Pregunta 1
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in a modern gas furnace, the component that separates the combustion gases from the supply air is the __________.
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gas valve
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heat exchanger
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inducer fan
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plenum box
Pregunta 2
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what type of furnace moves warm air through the conditioned space without a fan?
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gravity
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horizontal
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lowboy
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upflow
Pregunta 3
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furnace heat exchangers generally are made of ___________.
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ceramic
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copper
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plastic
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steel
Pregunta 4
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what does AFUE stand for?
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actual fuel usage efficiency
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annual fuel utilization efficiency
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annual furnace usage equivalency
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approved fuel usage estimate
Pregunta 5
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the main purpose of a secondary heat exchanger is to _________.
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evaporate the flue gases
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provide a backup containment
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remove additional heat from the flue gases
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reverse the primary air flow
Pregunta 6
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which gas commonly used as a fuel in gas furnaces is heavier than air?
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butane
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isobutene
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methane
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propane
Pregunta 7
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which grade of fuel oil is commonly used in residential furnaces
Pregunta 8
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how many cubic feet of air are needed to burn 1 ft3 of natural gas
Pregunta 9
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how many cubic feet of air are needed to burn 1 ft3 of propane
Pregunta 10
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what is the approximate heat content of 1 ft3 of natural gas?
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500 btu
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800 btu
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1050 btu
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2500 btu
Pregunta 11
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what is the approximate heat content of 1 ft3 of propane
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500 btu
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800 btu
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1050 btu
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2500 btu
Pregunta 12
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what is the approximate heat content of one gallon of No.2 fuel oil?
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75,000 to 90,000 btu
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95,000 to 135,000 btu
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137,000 to 142,000 btu
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145,000 to 170,000 btu
Pregunta 13
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what is a typical manifold pressure for a natural gas furnace?
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3.5 in w.c.
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11 in w.c.
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2 psi
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5 psi
Pregunta 14
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what is the typical atmospheric manifold pressure for a propane furnace?
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3.5 in w.c.
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11 in w.c.
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2 psi
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5 psi
Pregunta 15
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what type of furnace is commonly installed in a closet with underfloor supply ducts?
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downflow
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horizontal
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lowboy
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upflow
Pregunta 16
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which of the following is required for combustion?
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fuel
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heat
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oxygen
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all of the above
Pregunta 17
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which of the following is not a product of complete combustion?
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carbon dioxide
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carbon monoxide
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heat
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water
Pregunta 18
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an unconfined space (in terms of furnace installation) is defined as a space with a volume equal to or greater than _______ per 1,000 btu of input rating
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25 ft3
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50 ft3
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75 ft3
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100 ft3
Pregunta 19
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combustion air may be added to a confined space by a duct to the outside, sized on an input of 1 in2 per __________.
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1000 btu
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2000 btu
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4000 btu
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5000 btu
Pregunta 20
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what type of burners are commonly used with induced-draft gas furnaces?
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gun style
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pot style
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ribbon
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inshot
Pregunta 21
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what is the typical color of a properly burning gas flame?
Pregunta 22
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in a gas furnace, primary combustion air is introduced in the ________.
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burner prior to ignition
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burner after ignition
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gas line
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heat exchanger
Pregunta 23
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a "dumbbell" style CO2 tester ___________.
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contains a test fluid that absorbs CO2
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measures CO2 in parts per million
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provides a digital readout
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requires a power supply
Pregunta 24
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useful heat output, expressed as a percentage of the total burner input, is known as the ________ of a gas furnace.
Pregunta 25
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which type of ignition system uses a thermocouple?
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direct ignition
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hot surface
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intermittent ignition
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standing pilot
Pregunta 26
Pregunta
the blower in a standing pilot furnace is generally started by a(n) __________.
Pregunta 27
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a furnace with an induced draft fan uses a ________. to prove air flow
Pregunta 28
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flame rectification proves flame by creating a signal in response to a ________.
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change in resistance
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current conducted in one direction through the flame
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temperature activated switch
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voltage produced by the flame
Pregunta 29
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when the output of a furnace matches the heat loss or heat gain of the conditioned space, the system is said to be at its
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balanced point
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design temperature
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full-load condition
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reference point
Pregunta 30
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residential load calculations should be completed according to ACCA's
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manual D
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Manual J
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Manual N
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Manual P
Pregunta 31
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when furnaces are installed in attics or crawl spaces, special care must be taken to__________.
Pregunta 32
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which of the following is true of low voltage control wiring.
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it is exempt from NEC requirments
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it may not be run in the same conduit as line voltage
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it may not exceed 100ft in length
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it must be ran in metal conduit
Pregunta 33
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what is the maximum pressure that can be supplied to most natural gas furnaces?
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3.5 in W.C.
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14 in W.C.
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2 psi
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5 psi
Pregunta 34
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the sensor of an electronic leak detector can be affected by ________. which may cause the instrument to give a false indication of a gas leak
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cutting oil
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moisture
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pipe sealant
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teflon tape
Pregunta 35
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what is the minimum diameter for condensate drain pipe
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1/2 in
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3/4 in
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1 in
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1 1/4 in
Pregunta 36
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generally speaking a residential thermostat should be mounted _________.
Pregunta 37
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which is the proper terminal for heating on most thermostats
Pregunta 38
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on an auto changeover thermostat, the difference between heating and cooling setpoints (that keeps the equipment cycling back and forth between heating and cooling) is know as the ________.
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deadband
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droop
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offset
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throttling range
Pregunta 39
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in order to prevent condensation from forming in the heat exchanger, the cooling coil should always be mounted ________.
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from behind :-)
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before the heat exchanger
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below the heat exchanger
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downstream from the heat exchanger
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upstream from the heat exchanger
Pregunta 40
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in the summer months, the damper on the bypass humidifier should be _________.
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fully closed
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fully open
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partially open
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removed
Pregunta 41
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which of the following is NOT true of a residential zoned system
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each zone has its own temperature control
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there can be no more then four zones
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zoned units may use a by pass damper to pass excess supply air back into return air
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zoned units may use a dump damper to pass excess supply air to a non-critical area
Pregunta 42
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a type of equipment that transfers both latent and sensible heat from the exhaust air to the supply air is know as a(n) ________.
Pregunta 43
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a standing pilot furnace with an atmospheric burner is an example of a __________ gas appliance
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category I
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category II
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category III
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category IV
Pregunta 44
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a high efficiency condensing furnace is an example of a _________ gas appliance
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category I
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category II
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Category III
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category IV
Pregunta 45
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burning of 1 ft3 of natural gas produces __________ of flue gas
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1 ft3
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2 ft3
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10 ft3
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11 ft3
Pregunta 46
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which of the following affects the venting force in a gravity venting system
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the height of the chimney
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the percentage of CO2 in the flue gas
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the type of fuel used
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the type of fuel pipe used
Pregunta 47
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a fan is used to pull flue gases through the combustion chamber in a(n) _________ vent system.
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forced draft
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gravity
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induced draft
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natural draft
Pregunta 48
Pregunta
how far above the peak of the roof should the chimney extend
Pregunta 49
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a horizontal flue vent must have an upward slope of at least _________ per foot of length.
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1/8 in
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1/4 in
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1/2 in
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1 in
Pregunta 50
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problems related to a shortage or contamination of combustion air are eliminated in a(n) vent system
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direct
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forced draft
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gravity
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induced draft
Pregunta 51
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when can a masonry chimney be used to vent category IV appliances?
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when it is existing chimney
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when it is no more that one story tall
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when it is used as a common vent along with a category I appliance
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Never
Pregunta 52
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category IV furnaces are commonly vented with what type of material
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single wall metal
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double wall class B
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masonry
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PVC pine
Pregunta 53
Pregunta
when does a category IV vent pipe require insulation?
Pregunta 54
Pregunta
category IV equipment required a condensate drain. a trap must be installed in the drain line to _________.
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break the vacuum allowing water to drain
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keep water from draining to quickly
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prevent water from freezing
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provide a seal that prevents the leakage of flue gas