HIGH PRESSURE POWER BOILER LOG

ADDITIONAL LOG(S) REQUEST TO:

NOTE: In addition to the checks and tests listed
Engineering Department, The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company,
here, the Check List for High Pressure Boilers
One State Street, P.O. Box 5024, Hartford, CT 06102-5024.
(on reverse side) must be completed as well.
Please specify which log and how many copies per log.
MANUFACTURER BOILER NUMBER LOCATION WEEK BEGINNING

DAY WATER PRESSURE TEMPERATURE BURNER/

Low Conden- STOKER WATER BOILER FEED
AND Water Level Gage Fired sate Feed Feed Flue OPERA- FUEL TREAT- BLOW WATER OPERATOR
TIME Level Cut-Off Control Column Glass Pump Tank Steam Pump Water Condensate Gas TIONS SUPPLY MENT DOWN MAKE-UP ON DUTY REMARKS
MONDAY

A.M.

P.M.
TUESDAY

A.M.
CHECK OR TEST RECORD TWICE DAILY

P.M.
WEDNESDAY

A.M.

P.M.
THURSDAY

A.M.

P.M.

A.M.
FRIDAY

P.M.
SATURDAY

A.M.

P.M.

A.M.
SUNDAY

P.M.

LOG REVIEWED BY DATE

INSTRUCTIONS

Continued safe operation of a boiler depends on regular maintenance Should any check or test include that the device being tested or
and testing of the boiler and its operating and protective controls. The observed is not in good operating condition it should be repaired
tests and checks outlined above are designed to determine whether or immediately. Record repairs or changes under “Remarks” so that a COMMENTS
not the boiler and controls are in good operating condition. complete record will be available for review at any time.
TESTING

WATER COLUMN AND GAGE GLASS – open drain valve quickly and LOW WATER FUEL CUT-OFF AND WATER LEVEL CONTROL– feed pump. If controls are of probe or other type that require lowering
flush water from glass and column. When drain is closed water level drain float chamber when firing equipment is operating. Proper of water level in boiler to test, DO NOT lower level to point below
should recover promptly. operation of the control should shut off the firing equipment and start bottom of gage glass.
1467 REV 6/08 (ENG)
 CHECKLIST FOR HIGH PRESSURE BOILERS INSTRUCTIONS:
ADDITIONAL LOG(S) REQUEST TO: 1. In addition to the checks and tests listed on the daily (form
Engineering Department, The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company, 1467) or hourly (form 2055) log sheets, the following
One State Street, P.O. Box 5024, Hartford, CT 06102-5024. checks should be made on a periodic basis. More frequent
Please specify which log and how many copies per log. checks and tests may be required according to the
particular conditions noted.
2. Enter date when the test or maintenance procedure
detailed below, has been completed.
MANUFACTURER BOILER NUMBER LOCATION

DATE DATE
PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE PROCEDURE DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE
COMPLETED COMPLETED

SAFETY VALVE (monthly) CHECK BOILER and SYSTEM

To check the safety valve, pull try lever to open position with for LEAKAGE or DEFECTS (semiannually)
steam at full pressure. Release to allow valve to snap closed. The boiler and its entire system should be given a careful and
complete check at regular intervals for leakage or other
DISMANTLE LOW WATER defects at pipe connections, flanges, traps, and valves. In the
FUEL CUT-OFF (at least annually) interest of safe and reliable service, any unsatisfactory
The low water fuel cut-off should be dismantled for complete condition should be noted and corrected.
overhaul at regular intervals, and all the internal and external
mechanism (including linkage, contacts, mercury bulbs, floats, SERVICE STOKER, OIL or GAS BURNER
and wiring) should be carefully checked for defects. See OPERATING CONTROLS
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations. The stoker, oil or gas burner controls should be thoroughly
checked at least annually. High limit controls should also be
CLEAN FIRE SIDE OF BOILER (annually) checked annually. Safety controls such as flame failure should
The fire side of the boiler should be cleaned at least annually. be checked weekly. In general this service should be obtained
At the time of this cleaning, all brick work and refactory should from a reliable outside service organization. If service by the
be checked and repaired as needed. operator, a complete record of work done should be entered
on the log. See manufacturer’s instructions and
WASH OUT BOILER (annually) recommendations.
The internal surfaces of the boiler should be checked at
regular intervals to determine if scale or corrosion is present. CHECK LOW WATER FUEL
Contact your boiler inspector if any unusual condition is noted. CUT-OFF (weekly)
Length of time between washouts should be varied in The low water fuel cut-off should be checked at least weekly
accordance with conditions noted at time of washout. by actually lowering the water level in the boiler slowly to
simulate a developing low water condition. Caution! Do not
lower water level below bottom of Water gage glass.
Should cut-off not function properly under this test, it must be
immediately overhauled and placed in operating condition.
COMMENTS

1469 REV 6/08 (ENG)