will be very hot, do not operate the safety valve without protection.
6. Ensure that the pipe from the safety valve outlet is not damaged and that it continues to a safe
blowdown point.
7. Flame sensor test (see Section 4.3 - Burner Flame Sensor Test).
8. Feedwater pump test (see Section 4.4.1 - Pump Test).
9. Visually inspect the front door seal for leakage - If leak is detected shut down and replace the
seal.
10. Carry out routine maintenance checks on the burner as recommended by the manufacturers
Installation and Maintenance instructions.
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All steam pipework, valves and fittings will be very hot.
Ensure the fittings around the steam safety valve(s) are secure.
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