General Training Heating II Set (Modules 1-10)

This bound book of modules 1 to 10 of the General Heating Training books will give students and HVAC service technicians starting their career, fundamental knowledge to become more effective in servicing gas heating systems.

These materials can also be used by instructors of HVAC training.

Most topics contain programs for self-study and instructor-led training with skill assessment tests.

Introduction to Gas Heating – Module 1

This module introduces four of eight foundation blocks to understanding gas heating systems: 1) Heat; 2) Molecules, Heat and Temperature; 3) Heat Transfer; 4) Pressure. Skill checks of the material covered are included.

Principles of Gas Combustion – Module 2

This module introduces the remaining four foundation blocks building on the first four introduced in Module 1: 5) Gas Properties; 6) Combustion Theory; 7) Practical Combustion; and 8) Efficiency. Skill checks of the material covered are included.

Gas Furnaces – Module 3

This module discusses basics of gas furnaces and heating systems including furnace design, gas system components, furnace controls, and heating system controls and components. Skill checks of the material covered are included.

Gas Burners – Module 4

This module covers gas burners and the part they play in the combustion process. Topics include: theoretical flame characteristics; burner design; actual flame characteristics; combustion system; and pilot burners. Skill checks of the material covered are included.

Gas Controls – Module 5

This module focuses on the components of the system that provide gas in a controlled combustion process. Covered are: gas pressure regulators, manual and automatic gas valves, combination gas controls and troubleshooting gas valves. Skill checks of the material covered are included.

Gas Ignition Systems – Module 6

This module explains the three types of ignition systems commonly used in furnaces. Topics covered include: standing pilot, re-ignition pilot and direct burner ignition. Skill checks of the material covered are included.

Gas Safety and Operating Controls – Module 7

This module covers the common safety controls and operating controls required to safely and efficiently operate a gas furnace system. Covered are: safety controls, limit switches, fan controls, operating controls, thermostats and zoning controls. Skill checks of the material covered are included.

Furnace Installation Practices – Module 8

This module covers gas furnace installation practices. Topics include: planning, designing and selecting equipment; proper gas piping techniques; and installation practices. Skill checks of the material covered are included.

Ventilation and Combustion Air – Module 9

This module discusses proper system design to provide ventilation air for combustion and venting of combustion gases. Topics include: vent categories, Category I vent design basics, Category I vent design, flue sizing and combustion air requirements, and Category IV venting, sizing and combustion air. Skill checks of the material covered are included

Gas Troubleshooting – Module 10

This module covers basic troubleshooting practices. Topics covered include: basic adjustments of gas input and primary air, making efficiency checks, troubleshooting furnace combustion problems, and identify and correct heating system operation problems. Skill checks of the material covered are included.