METHOD STATEMENT Boiler Clean out - Vital Energi
METHOD STATEMENT Boiler Clean out - Vital Energi
METHOD STATEMENT Boiler Clean out - Vital Energi
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<strong>METHOD</strong> <strong>STATEMENT</strong><br />
<strong>Boiler</strong> <strong>Clean</strong> <strong>out</strong><br />
Job / Contract Name<br />
Riverside Dene<br />
Job / Contract Number VC 90134<br />
Date Feb 2013<br />
Method Statement Written By <strong>Vital</strong> <strong>Energi</strong> Utilities Ltd<br />
Method Statement Approved By<br />
Corresponding Risk Assessment No.<br />
Signature of Approver<br />
1. INTRODUCTION<br />
This Method Statement describes the specific safe working methods which will be used to carry <strong>out</strong> the work. It gives<br />
details of how the work will be carried <strong>out</strong> and what health and safety issues and controls are involved. The content of<br />
this Method Statement reflects the finding of the relevant Risk Assessment(s).<br />
2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK<br />
<strong>Boiler</strong> <strong>Clean</strong> <strong>out</strong><br />
Maximo PM Number: 1966<br />
Work Type:<br />
PM<br />
Job Seq. Description of Task to be completed<br />
10 Endure that you complete a <strong>Vital</strong> energy Permit to work<br />
20 Run boiler until burner automatically switches off under action of thermostat<br />
30 Switch off electric supply to burner. where a plug-in connection is fitted in the cable from the boiler to burner,<br />
disconnect at this point.<br />
40 Switch off electrical supply to booster<br />
50 where excess oil classes "E" and "F" are being used on a circulatory fuel system, ensure pumps(s) heatings and<br />
transfer are left in operation at all times<br />
60 Turn off all fuel shut off valves<br />
70 Where rigit fuel pipes to burner are employed, e.g. gas burner, disconnect pipes to allow the boiler door to open<br />
80 unscrew boiler door handles and swing open the door<br />
90 <strong>Clean</strong> the tubes using the brushes supplied<br />
100 where there is hard scaling, use proprietary cleaning medium to soften and assist removal<br />
110 Remove rear cleaning door. clear loose soot from the smoke <strong>out</strong>let box and thoroughly clean the box<br />
120 <strong>Clean</strong> and examine the boiler back plate. no hard deposit should be present.<br />
130 Remove any build up occuring between projecting tube ends<br />
140 Check condition of cleaning door gaskets. Re-fit door ensuring it seats correctly on the gasket. tighten the nuts<br />
150 if disconnected, plus in boiler-burner electrical connection<br />
160 it is recommended that when the boiler has become thoroughly hot, a combustion efficiency check is made by the<br />
service engineer<br />
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3. LOCATION / ASSET OF WORK<br />
Location<br />
Asset<br />
EC-B1<br />
4. Access Arrangements<br />
Give details of any special access or egress arrangements that will be used.<br />
5. Licence<br />
If a licence is required for this work, give details of licence required, who holds it and where a copy of this licence is<br />
stored e.g. Asbestos, C.O.R.G.I. Registration.<br />
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