Gas Heat Final Flashcards
(100 cards)
A gas furnace is to be installed in a garage. National standards require that the bumers and ignition sources must be located above the floor;
6 inches.
12 inches.
18 inches.
24 inches.
18 Inches
To test for an obstructed flue pipe on an induced draft furace, a technician should use;
A. a digital multimeter to test for voltage across the limit switch.
B. a manometer to test the negative pressure generated by the induced draft motor.
C. a manometer to test the outlet pressure of the gas valve.
D. the amp clamp of a multimeter to test the amperage of the induced draft motor.
B. a manometer to test the negative pressure generated by the induced draft motor.
Redundant gas valve used on gas furnaces have:
A. dual gas shut off seats.
B. no manual gas shut off.
C. one gas shut off seat.
D. two manual gas shut offs.
A. dual gas shut off seats.
Burning one cubic foot of liquified petroleum (LP) gas completely will produce approximately;
A.900-1,100 Btu.
B. 1,200-1,500 Btu.
C. 1,500-2,000 Btu.
D. 2,000-2,500 Btu.
D. 2,000 - 2,500 BTU
Liquified petroleum (LP) gas has a specific gravity of;
A 0.4-0.8.
B 1.0-1.1.
C 1.5-2.0.
D 2.5-3.0.
1.5 - 2.0
What is the purpose of using an adjustable shutter on older burners?
A Mix combustion and dilution air
B Mix dilution and excess air
C Mix primary air and gas
D Mix primary and secondary air
C. Mix Primary air and gas
The primary function of the limit switch is to de-energize the;
A. blower motor if the appliance overheats.
B gas valve if the furnace experiences a flame rollout.
C gas valve if the furnace overheats.
D motor when the heat exchanger reaches the appropriate temperature.
C. Gas valve if the furnace overheats
A technician is using an extension ladder to work on a roof top unit. The top of the ladder should extend beyond the support point by;
A 1 foot.
B 2 feet.
C 3 feet.
D 4 feet.
C. 3 Feet
.A technician determines that a natural gas furnace has a defective heat exchanger. The technician should;
A inform the gas company and evacuate the home.
B inform the homeowner and turn off the gas supply to the furnace. C turn off the main gas supply to the home.
D. turn the power to the furnace off.
B. Inform the homeowner and turn off the gas supply to the furnace
gas pressure usually required at the manifold and burners in a natural gas furnace is;
A 3.5 inches WC.
B 4.2 inches WC.
C 5.0 inches WC.
D 7.0 inches WC.
A. 3.5” WC
The National Fuel Gas Code classifies a vent system for a condensing furnace as;
A. Category I.
B. Category II.
C. Category III.
D. Category IV.
D. Category IV
The minimum distance Type-B vent pipe must be kept from combustible materials is;
A. one-eighth inch.
B. one-quarter inch.
C. one-half inch.
D. one inch.
D. One Inch
Typical CONDENSING furnaces have an efficiency rating of at least;
B.
A. 78%
B. 80%.
C. 82%.
D. 90%.
D. 90%
You have installed a Category IV, two-pipe vent system that terminates through the roof of the residence. The elbow for the combustion air intake, above the roof, should;
A. come straight out.
B. have a rain cap.
C. point down.
D. point up.
C. Point Down
Higher system efficiency is achieved in a category IV condensing furnace when the water vapor in the flue gas condenses and releases;
A. carbon dioxide.
B. latent heat.
C. primary air.
D. sensible heat.
B. Latent Heat
The reason heating thermostats have anticipators or cycle rate adjustment is to;
A. increase lag.
B. increase overshoot.
C. increase temperature swing.
D. reduce temperature swing.
D. Reduce Temperature Swing
Natural gas consists primarily of;
A. Butane,
B. methane
C. Octane
D. propane.
B. Methane
Burning one cubic foot of natural gas will produce approximately;
A. 900–1,100 Btu.
B. 1,200-1,500 Btu.
C. 1,500-2,000 Btu.
D. 2,000-2,500 Btu.
A. 900 - 1,100 BTU
A furnace nameplate specifies a temperature rise of 40 to 70 degrees. Temperature measurements indicate a rise of 80 degrees. The most appropriate action is to;
A. decrease fan speed.
B. increase fan speed.
C. increase the manifold gas pressure.
D. reduce burner size.
B. Increase fan speed
A Btu is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water;
A. one-degree Celsius.
B. one-degree Centigrade.
C. one-degree Fahrenheit.
D. one-degree Kelvin.
C. One degree Fahrenheit
Pressure drop in a natural gas piping system primarily occurs due to;
A. an improperly sized and incorrectly installed furnace vent system.
B. defects in the appliance gas valve.
C. friction or resistance caused by the pipe and fittings installed in the piping system.
D. the use of piping that is made of a material incompatible with the gas being supplied.
C. Friction or resistance caused by the pipe and fittings installed in the piping system
Gas piping must be installed with a pitch of;
A. 1/4 inch per 15-foot run
B. 1/3 inch per 15-foot run
C. 1/2 inch per 15-foot run.
D. 1 inch per 15-foot run.
A. 1/4 inch per 15-foot run
Pipe joint compound should be applied to;
A. male threads completely.
B. male threads, less two end threads.
C. female threads.
D. both male and female threads.
A. Male threads completely
When a lockout/tagout is used during the service of a system;
A. the general contractor, job site engineer, and technician should all have keys.
B. the key should be stored in a location on the job site that allows anyone access.
C. there should be only one key, kept by the electrician on the job site.
D) there should be only one key, in possession of the technician performing the work.
D. There should only be one key, in possession of the technician performing the work