CSA Group's 2019 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.
Overview:
Most add-on devices are optional, but filters are not. A forced-air furnace must never operate without a filter installed. Without air filtration, dust and lint will build up on the furnace’s internal parts resulting in loss of efficiency, equipment damage, and possible fire.
Add-on devices such as filters, air cleaners, humidifier, and cooling coils improve the air quality in a building heated by a forced-air furnace.
Filters and air cleaners of various kinds remove particulate matter from the air. Humidifiers increase the relative humidity, increasing comfort for building occupants. Cooling coils allow the forced-air furnace to function as a central air conditioner.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this unit you will be able to:
• Select, install, and maintain appropriate air filters and air cleaners;
• Select, install, and maintain appropriate humidifiers; and
• Inspect and clean an add-on cooling coil.
Revisions Summary:
The Training materials have been revised to include the following changes throughout the training units:
▪ Updated language to enhance student understanding
▪ Revised references and links to the most current legislation
▪ Revisions include new technologies used in the industry
▪ Updated look and feel
