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Gas Hearth Systems Reference Manual

This recently updated manual is an invaluable tool for the keeping up with vital knowledge concerning all gas hearth systems. An excellent stand-alone reference book for all gas hearth product planners, technicians and installers. In addition, the manual serves as the reference material for the NFI Certified Gas Specialist Exam. Topics covered in the text are:

• Nature of Fuel Gases
  
• Combustion Principles
  
• Standards
  
• Valves
  
• Ignition Systems
  
• Orifices
  
• Burners
  
• Thermostats and Remote Control
  
• Safety Lockout and Limit Switches
  
• Draft and Ventilation Principles
  
• Venting Installation Guidelines
  
• Installation Regulations
  
• Service guidelines
  
• Fuel Delivery
  
• Heat Protection
  
• Troubleshooting and appendices on basic electricity, house pressure tests and tools and instruments
  

“The new Gas Hearth Systems reference manual is a valuable resource to my technical service staff, not just for studying for the NFI certification exam, but more importantly, for providing information to respond to technical questions from the field during service and installation.”
—Beth Gerst
HTI, Minneapolis, MN