http://cloneybinfeld028.tumblr.com/post/51289169099/indoor-heating-boile... Lower your fuel costs While modern boiler installations tend to be highly sophisticated with many self-monitoring and self-regulating features, it pays to maintain and follow a rigid maintenance and inspection schedule. Studies have shown that, on average, 7% of boiler fuel costs are a direct result of poor maintenance. Go to our Save Money & Energy section to see our Condensing Boiler incentive program. The following boiler maintenance tips have been adapted from the Cleaver-Brooks Boiler Room Guide, an extensive document referring to various topics including General Boiler Description, Inspections, Start-up, Routine Operations, Shutting Down and Theory of Combustion and Thermodynamics. Boiler maintenance tips -Know your equipment. Keep the boiler manufacturer’s manual and data in a special file and ensure that staff consults this information whenever in doubt -Maintain complete records - individual components should be listed on indexed cards or computer database by model, serial number and date of installation -Establish a regular boiler inspection schedule -Establish and use boiler log sheets -Establish and keep written operating procedures updated. A detailed start-up procedure is essential in standardizing boiler room routine -Emphasize good housekeeping -Keep electrical equipment clean -Maintain adequate fresh air supply - filters must be kept clean -In severe winter weather, the room may need to be heated to an acceptable ambient temperature -Keep accurate fuel records -Emphasize safety in all aspects of boiler operation Source: http://www.uniongas.com/business/savemoneyenergy/equipmenttips/indoorhea... Presentaion & Video: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x106thj_indoor-heating_news#.UaAotKIweUk http://www.scribd.com/doc/143523042/indoor-heating
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