Oil Burner Electrical Wiring and
Equipment - Codes – License
Questions and Answers
Circuit - ANSWER-Shall be supplied by a seperate branch circuit, clearly
marked
Connections - ANSWER-All protective, control and emergency devices shall
be in series on the ungrounded conductor
Must contain - ANSWER-Emergency switch, thermal switch, service switch,
and low water cut out on boilers
Electrical thermal switch requirements - ANSWER-Must break the
ungrounded conductor at 165°F within 6 ft over the top of the burner-boiler
or burner-furnace.
Electrical shall not obstruct - ANSWER-Access to clean out and service panels
Equipment - Codes – License
Questions and Answers
Circuit - ANSWER-Shall be supplied by a seperate branch circuit, clearly
marked
Connections - ANSWER-All protective, control and emergency devices shall
be in series on the ungrounded conductor
Must contain - ANSWER-Emergency switch, thermal switch, service switch,
and low water cut out on boilers
Electrical thermal switch requirements - ANSWER-Must break the
ungrounded conductor at 165°F within 6 ft over the top of the burner-boiler
or burner-furnace.
Electrical shall not obstruct - ANSWER-Access to clean out and service panels
