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Installation
5.13.6 Vacuum systems
Depressurised systems (Fig. 21) have a negative fuel pressure
(depression) at the burner intake.
Usually the tank is lower than the burner.
Tab. G
H = Difference of level
L = Maximum suction line length
Ø = Inner diameter of the pipe
Fig. 21
H
max. 4 m
max. 4 m
H
H
H
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H
metres
L metres
Øi (8 mm) Øi (10 mm)
0 35 100
0.5 30 100
1 25 100
1.5 20 90
2 15 70
3 8 30
3.5 6 20
The installer must ensure that the supply de-
pression never exceeds 0.4 bar (30 cm Hg).
Beyond this limit gas is released from the oil.
The pipes must all be perfectly sealed.