5.3003.14 Combustion Analysis of Gas-Fired Appliances (LP and Natural Gas)

Topic: 
Forced Air
Subtopic: 
System Assessment and Maintenance
Desired Outcome: 
Analysis of critical components and operations completed in accordance with industry and manufacturer specifications
TitleSpecification(s)Objective(s)
5.3003.14a
Place appliance in operation

Heating equipment will be placed in operation in accordance with applicable NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org standards and manufacturer specifications when available

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable
5.3003.14b
Gas pressure

See redline change(s)

Measurement will be verified by a certified professional in accordance with fuel type and manufacturer specifications

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable
5.3003.14c
Carbon dioxide (CO2)and oxygen (O2)

Measurement will be verified in accordance with industry manuals (e.g., Testo, Bacharach)

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable
5.3003.14d
Excess combustion air

Excess combustion air will be calculated and verified in accordance with industry manuals (e.g., Testo, Bacharach)

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable
5.3003.14e
Carbon monoxide ( CO CO Carbon monoxide ) in flue gas

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CO CO Carbon monoxide in the undiluted flue gas will be less than 100 ppm

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable
5.3003.14f
Testing/inspection holes

All testing and inspection holes will be sealed with manufacturer approved materials

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable
TitleSpecification(s)Objective(s)
5.3003.14a
Place appliance in operation

Heating equipment will be placed in operation in accordance with applicable NFPA NFPA National Fire Protection Association, www.nfpa.org standards and manufacturer specifications when available

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable
5.3003.14b
Gas pressure

See redline change(s)

Measurement will be verified by a certified professional in accordance with fuel type and manufacturer specifications

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable
5.3003.14c
Carbon dioxide (CO2)and oxygen (O2)

Measurement will be verified in accordance with industry manuals (e.g., Testo, Bacharach)

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable
5.3003.14d
Excess combustion air

Excess combustion air will be calculated and verified in accordance with industry manuals (e.g., Testo, Bacharach)

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable
5.3003.14e
Carbon monoxide ( CO CO Carbon monoxide ) in flue gas

See redline change(s)

CO CO Carbon monoxide in the undiluted flue gas will be less than 100 ppm

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable
5.3003.14f
Testing/inspection holes

All testing and inspection holes will be sealed with manufacturer approved materials

Ensure equipment:

  • Operates as designed
  • Operates safely
  • Operates efficiently
  • Is durable