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1. Draft is measured by... inches in water column
2. Definition of Draft Difference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the
venting system
3. Easiest solution to "back puffing" Give it more air
stove?
4. What has the greatest effect on FLOW? Size of venting system passageway
5. A masonry chimney is required by NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
what to have a cleanout if the flue pre-
viously vented a solid or liquid fuel ap-
pliance?
6. High efficiency gas + oil appliances water vapor, deteriorate a chimney quickly
generate a lot of____ which can____
7. Info on use and installation of gas National Fuel Gas Code
appliance draft hoods can be found
where?
8. Category II, III, and IV appliance vent- in the installation instructions
ing requirements can be found...
9. Glazed creosote results from 3 slow smoldering fire,
things... too many elbows,
improperly sized vent
10. What is "pyrolysis"? The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the
application of heat
11. Perfect combustion results in: Only Co2 and water vapor
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12. Creosote formation: Tar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the
venting system
13. Residence time length of time smoke remains in the chimney
14. Magnetic thermometers only display 50%
about __% of actual flue temp
15. Creosote should be removed be- Fire risk,
cause... corrosive to steel, connectors, and mortar
16. Why should flashing be embedded in prevent leaks
mortar?
17. Baffle location and purpose? Located between the firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
18. What does the barometric draft regu- Prevents excessive draft
lator do?
19. Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be Inside width
greater than the ______ ______ of the
fireplace fire chamber.
20. Combustion needs... Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel
21. Nominal dimensions can vary by how Nominal dimensions vary by 1/2"
much?
22. What is combustion? The rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat and
light.
23. Parging the smoke chamber improves Reducing turbulence, and eliminating corbeling
FLOW by...
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24. Connector dampers should not block 80%
greater than ___% of the connector
when closed.
25. Heat reclaimer / extractor Fits inline with connector, and is NOT to be used
with wood burning
26. What inspection level determines if a Level 2
wall pass-through is installed proper-
ly?
27. Hearth stove should only be connect- A properly built masonry fireplace
ed to...
28. What problems are created when mor- May create turbulence and increased residence
tar joints between flue tiles are not time of exhaust.
smoothed?
29. 3 Positive aspects of Cast-in-Place lin- 1. adds structural integrity to chimney
ers 2. resists corrosive deposits
3. able to support any fuel or appliance when
sized properly
30. What never to do to a blocked passage Never pound from above with a weight. (Might
in a chimney? block so bad opening a wall is necessary to re-
move buildup)
31. True or false: A flat wire brush is hard- True
est to reverse because of size and
thickness of bristles.
32. 1st choice of brush for oil passage Polypropylene (plastic) because they do not cor-
flues and why? rode or degrade from corossive deposits
CSIA Certification
Solutions) .
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1. Draft is measured by... inches in water column
2. Definition of Draft Difference of pressure INSIDE and OUTSIDE the
venting system
3. Easiest solution to "back puffing" Give it more air
stove?
4. What has the greatest effect on FLOW? Size of venting system passageway
5. A masonry chimney is required by NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code)
what to have a cleanout if the flue pre-
viously vented a solid or liquid fuel ap-
pliance?
6. High efficiency gas + oil appliances water vapor, deteriorate a chimney quickly
generate a lot of____ which can____
7. Info on use and installation of gas National Fuel Gas Code
appliance draft hoods can be found
where?
8. Category II, III, and IV appliance vent- in the installation instructions
ing requirements can be found...
9. Glazed creosote results from 3 slow smoldering fire,
things... too many elbows,
improperly sized vent
10. What is "pyrolysis"? The chemical alteration of wood as a result of the
application of heat
11. Perfect combustion results in: Only Co2 and water vapor
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12. Creosote formation: Tar fog or droplets of liquids condense in the
venting system
13. Residence time length of time smoke remains in the chimney
14. Magnetic thermometers only display 50%
about __% of actual flue temp
15. Creosote should be removed be- Fire risk,
cause... corrosive to steel, connectors, and mortar
16. Why should flashing be embedded in prevent leaks
mortar?
17. Baffle location and purpose? Located between the firebox and flue collar.
Purpose is to complete better combustion
18. What does the barometric draft regu- Prevents excessive draft
lator do?
19. Smoke chamber height SHALL NOT be Inside width
greater than the ______ ______ of the
fireplace fire chamber.
20. Combustion needs... Heat, Oxygen, and Fuel
21. Nominal dimensions can vary by how Nominal dimensions vary by 1/2"
much?
22. What is combustion? The rapid oxidation of fuel producing heat and
light.
23. Parging the smoke chamber improves Reducing turbulence, and eliminating corbeling
FLOW by...
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24. Connector dampers should not block 80%
greater than ___% of the connector
when closed.
25. Heat reclaimer / extractor Fits inline with connector, and is NOT to be used
with wood burning
26. What inspection level determines if a Level 2
wall pass-through is installed proper-
ly?
27. Hearth stove should only be connect- A properly built masonry fireplace
ed to...
28. What problems are created when mor- May create turbulence and increased residence
tar joints between flue tiles are not time of exhaust.
smoothed?
29. 3 Positive aspects of Cast-in-Place lin- 1. adds structural integrity to chimney
ers 2. resists corrosive deposits
3. able to support any fuel or appliance when
sized properly
30. What never to do to a blocked passage Never pound from above with a weight. (Might
in a chimney? block so bad opening a wall is necessary to re-
move buildup)
31. True or false: A flat wire brush is hard- True
est to reverse because of size and
thickness of bristles.
32. 1st choice of brush for oil passage Polypropylene (plastic) because they do not cor-
flues and why? rode or degrade from corossive deposits
