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

MAINTENANCE - 5
5.8.1

DAILY

1. Visually inspect for signs of leakage:
a) Steam and feedwater pipework.
b) Valves and fittings.
c) Hand holes
If leakage is evident, the gasket needs replacing.
If leaks are suspected, shut down and evacuate the system to atmospheric
pressure before attempting to repair the leaks.
2. Low Water Level Check (see Section 5.4.2).
Note: Where high integrity level controls are fitted, please refer to Appendix D Spirax High Integrity Level
Controls.
3. Blowdown the Boiler (see Section 5.5.1).
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.
4. Blowdown the Water Bottles (see Section 5.5.2).
5. Blowdown the Water Level Gauges (sight glass), (see Section 5.5.3).
5.8.2 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. Feedwater Pump Test (see Section 5.4.1).
8. Burner Flame Sensor Test (see Section 5.3).
9. Evaporation Check (see Section 5.4.3).
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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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