Oil burner test
A chimney connector shall not pass through a - correct answer-Floor or cieling
A venting system that terminates in the sidewall shall be - correct answer-3 feet above any
air inlet that is within 10 feet of the vent.
Are probe type or float type low-water cutoff switches acceptable? - correct answer-Yes, as
long as they are of a listed types and used per the appliance manufacturers instructions.
Can a Certified Oil Burner Technician wire a new oilburner? - correct answer-No, only a
licensed electrician can wire a new installation. However, wiring of replacement equipment
may be done by a certified technician within the guidelines of the Advisory Ruling of the
Board of Electricians dated December 3, 1993.
Can a technician replace an existing primary control with a safety timing of more than 15
seconds during a routine service call? - correct answer-Yes, but only to replace an existing
control of the same type already is use and existing. Any new primary control being installed
must have a safety timing of no longer than 15 seconds and be equipped to provide for
interrupted ignition.
Can any power venter be used? - correct answer-Yes, as long as the power venter is listed,
used within its listing, and installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Can anyone make out Form 1 or Form 1A? - correct answer-Yes, but only a holder of a
Certificate of Competency can sign as the installer on a Form 1 and as the inspector in the
case of a Form 1A.
Can I cross connect two tanks (at the bottom) to the same burner with 3/8 inch pipe or
tubing? - correct answer-No, the cross connection of two supply tanks to the same burner
must be made with pipe no smaller than 1/2 inch iron pipe or 1/2 o.d. tubing.
Can I place an oilfired unit up against a wall? - correct answer-Cleanout and service Yes, as
long as it was constructed for zero clearance from combustibles. panels may not be blocked,
and clearances must be verified using manufacturer's literature.
Can I put an oil tank under a stairway? - correct answer-Yes, nothing in NFPA 1 prohibits the
installation of an oil tank under a stairway unless it blocks means of egress, or blocks service
meters, valves, or panels.
Can I still use an old "Mass. 'approved' tank"? - correct answer-No. After May 1, 1996 only
tanks that are constructed to the UL Standards found in NFPA 1 are acceptable.
Can I use a stack switch? - correct answer-Only to replace an existing control of the same
type already in use and existing.
, Can I use any forms other than Form 1 or Form 1A? - correct answer-No, only Form 1 and
form 1A as approved by the State Fire Marshal shall be used by local fire departments and
installers. No modification whatsoever of the form are allowed.
Can I use either the button type or wheel type thermal (Firomatic) switch? - correct
answer-Yes, any thermal switch may be used as long as the manufacturer has secured a
listing from an approved testing lab, and that the switch complies with both CMR 1.00, and
the Massachusetts Electrical Code,
Can I use Teflon tape when piping oil lines? - correct answer-No.
Can you solder an oil line? - correct answer-Yes, by brazing using traditional solder with a
melting point of over 500°F.
Chimney connector need a pitch of - correct answer-1/4
Chimney connector of low, medium, or high heat Industrial appliance shall not pass through
a - correct answer-Combustible wall of partisan
Crankcase/used oil may only be used in - correct answer-Commercial/industrial setting. Or in
a appliance specifically designed to do so.
Do I have to sheetrock or install a sprinkler if I have combustibles within five feet vertically of
the heating unit? Is an AFUE or EF Listing required? - correct answer-No, the so called
"overhead protection" requirement is no longer required after January 1, 2015.
Do I need to pull a permit when replacing an oil line or installing an osv? - correct
answer-Yes. Any alteration of an oil burner installation requires a permit be pull under CMR
1.00 using a Form 1 only.
Draft is created by - correct answer-Pressure difference between top and bottom of the
chimney
Draft produced by a chimney is - correct answer-Variable
Excessive draft drop through the heat exchanger indicates - correct answer-Heavy soot and
scale deposits in the heat exchanger
Flue gas exit of a chimney shall be Atleast - correct answer-3 feet above highest point of the
building, 2 feet above any portion of a building within 10 feet
Flue pipe must be how far from combustible wall - correct answer-18 inches
Flue pipe should not exceed __ without a draft fan - correct answer-10 feet
High draft will cause - correct answer-Too much air and reduced efficiency
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