Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 244
t advise more than about ten percent variation on the springs, a new spring should be secured ifthe valve does not function properly when alterations have beenmade that would equal this amount. Paragraph 281 of the A. S. M. E. Boiler Code states that: Safety valves shall operate without chattering… … L.VFAMILIARITV WlTH THE PROPER ADJUSTMENT OF SAFETY VaLVES CAUSED This Boiler Explosion. than 6 lb. on boilers carrying pressures between 100 and 200 lb.per sq. in. gage inclusive. To close after blowing down not morethan 8 lb. on boilers carrying 200 lb. per sq. in. gage. By having the blow-down…
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