1 — Air compressor
Daily before startup
Inspect and clean — clogged filter overloads compressor
Check and top off as needed
Open petcock and drain all moisture
2 — Air system
Lubricator, valves & cylinders
Fill with 10W non-detergent oil. Open max at startup — adjust to 1 drop/valve cycle after warm-up.
Must operate freely before air on — spring-return valves must snap back
Check for oil film on all extended rods — if dry, oil immediately
Check oil level — no metal shavings (if found, notify plant manager)
No leaks, broken, or crimped hoses
Grease ALL fittings — required daily — lithium base grease
Exhaust must be clear — ball vibrators: NO oil
3 — Water system
Daily check
Not stuck shut or open
Clean strainer, meter turning, surge standpipe OK
PERMIT: Must operate during ALL aggregate handling — Condition 1f.iii
4 — Cement/flyash silo + baghouses
Unit 6 · VH245JP pulse jet baghouses
Free air passage in both directions, both compartments — blocked vents cause erratic scale readings
Must move freely in manhole cover
No wear holes, missing caulk — overflow pinch gates free — warning lights OK
PERMIT: No visible emissions at outlet — if observed, Method 9 required (Cond. 2d). Check hopper — remove if 2/3 full.
All air pads receiving air, both compartments — splash water on pads if cement has set
5 — Aggregate bins & conveyors
Daily check
Pivots free, open fully, close tight
Oil film on all extended rods
No obstructions — all boots and cables free for scale to float
Belt, idlers, safety pull cord, all guards in place
Belt, guards, skirt board rubber folded on belt
Any broken welds or deformed metal? — if found, notify plant manager before operations begin
6 — Cement/flyash discharge & weigh hopper
Unit 7 · gravity feed — no screw feeder
Opens freely, closes tight, no bridging at outlet
Opens freely, closes tight, no bridging at outlet
Cement-tight, no cracks, sufficient slack for scale float — must not restrict hopper movement
No obstructions — all boots and cables free for scale to float
Free of cement build-up — plugged vent causes back-pressure and erratic readings
7 — General readiness & permit compliance
All in place before startup
Legible and in place
PERMIT: Both 1634-RV1 AND 1634-2AR revision letter posted visibly — Condition 9
No tools, rags, or objects near moving equipment
All personnel clear of equipment before startup
Compliance status
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