Mechanical Ventilation Systems: Rough In Guidelines Weatherization Installer/Technician Fundamentals Learning Objectives By attending this session, participants will be able to: Explain the importance of maintaining healthy IAQ and the role of mechanical ventilation. Describe why leaving homes leaky is not proper ventilation. Name the guidelines for mechanical ventilation and dryer vent installation. Identify proper vent materials and connections. Explain the importance of proper materials and installation as related to moisture and fire hazards. Explain the guidelines for exterior terminations. Key Terminology ASHRAE standards Indoor air quality (IAQ) Carbon monoxide (CO) N-factor Combustion air Off-gas Combustion gases Spot source ventilation Heat recovery ventilation (HRV) Static pressure Home Ventilation Institute (HVI) Ventilation Supplemental Materials Handouts & Resources 1.8 (2006): WTC Technical Update Armanda, Larry. “Ventilation Strategies in Weatherization.” Weatherization Training Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology. <www.pct.edu>. Nov./Dec. 2003: 14-16. <www.homeenergy.org>. Beers, Jonathan. “Dryer Venting.” Home Energy Benewicz, Martha, and Robert Parkhurst. Standards at Nov./Dec. “Ventilation Work.” Home Energy 2005: 12-16. <www.homeenergy.org>. Mobile Home Duct Sealing Prop Guide.
Mechanical Ventilation Systems: Rough In Guidelines Weatherization Installer/Technician Fundamentals Learning Objectives By attending this session, participants will be able to: Explain the importance of maintaining healthy IAQ and the role of mechanical ventilation. Describe why leaving homes leaky is not proper ventilation. Name the guidelines for mechanical ventilation and dryer vent installation. Identify proper vent materials and connections. Explain the importance of proper materials and installation as related to moisture and fire hazards. Explain the guidelines for exterior terminations. Key Terminology ASHRAE standards Carbon monoxide (CO) Combustion air Combustion gases Heat recovery ventilation (HRV) Home Ventilation Institute (HVI) Indoor air quality (IAQ) N-factor Off-gas Spot source ventilation Static pressure Ventilation Supplemental Materials Handouts & Resources Armanda, Larry. “Ventilation Strategies in Weatherization.” WTC Technical Update 1.8 (2006): Weatherization Training Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology. <www.pct.edu>. Beers, Jonathan. “Dryer Venting.” Home Energy Nov./Dec. 2003: 14-16. <www.homeenergy.org>. Benewicz, Martha, and Robert Parkhurst. “Ventilation Standards at Work.” Home Energy Nov./Dec. 2005: 12-16. <www.homeenergy.org>. Mobile Home Duct Sealing Prop Guide.
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