Yukon Oil Furnace User Manual

A Guide to Home-heating Oil Tanks2014 • 1st Edition

6 Preventative Maintenance ChecklistTo function properly and safely, your home-heating oil tank should: Be in a safe location and protected from p

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks7If you have an indoor tank, place it in the lowest level of the building, such as a crawlspace or basement. If you l

8Underground Tank:Most insurance companies no longer provide coverage for underground tanks. Please check with your insurance provider.Contact the Yuk

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks9 Have protection for fuel lines and fittings A fuel line connects your heating oil tank to your furnace or boiler.

10Keep the area around tanks clear of snow to eliminate the chance of someone accidentally stepping on the fuel line and allowing the fuel supplier ac

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks11Remember:• Protect fuel lines from being stepped on, kicked or bumped accidentally• Protect fuel lines from vehic

12 Use Proper Support and Restraints Follow Seismic and Flood Restraint RequirementsAn average full home-heating oil tank (950 litre capacity) weighs

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks13Approved Tank Restraint Systems: For details, contact Yukon Community Services, Building and Safety

14 Be sloped towards the outletYour home-heating oil tank should slope 1/4 inch per foot towards the outlet to aid in water drainage and to prevent c

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks15Protect your tank from oil leaks by: Keeping your home-heating oil tank full to reduce condensationA full home-

© Yukon Government All rights reservedA Guide to Home-Heating Oil TanksISBN 978-1-55362-689-3This publication was developed in partnership between Ab

16Remember:One drop of oil can render up to 25 litres of water unfit for drinking.The most effective way to ensure there is ample headspace between the

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks17Ensure Your Fuel Oil Level Gauge is WorkingAll tanks must be fitted with a functional fuel oil level gauge. This is

18 Detecting water in your tank Sludge and water accumulate on the bottom of the tank and can be checked by dipping the tank using “water finding past

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks19 Removing water before freeze up and after spring thawThe following procedures should not be attempted by t

20 Checking the tank’s physical condition regularlyCheck the home-heating oil tank’s exterior surface for rust, corrosion or dents that may weaken o

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks21 Looking for drips and ground stainingGround staining may be a sign that fuel is dripping, leaking or has been spi

22 Checking fittings, valves and fuel linesAll fittings and valves should be inspected regularly for rust, corrosion or other physical defects. Be sur

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks23Automatic ValvesAutomatic valves (which include anti-siphon valves) are also used, but not required on most home-he

24Check Fill and Vent Pipes & Use a Rain Cap to Keep Water OutCheck your fill and vent pipes. The height of the vent pipe above the fill pipe must b

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks25A properly installed flex connector should be in an “S” shape to accommodate any shifting. It should never be aligne

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks2014 • 1st EditionHot Line Numbers24-Hour Yukon Spill Line: 867-667-7244 (collect calls accepted)24-Hour B.C. Spill L

26 Booking an annual inspection by a certified oil burner mechanicCall a certified oil burner mechanic to conduct an annual inspection of your heatin

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks27 Addressing problems immediately when they ariseInsurance CompanyInsurance policies may or may not cover the cos

28Fuel CompanyThe person delivering the heating oil is required to stay with the fuel nozzle at all times during the re-fuelling of your home-heating

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks29This drawing illustrates the structure of a double bottom tank. The area most subject to corrosion is the tank bott

30Tips for replacing your home-heating oil tankWhen it is time to replace your home-heating oil tank, consider the high environmental and financial co

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks31Double-wall Polyethylene/Steel Home-Heating Oil TanksSimilar to the double-wall steel tank, this tank has a space b

32Home-heating Oil Tank Installation, Movement and LevelingDo not move a home-heating oil tank! Moving a home-heating oil tank increases the opportuni

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks33Get your fuel tank checked!

34 Home-heating Oil Tank SpillsIf you’re faced with a leak or an oil spill, follow these steps: First Response - outside leak or spill• Stop the flow

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks35First Response – inside leak or spill• Turn off the power to your furnace at the emergency switch for the oil burn

This guide was produced by the Yukon Housing Corporation in collaboration with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, the Yukon Governmen

36An obvious home-heating oil tank spill. The extent of the spill needs to be determined.Testing will determine the extent of excavation required to

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks37Clean-up and Next StepsClean-up consists of the removal and disposal of contaminated soil and possible replacement

38 What the Law SaysGovernment of Yukon Environment ActRemember:The Environment Act is based on the “polluter pays” principle. (i.e: the person who o

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks39Underwriters Laboratories of Canada has been publishing standards for Canadians for 60 years and provided technical

40Remove water and sludge from your tank every year.Get help from your fuel supplier as they have the training and tools.Remove grass, weeds, snow

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks418ERO'SQTSRIRXWAppendix 2Tank Components

42 Additional Information CSA-B139 “Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment”All home-heating oil tanks and associated appliances, equipment, comp

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks43Who to Contact24-Hour Yukon Spill Line: 867-667-7244 (collect calls accepted)24-Hour B.C. Spill Line: 1-800-663-345

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A Guide to Home Heating Oil TanksTable of ContentsWhy read this guide? ...2Why shoul

2 Why should I read this guide? There have been an increasingly high number of spills from home-heating oil tanks, resulting in very expensive clean-

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks3What is the Primary Cause of Home-heating Oil Tank Leaks or Spills?• Microbial Influenced Corrosion (MIC) is the in

4 Why should I check my home-heating oil tank?The following events could have been avoided if the home-heating oil tanks had been properly inspected

A Guide to Home Heating Oil Tanks5Case 3 - Owners must pay for cleanupA local government was faced with an oil spill at one of their houses and had to