Boiler Maintenance Checklist

Maintenance Frequency
Description Comment
Daily Weekly Monthly Annually

Boiler use and Turn off or sequence unnecessary boilers.

X
sequencing

Overall visual Complete overall visual inspection to be sure all

inspection equipment is operating and that safety systems X
are in place.

Follow Compare temperatures with tests performed after

manufacturer's annual cleaning.
recommended
X
procedures in
lubricating all
components

Check steam pressure Is the variation in steam pressure as expected

under different loads? Wet steam may be X
produced if the pressure drops too fast.

Check unstable water Unstable levels can be a sign of contaminates in

level feedwater, overloading of boiler, or equipment X
malfunction.

Check motor Check for proper function.

condition X
temperatures

Boiler blowdown Verify the bottom, surface and water column blow
X
downs are occurring and are effective.

Boiler logs Keep daily logs on:

Type and amount of fuel used

Flue gas temperature
Makeup water volume X
Steam pressure, temperature, and
amount generated
Look for variations as a method of fault detection.

Check boiler water Confirm water treatment system is functioning

treatment properly. X

Check flue gas Measure flue gas temperatures

temperatures X

Check all relief valves Check for leaks. X

Check water level Stop feedwater pump. Do not allow water level to
X
control drop below recommended level.

1
Inspect system for Look for: leaks, defective valves and traps,
water or steam leaks corroded piping, and condition of insulation.
X
and leakage
opportunities

Inspect all linkages Check for proper setting and tightness.

on combustion air X
dampers

Inspect boiler for air Check damper seals.

X
leaks

Check blowdown and Determine if blowdown is adequate to prevent

water treatment solids buildup. X
procedures

Combustion air supply Check combustion air inlet to make sure openings
X
are adequate and clean.

Check belts and Check belts for proper tension. Check packing
X
packing glands glands for compression leakage.

Check all blower belts Check for tightness and minimum slippage. X

Check all gaskets Check gaskets for tight sealing. Replace if they do
X
not provide a tight seal.

Inspect boiler Inspect all boiler insulation and casings for hot
X
insulation spots.

Steam control valves Calibrate steam control valves as specified by

X
manufacturer.

Pressure reducing or Check for proper operation.

X
regulating valves

Perform water quality Check water quality for proper chemical balance.
X
test

Clean waterside Follow manufacturer's recommendation on

X
surfaces cleaning and preparing waterside surfaces.

Clean fireside Follow manufacturer's recommendation on

X
cleaning and preparing fireside surfaces.

2
Inspect and repair Use recommended material and procedures.
refractories on X
fireside

Relief valve Remove and recondition or replace relief valves. X

Feedwater system Clean and recondition feedwater pumps. Clean

X
deaeration system.

Electrical systems Clean all electrical terminals. Check electronic

X
controls and replace any defective parts.

Hydraulic and Check operation and repair as necessary.

X
pneumatic valves

Flue gases Record temperature. X

Eddy current test As required, conduct eddy current test to assess

X
tube wall thickness.