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What should be done to the boiler before starting it?
What should be done to the boiler before starting it?
- Disconnect all auxiliary water, fuel, and steam systems
- Open all the windows in the boiler room
- Ensure that the boiler has a valid inspection certificate (correct)
- Review the manufacturer’s recommendations for shutdown of the boiler
What should be checked if the piping system is going to be warmed up with the boiler?
What should be checked if the piping system is going to be warmed up with the boiler?
- Close the water supply to the feeder valve
- Turn off the deaerator and feedwater make-up system
- Open the suction and discharge valves on the vacuum or condensate pumps (correct)
- Increase the pressure settings of the operating and high limit controls
What should be ensured regarding the fuel supply before starting the boiler?
What should be ensured regarding the fuel supply before starting the boiler?
- Ignore the status of the lines, filter, and fuel pump
- Decrease the pressure settings of the operating and high limit controls
- Turn off all fuel supply to the boiler
- Ensure that fuel is available to the stop valves in the pilot and main burner supply lines (correct)
What should be checked to ensure unobstructed fresh air supply to the boiler room?
What should be checked to ensure unobstructed fresh air supply to the boiler room?
What should be reviewed before starting the boiler with respect to controls?
What should be reviewed before starting the boiler with respect to controls?