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who is responsible to ensure all tools + equipment used on gas are in good conditions and working properly
responsibility lies within the installer who should be trained in a competent person
name of regulations that deals with personal safety
health and safety welfare act
main constitute of gas + natural gas
LPG = propane natural gas = methane
2 Reasons Why appliance could emit carbon monoxide as poc
lack of oxygen poor ventilation, flame chilling equals debris on the burner flame touching the heat exchanger
flue size is determined by various factors list them
appliance rated heat input, length of flue horizontal runs, resistance (turns and bends), height of flue
what key safety device must be fitted to a fanned draught open flue to prevent burner ignition should the fan fail
a fan sensing device is fitted to ensure burner does not turn on if fan is not working
name for points to be recorded on a notice of Hazard for a hazardous installation
name of issuer, name of customer, address of premises, gas type, hazard type, appliance
state one service that gas pipe work must not be installed alongside in service shaft
gas pipe must not be installed in duct/ services shaft where ventilation or air conditioning air
what is the permitted working pressure loss for natural gas + LPG between meter outlet plus appliance inlet
LPG = appliances on full 2.5 bar Max, natural gas = appliances on full 1 bar Max
what is meant by heat input of a gas appliance
volume of gas used in one hour in kilowatts
name three types of gas fires
live inset, radiant, radiant convector, flueless
what is the minimum ventilation for tumble dryer
less than 3kw
list two functions of a flue on a gas appliance
deposit poc to outside atmosphere, help maintain proper combustion
name three points to determine whether an appliance needs a flue
appliance heat rated input, volume of room, length of continuous use if over 7kw
how much ventilation is required for room sealed appliance (boiler 12kw) in compartment vented directly to outside 450mm cubed/kw
12 x 450 = 5400mm squared
what regulations refers to ventilation requirements for domestic gas appliance
Tec reg doc f
where are the concentration of gases between the lower and upper limits in a room/confined/ enclosed area may cause an explosion
where are the concentration of gases between the lower and upper limits in a room/confined/ enclosed area may cause an explosion. lower 5% upper 15% flammability limits
what elements of Fire are removed restricted smothered by a fire extinguisher
oxygen + heat
what is the function of the primary air port on a pre aerated burner
provide air for combustion
explain why it is necessary to carry out combustion testing on gas appliances
because incomplete combustion will lead to poc being carbon monoxide
name for key points recorded on declaration of conformance
name of installer, name and address of customer, date plus time, work carried out, ventilation conformance
describe the requirements for sitting of an emergency control valve in a flat or compartment where meter is remotely located notice must indicate what action must be taken
emergency control valve should be located near as possible to point supply enter flat, should be accessible and marked
calculate the size of pipe required to deliver 22kw, 15m calorific value is 11.6
22 / 11.6 = 1.9 needed over 15m answer to 22mm pipe
why would you fit an anti tilt device (stability bracket) to a gas cooker
this is fitted to a gas cooker that has drop down doors
min ventilation required if more than one flueless appliances fitted in the room
must be at least 13000 mm squared of ventilation when more than one flueless appliance
list two safety devices on a sealed central heating system
safety valve expansion vessel boiler stat hi limit stat gauge
list two functions of a flue
deliver poc to outside atmosphere
safety
help maintain proper combustion
name 4 parts of an open flue on a gas appliance
primary flue
draught diverter
secondary flu
terminal
how much ventilation required for 30 kW open flue boiler air allow 450
30 x 450 = 13500 mm squared
name three methods to reduce heat loss on with flues
used double lined flue
keep flue inside
insulate
keep the flu short as possible
list two main checks carried out prior to installation
CE mark right gas ventilation soundness test gas pressure appliance rated pressure
primary way of identifying gas content in a gas cylinder
collor on bottle
colour of bottle
label on bottle
what regulation must be referred to when installing a gas appliance over 60 kW
industrial/ commercial
IS820 deals with gas insulation over 60 kW
state volume of air required for complete combustion of 1 cubic metre of natural gas
10 m cubed or 10 - 1
what is the purpose of flame retention whole used on some gas cookers
prevent frame lift
keep pilot burning
what is meant by pre aerated flame
this means that some or all of air for combustion is provided before the gas leaves the burner
if gas installer discoveries a gas leak that cannot be repaired immediately what must they do
with customers permission isolate gas supply at the metre until it made safe if you’re not permitted by customer to isolate gas supply declaration of non conformance issued. ring board gais inform them of unsafe installation
name four key points that must be recorded on a declaration of conformance
installers name
customer’s name and address
time + date of work carried out
ventilation
name three types of pressure reading that can be taken on a gas installation
standing pressure
working pressure
appliance burner pressure
what is the procedure for checking gas rate when there is no metre present
check injector size to manufacturer size check inlet pressure plus pressure at burner
what is the minimum required diameter flue pipe suitable for DFE gas fire
minimum size for the who is 175 mm/7 in across axis of flu
minimum ventilation required for a cooker fitted in a bed sitting room
13000 mm squared
list two safety devices found on a sealed heating system
safety valve expansion vessel boiler stat hi limit stat gauge
with who does responsibility lie with to ensure tools equipment using gas installation are in good condition and are complete with safety guards where appropriate
responsibility lies with the installer who should be properly trained and competent
building regulations tech document l deals with
part L deals with conservation of fuel and energy
name the main constituent of natural gas
methane
what is the purpose of an injector
gas enters the burner tru injector orifice to provide exact measurement of gas
list two reasons why an appliance could emit carbon dioxide as a product of combustion
- interference with flame (flame chilling)
debris on the burner flame touching the heat exchanger - Lack of oxygen insignificant ventilation lack of primary air
explain why it is necessary to do combustion test on a gas appliance
it is done because incomplete combustion will result in carbon monoxide being produced
blue size is determined by many factors list them
appliance heat input
height of flue
resistance of flow
total length of horizontal runs
in relation to flue gases + air for combustion what a difference between room sealed + open flue appliances
room sealed = this appliance take all of it air for combustion from outside atmosphere
open flue = this appliance takes air for combustion from the room the appliance is in
what ventilation is required at low-level per kilowatt for open flued boiler in air compartment which is vented into the room
1800 mm squared
what is minimum height of an open flued terminal exiting through a roof with a pitch not more than 45°
600 mm less than 45°, 1000mm greater than 45°.
what must be maintained when gas metre/pipe/fitting is removed or replaced
electrical continuity must be maintained
what is the difference between hazardous + substandard Insulations
hazardous= e.g gas heat
something that could kill injure a person or property
substandard = not client with IS813 standards + regulation/ not installed properly EG clips wrong fuse not sleeved no brackets
name four key points recorded on a declaration of conformance
installers name/company customer's name + address appliance installed soundness test performed ventilation details time + date of work signature of installer + customer
what is Max recommended distance between brackets on copper pipe 15mm horizontal and vertical
1.2 m and 1.8 m
how would you find working pressure going to a boiler
a gauge should be connected to the inlet test point when appliance is on full
what extra safety requirements considered when installing cookers with drop down oven doors
these cookers must be installed with a stable bility device such as the stability bracket, safety chain
what is the purpose of a fuse for heating system what size should it be
protection for gas boiler fuse size 3 amps
name two rooms where open flue central heating boilers can’t go
bathroom shower room domestic garage
minimum ventilation required for cooker fitted in a bed sitting
13000 mm squared
minimum height of a flue exiting through a roof pitch greater than 45° and less than 45°
1000mm for greater than 45° and 600mm for Less Than and 45°
commissioning a gas cooker list main checks
all safety devices work burners are good condition CE mark on appliance ignition system ventilation FS devices are working
what needs to be done with gas installation installed before current standards
bring it up to current standards
who gets a declaration of conformance
everyone who installation conforms with standards + regulations set by is813
who gets a declaration of conformance
everyone who installation conforms with standards + regulations set by is 813
minimum height of a ladder has to rise above the place of landing
minimum of 1.1 m
regulation tech document l deals with
conservation of fuel + energy
main continuity bulk LPG
propane