Burnham MPC User Manual
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Table XII: Recommended Periodic Testing Check List
Item
Frequency
Accomplished by
Remarks
Gauges and Indicators
Daily
Operator
Make visual inspection and record 
readings in log
Instrument and Equipment 
Settings
Daily
Operator
Make visual check against
recommended specifications
Firing Rate Control
Weekly
Semiannually
Annually
Operator
Service Technician
Service Technician
Verify factory settings
Verify factory settings
Check with combustion test
Flue, Vent, Stack, or
Outlet Dampers
Monthly
Operator
Make visual inspection of linkage; 
Check for proper operation
Igniter
Weekly
Operator
Make visual inspection; Check flame
signal strength if meter-fitted (See
“Combustion Safety Controls”)
Fuel Valves
Pilot and Main
Pilot and Main Gas or Main Oil
Weekly
Annually
Operator
Service Technician
Open limit switch; Make aural and 
visual check; Check valve position 
indicators and fuel meters, if so 
fitted
Perform leakage tests
(Refer to burner instructions)
Combustion Safety Controls
Flame Failure
Flame Signal Strength
Weekly
Weekly
Operator
Operator
Close manual fuel supply for (1) 
pilot, (2) main fuel cock, and/or 
valve(s); Check safety shutdown 
timing; Record in Log
If flame signal meter installed, read 
and log; For both pilot and main 
flames, notify service organization if 
readings are very high, very low, or 
fluctuating (Refer to burner instruc-
tions)
Pilot Turndown Tests
As required / annually
Service Technician
Required after any adjustments to
flame scanner mount or pilot burner; 
Verify annually (Refer to burner 
instructions)
Hot Refractory Hold-In
As required / annually
Service Technician
See “Pilot Turndown Tests”
Low Water Cutoff and Alarm
Daily / Weekly
Semiannually
Operator
Operator
Refer to instructions
Perform a slow drain test in accor-
dance with ASME Boiler and Pres-
sure Vessel Code Section VI
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