Man Hours 6.25
Special Instructions:
1. Maintenance shall be coordinated with required inspections. This applies to
hot water, cold water, expansion tanks, etc., but not to hot water converter
(steam) tanks.
2. Review Procedures for Confined Space Entry.
3. Review Procedures for Selection, Care, and Use of Respiratory Protection.
4. If asbestos containing materials are present, check the building's asbestos
management plan as described in the Environmental Management portion of the
Safety and Environmental Management Program. Manage asbestos in accordance
with the asbestos management plan.
Items to Check & Initial Completion:
1. ___ Examine exterior of tank including fittings, manholes, and handholes for
leaks, signs of corrosion, and correct as indicated.
2. ___ Drain and flush tank.
3. ___ Open tank and remove rust, scale and buildup by scraping, wire brushing or
shot cleaning.
4. ___ Inspect thoroughly the interior of tank; record the size and depth of
pits, presence of cracks and condition of openings, fittings, welds,
rivets, and joints.
5. ___ Coat with epoxy or other approved protective coatings.
6. ___ Inspect structural supports and repair or replace damaged insulation or
covering. If insulation contains asbestos and is damaged or eroded,
remove all debris while keeping debris wet; dispose of this material as
asbestos-containing waste.
7. ___ Clean, test and inspect sight glasses, valves, fittings, drains, and
controls.
8. ___ Perform hydrostatic test if required.
9. ___ Fill and return to service.
10.___ Add an EPA approved biocide.
11.___ Clean up work site.
Tools & Materials:
1. Standard Tool Kit
Plus Pipe wrenches to 24"
Tubing cutters
Flaring tool
Small acetylene outfit
Packing tool kit and packing
3/4" socket set
Crescent wrenches to 14"
2. Safety signs
3. Respirator.
4. Goggles
5. Cleaning equipment and materials. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) for hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment
(PPE).
6. EPA approved biocide. Consult the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for
hazardous ingredients and proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
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