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At Frank
I Rounds Company, we provide
our customers with technical information to maximize equipment
utilization, efficiency and reliability.
We offer products and
services to address the constantly evolving and increasingly
complex demands of facility and process systems integration,
strict environmental standards, and higher efficiencies throughout
our industry.
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE STEPS FOR
YOUR BOILER
1. Equipment Installation.
Install only boiler and pressure vessel equipment registered with
the National Board. Such equipment will be manufactured in accordance
with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure
Vessel Code. Most jurisdictions and insurance companies mandate
National Board registration.
2. Replacement Parts.
Purchase only first quality OEM replacement parts for any boiler
or pressure vessel repair or maintenance effort.
3. Training.
Adequately train all personnel who regularly use or maintain a boiler
or pressure vessel. Do not allow a general maintenance person to
assume the responsibilities for day-to-day operation of any boiler
or pressure vessel unless that person has had specific training.
(Cleaver
Brooks Customer Training Schedule)
4. Safety & Efficiency
Testing. Establish a regular, periodic safety testing
and efficiency-monitoring program for all boilers. Develop a checklist.
Make sure everyone who encounters the boiler understands the cautions
and warnings and who to call for help. For assistance in developing
a preventive maintenance and efficiency program you may want to
consider implementing a Preventive Maintenance
Contract.
5. Repairs. Require
that all welded repairs be performed by National Board "R" stamp
holders who are properly trained and qualified to repair boilers
and pressure vessels. These repairs have very specific protocols
to help prevent recurring failures or accidents. "R" stamp repairs
signify strict repair and/or alteration requirements have been met
and verified by a commissioned National Board inspector.
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