| I. FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE (25% of exam)
Pellet Category 1. Combustion/Fuel
1. Knowledge of principles of combustion
2. Knowledge of consequences of incomplete combustion
3. Knowledge of air-to-fuel ratio and consequences of an inappropriate ratio
4. Knowledge of pellet fuel characteristics
5. Knowledge of pellet stove fuel types Pellet Category 2. Heat/Heat Protection
1. Knowledge of heat transfer principles
2. Knowledge of required clearances to combustibles
3. Knowledge of required clearances to noncombustibles
4. Knowledge of floor protection Pellet Category 3.
Safety Guidelines/Consequences of Action
1. Knowledge of consequences of improper installations
2. Knowledge of the causes and effects of carbon monoxide (CO)
3. Knowledge of hazardous materials
4. Knowledge of safety guidelines for installation of a pellet appliance Pellet Category 4. Construction Fundamentals
1. Knowledge of basic home construction
2. Knowledge of construction factors that affect pellet installation
3. Knowledge of techniques for protecting client property in the work area II. INSTALLATION KNOWLEDGE (75% of exam)
Pellet Category 5. Regulation and Instructions
1. Knowledge of the relationship between codes, standards, and manufacturer's instructions
2. Knowledge of jurisdictional roles and responsibilities
3. Knowledge of pellet appliance installation requirements for mobile homes
4. Knowledge of pellet appliance code requirements and standards Pellet Category 6. Appliance Requirements
1. Knowledge of pellet appliance types
2. Knowledge of factors affecting pellet appliance selection
3. Knowledge of factors affecting the choice of a pellet appliance location
4. Knowledge of pellet appliance components
5. Knowledge of pellet appliance installation procedures
6. Knowledge of installation requirements for pellet inserts in factory-built fireplaces
7. Knowledge of procedures for starting-up appliance for first time
8. Knowledge of electrical requirements for pellet appliances
9. Knowledge of wiring diagrams
10. Knowledge of basic electricity
11. Knowledge of purposes and uses of tools needed for pellet appliance installation and service
12. Knowledge of purposes and uses of gauges needed for pellet appliance installation and service Pellet Category 7. Draft and Ventilation Principles
1. Knowledge of natural draft principles
2. Knowledge of mechanical draft principles
3. Knowledge of resistance to flow in chimney/venting systems
4. Knowledge of the effect of horizontal runs on pellet appliance performance
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Knowledge of factors exterior to the house affecting draft
6. Knowledge of house characteristics contributing to negative pressure problems
7. Knowledge of ventilation principles
8. Knowledge of ventilation and indoor air quality Pellet Category 8. Venting Requirements
1. Knowledge of pellet chimney/venting system types
2. Knowledge of pellet fuel liner systems
3. Knowledge of purpose, use, and compatibility of chimney/venting components
4. Knowledge of chimney/vent connectors (stovepipe) for pellet appliances
5. Knowledge of sizing requirements for pellet fuel chimney/venting systems
6. Knowledge of equivalent vent length (EVL) calculations for pellet vents
7. Knowledge of horizontal venting limitations
8. Knowledge of installation procedures for pellet vents
9. Knowledge of installation procedures for lining/relining chimneys for pellet appliances
10. Knowledge of inspection and cleaning requirements for chimney/venting systems
11. Knowledge of methods for venting pellet appliances into existing solid-fuel chimneys
12. Knowledge of pellet vent termination requirements
13. Knowledge of installation procedures for outside air system Pellet Category 9.
Post Installation Inspection and Service
1. Knowledge of operating procedures for pellet appliances
2. Knowledge of principles of operation for pellet appliance components
3. Knowledge of pellet appliance safety systems
4. Knowledge of functions and compatibility of emergency backup equipment
5. Knowledge of maintenance requirements for pellet appliances and venting systems
6. Knowledge of troubleshooting procedures for testing pellet appliances and venting systems
7. Knowledge of causes and solutions to common pellet appliance performance problems
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