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