Oil burner License Study Guide ( Massachusetts )
Questions and Answers
What size is the oil line for a residential burner? Correct Ans-3/8
Largest oil capacity for residential without a license? Correct Ans-10,000 Gallons
At what height ceiling would a second thermal switch be required? Correct Ans-12'
A typical residential oil burner is also s/u to run Kerosene True? Or False? Correct Ans-
False
Permit to install an oil burner is issued by the? Correct Ans-State Fire Marshall
Draft measurements are taken in what? Correct Ans-Inches of water column
Pressure Relief for a Hot Water Boiler is? Correct Ans-30 Psi
Pressure Relief for a Steam Boiler is? Correct Ans-15 Psi
How many cubic feet of Air is required for a 1 gallon nozzle? Correct Ans-1,400
If a power vent fails to start or shuts down during operation, will this affect the burner? Yes?
Or No? Correct Ans-Yes
A Hot Water Boiler needs a low water cut off if over 300,000 B.T.U's? Correct Ans-False
What is the proper draft setting for an oil burner? Correct Ans-.02 Inches WC
, Oil burner License Study Guide ( Massachusetts )
Questions and Answers
What are the 3 funtions of an Oil Burner nozzle? Correct Ans-Atomize, Meter, Patter.
What are the 2 voltage circuits of a primary control? Correct Ans-Line & Low.
What is the function of a fuse? Correct Ans-Protect circuit.
What is the High Limit cut out? Correct Ans-Max safe Temp or Pressure setting.
What is the High Limit cut in? Correct Ans-Cut out minus Differential.
What is the "Max" Lockout time for a burner with a 3 GPH Flow Rate? Correct Ans-45
Seconds.
What is the minimum stack temperature which will allow a stack switch to work? Correct
Ans-400 degrees F
When do you apply a permit to store oil? Correct Ans-10 gallons.
What is the "Main" function of an oil burner Primary Control? Correct Ans-Prove Flame.
Stack Relay must be reset after lockout? True? or False? Correct Ans-True.
What is the Required minimum height required for fill and vent pipes? Correct Ans-3 Feet.
What is the smallest vent pipe used for residential. Correct Ans-1 inch 1/4
Questions and Answers
What size is the oil line for a residential burner? Correct Ans-3/8
Largest oil capacity for residential without a license? Correct Ans-10,000 Gallons
At what height ceiling would a second thermal switch be required? Correct Ans-12'
A typical residential oil burner is also s/u to run Kerosene True? Or False? Correct Ans-
False
Permit to install an oil burner is issued by the? Correct Ans-State Fire Marshall
Draft measurements are taken in what? Correct Ans-Inches of water column
Pressure Relief for a Hot Water Boiler is? Correct Ans-30 Psi
Pressure Relief for a Steam Boiler is? Correct Ans-15 Psi
How many cubic feet of Air is required for a 1 gallon nozzle? Correct Ans-1,400
If a power vent fails to start or shuts down during operation, will this affect the burner? Yes?
Or No? Correct Ans-Yes
A Hot Water Boiler needs a low water cut off if over 300,000 B.T.U's? Correct Ans-False
What is the proper draft setting for an oil burner? Correct Ans-.02 Inches WC
, Oil burner License Study Guide ( Massachusetts )
Questions and Answers
What are the 3 funtions of an Oil Burner nozzle? Correct Ans-Atomize, Meter, Patter.
What are the 2 voltage circuits of a primary control? Correct Ans-Line & Low.
What is the function of a fuse? Correct Ans-Protect circuit.
What is the High Limit cut out? Correct Ans-Max safe Temp or Pressure setting.
What is the High Limit cut in? Correct Ans-Cut out minus Differential.
What is the "Max" Lockout time for a burner with a 3 GPH Flow Rate? Correct Ans-45
Seconds.
What is the minimum stack temperature which will allow a stack switch to work? Correct
Ans-400 degrees F
When do you apply a permit to store oil? Correct Ans-10 gallons.
What is the "Main" function of an oil burner Primary Control? Correct Ans-Prove Flame.
Stack Relay must be reset after lockout? True? or False? Correct Ans-True.
What is the Required minimum height required for fill and vent pipes? Correct Ans-3 Feet.
What is the smallest vent pipe used for residential. Correct Ans-1 inch 1/4
