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DIVISION 14. OIL-BURNING EQUIPMENT
SECTION 10.4.14.1
GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Use of oil burning equipment shall be of type acceptable to the Bureau of
Product Standards of the Department of Trade and Industry (BPS-DTI).
B. The grade of fuel used in a burner shall be that for which the burner is
approved, and as stipulated by the manufacturer. Crankcase oil or any
oil containing gasoline shall not be used.
C. The installation shall be made in accordance with the Philippine
Mechanical Code, with plans duly sealed and signed by a professional
mechanical engineer and shall be submitted to the City /Municipal Fire
Marshal having jurisdiction, and the following guidelines:
1. Oil-burning appliances and equipment shall be installed so that a
minimum of nine tenths meter (0.9 m) separation is maintained from
any electrical panel board and a minimum of one and a half meters
(1.5 m) separation is maintained from any unenclosed fuel oil tank.
2. After installation, the appliance or equipment shall be tested for
proper operation and combustion performance to make certain that
the burner is operating in a safe and acceptable manner and that all
accessory equipment, controls, and safety devices function as
intended.
3. Contractors installing industrial oil-burning systems shall furnish
diagrams showing the main oil lines and control valves, one of which
shall be posted at the equipment and another at a place that will be
readily accessible in case of emergency.
4. After completing the installation, the installer shall instruct the owner or
operator on the proper operation of the equipment. The installer shall
also furnish the owner or operator with name(s) and telephone
numbers of person(s) to contact for technical information or assistance
and for routine or emergency services.
SECTION 10.4.14.2
CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
A. Electrical Services
1. Electrical wiring and utilization equipment used in connection with oil-
burning appliances or equipment shall be installed in accordance with
Philippine Electrical Code and the following guidelines;
a. Safety control circuits shall be 2-wire, 1 side grounded, with a
nominal voltage not exceeding 220~230 volts;
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