Block 2 - Appliance Startup Procedures - Commission Flame Safeguard Systems Self Assessment

Question 1

What are the essential regulatory requirements for gas appliances?

Answer 1

1) Obtaining the necessary permits

2) Securing product approval

3) Completing field inspections

Question 2

What must gasfitters submit to Technical Safety BC as part of the documentation and reporting process?

Answer 2

A detailed appliance start-up report including combustion information and flue gas analysis results

Question 3

What should be performed upon arrival at a worksite to identify potential risks and hazards?

Answer 3

A Job Hazard Assessment

Question 4

What are the potential penalties for operating a regulated product without the required permit under the Safety Standards Act?

Answer 4

Fines up to $100,000 and/or imprisonment up to 18 months for individuals

Question 5

Which of the following appliances requires a mandatory commissioning approval inspection under section 26 (2) of the Gas Safety Regulations?

Answer 5

Any direct-fired non-recirculating type make-up heater

Question 6

What must be confirmed before start-up of the appliance?

Answer 6

1) Adequate load for commissioning

2) The site is ready for commissioning

3) All packing and shipping supports are removed

Question 7

Under section 31 of the Gas Safety Regulations, an appliance must display which of the following before installation?

Answer 7

1) A certification mark

2) An approval mark

Question 8

Who evaluates applications for product approvals on a case-by-case basis in British Columbia?

Answer 8

Technical Safety BC

Question 9

What should be checked during the pre-start-up inspection for shipping damages?

Answer 9

1) The function of gaskets

2) Alignment of burner components

3) Electrical terminations for tightness

Question 10

Which of the following steps is part of the process for non-certified appliances that lack Canadian certification?

Answer 10

Apply to register the uncertified gas appliance

Question 11

What should be checked during the first static checkout test (Test #1)?

Answer 11

Voltage between terminals 5 (L1) and L2

Question 12

What indicates the blower should start during Test #3 (Check lockout interlocks)?

Answer 12

Installing a jumper between 4 – 5

Question 13

How should the flame safeguard respond during the flame failure response test?

Answer 13

Lock out in less than 1 second

Question 14

What is the purpose of the Ultraviolet Ignition Spark Response Test?

Answer 14

To ensure ignition spark does not actuate the flame relay

Question 15

Which of the following is essential during a static checkout?

Answer 15

Ensuring normal operation for each test before continuing

Question 16

During the Pilot Flame Establishing Period (PFEP), what action is taken?

Answer 16

Manually open the pilot valve

Question 17

When should you remove the flame safeguard from its mounting base?

Answer 17

Before starting static checks

Question 18

What could you do if the flame relay pulls in during the Ultraviolet Ignition Spark Response Test?

Answer 18

1) Reposition the detector farther from the spark

2) Relocate or re-sight the detector

3) Construct a barrier to block the ignition spark

Question 19

What tool is required to perform a static checkout readings on a subbase?

Answer 19

Multimeter

Question 20

What should be done if an appliance fails to start up correctly during commissioning?

Answer 20

Verify all connections and components