Yukon Oil Furnace User Manual download pdf (Page 24)

Checking the tank’s physical

condition regularly

Check the home-heating oil tank’s exterior surface for rust, corrosion or dents that may

weaken or make the tank susceptible to rupture and leakage. Look for bent or pinched lines,

cross-threaded ﬁttings, a broken or cracked ﬁll gauge, cracked or weeping weld seams, or

broken or heaved base support pads.

Even if the tank looks okay from the outside, the steel on the inside may be extremely thin

and weak in areas due to internal corrosion. Be careful when running your hand over rust

bubbles or spots on the tank. Do not attempt to remove rust or paint. Do not clean the

bottom or sides of your tank when it contains oil.

Remember:

The most serious corrosion damage to home-heating oil tanks occurs from the inside

out at the bottom of the tank, due to water build up. If you notice a dark line along the

bottom of your home-heating oil tank, have your tank inspected without delay to

determine if it needs to be replaced.

Check Certiﬁcation Plates

Check for a metal certiﬁcation plate that shows ULC (Underwriters’ Laboratories of Canada)

or CSA (Canadian Standards Association). Most insurance companies require proof of this

certiﬁcation before they will provide homeowner coverage.

Consult a certiﬁed oil burner mechanic if you don’t have documentation in your home ﬁles

or on the tank to show that your tank has been installed in accordance with

CAN/CSA B139

– Installation Code for Oil-Burning Equipment.

For most homeowners, this information is

itemized on the building inspection report.

ULC certiﬁcation plate, standard, double-wall,

steel above-ground home-heating oil tank.

ULC certiﬁcation plate, standard, single-wall,

steel above-ground home-heating oil tank.

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Yukon Oil Furnace User Manual Page 24