OFTEC Commissioning and Servicing 5

Question 1

What PPE should an OFTEC technician wear when servicing an oil burner?

Accepted Answer

Safety glasses, protective gloves, and dust mask when cleaning soot — plus hearing protection if needed

Answer

No PPE is required for oil boiler servicing

Answer

Only a hard hat

Answer

Full chemical suit

Question 2

What should be done with the old oil filter element during a service?

Accepted Answer

Dispose of it as oil-contaminated hazardous waste through a licensed waste carrier

Answer

Wash it and reuse it

Answer

Leave it by the customer's bin

Answer

Flush it down the drain

Question 3

What is the significance of the boiler's data plate during servicing?

Accepted Answer

It provides essential information including model, serial number, input/output ratings, and correct nozzle size

Answer

It is only decorative

Answer

It shows only the manufacturer's logo

Answer

It is the warranty certificate

Question 4

When commissioning a new oil boiler, what water treatment consideration applies?

Accepted Answer

The system water should be treated with inhibitor to prevent corrosion and scale formation

Answer

Water treatment is never required for oil boilers

Answer

Only hard water areas need treatment

Answer

Treatment is only for commercial systems

Question 5

What is the OFTEC recommended procedure for testing the lockout function of the burner control box?

Accepted Answer

Close the oil supply valve and run the burner — it should lock out within the specified time period

Answer

There is no way to test the lockout function

Answer

Remove the photocell and run the burner indefinitely

Answer

Disconnect the ignition transformer only

Question 6

What should a technician advise the customer about after completing a boiler service?

Accepted Answer

The condition of the appliance, any recommendations, next service date, and importance of CO alarm maintenance

Answer

Nothing — the service report speaks for itself

Answer

Only the cost of the service

Answer

Only when to order more oil