04
Oct
MARINE FIREMAN (117)
- Written by Richard Morgan
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MARINE FIREMAN (117)
Maintains proper steam pressure in marine boilers by striking coal or controlling feed valves of oil burners. Observes steam gauge to determine steam pressure and water gauge to assure that proper amount of water is maintained in boiler. Removes clinkers, ashes, and sludge from burners by means of bars, shovels, and wires.
Maintains proper steam pressure in marine boilers by striking coal or controlling feed valves of oil burners. Observes steam gauge to determine steam pressure and water gauge to assure that proper amount of water is maintained in boiler. Removes clinkers, ashes, and sludge from burners by means of bars, shovels, and wires.
Must understand the purpose of such devices as safety valves, steam and water gauges, blow-off cocks, condensers, feed water heaters, feed pumps, and ejectors. Must be above average in physical strength and capable of working in intense heat.
SUGGESTED SUBSTITUTES
084 Stationary Fireman
111 Locomotive Fireman
141 Marine Oiler
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