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03/22/2011

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Face velocity of a return grille should be limited to
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400 fpm
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If a packaged heat/cool unit is equipped with an economizer
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provide "free cooling" on certain days of the year
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Face velocity of a supply register should be?
Definition
500 to 700 fpm
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When installing an economizer it is important to check
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that the vanes do not bind during operation
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you just finished installing a 60,000 btuh output gas furnace and now you need to determine the volume of air that is flowing out of this furnace. you measure the supply temperature to be 105 F and the return temperature to be 68 F. What is the CFM at the bonnet
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1500 CFM
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The sensible heat equation can be used to determine air flow in which of the following systems
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fossil fuel heating
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a manufacturer recommends a temperature rise between 35F and 55F. You have a temperature rise of 60F. How should you resolve this?
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increase the blower speed
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what could cause a higher than recommended temperature rise over a furnace
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a clogged air filter
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once a gas piping system has been assembled it should be pressure tested with
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compressed air
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a piping system that is pressurized with natural gas should be leak tested with
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an electronic leak detector and/or soap bubbles
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electronic leak detectors are calibrated in
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ppm
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what type of soap solution should be used to check for gas leaks?
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one specifically designed for that purpose
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which of the following is a diaphragm type differential pressure gage
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magnehelic
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a differential pressure gage reads pressures that are
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differential or relative to atmosphere
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a high supply side static pressure is an indication of
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a clogged evaporator coil
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a high return side static pressure is an indication of
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a dirty air filter
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why do you cross break ductwork
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to add strength and rigidity
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a duct traverse yields
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the average CFM based on the average velocity multiplied by the square feet of duct
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a direct drive blower wheel with damaged or missing vanes can cause
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loss of air flow, motor damage and noise
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during a PM call on a gas furnace you find loose and corroded wires. What, if anything, should be done?
Definition
retighten all loose wires and replacethe corroded portions of the wires
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when preparing to perform an air balancing procedure
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all volume dampers should be open, the blower should be adjusted to the desired speed, and the air filter should be cleaned or replaced
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which of the following should be included in an air balancing report
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supply, return, and total static pressure
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in a trunk and branch duct system, trunk velocity should be kept between
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700 to 900 fpm
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horizontal runs of flexible duct should be supported every
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5 feet
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minimum strap width for hanging flexible duct is
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1 1/2"
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maximum sag for horizontal runs of flexible duct is
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1/2" per foot
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ductwork installed in unconditioned spaces should be
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insulated
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ducts installed in damp crawl spaces should be
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wrapped with insulationand wrapped with a vapor barrier
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human comfort can be defined in terms of
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dry bulb temperature, relative humidity, and air velocity
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The proper manifold pressure for natural gas is
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3.2" to 3.8" of water column
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the proper manifold pressure for LP gas is
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11" to 13" of water column
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inlet pressure to a gas valve should never exceed
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14" of water column
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in a combination gas valve
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the pilot valve is in series with the main valve
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a two stage gas valve has?
Definition
two pressure regulators and two main valves
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manometers used to measure gas pressure are calibrated in
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inches of water column
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when reading a u-tube manometer
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the columns are added
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one psig is equal to
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27.72" of water column and 2.3' hd.
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the older mechanical thermostats and the newer electronic thermostats
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are made to be compatible
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which of the following thermostat types can be programmed for a different time schedule each day of the week
Definition
7 day programmable
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to choose the proper air cleaner for a given application you must know?
Definition
the volume of return air
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which of the following would be used to delay the off time for a blower
Definition
delay on break relay
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which of the following is a category I furnace?
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83% AFUE
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venting a two pipe condensing furnace through the roof requires a maximum separation of the two pipes of
Definition
18"
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when horizontally venting a condensing gas furnace be sure to
Definition
maintain a 12" separation between the inlet and the outlet of the two pipoes
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when venting a category IV furnace what is the minimum separation from the vent pipe discharge to a forced air inlet into the building
Definition
3 feet
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relative to combustion air a confined space is defined as
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an area with less than 50 ft^3 of volume for each 1000 btuh of input for all appliances in that area
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what is the required volume of air to sustain combustion?
Definition
50 ft^3 per 1000 btuh input
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combustion air can be supplied to a confined space by
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one opening within 12" of the floor and one opening within 12" of the ceiling
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in venting tables for category I furnaces the "Vent Height" can be defined as
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the distance from the outlet of the draft diverter to the chimney cap
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the primary heat exchanger is typically made of
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aluminized steel
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the secondary heat exchanger is typically made of
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stainless steel
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a counterflow furnace installed in a closet must be mounted on
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a combustible floor base
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what else is important with regard to a closet installation of a two pipe 90% furnace in a residence
Definition
Noise transmission
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an attic installation of a horizontal gas furnace requires
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the use of a zero clearance furnace or a non-combustible mounting base
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on a call for heat with an induced draft furnace, which of the following is the next event in the sequence of operation
Definition
draft inducer is energized
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on a no heat call you find the following: R to W is made, The inducer is running, no main burner. What is most likely the cause of these symptoms?
Definition
A pressure switch stuck closed
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on a call for heat the integrated circuit board will check for which of the following before energizing the draft inducer?
Definition
An open pressure switch
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what device proves that the inducer motor is running and that the venting system is not obstructed
Definition
pressure switch
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on a call for heat, after the pressure switch closes the next event is
Definition
HSI is energized
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on a call for heat, after the HSI is energized the next event is
Definition
main burner circuit is energized
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on a call for heat, after the main burner is energized the next event is
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flame is proved
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on a call for heat, after the flame is proven the next event is
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blower motor is energized
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the products of complete combustion include
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co2, nitrogen, water vapor, and heat
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primary combustion air
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is mixed with the gas in the venturi before ignition
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secondary combustion air
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is supplied to the burner after ignition to sustain combustion
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too much primary air can cause
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the flame to lift off the burner
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which of the following produces a hard, noisy blue flame
Definition
in-shot burner
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ribbon burners must be properly aligned
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to insure proper flame carry-over
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modern residential gas burners are made from
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sheet metal
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which ignition system is de-energized once the main burner flame is established
Definition
interrupted
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the pilot flame must envelope how much of the thermocouple
Definition
3/8" to 1/2"
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a thermopile generates
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750 DC mV
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the ACCA manual used to perform residential load calculations is
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Manual J
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AFUE can be calculated by
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useful output/input
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a large difference between the wet bulb and the dry bulb temperatures is an indication of
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low relative humidity
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which of the following is used to measure RH%
Definition
sling psychrometer
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