Gas Heating Installation and Service SER 016
Gas Heating Installation and Service
SER 016
Technicians taking this class will gain a working knowledge of the operation and troubleshooting of residential and light commercial heating systems.
- Equipment covered includes multi-poise condensing furnaces with modulating gas valves, variable speed motors, microprocessor controls
- Direct ignition burners with flame rectification proving circuits
- Learn safety controls, furnace combustion and venting air requirements, installation rules and gas pipe sizing
- Lab activities include troubleshooting exercises on operating rooftops and 80% and 90% residential furnaces
| duration | cost | format |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $1,000 | classroom |
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In North America gas heating furnaces are the most common type of residential and light commercial heating system. In this course, you’ll learn how to install, troubleshoot, service, and maintain gas furnaces—professionally, accurately, and quickly. The equipment covered in this class ranges from standard efficiency furnaces to the latest multi-poise condensing furnaces with modulating gas valves, variable speed motors, microprocessor controls, electronic thermostats, and direct ignition burners with flame rectification proving circuits. Classroom sessions cover: gas heating fundamentals, types of gas heating systems, furnace construction, operating components and safety controls, furnace combustion and venting air requirements, installation rules and gas pipe sizing, determining proper size for vent pipe and venting concerns, conversion of natural gas to LP, adjustments for altitude, accessories (such as humidifiers and electronic air cleaners), reading electrical schematics and interpretation of various heating electrical circuits. Classroom instruction is reinforced with a number of lab troubleshooting exercises on operating rooftops and residential furnaces, with 30% to 40% lab time.
Who should attend this training
This course is for HVAC technicians with a minimum of one year of field experience or a graduate of an HVAC training program. Students are expected to have basic math skills and a basic understanding of HVAC tools (gages and digital thermometers) and troubleshooting equipment.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course each student should be able to:
- Measure gas pressure and set up a furnace for proper firing rate
- Measure and adjust blower airflow
- Measure inducer air pressure and evaluate operation
- Read and interpret various furnace wiring diagrams
- Electrically troubleshoot furnace electrical circuits and components
- Determine proper air vent and gas pipe size
- Understand how furnace accessories such as humidifiers and electronic air cleaners work
Training Methods Used
This course uses a combination of classroom lecture, videos, animations, tours in the training facility lab, demonstrations, practical labs on operating equipment and workshops to present the material. Student’s achievement of the learning objectives is determined by successful completion of the workshops, labs, homework, and final written and practical exam. Workshops are instructor guided exercises using the procedures taught in the lectures.
Topics Covered
All times are approximate and shown as (classroom hours/lab or workshop hours).
- Introduction to gas heating (2.0/0)
- Furnace installation and service (1.5/0)
- Venting and vent sizing (1.0/1.0)
- Gas heat in packaged rooftops (1.0/0)
- Gas heat exchangers (1.0/0)
- Determining gas flow (1.0/1.0)
- Airflow and heating psychrometrics (2.0/1.0)
- Airflow lab (0/2.5)
- Gas control troubleshooting (2.0/2.0)
- Troubleshooting residential furnaces (0/2.0)
- Troubleshooting packaged rooftops (0/2.0)
Completion requirements
To receive a certificate for this course student must be present for the entire course, complete all workshops and labs and receive a grade of 70% (C+) on graded labs, homework and final.
Prerequisite requirements
None.
Suggested background
For technicians just entering the HVAC field or persons with no field experience, this course is most effective when preceded by the BASIC Program (SER400), which introduces participants to fundamental concepts of both air conditioning and heating systems, including lab time with service test equipment and tools.
Materials to bring
No special equipment is required we provide the appropriate safety equipment required by Carrier. Arc flash equipment is not required for the voltages used in the lab, if you are required by your company to use other PPE you may bring that to class.
What you will receive
Students in this course receive a course workbook, Carrier Service Procedures handbook, safety gloves and goggles, charging calculators, and PT cards.
Appropriate dress for this class
This class has a number of exercises that take place in the lab on operating units; participants should wear long pants, closed toed shoes and appropriate shirt, long or short sleeve. If your employer requires special dress which is more stringent than these requirements, this dress should be worn.
Class hours
Class starts at 8 AM Monday and runs from 8 AM till 5 PM each day including Friday. Travel arrangements should be made accordingly.
Location & lodging
Carrier University is located at 5900 Northwoods Business Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28269. Lodging options can be found here.
In North America gas heating furnaces are the most common type of residential and light commercial heating system. In this course, you’ll learn how to install, troubleshoot, service, and maintain gas furnaces—professionally, accurately, and quickly. The equipment covered in this class ranges from standard efficiency furnaces to the latest multi-poise condensing furnaces with modulating gas valves, variable speed motors, microprocessor controls, electronic thermostats, and direct ignition burners with flame rectification proving circuits. Classroom sessions cover: gas heating fundamentals, types of gas heating systems, furnace construction, operating components and safety controls, furnace combustion and venting air requirements, installation rules and gas pipe sizing, determining proper size for vent pipe and venting concerns, conversion of natural gas to LP, adjustments for altitude, accessories (such as humidifiers and electronic air cleaners), reading electrical schematics and interpretation of various heating electrical circuits. Classroom instruction is reinforced with a number of lab troubleshooting exercises on operating rooftops and residential furnaces, with 30% to 40% lab time.
Who should attend this training
This course is for HVAC technicians with a minimum of one year of field experience or a graduate of an HVAC training program. Students are expected to have basic math skills and a basic understanding of HVAC tools (gages and digital thermometers) and troubleshooting equipment.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this course each student should be able to:
- Measure gas pressure and set up a furnace for proper firing rate
- Measure and adjust blower airflow
- Measure inducer air pressure and evaluate operation
- Read and interpret various furnace wiring diagrams
- Electrically troubleshoot furnace electrical circuits and components
- Determine proper air vent and gas pipe size
- Understand how furnace accessories such as humidifiers and electronic air cleaners work
Training Methods Used
This course uses a combination of classroom lecture, videos, animations, tours in the training facility lab, demonstrations, practical labs on operating equipment and workshops to present the material. Student’s achievement of the learning objectives is determined by successful completion of the workshops, labs, homework, and final written and practical exam. Workshops are instructor guided exercises using the procedures taught in the lectures.
Topics Covered
All times are approximate and shown as (classroom hours/lab or workshop hours).
- Introduction to gas heating (2.0/0)
- Furnace installation and service (1.5/0)
- Venting and vent sizing (1.0/1.0)
- Gas heat in packaged rooftops (1.0/0)
- Gas heat exchangers (1.0/0)
- Determining gas flow (1.0/1.0)
- Airflow and heating psychrometrics (2.0/1.0)
- Airflow lab (0/2.5)
- Gas control troubleshooting (2.0/2.0)
- Troubleshooting residential furnaces (0/2.0)
- Troubleshooting packaged rooftops (0/2.0)
Completion requirements
To receive a certificate for this course student must be present for the entire course, complete all workshops and labs and receive a grade of 70% (C+) on graded labs, homework and final.
Prerequisite requirements
None.
Suggested background
For technicians just entering the HVAC field or persons with no field experience, this course is most effective when preceded by the BASIC Program (SER400), which introduces participants to fundamental concepts of both air conditioning and heating systems, including lab time with service test equipment and tools.
Materials to bring
No special equipment is required we provide the appropriate safety equipment required by Carrier. Arc flash equipment is not required for the voltages used in the lab, if you are required by your company to use other PPE you may bring that to class.
What you will receive
Students in this course receive a course workbook, Carrier Service Procedures handbook, safety gloves and goggles, charging calculators, and PT cards.
Appropriate dress for this class
This class has a number of exercises that take place in the lab on operating units; participants should wear long pants, closed toed shoes and appropriate shirt, long or short sleeve. If your employer requires special dress which is more stringent than these requirements, this dress should be worn.
Class hours
Class starts at 8 AM Monday and runs from 8 AM till 5 PM each day including Friday. Travel arrangements should be made accordingly.
Location & lodging
Carrier University is located at 5900 Northwoods Business Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28269. Lodging options can be found here.
