PLACE THE BOILER SECTIONS
3. PLACE THE BOILER SECTIONS
A.PREPARATION
1.Check the level of the Boiler Base using a spirit level. Make sure the base is level and that the base panels are aligned within plus or minus 1/16" (2 mm).
2.Check the area around the Flow Ports (Figure 3.1). Use solvent and a clean cloth to thoroughly clean the flat surfaces and recesses. All foreign matter must be removed to assure a proper seal when the sections are drawn together.
CAUTION
Gaskets will be damaged by petroleum or its derivatives. Completely remove all solvent residue before placing gaskets.
Do not use petroleum based compounds in the boiler.
Figure 3.1: Flow Port Machining & Gasket
Figure 3.2: Placing the First Section on Base
2.Slide the section to the back of the base until the cast lug on the bottom of the section under the lower flow port is against the base back panel. Keep the section upright by a supporting prop or other means.
WARNING
The sections are heavy and must be supported securely.
3.Align the parting line of the section with the seam between the Base End panel and the Base Front Panel as shown in Figure 3.3.
4.Apply
(13 mm) beyond the top and bottom.
5.Place the Flow Port Gaskets in the recesses provided (see Figure 3.1). Do not use adhesive.
6.The following steps must be followed to insure that no damage is done to the tie rod lugs. A
a.Place an Intermediate Section on the base and slide it carefully against the Left Hand End Section.
b.Align the flow ports from front to back, as close as possible.
c.Insert a tie rod into each of the lugs on each section and apply a nut and washer to each end of the tie rod.
B.PLACING THE SECTIONS
1.Begin by placing the Left Hand End Section on the left end of the base. The upper flow port goes toward the front of the boiler as shown in Figure 3.2.
d.Before tightening, check the vertical alignment of the sections using a spirit level (see Figure 3.4). Make sure they are square with the Base.
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