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PPATEC CETP 4.3—Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems & Skills Assessment

May 5 @ 8:00 am - May 8 @ 4:00 pm

$1100

Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems focuses primarily on the procedure of designing and installing a vapor distribution system. This course addresses the different techniques and procedures for designing and installing vapor distribution systems as well as proper validation of installation to include the appliance and venting system.

Registration includes the following:

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Students who complete this course successfully will progressively be able to:

  1. Identify Types of Gas Appliances
 
  1. Verify Appliance Location Requirements
  1. Verify Appliance Selection
  1. Calculate Air for Gas Appliances: Using the Standard, Alternative or Kair Methods
  1. Supply Additional Combustion Air
  1. Identify Types of Venting Systems
  1. Identify Natural Draft System Materials and Components
  1. Size Natural Draft Systems for a Single Appliance
  1. Design Natural Draft Venting Systems
  1. Identify Mechanical Draft Venting Systems
  1. Identify BTU Load and Verify Regulator Requirements in the System
  1. Understand Gas Pressure and Volume in the Interior Piping System
  1. Identify Piping Considerations in the Interior Piping System
  1. Size Gas Piping in the Interior Piping Systems
  1. Convert Gas Appliances
  1. Add Gas Appliances
  2. Install Natural Draft Systems
  3. Install Mechanical and Direct Vent Systems
  1. Identify General Procedures for Interior Piping Installation
  1. Identify General Requirements for CSST Installation
  1. Identify General Requirements for Pressure Testing

Requirements for Certification include the following:

  • Prerequisite: 1.0 BP&P Certification
  • Passing score on 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems exam
  • Complete 4.3 Installing Appliances and Interior Vapor Distribution Systems Skills Assessment within 12 months of passing the exam

Individuals will be able to take the skills assessment to complete the final action required in order to receive the certification. To learn more about the required skills assessment, please click here

Skills Assessment Topics Will Include:

  • Section 1: Design Considerations for Gas Appliances
  • Section 2: Designing Venting Systems
  • Section 3: Design of Interior Vapor Distribution Systems
  • Section 4: Installing Appliances
  • Section 5: Installing Venting Systems
  • Section 6: Installation of Interior Vapor Distribution System

Our Instructor: Eric Leskinen is veteran of the industry. Eric has over 30 years of experience with career progression from field operations to corporate direction. He has designed, managed, and executed safety training and compliance programs for multi-state companies with up to 1,100 employees. As a true compliance and safety specialist, his background and skill set is invaluable to propane marketers.

Hotel Accommodations

PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.

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Event Item NameExpiresPricing
Member Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.May 02, 2025
$880.00
Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.May 02, 2025
$1,100.00

Details

Start:
May 5 @ 8:00 am
End:
May 8 @ 4:00 pm
Cost:
$1100
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Website:
https://web.ppatec.com/events/CETP-4-3-Installing-Appliances-and-Interior-Vapor-Distribution-Systems-Skills-Assessment-7646/details

Organizer

Pennsylvania Petroleum Association
Phone
717-603-4733
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Venue

PPA Technical Education Center
911 S. Eisenhower Blvd
Middletown, PA 17057 United States + Google Map
Phone
717-603-4733
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