MIL-HDBK-1164
Table 43
Maintenance Checklist for Chlorination Equipment
Inspection
Action
(1), (2)
Operation maintenance
Insert a new lead gasket in the chlorine
V
valves or tubes to cylinders or equipment.
Condensation on chlorine
Ventilate.
V
cylinders
Chlorine leak detection
Use an unstopped bottle of aqua-ammonia
D
to detect leaks; repair immediately.
Gas system
Disassemble, clean, and replace faulty
D
parts in piping, meters, valves, and tubing.
Chlorine valves
Open and close valves to assure that all
D
are operable; check stuffing boxes and
repair or replace faulty valves or packing.
Chlorine solution tubes
Look for location of potential leaks, and for
A
iron and manganese deposits; if iron or
manganese are present, treat with a
solution of hexametaphosphate in makeup
water.
Chlorine feeder water
Clean water strainers and pressure
M
supply
reducing valves; adjust float valves and
ejector capacity.
Hard-rubber threads,
Disassemble or operate; use graphite
Q
valves and parts
grease to prevent freezing; hand tighten
only--do not use tools.
Vacuum relief
Clean out any obstruction.
D
Cabinet and working parts
Clean all parts where accumulation may
W
interfere with proper operation.
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