MASSACHUSETTS OIL BURNER PRACTICE 2026
ACTUAL TEST PAPER QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED COMPLETE STUDY PACKAGE
◉ What does InStep mean.
Answer: The stack relay is operating properly
◉ How is combustion achieved.
Answer: Atomization ,air ,ignition.
◉ What is the minimum size oil line for residential burners.
Answer: 3/8 inch
◉ How is safety timing checked on a stack relay switch.
Answer: Remove the stack relay from the duck and let it run .it
should shut off in 45 seconds.
◉ What is the safety lockout time on Burner firing under 3 gallons
per hour.
Answer: 45 seconds
,◉ What control devices are found on gravity feed burners.
Answer: Constant level valve
◉ When is a vent pipe required.
Answer: When the Supply tank is larger than 10 gallons
◉ What is the time limit for submitting certificate of completion.
Answer: Within 72 hours
◉ What kinds of joints are used on tank installations.
Answer: Swing joints
◉ Why are swing joints used on oil tank installations.
Answer: Shifting with in the tank
◉ What is the minimum distance that the burner can be from the
tank.
Answer: 5 feet
◉ How many gallons of oil can be stored without a permit.
Answer: 10 gallons or less
, ◉ How much outside or replacement air is needed in a confined
space.
Answer: 1 square inch for 2000 BTUs
◉ How much outside air or replacement air is needed in a boiler
room in of tight Construction.
Answer: 1 square inch per 1000 BTUs
◉ What is the purpose of a heat anticipator.
Answer: It keeps the heat from over shooting
◉ Explain two different types of differentials used by thermostat.
Answer: In heating anticipates heat leftover.in cold turns on
compressor early
◉ what are the parts of an ignition assembly explain the function of
each part what is the operating voltage.
Answer: Electrode :spark to ignite fuel. Transformer: step up from
120 volts to 14000 hundred volts. porcelain are insulators.
◉ When does code require low water cutoff.
Answer: Always on a steam boiler ,and when hot water heater has an
input rating of 400,000 BTUs an hour or greater
ACTUAL TEST PAPER QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
VERIFIED COMPLETE STUDY PACKAGE
◉ What does InStep mean.
Answer: The stack relay is operating properly
◉ How is combustion achieved.
Answer: Atomization ,air ,ignition.
◉ What is the minimum size oil line for residential burners.
Answer: 3/8 inch
◉ How is safety timing checked on a stack relay switch.
Answer: Remove the stack relay from the duck and let it run .it
should shut off in 45 seconds.
◉ What is the safety lockout time on Burner firing under 3 gallons
per hour.
Answer: 45 seconds
,◉ What control devices are found on gravity feed burners.
Answer: Constant level valve
◉ When is a vent pipe required.
Answer: When the Supply tank is larger than 10 gallons
◉ What is the time limit for submitting certificate of completion.
Answer: Within 72 hours
◉ What kinds of joints are used on tank installations.
Answer: Swing joints
◉ Why are swing joints used on oil tank installations.
Answer: Shifting with in the tank
◉ What is the minimum distance that the burner can be from the
tank.
Answer: 5 feet
◉ How many gallons of oil can be stored without a permit.
Answer: 10 gallons or less
, ◉ How much outside or replacement air is needed in a confined
space.
Answer: 1 square inch for 2000 BTUs
◉ How much outside air or replacement air is needed in a boiler
room in of tight Construction.
Answer: 1 square inch per 1000 BTUs
◉ What is the purpose of a heat anticipator.
Answer: It keeps the heat from over shooting
◉ Explain two different types of differentials used by thermostat.
Answer: In heating anticipates heat leftover.in cold turns on
compressor early
◉ what are the parts of an ignition assembly explain the function of
each part what is the operating voltage.
Answer: Electrode :spark to ignite fuel. Transformer: step up from
120 volts to 14000 hundred volts. porcelain are insulators.
◉ When does code require low water cutoff.
Answer: Always on a steam boiler ,and when hot water heater has an
input rating of 400,000 BTUs an hour or greater
