NYC FDNY P99 Low PSI Oil Burner & Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Guide Questions And Answers

NYC FDNY P99 Low PSI Oil Burner & Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Guide Questions And Answers What should be maintained during the hydrostatic pressure test? - ANSWER -The pressure must be maintained until all joints and connections have been visually inspected for leaks. What is the purpose of the P-99 Certificate of Fitness? - ANSWER -To certify individuals as operators of low PSI oil burners. Where is the exam for the P-99 Certificate of Fitness held? - ANSWER -FDNY Headquarters, 9 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY. What is the significance of the document provided by the FDNY? - ANSWER -It contains study material for the P-99 Certificate of Fitness exam. What happens if you mark more than one ANSWER on a multiple-choice question? - ANSWER -Your ANSWER will be scored as incorrect. What is the recommended action if you need to check for the latest exam booklet? - ANSWER -Always check the FDNY website before taking the exam. What is the contact number for additional information regarding the P-99 exam? - ANSWER -Call 311 and ask for the FDNY Customer Service Center. What should be included in a fee waiver request letter? - ANSWER -The applicant's full name, exam type, address of premises, and must be on official letterhead. What must be maintained until all joints and connections have been visually inspected for leaks? - ANSWER -Hydrostatic pressure How long must hydrostatic pressure be maintained during inspection? - ANSWER -At least one-half hour Who is responsible for testing gas distribution piping for tightness? - ANSWER The contractor who made the installation Where should instruction cards for oil burning systems be located? - ANSWER -In an easily visible and accessible location near the equipment What type of license is required to operate stationary oil-fired devices? - ANSWER -A certificate of fitness or a high-pressure boiler operating engineer's license What must operators check after repairs are made to a boiler or fuel burning equipment? - ANSWER -The repairs, functioning of all control devices, and positioning of the valves What is required for all heating and combustion equipment regarding air contaminants? - ANSWER -Compliance with the air pollution control code What temperature defines low temperature equipment? - ANSWER -600˚ Fahrenheit or less What temperature defines medium temperature equipment? - ANSWER -Between 600˚ and 1000˚ Fahrenheit What temperature defines high temperature equipment? - ANSWER -1000˚ Fahrenheit or greater How much air is required for combustion per gallon of oil per hour? - ANSWER At least thirty-six cfm What must be installed with each automatic burner? - ANSWER -A set of safety controls of electric, pneumatic, hydraulic, or mechanical type What is the flashpoint requirement for fuel oil? - ANSWER -Not lower than 100˚ Fahrenheit What is prohibited regarding the use of crankcase refuse oil? - ANSWER -It is prohibited as fuel oil What is the normal oil pressure for no. 6 oil burners? - ANSWER -Between 30 and 50 psi What device measures pressure below atmospheric pressure in the oil system? - ANSWER -Vacuum gauge What is the purpose of preheaters in the oil circulation system? - ANSWER -To heat the oil further before it enters the burner for combustion What temperature should oil be heated to before entering the burner? - ANSWER -Between 160˚ and 180˚ Fahrenheit What is the function of the main fuel valve in the oil burner system? - ANSWER To open or close the line leading to the atomizer and shut down the burner if ignition fails What is the role of the oil strainer in the oil circulation system? - ANSWER -To remove dirt and sediment from the oil before it reaches the burner What should be done if excessive vacuum readings are indicated? - ANSWER Close the shut-off valve to clean the strainer or perform maintenance What is required for the installation of piping and tubing in the oil system? - ANSWER -Overflow pipes must not be smaller than the supply pipe What type of valve must be installed in the discharge line from an oil pump? - ANSWER -A relief valve between the pump and the first shut-off valve What must be labeled on remote controls for oil burners? - ANSWER -'Remote control for oil burner' What is the purpose of a back pressure relief valve in the oil system? - ANSWER To ensure safety if the pressure becomes too great What is the function of the atomizer in the oil burner? - ANSWER -To atomize the oil for mixing with air in the combustion chamber What happens to oil circulation after it passes through the burner? - ANSWER -It circulates back to the storage tank through the oil return line What is combustion? - ANSWER -The chemical union of oxygen in the air with combustible elements in fuel oil, producing heat energy.