Explain how hot water heat is generated and how it works, Describe how gravity and forced circulation hot water systems work, Recognize and understand basic components of a hot water system , Explain the benefits of hot water heat , covers heat loss and heat loss calculations in preparing for the installation of a new or replacement hot water boiler, Explain what heat loss is , Understand how to perform a basic heat loss calculation , Understand that there are multiple ways to calculate heat loss, Recognize the advantages of properly calculating all the factors in preparing for the installation of a hot water boiler , This section describes the method of selecting the proper size boiler, baseboard and piping using the Weil-McLain Easy-Loop System, Select the appropriate boiler for a given application , Determine the length of baseboard needed , Determine the circuit and trunk pipe sizing , boiler components and accessories for a hot water heating system, including the safety relief valve, boiler gauge, limit control, and tank less heaters located on the boiler, as well as expansion tanks, air control fittings and the fill valve located near the boiler, Recognize the components on a hot water boiler, Understand the function and importance of a safety relief valve, Identify accessories such as the thermostat and tank less heater on a hot water boiler, Explain the functions of the boiler gauge , Describe the function of the limit control switch , four basic types of system piping for hot water heating systems, series loop, one pipe, two pipe, radiant panel, as well as balancing, by-pass piping, multiple circuits and zoning, Identify the four basic types of system piping for hot water heating systems , Discuss balancing, by-pass piping and multiple circuits Understand zoning and how it works
Know what to check at the installation site, Prepare the installation area, Check for appropriate chimney and venting, Place and level the boiler, Recognize difference between packaged and partially assembled boilers, Details the common steps required for installation of both water and steam boilers, Explain the purpose of hydrostatic pressure testing, Perfonl1 a hydrostatic test on a new boiler, Install the jacket on a partially assembled boiler, Properly vent a new boiler, Install a barometric draft control, near-boiler piping for water boilers and also covers domestic hot water heaters, Understand near-boiler piping , Explain the operation and installation of a tank less water heater, Install a burner on a partially assembled unit, Install fuel piping , Complete installation and proper wiring of boiler controls, Covers the steps to follow when installing a partially assembled steam boiler, Recognize a typical near boiler piping arrangement for steam boilers including the Hartford Loop, Install a domestic tank less hot water heater, Describe the burner and controls installed on a steam boiler, Connect fuel and electrical wiring, The start-up and adjustments of the new boiler-burner unit and includes checking all systems, setting controls, burner adjustments, and firing the burner, Determine if water, fuel and electrical systems are properly prepared for start-up, Set each of the boiler controls, Describe how to bleed a fuel system , Explain how burner adjustments are made, Perform all combustion tests including: draft testing, CQ2 test, smoke testing, and stack temperature, Explain how and why you skim a steam boiler, Acquaint customers with use and maintenance of their new boiler
Know what to check at the installation site, Prepare the installation area, Check for appropriate chimney and venting, Place and level the boiler, Recognize difference between packaged and partially assembled boilers, Identify the most common fuel problems , Follow instructions to troubleshoot fuel problems, .Explain oil flow, oil filters, and oil line kinks , Understand how to correct each potential fuel problem , You will see how problems that arise in the electrical and/or fuel systems can affect combustion, Identify the causes that may prevent or affect proper combustion in a boiler, Understand the importance of oil pressure and pump vacuum, Perform troubleshooting for combustion problems, Perform all combustion tests including: draft testing, CQ2 testing, smoke testing , and stack temperatures, Identify and correct common venting or piping problems, Adjust a barometric draft control (damper), Know what to do about unwanted air in a water piping system
