UFC 3-430-07
24 July 2003
including Change 1, Jan 2004 and Change 2, March 2005
13. Inspect area around boiler for cleanliness, combustibles, etc. Remove trash
Annually
and any combustibles from the boiler room. Assure proper ventilation to the boiler.
14. Inspect hot water supply and return piping, valves for leaks, excessive rust, and
Annually
damaged or missing insulation. Repair or replace as needed.
Annually
15. Check draft, manifold pressure, and combustion. Conduct combustion
efficiency test and adjust burner(s) for efficient safe operation. Combustion
measurements required are CO%, CO2%, O2%, stack temperature, and boiler
room temperature. No smoke or CO should be evident. Overfire draft should be at
least + 5 PA (+0.02 inches water gage (W.G.)) for oil burners. Adjust manifold
pressure as specified by the manufacturer.
16. Check expansion tank and air eliminator equipment for leaks, corrosion, etc.
Annually
Repair or replace defective equipment.
Annually
17. Inspect control equipment for proper sequence and operation. Covers on
controllers should be in place. Dust and dirt on control equipment must be
removed. Electric contacts that are fouled require cleaning. All wiring should be
properly grounded.
Annually
18. Calibrate and check operation of gages and meters. Repair or replace all
defective gages and meters. Defects include cracked, broken, or dirty glass,
illegible markings, and bent pointers. Place date and initials of tester on the face of
the calibrated gages.
19. Check breaching and stack for integrity and tightness. Breaching and stack
Annually
should be firmly attached to the boiler in forced draft systems. The breaching and
stack should be properly supported and either vertical or sloped upward.
20. Check shell for cleanliness, excessive rust, corrosion streaks, deformations, and
Annually
cracks. Clean and repair as necessary. Repaint to cover bare metal. Assure
access doors are in place and in working order.
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