Man Hours 15.25
Special Instructions:
1. Review manufacturer's instructions.
2. If the insulation is known or suspected to contain asbestos, check the
building's asbestos management plan to see it has been tested for asbestos.
If it is suspect but has not been tested, have it tested. Manage asbestos in
accordance with the plan.
Items to Check & Initial Completion:
1. ___ Thoroughly clean furnace, ash pit, grates, etc.
2. ___ Remove fly ash and soot from flue gas passages.
3. ___ Examine furnace. Replace burned or damaged parts.
4. ___ Inspect for loose, broken, or missing refractory or fire brick.
5. ___ Examine all doors, inspect and/or clean out ports. Make them fit properly
and stop any air leaks around them.
6. ___ Check uptakes or connections to stack or chimney. Remove dirt, fly ash
scale, etc.
7. ___ Examine dampers for condition and freedom of motion.
8. ___ Examine structure and supports. Look for warped or sagging members,
cracks, or other indications of weakness.
9. ___ Check charging chute, frame, cover, etc. Replace broken, missing, or
defective parts.
10.___ Check all instruments, gauges, etc. Test for proper operation.
11.___ Repair any damaged or missing insulation. If the insulation contains
asbestos, follow the asbestos management plan for isolation, notification,
work practice and waste disposal.
12.___ Inspect stack or chimney for holes, cracks or deterioration.
13.___ Inspect spark arrestor or screen on top of stack. Repair
holes or replace.
14.___ Clean up work area and remove all debris.
Tools & Materials:
1. Standard Tool Kit
2. Respirator
3. Goggles
4. Cleaning equipment and materials. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment
(PPE).
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