Why is it important to clean the back plate of the burner assembly?

The back plate needs to be clean and shiny because it reflects the flame, allowing the burner to sense the flame and continue supplying fuel.

What is the purpose of the electrodes in a fuel oil burner?

The electrodes create a spark to ignite the fuel oil, initiating the combustion process.

Shut off the power to the boiler and close the oil line valve.

Name: Fuel Oil Heating Systems
Author: Insta~Lesson

12th Grade · Career & Technical Education · 30 min· Fuel Oil Heating

I can describe the components and operation of a fuel oil heating system.

1
Before beginning work, the power to the boiler and the oil line should be shut off.
2
The burner nozzle size can be found on the side of the old nozzle; in this case, it was an 80 degree 0.85 nozzle.
3
The back plate should be cleaned to be as shiny as possible because it is how the burner senses the flame.

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