Preface
CSA Group's 2015 Gas Trade materials reference the Red Seal Program's trade outlines for your preparation to become a nationally recognized gasfitter. Please visit the Red Seal Program's website for more details.
Unit 9 - Introduction to gas appliances
Purpose:
Installing and reactivating gas appliances requires a thorough knowledge of venting systems, types of burners, ignition systems, controls and safeties, and the characteristics of individual vented and non-vented appliances. This unit covers the details necessary for a gas technician/fitter to safely and efficiently install appliances. It also covers the requirements for converting appliances between propane and natural gas.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this unit you will be able to:
Describe venting.
Describe the operation and applications of various burners.
Describe pilots, ignition systems, and temperature sensing devices.
Describe controls and safeties.
Describe non-vented and vented gas appliances.
Describe the requirements for converting an appliance between natural gas and propane.
Describe the reactivation of appliances.
| CSA Group | |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Standards and Technical Documents |
| Product Number | GAS TRADE: UNIT 9 eBook |
| Product Name | (eBook Version) Introduction to gas appliances |
