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Massachusetts Oil Burner Practice
Exam | Key Questions With Correct
Answers
The cross connection between two supply tanks shall not exceed?-correct-
answer-660 gallons
When is an automatic draft control not required?-correct-answer-When the
equipment is designed to control the draft.
Combustion performance testing can indicate:-correct-answer-Improper air oil
mixture, too much combustion air, and low pump pressure.
If a second oil-burning appliance is installed in a single chimney, you must insure:-
correct-answer-Sufficient draft is available for safe operation of all connected
equipment.
Delayed ignition can be caused by:-correct-answer-Weak ignition transformer
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You should replace the oil burner nozzle with:-correct-answer-The manufacturers
recommended nozzle spray pattern and spray angle.
Viscosity problems can be corrected by:-correct-answer-Decreasing the nozzle
size and increasing the pump pressure accordingly
The minimum operating pressure of an oil pump is:-correct-answer-100 PSI
If a stack relay fails you, must?-correct-answer-Replace it with an approved type
controller
Aquastats are normally found on what type of heating systems?-correct-answer-
Hydronic
Airstats are found on what type of heating systems?-correct-answer-Forced warm
air systems
Massachusetts Oil Burner Practice
Exam | Key Questions With Correct
Answers
The cross connection between two supply tanks shall not exceed?-correct-
answer-660 gallons
When is an automatic draft control not required?-correct-answer-When the
equipment is designed to control the draft.
Combustion performance testing can indicate:-correct-answer-Improper air oil
mixture, too much combustion air, and low pump pressure.
If a second oil-burning appliance is installed in a single chimney, you must insure:-
correct-answer-Sufficient draft is available for safe operation of all connected
equipment.
Delayed ignition can be caused by:-correct-answer-Weak ignition transformer
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You should replace the oil burner nozzle with:-correct-answer-The manufacturers
recommended nozzle spray pattern and spray angle.
Viscosity problems can be corrected by:-correct-answer-Decreasing the nozzle
size and increasing the pump pressure accordingly
The minimum operating pressure of an oil pump is:-correct-answer-100 PSI
If a stack relay fails you, must?-correct-answer-Replace it with an approved type
controller
Aquastats are normally found on what type of heating systems?-correct-answer-
Hydronic
Airstats are found on what type of heating systems?-correct-answer-Forced warm
air systems
