GAS TRADE: UNIT 27A (5th ed. pub. 2016)

CSA Group's 2015 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. 


Unit 27A - Commercial/Industrial appliances over 400 000 Btu/h (120 kW)

Purpose:

The gas technician/fitter will encounter a variety of commercial and industrial equipment over 400 000 Btu/h (120 kW) for installation or start-up. When installing such equipment the technician/fitter must follow the CSA B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code. Start-up procedures for equipment over 400 000 Btu/h (120 kW) are determined by the equipment itself and by the manufacturer's guidelines. It is important that the gas technician/fitter be familiar with these procedures, as well as with the special requirements for piping, ventilation, venting, water treatment, etc; and some key servicing and maintenance requirements of large installations.


Learning Objectives:

At the end of this unit you will be able to:

• Describe gas piping requirements.
• Describe ventilation and combustion air requirements.
• Describe venting requirements.
• Identify installation requirements.
• Describe activation procedures for commercial/industrial appliances.
• Describe servicing, maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Identify water treatment requirements.