Massachusetts oil burner study guide Qs & As
When does the law require a combustion efficiency test Correct Ans-During installation
and maintenance
What controller shuts off the oil burner in the event of excessive temperature in the appliance
Correct Ans-The high limit switch
What are the three functions of an oil pump Correct Ans-1- filters 2- pressurizes 3- pumps
fuel to the burner
How is an oil burner circuit wired Correct Ans-In series on its own circuit
How is oil flow adjusted in a rotary burner Correct Ans-Constant level and metering valve
What does InStep mean Correct Ans-The stack relay is operating properly
How is combustion achieved Correct Ans-Atomization ,air ,ignition.
What is the minimum size oil line for residential burners Correct Ans-3/8 inch
How is safety timing checked on a stack relay switch Correct Ans-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 Correct Ans-45
seconds
What control devices are found on gravity feed burners Correct Ans-Constant level valve
, Massachusetts oil burner study guide Qs & As
When is a vent pipe required Correct Ans-When the Supply tank is larger than 10 gallons
What is the time limit for submitting certificate of completion Correct Ans-Within 72 hours
What kinds of joints are used on tank installations Correct Ans-Swing joints
Why are swing joints used on oil tank installations Correct Ans-Shifting with in the tank
What is the minimum distance that the burner can be from the tank Correct Ans-5 feet
How many gallons of oil can be stored without a permit Correct Ans-10 gallons or less
How much outside or replacement air is needed in a confined space Correct Ans-1 square
inch for 2000 BTUs
How much outside air or replacement air is needed in a boiler room in of tight Construction
Correct Ans-1 square inch per 1000 BTUs
What is the purpose of a heat anticipator Correct Ans-It keeps the heat from over shooting
Explain two different types of differentials used by thermostat Correct Ans-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 Correct Ans-Electrode :spark to ignite fuel. Transformer: step up from
120 volts to 14000 hundred volts. porcelain are insulators.
, Massachusetts oil burner study guide Qs & As
When does code require low water cutoff Correct Ans-Always on a steam boiler ,and when
hot water heater has an input rating of 400,000 BTUs an hour or greater
What are the three functions of a pressure regulating valve on an oil pump Correct Ans-
Maintain boiler pressure clean sharp cut off and Supply oil.
What must be done prior to installing an oil burner Correct Ans-One must get a permit
before installing an oil burner
What are the four no heat call steps Correct Ans-#1Oil check#2 fuse breaker#3 emergency
switch#4 power
What are the requirements for oil fuel vent pipes that terminate outside of the building
Correct Ans-No openings within two feet of vent
What is the safety timing of a gas pilot ignition Correct Ans-15 seconds or less
What must be done to install an additional fuel tank in a building that already has a tank
holding 1320 gallons Correct Ans-They must have a firewall around them
What must be done with the bypass plug on a two pipe system and on a one pipe system
Correct Ans-On a one pipe system. the bypass plug must be removed .on a two pipe
system the bypass must be installed.
What is a bypass plug Correct Ans-A 1/16 inch plug to convert 1 pipe to a 2 pipe system
What is a power burner Correct Ans-Anything that's not a vaporizing oil burner
When does the law require a combustion efficiency test Correct Ans-During installation
and maintenance
What controller shuts off the oil burner in the event of excessive temperature in the appliance
Correct Ans-The high limit switch
What are the three functions of an oil pump Correct Ans-1- filters 2- pressurizes 3- pumps
fuel to the burner
How is an oil burner circuit wired Correct Ans-In series on its own circuit
How is oil flow adjusted in a rotary burner Correct Ans-Constant level and metering valve
What does InStep mean Correct Ans-The stack relay is operating properly
How is combustion achieved Correct Ans-Atomization ,air ,ignition.
What is the minimum size oil line for residential burners Correct Ans-3/8 inch
How is safety timing checked on a stack relay switch Correct Ans-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 Correct Ans-45
seconds
What control devices are found on gravity feed burners Correct Ans-Constant level valve
, Massachusetts oil burner study guide Qs & As
When is a vent pipe required Correct Ans-When the Supply tank is larger than 10 gallons
What is the time limit for submitting certificate of completion Correct Ans-Within 72 hours
What kinds of joints are used on tank installations Correct Ans-Swing joints
Why are swing joints used on oil tank installations Correct Ans-Shifting with in the tank
What is the minimum distance that the burner can be from the tank Correct Ans-5 feet
How many gallons of oil can be stored without a permit Correct Ans-10 gallons or less
How much outside or replacement air is needed in a confined space Correct Ans-1 square
inch for 2000 BTUs
How much outside air or replacement air is needed in a boiler room in of tight Construction
Correct Ans-1 square inch per 1000 BTUs
What is the purpose of a heat anticipator Correct Ans-It keeps the heat from over shooting
Explain two different types of differentials used by thermostat Correct Ans-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 Correct Ans-Electrode :spark to ignite fuel. Transformer: step up from
120 volts to 14000 hundred volts. porcelain are insulators.
, Massachusetts oil burner study guide Qs & As
When does code require low water cutoff Correct Ans-Always on a steam boiler ,and when
hot water heater has an input rating of 400,000 BTUs an hour or greater
What are the three functions of a pressure regulating valve on an oil pump Correct Ans-
Maintain boiler pressure clean sharp cut off and Supply oil.
What must be done prior to installing an oil burner Correct Ans-One must get a permit
before installing an oil burner
What are the four no heat call steps Correct Ans-#1Oil check#2 fuse breaker#3 emergency
switch#4 power
What are the requirements for oil fuel vent pipes that terminate outside of the building
Correct Ans-No openings within two feet of vent
What is the safety timing of a gas pilot ignition Correct Ans-15 seconds or less
What must be done to install an additional fuel tank in a building that already has a tank
holding 1320 gallons Correct Ans-They must have a firewall around them
What must be done with the bypass plug on a two pipe system and on a one pipe system
Correct Ans-On a one pipe system. the bypass plug must be removed .on a two pipe
system the bypass must be installed.
What is a bypass plug Correct Ans-A 1/16 inch plug to convert 1 pipe to a 2 pipe system
What is a power burner Correct Ans-Anything that's not a vaporizing oil burner
