Electrical Technology Required as Pre-Requisite

• Apply the fundamentals of combustion and venting systems of natural gas, propane and oil to their everyday work. Technicians will also learn the safety aspects related to installation, maintenance, service and operation of fuel heating systems.
• Understand and identify the difference in heat exchanger design and venting systems used in older furnaces, 80-plus and 90-plus percent efficient furnaces, and the characteristics of each one.
• Understand the operation of the different types of ignition and flame proving systems, how they wo rk, and how to identify them regardless of the brand furnace that they are used in.
• Understand and determine the sequence of operation of each different type of gas or LP heating unit they service.
• Set-up and adjust heat anticipators, blower speeds and fan cycling. They will also conduct flue gas carbon monoxide test as well as measuring combustion efficiency.
• Properly and thoroughly inspect heat exchangers and the proper methods for explaining the dangers related to cracked chambers to the client.
• Create complete wiring diagrams for gas furnaces and apply those diagrams to wiring assignments in the lab on actual equipment.
• Apply the fundamentals of oil heating to set up and adjustment of an oil burner system. The technician will per form routine maintenance adjustments and tests on oil-fired equipment if applicable to their market.
• Apply the fundamentals of hydronics to home heating systems, including water flow and control systems.
• Includes Heating Tune-Ups