Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 151 - Labor and Industry Department
Chapter 1346 - MINNESOTA MECHANICAL AND FUEL GAS CODES
Chapter 16 - INSTALLATION AND TESTING OF OIL OR LIQUID FUEL-FIRED EQUIPMENT
Part 1346.1604 - SECTION 1604 BURNER OPERATION
Universal Citation: MN Rules 1346.1604
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
The IMC is amended by adding a section to read as follows:
SECTION 1604
BURNER OPERATION
1604.1 Burner operation. In making tests to determine compliance with the requirements of this section, care shall be exercised to prevent the accumulation of unburned liquid fuel in the appliance that might result in an explosion or fire.
1. The flames from the burner shall freely
ignite the liquid fuel when operating at the lowest firing position.
2. Burner flames shall not flash back when
the liquid fuel is turned on or off by an automatic control
mechanism.
3. Main burner flames
shall ignite freely from the pilot when the pilot flame is reduced to a minimum
point that will actuate the pilot safety device.
4. When ignition is made in a normal manner,
the flame shall not flash outside the appliance.
5. Burners shall not expel liquid fuel
through air openings when operating at prevailing pressure.
6. Burners shall have a proper liquid fuel
air mixture to insure smooth ignition of the main burner.
Statutory Authority: MS s 16B.59; 16B.61; 16B.64; 326B.101; 326B.106; 326B.13
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