When your factory depends on a boiler for its day-to-day operations, you cannot afford to go without it if it breaks down and you must wait to have it repaired or replaced. Because of this, you may have decided that you need to rent a replacement as soon as possible. If so, below are a couple of questions you can ask when speaking with the rental service to prepare your factory for the emergency rental boiler's arrival.

1. Will You or the Rental Company Provide Auxiliary Components for the Boiler, Such as a Gas Regulator, Exhaust Stack, and Optional Rain Cap?

One question you should ask the rental service has to do with any auxiliary components that are required by the boiler, such as the gas regulator and exhaust stack. If you have selected a boiler similar to the one it is replacing, you may wonder if its components can be used.

However, since every attachment must be tight and perfectly match the specifications of the boiler, the rental service will usually supply the components. This typically includes any optional accessories, such as a rain cap for the top of the exhaust stack.

2. Will You or the Rental Company Be Responsible for Unloading and Installing the Boiler Once the Service Delivers It to Your Factory?

Another question you should ask has to do with what happens when the boiler arrives. While the rental service will deliver the boiler and its components on flatback trucks, you may need to make plans for having your workers and equipment available to unload it and its pieces.

Unless the rental company has optional installation services, you will need to make arrangements to have the boiler installed. You can either have your maintenance crew do the work if they are properly trained or licensed or hire a third-party service in your area.

Even though you may be on a time crunch after your factory's boiler has broken down and need an emergency replacement, asking questions about renting one can help you be fully prepared for it once the rental boiler arrives. Usually, any auxiliary components for the rental will be included to ensure that they fit the unit the service sends. And, depending on the service, you may need to prepare your workers for unloading and installing the boiler. For specific information, contact a company that offers emergency boiler rental services to speak with a representative who can assist you.