CSIA CERTIFICATION
Draft is measured by... - correctanswers-inches in water column
Definition of Draft - correctanswers-Difference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the venting system
Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove? - correctanswers-Give it more air
What has the greatest effect on FLOW? - correctanswers-Size of venting system passageway
A masonry chimney is required by what to have a cleanout if the flue previously vented a solid or liquid
fuel appliance? - correctanswers-NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate a lot of____ which can____ - correctanswers-water vapor,
deteriorate a chimney quickly
Info on use and installation of gas appliance draft hoods can be found where? - correctanswers-National
Fuel Gas Code
Category II, III, and IV appliance venting requirements can be found... - correctanswers-in the installation
instructions
Glazed creosote results from 3 things... - correctanswers-slow smoldering fire,
too many elbows,
improperly sized vent
What is "pyrolysis"? - correctanswers-The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the application of
heat
Perfect combustion results in: - correctanswers-Only Co2 and water vapor
, Creosote formation: - correctanswers-Tar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the venting system
Residence time - correctanswers-length of time smoke remains in the chimney
Magnetic thermometers only display about __% of actual flue temp - correctanswers-50%
Creosote should be removed because... - correctanswers-Fire risk,
corrosive to steel, connectors, and mortar
Why should flashing be embedded in mortar? - correctanswers-prevent leaks
Baffle location and purpose? - correctanswers-Located between the firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
What does the barometric draft regulator do? - correctanswers-Prevents excessive draft
Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be greater than the ______ ______ of the fireplace fire chamber. -
correctanswers-Inside width
Combustion needs... - correctanswers-Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel
Nominal dimensions can vary by how much? - correctanswers-Nominal dimensions vary by 1/2"
What is combustion? - correctanswers-The rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat and light.
Parging the smoke chamber improves FLOW by... - correctanswers-Reducing turbulence, and eliminating
corbeling
Connector dampers should not block greater than ___% of the connector when closed. -
correctanswers-80%
Draft is measured by... - correctanswers-inches in water column
Definition of Draft - correctanswers-Difference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the venting system
Easiest solution to "back puffing" stove? - correctanswers-Give it more air
What has the greatest effect on FLOW? - correctanswers-Size of venting system passageway
A masonry chimney is required by what to have a cleanout if the flue previously vented a solid or liquid
fuel appliance? - correctanswers-NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
High efficiency gas + oil appliances generate a lot of____ which can____ - correctanswers-water vapor,
deteriorate a chimney quickly
Info on use and installation of gas appliance draft hoods can be found where? - correctanswers-National
Fuel Gas Code
Category II, III, and IV appliance venting requirements can be found... - correctanswers-in the installation
instructions
Glazed creosote results from 3 things... - correctanswers-slow smoldering fire,
too many elbows,
improperly sized vent
What is "pyrolysis"? - correctanswers-The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the application of
heat
Perfect combustion results in: - correctanswers-Only Co2 and water vapor
, Creosote formation: - correctanswers-Tar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the venting system
Residence time - correctanswers-length of time smoke remains in the chimney
Magnetic thermometers only display about __% of actual flue temp - correctanswers-50%
Creosote should be removed because... - correctanswers-Fire risk,
corrosive to steel, connectors, and mortar
Why should flashing be embedded in mortar? - correctanswers-prevent leaks
Baffle location and purpose? - correctanswers-Located between the firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
What does the barometric draft regulator do? - correctanswers-Prevents excessive draft
Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be greater than the ______ ______ of the fireplace fire chamber. -
correctanswers-Inside width
Combustion needs... - correctanswers-Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel
Nominal dimensions can vary by how much? - correctanswers-Nominal dimensions vary by 1/2"
What is combustion? - correctanswers-The rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat and light.
Parging the smoke chamber improves FLOW by... - correctanswers-Reducing turbulence, and eliminating
corbeling
Connector dampers should not block greater than ___% of the connector when closed. -
correctanswers-80%
