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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 effect 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 Program Pricing

Combustion Performance & CO Safety Days 1, 2 & 3

Combustion Performance & CO Safety 3 Day Training Prices:

Nonmember Price: $975
SCE Contractor Price: $150*

*This special pricing is available exclusively to HVAC professionals who work in Southern California Edison's territory. Your final registration is subject to verification for discount eligibility

Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Recertification

NCI's recertification training includes the very latest information on CO Safety & Combustion, including further understanding of tools and equipment and new forms and procedures to help you use your time efficiently.

NCI certifications are valid for 2 years. If you are coming up on expiration, please call NCI today to register for recertification at 800-633-7058. Our staff will go over options available to you.

Recertification: Combustion Performance & CO Safety 1 Day Training Prices:

Nonmember Price: $465
SCE Contractor Price: $50*

*This special pricing is available exclusively to HVAC professionals who work in Southern California Edison's territory. Your final registration is subject to verification for discount eligibility