Equipment Tracking and Maintenance

1. CREW LEADER Equipment Tracking and Maintenance

2. Learning Objectives EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE By attending this session, participants will be able to: • Recognize the importance of keeping track of tools and equipment. • Explain the importance of equipment maintenance and its effect on production. • List specific equipment maintenance needs. • Demonstrate how to involve crew members in tool maintenance and accountability.

3. Tracking Tools #1 EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Why is it important? • Public funds are heavily scrutinized. • Production suffers when tools are missing. • Tracking prevents theft. • Tracking reduces replacement costs.

4. Tracking Tools #2 EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Categories: • Major equipment • Hand power tools • Hand tools • Personal protective equipment • Expendables Photo courtesy of The Energy Conservatory Image courtesy of cordless-drills.net

5. Tracking Tools #3 EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE • Maintain a tool inventory checklist. • Note model and serial numbers where applicable. • Identify all agency tools with indelible etching. • Empower crew members to be responsible for contents of their assigned tool kits. • Maintain a disposal record of obsolete and non-serviceable tools.

6. Tool Inventory Checklist EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Be sure to include: • Truck number • Person issued to • Tool description • Quantity • Model and serial numbers • Status, comments, and date Photo courtesy of the US Department of Energy A brand new $35,000 tool box

7. Assigning Tools EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Standard Weatherization Tool Kit Checklist Issued to: ______________________ Date: __________________________

8. Missing Tools Exercise EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Missing Tools Exercise (20 minutes)

9. Tool and Equipment Maintenance EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Why is it important? • Production suffers when equipment falls into disrepair. • Regular maintenance assures that equipment is safe and reliable. • Maintenance reduces need for premature replacements.

10. Vehicles EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Your Weatherization Vehicle Treat it like you would your own! Photo courtesy of NRCERT

11. Generator EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE • Change oil every 25 hours. • Change air pre-cleaner every 25 hours. • Change oil filter every 100 hours. • Change air filter every 100 hours. • Replace spark plugs yearly. • Replace fuel filter yearly. • Check valve clearance yearly. Photo courtesy of New River Center for Energy Research and Training

12. Blowing Machine EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Routine Maintenance: • Clean blower air filteras needed. • Clear hopper and blower hose daily. • Clean every two weeks. • Check oil every two weeks. • Check pressure at the end of the hose every two weeks. Photo courtesy of the US Department of Energy Krendl Insulation Blowing Machine

13. Pressure Testing Blowing Machines & Hoses EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE • Blowing machines and hoses should test at 3-4 pounds per square inch (psi) to be at full capacity. Dwyer Blowing Machine Pressure Test Gauge Kit Photo courtesy of the US Department of Energy

14. Pressure Testing Blowing Machines and Hoses EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Pressure Testing Blowing Machines and Hoses Exercise (30 minutes)

15. Equipment Calibration Schedule EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE • Calibrate diagnostic instruments on a regular basis. • Maintain a record of calibrations and repairs for: • Digital manometer. • Combustion analysis equipment. • Gas leak detectors. • Carbon monoxide detectors.

16. Digital Manometer EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Calibrate every six months. • Return to the manufacturer. • Or calibrate with another digital manometer of the same type. DG 700 Manometer, Energy Conservatory Image courtesy of The Energy Conservatory

17. Combustion Equipment EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE • Combustion analyzers: calibrate every 6 months. • Replace oxygen sensors every 1 to 2 years. • Carbon monoxide detectors:calibrate to outside air. • Replace CO sensors every 3 to 5 years. • Gas leak detectors: test with the gas from a cigarette lighter. Fyrite Tech, Bacharach Gas Leak Detector, Bacharach Images courtesy of Bacharach

18. Blower Door EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Fan housings that are cracked or misaligned will likely cause false test results. Photo courtesy of The Energy Conservatory Minneapolis Model 3 Blower Door

19. Safety Upgrades Exercise EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Safety Upgrades Lab Exercise (30 minutes)

20. Safety Upgrades Summary EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE Replace: • Aluminum ladders. Use industrial-rated, non-conductive fiberglass ladders. • Frayed or undersized extension cords. • Ungrounded power tools. • Hammers with mushroomed heads. • Dull drill bits, saw blades, utility knife blades. • Worn out respirators and safety glasses.

21. Summary EQUIPMENT TRACKING AND MAINTENANCE • Maintaining accurate records of tools and equipment is important for assuring program transparency. • Scheduled tool and equipment maintenance avoids downtime and lost production. • Delegating responsibility for equipment tracking and maintenance empowers crew members to be part of the process.