Category 3 Cooker 1 Start-up Checklist

This start-up checklist guides operators through preparing Category 3 Cooker 1 and associated plant for production. It covers safety confirmations, boiler pressure checks, steam valve settings, vacuum line readiness, and tallow line configuration. Steps include clearing condensate, setting modulating steam, priming pumps, selecting raw material sections, and filling the cooker feed bin. It details bringing ancillary equipment online, including decanters, shakers, presses, sedimenter, conveyors, and discharge controls, with sign-offs for operators, runners, and managers. The checklist emphasizes controlled ramp-up, monitoring temperatures and amps, and ensuring lines and valves are correctly positioned for a safe, efficient start.