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EASY What is the first step in the general startup preparation of a steam boiler?
EASY What is the first step in the general startup preparation of a steam boiler?
- Ensure that fuel is available to the stop valves in the pilot and main burner supply lines.
- Review the manufacturer’s recommendations for the startup of the boiler.
- Verify that the boiler control switch on the panel is in the “off” position.
- Make sure the boiler has a valid inspection certificate. (correct)
What should be done with the suction and discharge valves on the vacuum or condensate pumps?
What should be done with the suction and discharge valves on the vacuum or condensate pumps?
- Leave them in the auto position.
- Close them to prevent water flow.
- Open them to warm up the piping system. (correct)
- Open them when the boiler is started.
What should be done with the fuel supply lines?
What should be done with the fuel supply lines?
- Close the stop valve in the return line.
- Shut off the fuel supply to the boiler.
- Open the stop valve in the return line. (correct)
- Check the fuel pressure gauge.
What should be done with the fresh air supply to the boiler room?
What should be done with the fresh air supply to the boiler room?
What should be done with the pressure settings of the operating and high limit controls?
What should be done with the pressure settings of the operating and high limit controls?
What is the purpose of the low water fuel cut-off and/or high limit control?
What is the purpose of the low water fuel cut-off and/or high limit control?
What should be done with the boiler control switch on the panel?
What should be done with the boiler control switch on the panel?
What is the final step before starting the boiler?
What is the final step before starting the boiler?
MEDIUM Why is it essential to review the manufacturer's recommendations for the startup of the boiler?
MEDIUM Why is it essential to review the manufacturer's recommendations for the startup of the boiler?
What should be done with the water supply to the feeder valve?
What should be done with the water supply to the feeder valve?
Why is it important to ensure the fresh air supply to the boiler room is unobstructed?
Why is it important to ensure the fresh air supply to the boiler room is unobstructed?
What is the purpose of setting the control switch on the panel to 'low' on boilers with a high-low firing rate control?
What is the purpose of setting the control switch on the panel to 'low' on boilers with a high-low firing rate control?
Why is it essential to check the pressure settings of the operating and high limit controls?
Why is it essential to check the pressure settings of the operating and high limit controls?
What should be done with the boiler control switch on the panel before startup?
What should be done with the boiler control switch on the panel before startup?
Why is it important to ensure the deaerator and feedwater make-up system are filled to the operating/startup levels?
Why is it important to ensure the deaerator and feedwater make-up system are filled to the operating/startup levels?
What is the purpose of pushing the reset button on the low water fuel cut-off and/or high limit control?
What is the purpose of pushing the reset button on the low water fuel cut-off and/or high limit control?
HARD What is the primary purpose of reviewing the manufacturer's recommendations for boiler startup?
HARD What is the primary purpose of reviewing the manufacturer's recommendations for boiler startup?
Why is it essential to ensure the deaerator and feedwater make-up system are filled to the operating/startup levels?
Why is it essential to ensure the deaerator and feedwater make-up system are filled to the operating/startup levels?
What is the purpose of setting the manual-automatic switch to 'manual' on boilers with fully modulating firing rate control?
What is the purpose of setting the manual-automatic switch to 'manual' on boilers with fully modulating firing rate control?
Why is it important to ensure the fresh air supply to the boiler room is unobstructed?
Why is it important to ensure the fresh air supply to the boiler room is unobstructed?
What is the purpose of pushing the reset button on the low water fuel cut-off and/or high limit control?
What is the purpose of pushing the reset button on the low water fuel cut-off and/or high limit control?
What should be done with the fuel supply lines before startup?
What should be done with the fuel supply lines before startup?
What is the purpose of checking the pressure settings of the operating and high limit controls?
What is the purpose of checking the pressure settings of the operating and high limit controls?
Why is it essential to ensure the boiler has a valid inspection certificate?
Why is it essential to ensure the boiler has a valid inspection certificate?
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Study Notes
Preparing to Start a Steam Boiler
- Ensure the boiler has a valid inspection certificate, and it has been properly checked, cleaned, filled with water, closed, and tightened, with all auxiliary systems prepared.
- Review the manufacturer's recommendations for startup to ensure compliance with specific guidelines.
Preparing Piping and Fuel Systems
- If warming up the piping system with the boiler, open suction and discharge valves on vacuum or condensate pumps, and set pump switches to "auto" or "on".
- Open the water supply to the feeder valve, if equipped, and ensure the deaerator and feedwater make-up system are filled to operating levels.
- Ensure fuel availability to stop valves in pilot and main burner supply lines, and open the return line stop valve if using fuel oil.
- Verify that fuel lines, filter, and fuel pump are operating as expected, with all parameters within expected range.
Final Checks
- Ensure unobstructed fresh air supply to the boiler room.
- Check pressure settings of operating and high limit controls.
- Verify the boiler control switch on the panel is in the "off" position.
- Set the control switch to "low" on boilers with high-low firing rate control, and to "manual" and low-fire position on boilers with fully modulating firing rate control.
- If equipped with a mechanical reset, push the reset button on the low water fuel cut-off and/or high limit control.
Preparing to Start a Steam Boiler
- Ensure the boiler has a valid inspection certificate, and it has been properly checked, cleaned, filled with water, closed, and tightened, with all auxiliary systems prepared.
- Review the manufacturer's recommendations for startup to ensure compliance with specific guidelines.
Preparing Piping and Fuel Systems
- If warming up the piping system with the boiler, open suction and discharge valves on vacuum or condensate pumps, and set pump switches to "auto" or "on".
- Open the water supply to the feeder valve, if equipped, and ensure the deaerator and feedwater make-up system are filled to operating levels.
- Ensure fuel availability to stop valves in pilot and main burner supply lines, and open the return line stop valve if using fuel oil.
- Verify that fuel lines, filter, and fuel pump are operating as expected, with all parameters within expected range.
Final Checks
- Ensure unobstructed fresh air supply to the boiler room.
- Check pressure settings of operating and high limit controls.
- Verify the boiler control switch on the panel is in the "off" position.
- Set the control switch to "low" on boilers with high-low firing rate control, and to "manual" and low-fire position on boilers with fully modulating firing rate control.
- If equipped with a mechanical reset, push the reset button on the low water fuel cut-off and/or high limit control.
Preparing to Start a Steam Boiler
- Ensure the boiler has a valid inspection certificate, and it has been properly checked, cleaned, filled with water, closed, and tightened, with all auxiliary systems prepared.
- Review the manufacturer's recommendations for startup to ensure compliance with specific guidelines.
Preparing Piping and Fuel Systems
- If warming up the piping system with the boiler, open suction and discharge valves on vacuum or condensate pumps, and set pump switches to "auto" or "on".
- Open the water supply to the feeder valve, if equipped, and ensure the deaerator and feedwater make-up system are filled to operating levels.
- Ensure fuel availability to stop valves in pilot and main burner supply lines, and open the return line stop valve if using fuel oil.
- Verify that fuel lines, filter, and fuel pump are operating as expected, with all parameters within expected range.
Final Checks
- Ensure unobstructed fresh air supply to the boiler room.
- Check pressure settings of operating and high limit controls.
- Verify the boiler control switch on the panel is in the "off" position.
- Set the control switch to "low" on boilers with high-low firing rate control, and to "manual" and low-fire position on boilers with fully modulating firing rate control.
- If equipped with a mechanical reset, push the reset button on the low water fuel cut-off and/or high limit control.
Preparing to Start a Steam Boiler
- Ensure the boiler has a valid inspection certificate, and it has been properly checked, cleaned, filled with water, closed, and tightened, with all auxiliary systems prepared.
- Review the manufacturer's recommendations for startup to ensure compliance with specific guidelines.
Preparing Piping and Fuel Systems
- If warming up the piping system with the boiler, open suction and discharge valves on vacuum or condensate pumps, and set pump switches to "auto" or "on".
- Open the water supply to the feeder valve, if equipped, and ensure the deaerator and feedwater make-up system are filled to operating levels.
- Ensure fuel availability to stop valves in pilot and main burner supply lines, and open the return line stop valve if using fuel oil.
- Verify that fuel lines, filter, and fuel pump are operating as expected, with all parameters within expected range.
Final Checks
- Ensure unobstructed fresh air supply to the boiler room.
- Check pressure settings of operating and high limit controls.
- Verify the boiler control switch on the panel is in the "off" position.
- Set the control switch to "low" on boilers with high-low firing rate control, and to "manual" and low-fire position on boilers with fully modulating firing rate control.
- If equipped with a mechanical reset, push the reset button on the low water fuel cut-off and/or high limit control.
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