Boiler Operational Checklist

Boiler Operational Checklist Items Can Include:

Disassemble and check LWCO (low water cutoff) and ALWCO (auxiliary low water cut off) for sludge, corrosion or electrical switch defects
Inspect fire side for soot or damage and water side for scale or corrosion
Hydro test boiler for leaks (tube joints and piping)
Inspect all refractory for fallen, cracked or broken pieces
Check gas regulator pressure settings
Test limit controls on boiler
Test flame detection controls
Check blowdown for sludge buildup at bottom of boiler
Verify blowdown separator and cooler operation
Check floor drains for proper function
Check boiler fresh air inlet screens and/or fans for adequate combustion air flow
Check all linkages on burner controls and on the automatic draft controllers

Test flame detection controls.
Check blowdown for sludge buildup at bottom of boiler.
Verify blowdown separator and cooler operation.
Check floor drains for proper function.
Check boiler fresh air inlet screens and/or fans for adequate combustion air flow.
Check all linkages on burner controls and on the automatic draft controllers.
Replace or re-certify safety valves.

Disassemble and check LWCO and ALWCO for sludge, corrosion or electrical switch defects.
Verify and tune up burners and settings.
Inspect fire side for soot or damage and water side for scale or corrosion.
Hydro test boiler for leaks (tube joints and piping).
Inspect all refractory for fallen, cracked or broken pieces.
Check gas regulator pressure settings.
Test limit controls on boiler.
Check air damper on burner.
Check valve operation in gas train.
Check pilot and igniter, look at the condition of the pilot flame.
Bubble test fuel train safety shut-off valves.