That
a current Inspection Certificate
is available. This certificate
permits the safe operation of
the boiler. If your certificate
is expired or unavailable call
your insurer or the Boiler Safety
Bureau immediately.
That
there are no leaks from any
part of boiler or piping external
to the boiler. Cracked surface
must be repaired immediately
by a qualified repair organization.
Bulges or other deformities
indicate defective controls,
safety devices or improper burner
operation. Call the Boiler
Safety Bureau at (919) 807-2760.
That
there are no signs of overheating,
corrosion or erosion. Check
the operation of the chemical
feed pots and pumps. Have defective
equipment repaired. Remove
all scale and mud from the boiler.
That
the condition of the flame is
correct and not smoky. The
flame must not impinge on the
furnace walls.
That
all gauges and meters are operational.
Repair or replace all defective
gauges and meters.
That
safety valves are installed
in the vertical position and
are operating properly. Test
safety valves periodically.
Replace leaking safety valves.
That
low water fuel cutoff control
shuts off the fuel supply to
the boiler as required. Inspect
low water fuel cutoff control
for proper sequence and operation.
That
there are no fuel gas leaks.
Check draft, manifold pressure
and combustion. Adjust manifold
pressure in accordance with
the manufacturer's specification.
Check the 02' C02, CO, and C02
levels. There should not be
any CO2.
That
no trash or other combustible
material is stored in or near
the boiler room.
That
every time the boiler has been
purged with air before you start
the burners.
Don’t:
Operate
the boiler if it seems unsafe
to do so.
Tamper
with any controls, render them
inoperative, or bypass them.
Carry
out or have carried out any
unauthorized repair(s) on the
boiler.
Inject
cold water into a hot operating
boiler or pressure piping external
to the boiler.
Do:
Contact
the North Carolina Department
of Labor, Boiler Safety Bureau
if you need help (919) 807-2774.
