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:
A valve train is a manifold of components and piping that supplies fuel and air to a burner. Gas technicians/fitters must be familiar with:
• components that make up main fuel trains, air supply trains, and pilot air/fuel trains;
• burners; and
• how to install and maintain burners and gas trains so that gas-fired appliances operate safely and with maximum fuel efficiency.
Gas technicians/fitters are also frequently called on to convert gas appliances from one fuel to another, which involves changes to the valve train and burner.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this unit you will be able to:
• Identify valve train components used in specific valve trains;
• State the sequence of operation of major valve trains;
• Describe the operation of common gas flow controllers;
• Describe common types of burners;
• Describe maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for valve trains and burners; and
• Describe procedures for converting large appliances to alternate fuels.
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
