Complete a combustion analysis after a furnace changeout
Practice the HVAC commissioning order from mechanical-contractor training. The unit is not turned over until draft, CO, and gas pressure are measured and recorded.
- Confirm gas piping is complete.
- Confirm venting and electrical are complete.
- Start the appliance per the manufacturer's sequence.
- Measure inlet gas pressure.
- Measure manifold pressure.
- Measure draft.
- Measure O2 or CO2 in the flue.
- Measure CO in the flue.
- Adjust only within the rating plate.
- Shut down if CO is out of limit.
- Record the readings on the ticket before calling the job complete.