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1. INTRODUCTION – the chapter gives a brief description contents of the  “Ductwork Installation Guide”.
TOOLS – presents most of the tools available for the ductwork installation.
MATERIALS – presents most of the fittings and materials available for the ductwork installation.
The chapters have 138 pictures; 31 pages.

2. ARCHITECTONIC FEATURES OF HOUSE – describes how a house is built and what in its construction makes it possible for using a central heating and cooling equipment. (Available online)
The chapter has 10 pictures; 3 pages. 1.33

3. MARK OUT OF HOUSE – the chapter gives a brief explanation how to mark out a house so carpenters could cut all the openings in the walls and the ductwork installers would know a layout of the system.
The chapter has 2 pictures; 2 pages. (Available online)3.40
4. ROUGH – the chapter presents an explanation of this term and describes step by step layout of materials in preparation for implementation of the ROUGH.
The chapter has 1 picture; 2 pages. (Availble online) 2.37

5. HEAT RUNS – the chapter gives a brief explanation of the term HEAT RUNS.

INSTALLATION OF BATH BOX IN INNER WALL – gives detail description of the bath box installation in
inner walls.

The chapters have 3 pictures; 2 pages. (Availble online) 2.37

 

6. INSTALLATION OF BATH BOX IN OUTSIDE WALL – the chapter gives detail description of the bath box installation  in outside wall. Chapter talks about air flow and in which direction should be pointed crimp of the pipes

because of it, explains how to cut a bottom plate if it wasn’t cut by carpenters.
The chapter has 1 picture; 2 pages. (Coming up soon)

7. HIGH WALL HEAT – this chapter is divided into two parts: one describes detail installation of the high wall heat,
another explains how to make measurement, cut and put together a piece of pipe.
The chapter has 1 picture; 3 pages.

8. BATH BOX WORKING FOR TWO ROOMS – the chapter describes what should be done to the bath box to make it works for two rooms. Also the chapter has a brief description of the uncommon case field made bath box.
The chapter has 3 pictures; 2 pages.

9. INSTALLATION OF OVAL STACKS
OVAL STACK IN OUTSIDE WALL – gives detail description of the oval stack installation  in outside wall.
The chapter has 2 pictures; 2 pages.

10. BATH BOX SITUATED IN PARALLEL TO OVAL STACK – the chapter covers several topics:
Its starts with explanation haw to make right measurement for a piece of pipe and how to put together a round
pipe and an oval fitting. The chapter describes what to do when the distance between fittings smaller, equal or bigger then a length of one (two) pipe. It gives a general information about how to connect pipes and fittings together and describes the right way of using a stepladder and why its important.
The chapter has 4 pictures; 4 pages.

11. BATH BOX DISPOSE PERPENDICULAR TO OVAL STACK – the chapter is published on the “Ductwork
Installation Guide” page.
The chapter has 3 pictures; 2 pages.

12. BATH BOX SITUATED RIGHT ABOVE OVAL STACK – the chapter deals with very simple installation, but gives
the information about three different ways of doing it.
The chapter has 1 page.

13. HOOKING UP TO FLOOR BOX – the chapter describes installation 90’ and 45’ oval floor boxes and shows how
hook them up to the oval stacks.
The chapter has 8 pictures; 3 pages.

14. OVAL STACK SITUATED IN INNER WALL – the chapter gives a description of installation of oval stack in the inner wall.  Also explains how to use cordless drill in a right way.
The chapter has 1 picture; 1 page.

15. OVAL STACK IN WALL BETWEEN TWO JOISTS – the chapter gives detail description of all three cases which can occur. Also presents uncommon case of bath box installation.
The chapter has 5 pictures; 3 pages.

16. OVAL STACK IN WALL SITUATED PERPENDICULAR TO JOISTS – the chapter describes an installation
of 90’ boots and shows how to hook them up to the oval stacks.
The chapter has 8 pictures; 3 pages.

17. HOOKING UP OVAL STACK TO TOE KICK 90’ – the chapter describes an installation of toe kick 90’ and
how to hook it up to the oval stack.
The chapter has 2 pictures; 1 page.

18. UNCOMMON CASES INSTALLATION OF OVAL STACK – the chapter presents wide variety uncommon
cases of the oval stacks installation  – 12 of them and shows different tips and tricks how to deal with every single one.
The chapter has 27 pictures; 7 pages.

19. INSTALLATION OF COLD AIR RETURN  – the chapter presents general information about cold air returns.
The chapter has 1 page.

20. INSTALLATION OF COLD AIR FRAMES – the chapter gives detail description of the cod air frames installation .
The chapter has 2 pictures; 1 page.

  

21. INSTALLATION OF BLOCKERS – the chapter gives general information about blockers and after that gives
detail explanation of all possible cases of their installation.
The chapter has 10 pictures; 4 pages.

22. UNCOMMON CASES IN INSTALLATION OF COLD AIR RETURN – first part of the chapter is devoted to
an explanation of the right ways how to cut sheet metal, after that its presents nine uncommon cases of the cold air returns installation .
The chapter has 14 pictures; 6 pages.

23. BATH FAN EXHAUSTS – the first part of the chapter gives general information about bath fans, after that its
presents five different cases of the bath fan exhausts runs to the wall and soffit caps.
The chapter has 16 pictures; 6 pages.

24. INSTALLATION OF BATH FANS – the chapter gives a brief description of two types bath fan installation.
The chapter has 4 pictures; 2 pages.

25. UNCOMMON CASES OF BATH FAN EXHAUSTS – the chapter gives a description of the five uncommon
cases bath fan exhausts.
The chapter has 5 pictures; 3 pages.

26. DRIER VENT – the chapter covers all possible cases of the drier installation and explains how to rough in
a drier cap. Also the chapter has an article from the code in it.
The chapter has 4 pictures; 3 pages.

27. KITCHEN EXHAUST – the chapter describes all three cases of the kitchen exhausts: kitchen hood, microwave
oven, Jenn air fan; explains the roof and wall caps installation; covers the ductwork installation.
The chapter has 13 pictures; 4 pages.

28. INSTALLATION OF FRESH AIR CAP – the chapter gives a brief explanation what is a purpose of the “fresh
air” and presents two cases of installation.
The chapter has 2 pictures; 1 page.

29. VENTING OF FURNACE – the chapter gives general information about types of furnace’s venting.
INSTALLATION OF B VENT PIPES – the chapter describes installation of the B vent pipes in all possible
cases and their termination on the roof.
INSTALLATION OF PVC PIPES – the chapter describes installation of the PVC pipes in all possible cases.
The chapters have 6 pictures; 6 pages.

30. THERMOSTAT WIRING – the chapter talks about thermostat wiring and describe how to run
thermostat wire for the Rough.
The chapter has 1 picture; 1 page.

31. FIRESTOP INSULATION – the chapter gives a brief description of fire stop insulation and fire stop caulking
and explains how to use them.
The chapter has 2 pictures; 1page.

32. SUSPENSION OF TEMPORARY FURNACE – the chapter describes how to hook up a temporary furnace,
how vent it out and the temporary thermostat installation.
The chapter has 2 pictures; 2 pages.

33. BASEMENT
PREPARETION OF WORKING PLACE – the chapters give brief descriptions when work in the basement
usually starts, what should be done at first and how to prepare the working place.
The chapter has 2 pictures; 2 pages.

34. SHEETING – the chapter covers almost all possible cases panning of the joists with a wide variety
uncommon cases, presents how to deal with penetration of the wires, copper and PVS pipes.
The chapter has 25 pictures; 11 pages.

35. VARIANTS INSTALLATION OF SHEETING FROM THE COLD AIR DUCT – the chapter covers rest of
the panning cases.
The chapter has 2 pictures; 1 pages.

36. DOUBLE SHEETING – the chapter describes a double sheeting installation and explains when it should be
in use.
The chapter has 1 picture; 1 page.

37. INSTALLATION OF FURNACE – the chapter describes how to cut in a cold air boot, how to deal with the
casings of SpaceGard and Electrostatic air filter, installation of the AC coil.
The chapter has 8 pictures; 5 pages.

38. INSTALLATION OF PLENUM – the chapter covers all three types of plenums, gives an explanation how
to put plenum together, put a top cap on, cut in a starting transition. After that the chapter explains how to set up
a furnace in relation to the I-beam.
The chapter has 20 pictures; 10 pages.

39. INSTALLATION OF DUCTWORK – the chapter gives a general description of the ductwork installation.
The chapter has 2 pictures; 2 pages.

40. INSTALLATION OF COLD AIR DUCTWORK – the chapter covers wide variety of the different actions
necessary to install cold air duct, such as: how to make a measurement and cut in a canvas, how to put together
a duct, fold drives, nail  hangers. The chapter explains how to hang the duct if you working alone or with a
helper, how to install a cold air drop. Also there is a description how to make measurement and cut a piece of
duct. Further the chapter explains how to make measurement and cut openings for cold air returns in the duct,
describes tree ways how to connect two ducts together. At the end the chapter presented a few uncommon
cases of the cold air duct installation.
The chapter has 31 pictures; 17 pages.

 
41. INSTALLATION OF SUPPLY DUCTWORK – the chapter deals with the takeoffs installation. It is explains how to make measurement, cut in and tap in a takeoff. Chapter describes all possible cases of the takeoffs installation.
The chapter has 10 pictures; 4 pages.

42. CALCULATION AND MANUFACTURE OF OFFSET AND RISER – the chapter covers all possible cases of calculation and installation of the offsets and risers, field made and ordered from the shop.
Answers all questions you can find on the “Offset Calculation” page of this website.
The chapter has 17 pictures; 7 pages.

43. INSTALLATION OF HEAT RUNS – the chapter covers the heat runs installation  in the basement and deals only with all possible cases of the “strait shot”.
The chapter has 1 picture; 4 pages.

44. INSTALLATION OF “JUMPERS” – the chapter gives a description how to make 45 degree angle from an
“elbow”. Capter covers all possible cases of measurement, calculation and installation of “jumpers”. Also the chapter covers several unusual cases of the “jumper” installation.
The chapter has 28 pictures; 11 pages.

45. USE OF 8” PIPES AND FITTINGS – the chapter describes how to use 8” pipes and fittings, explain how to
make field made tee, and covers penetration of a pipe through a blocker.
The chapter has 9 pictures; 3 pages.

46. BASEMENT HEATS – the chapter describes an installation of the heat runs in the unfinished basement.
The chapter has 3 pictures; 2 pages.

47. FRESH AIR, COMBUSTION AIR, JENN AIR – this chapter is divided into three parts and describes all
possible cases of the fresh air, combustion air, Jenn air and kitchen hood installation on their final stages.
The chapter has 12 pictures; 5 pages.

48. VENTING – the chapter is divided into two parts and describes all possible cases of installation and termination
of the venting for 80% and 90+% furnaces.
The chapter has 18 pictures; 7 pages.

49. CONDENSATE LINE, VENTING AND CONDENSATE LINE FOR COMFORTMAKER AND AIRE-FLO – the chapter is divided into two parts. The first one covers an installation of the condensate line in a few cases for Carrier furnaces. The second talks about differences in venting installation and condensate lines installation for the Comfortmaker and Aire-flo furnaces.
The chapter has 14 pictures; 6 pages.

50. INSTALLATION OF HUMIDIFIER – the chapter gives a description of two types humidifiers installation :
bypass flow – through and powered flow – through humidifiers.
The chapter has 15 pictures; 10 pages. 
  
51. FINISH BASEMENT – the chapter presents all aspects regarding ductwork installation in the finished
basement. The chapter describes how to install zoning system, heat runs, cold air returns, bath fan exhausts. Also
the chapter explains how to deal with the different types of the drop ceiling, wood and metal studs.
The chapter has 32 pictures; 10 pages. (Availble online) 9.58

52. INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS AND GRILLS – the chapter describes registers and grills  installation and presents some important tips how to do that.
The chapter has 3 pictures; 2 pages.

53. INSTALLATION OF THERMOSTAT – the chapter gives a brief description of the thermostat installation.
The chapter has 3 pictures; 1 page.

54. INSTALLATION OF HEATING SISTEM IN BIG HOUSES – the chapter presents all aspects ductwork and
furnace installation in the houses bigger then 5000 square feet. The chapter describes furnace and ductwork attic
installation, explains how to run ductwork from a basement to an attic and so on.
The chapter has 28 pictures; 10 pages.

55. INSTALLATION OF AIR HANDLER – the chapter describes an air handler installation in the attic.
The chapter has 4 pictures; 2 pages.

56. INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND DUCTWORK – the chapter talks about underground ductwork
installation and presents everything what an installer must to know to do the job.
The chapter has 6 pictures; 2 pages.

57. CHANGE OF FURNACE – the chapter is dedicated to different part of the trade and describes everything
what an installer suppose to know to perform furnaces replacement.
The chapter has 13 pictures; 4 pages.

58. CORRECTION OF MISTAKES – the chapter explains that mistakes are inevitable and describes how to find
them and correct them on time. The chapter has six examples of the mistakes corrections.
The chapter has 4 pictures; 3 pages.

59. SAFETY TECHNICS – the chapter explains how to perform work safely in nine instances of the job.
The chapter has 3 pictures; 1 page.

60. UNCOMMON CASES – the chapter present wide variety uncommon cases of the Rough, basement and others
installations, such as: garage heaters installation, special pool fan installation, suspended furnace installation.
CONCLUSION – the chapter wishes a good luck in a new profession.
The chapters have 43 pictures; 13 pages.

 
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