Fuel Oil Heating Systems
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Objective
I can describe the components and operation of a fuel oil heating system.
Part 1 of 4
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 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.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
3 questions
Why is it important to clean the back plate of the burner assembly?
What is the purpose of the electrodes in a fuel oil burner?
Part 4 of 4
Exit ticket
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“Describe the steps involved in replacing a burner nozzle in a Beckett burner, including the safety precautions and the importance of cleaning the back plate and electrodes.”
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