Suntec Test Questions
prepared by John J.
Griffin¹
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1. Which fuel units can be used for both lift and gravity feed
applications?
A.) model
A-2 fuel unit
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B.)
models B-2 & J units
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C.)
models B & H units
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D.) all of the above
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2. By manufactures specifications, what is the maximum
inlet or return pressure?
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A.)
3 psi
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B.)
10 psi
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C.)
150 psi
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D.)
300 psi
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3. Suntec fuel units are available in speeds of 3450 rpm,
2850 rpm, 1725 rpm, and 1425 rpm?
4. What is the maximum vacuum the Suntec Model A-7000
series fuel unit, on a 1 pipe installation, can be used on?
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A.)
3" Hg
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B.)
6" Hg
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C.)
12" Hg
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D.)
100" Hg
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5. What is the maximum vacuum the Suntec Model A-7000
series fuel unit, on a 2 pipe installation can be used on?
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A.)
3" Hg
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B.)
6" Hg
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C.)
12" Hg
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D.)
100" Hg
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6. Suntec fuel unit model A-7000 series are used on...
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A.)
#2 fuel or lighter & kerosene
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B.)
#2 fuel only
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C.)
#2 & #4 fuel
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D.)
all of the above
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7. Suntec model A-7000 series fuel units can be mounted in
what position?
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A.)
top up only
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B.)
bleeder port up
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C.)
upside down or top up only
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D.)
any position
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8. What is the adjustable pressure range of a 1725 rpm model A-7000
series fuel unit?
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A.)
60 - 150 psi
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B.)
100 - 300 psi
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C.)
100 - 135 psi
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D.)
100 - 200 psi
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9. What is the adjustable pressure range of a 3450 rpm model A-7000
series fuel unit?
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A.)
60 - 150 psi
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B.)
100 - 300 psi
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C.)
100 - 135 psi
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D.)
100 - 200 psi
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10. The fuel unit model is listed in two places.
They are?
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A.)
on the unit label & the shipping carton
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B.)
on the unit label & top of casting
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C.)
on the shipping carton & the bill of lading
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D.)
on the bill of lading & top of casting
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11. What is the maximum vacuum the model B-8000 series can
be used on, when set up for 2 pipe installation?
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A.)
6" Hg
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B.)
17" Hg
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C.)
29" Hg
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D.)
100" Hg
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12. By manufactures standards, the maximum inlet or return
pressure of the model B-8000 series fuel unit is?
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A.)
3 psi
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B.)
6 psi
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C.)
10 psi
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D.)
300 psi
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13. What is the maximum nozzle capacity of the B2VA-8216 fuel unit?
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A.)
3 GPH
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B.)
5 GPH
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C.)
7 GPH
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D.)
15 GPH
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14. The model B-8000 series fuel unit can be mounted in
any position?
15. The maximum amount of vacuum the B-8200 series &
the B-8800 series can be used on is?
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A.)
12" Hg
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B.)
17" Hg
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C.)
29" Hg
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D.)
100" Hg
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16. The maximum nozzle capacity of the model B-8800 series is?
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A.)
17 GPH
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B.)
7 GPH
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C.)
23 GPH
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D.)
33 GPH
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17. What is the pressure range of the B-8800?
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A.)
60 - 100 psi low fire & 100 - 150 psi high fire
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B.)
100 - 150 psi low fire & 100 - 200 psi high fire
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C.)
100 - 200 psi low fire & 100 - 300 psi high fire
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D.)
100 - 200 psi low fire & 200 - 300 psi high fire
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18. The models B-8200 & B-8800 series fuel units are
used on?
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A.)
#2 fuel and lighter & kerosene
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B.)
#2 fuel only
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C.)
#2 & #4 fuel
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D.)
all of the above
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19. The models B-8200 & B-8800 series fuel units can
be mounted in any position?
20. What is the maximum operating vacuum on the Suntec
model J fuel unit used on a 2 pipe installation?
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A.)
6" Hg
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B.)
12" Hg
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C.)
17" Hg
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D.)
29" Hg
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21. What is the maximum operating vacuum of a model H fuel
unit on a 2 pipe installation?
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A.)
6" Hg
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B.)
12" Hg
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C.)
17" Hg
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D.)
29" Hg
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22. What is the maximum nozzle capacity for a J3 at 1725 RPM?
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A.)
7 GPH
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B.)
15 GPH
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C.)
24 GPH
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D.)
60 GPH
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23. What is the maximum nozzle capacity for the model H3BA-100?
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A.)
7 GPH
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B.)
24 GPH
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C.)
60 GPH
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D.)
83 GPH
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24. Model J & H pumps are used on?
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A.)
#2 fuel and lighter & kerosene
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B.)
#2 fuel only
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C.)
#4 fuel only
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D.)
#4 fuel and lighter
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25. Suntec models J & H fuel units, which begin with
double letters such as JA, JB, JJ, HA, HB or HH are used on 3450 rpm
applications only.
26. The model C solenoid valve may be ordered as a
"Time Delay" valve.
27. The model R solenoid valve may be ordered as a
"Time Delay" valve.
28. The models C & R solenoid valve are rated to?
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A.)
7 GPH
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B.)
20 GPH
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C.)
27 GPH
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D.)
100 GPH
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29. When priming any fuel unit, it is recommended to
"wet" the gears so as to...
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start the fire at the nozzle as soon as possible
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B.)
assist the fuel unit in priming when lines are dry
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C.)
quiet the fuel unit during the dry run
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D.)
all of the above
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30. The use of Teflon Tape or compression fittings are
permitted only...
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when nothing else works
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B.)
when it is late at night
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C.)
when it is very difficult to flair line
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D.)
never permitted
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31. When checking pressure on a standard fuel pump, the
reading should be taken at the gauge port?
32. What is the average cut-off pressure for all model A
& B series fuel units set at 100 psi?
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A.)
60 psi or lower
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B.)
70 psi or lower
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C.)
80 psi or higher
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D.)
100 psi
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33. The solenoid valve is wired...
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in series with cad cell relay
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B.)
in parallel with the cad cell relay
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C.)
in series with the burner motor
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D.)
in parallel with the burner motor
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34. The by-pass plug is installed on a 1 pipe
installation, never on a 2 pipe installation.
35. In the oil tank, the return line should terminate
approximately 3" - 4" above the supply line. Why?
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A.)
if necessary to reverse oil lines, the return line will be in oil
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B.)
to prevent air that is being discharged by the fuel unit from being drawn into the
suction line
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C.)
it makes no difference
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D.)
saves on copper oil line
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36. On the model H series fuel unit, the piston must be
mounted horizontally.
37. All fuel units in a boost pump application should be
piped as a 2 pipe installation.
38. When selecting a boost pump size, what must be taken
into consideration?
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A.)
cost
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B.)
calculate total fuel demand, size pump at 50% load
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C.)
calculate total fuel demand, size pump at 100% load
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D.)
calculate total fuel demand, size pump at 120 - 150% load
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39. The amount of fuel moved by a model A-7000 fuel unit in a 2 pipe
application is at least...
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A.)
7 GPH
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B.)
16 GPH
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C.)
40 GPH
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D.)
60 GPH
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40. On either a gravity feed or a 2 pipe application, the
distance from the top of the tank to the center line of the fuel unit, per NFPA
limit, must not exceed...
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A.)
3'
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B.)
8'
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C.)
27'
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D.)
39'
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41. On a single stage fuel unit piped single pipe, the vertical distance
from the bottom of the tank to the center line of the pump should not exceed...
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A.)
3'
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B.)
6'
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C.)
8'
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D.)
15'
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42. On a routine service call, the use of pressure and vacuum gauges are...
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not needed
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B.)
used only if a problem is present
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C.)
used if time permits
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D.)
used always
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43. The major area(s) to test on a fuel unit is (are) ....
A.)
vacuum
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B.)
pressure
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C.)
pump cut-off
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D.)
all of the above
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44. When testing a fuel unit for vacuum, 10" -
15" Hg must be developed and held for...
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A.)
15 seconds
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B.)
1 minute
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C.)
5 minutes
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D.)
15 minutes
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45. When testing a fuel unit cut-off, the gauge should...
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drop to 0 psi
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B.)
drop 20% or less from set pressure and hold steady
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C.)
drop 20% of set pressure and continue to fall slightly
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D.)
stop at set pressure and hold
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46. Clogged filters or strainers may cause premature fuel
unit failure because the pump vacuum may be increased beyond the units
capability.
47. Strainers on fuel unit model A & B or J & H
are always interchangeable.
48. If the fuel unit is thoroughly checked during routine
maintenance, a costly service call at 2 am may be avoided.
¹ John Griffin is a service
manager for General Utilities Inc. of Plainview N.Y.
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