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Document Oil Burner Mechanic Overview

Oil burner mechanics install, repair and maintain all types of oil-fired domestic and commercial appliances, equipment, components and systems. On new installations, they may design, assemble and install the heating and ventilation systems, install oil burner components such as control devices and associated wiring, install fuel supply systems and connect the plumbing to mechanical and electrical systems. They may also install, maintain and repair wood/oil heating systems.

Oil burner mechanics work in the residential, commercial and industrial sectors. They may be self-employed or employed by heating, ventilation and air condi... Complete Description

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  • Installs hydronic heating systems.
  • Repairs oil-fired heating systems and components.
  • Organizes work.
  • Tests electrical and electronic systems.
  • Installs equipment and components for combustion air and make-up air.
  • Maintains oil-fired heating systems and components.
  • Installs and retrofits oil-fired and wood/oil appliances and components.
  • Installs electrical and electronic systems.
  • Installs forced air heating systems.
  • Installs fuel storage tanks.

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  • indirect water heater
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  • make-up air
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  • forced air furnace
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