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Combustion Performance & Carbon Monoxide Safety

Without conducting full combustion and carbon monoxide (CO) diagnostics, there is no way of knowing whether an HVAC system is safe or efficient. Get the technical knowledge you need to improve customers’ system performance, prevent carbon monoxide (CO) hazards, and increase profitability. Then use that knowledge to perform combustion performance and safety tests.

Top 10 Skills You Will Learn By Taking This Class

Measure ambient carbon monoxide levels
Learn the corrective actions to take based on ambient carbon monoxide levels
Identify common sources of carbon monoxide
Determine proper combustion and draft test locations
Measure carbon monoxide, oxygen, and temperature in flue gas
Measure draft pressure
Determine field-measured performance and efficiency of installed equipment
Accurately measure equipment and system temperatures
Uncover and identify specific mechanical defects
Discuss potential repairs and adjustments to improve safety and efficiency

Combustion Performance & CO Safety Program Overview

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3

Carbon Monoxide Safety Testing & Diagnostics

Introduction to combustion performance
Proper combustion testing locations
Using safety and combustion test instruments
CO sources, levels, and protocols
NCI Combustion Performance Standards
Effects of combustion issues on energy efficiency
Field-measured efficiency
How to diagnose fuel and mechanical problems

Combustion Performance & Diagnostics

Troubleshooting combustion air problems
Draft testing
Diagnosing venting problems
Seven common diagnostic issues
How to use the combustion troubleshooting chart
Combustion diagnostic procedures and reports
Combustion repairs, adjustments, and upgrades
Makeup air sizing and systems

CO/Combustion Review & Certification

Natural draft water heat repairs & adjustments
Induced draft furnace repairs & adjustments
Condensing furnace repairs & adjustments
Natural draft boiler repairs & adjustments
Hands-on exercises

The day concludes with NCI’s exclusive Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Analyst certification exam (optional)

Combustion Performance & CO Safety Training Fees (Certification fees not included)

Training only - Nonmember Price: $880
Training only - Member Price: $836

NCI Members Earn $42 NCI Bucks!
Learning Excellence Program Subscribers Earn $125 NCI Bucks!

What are NCI Bucks?

Carbon Monoxide and Combustion Analyst Certification Fees:

Certification exams are offered on the last day of training - $95 per exam.

NCI certifications are valid for two years. Recertification is achieved with 8 hours of NCI continuing education.

Recertification:

Recertification Training Fees: Recertification only- 8-hours of Carbon Monoxide and Combustion training (training included - no certification exam): $465 per Recertification.

Continuing Education Credit

This class qualifies for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for NATE and BPI recertification, and for licensing CEUs in several states. CLICK HERE To learn more.