This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes Orientation to the Trade, Introduction to Components and Systems, Steel Pipe, CPVC Pipe and Fittings, Copper Tube Systems and Underground Pipe.
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Table of Contents:
(Total Level Hours: 145; includes 72.5 of Core Curriculum)
18101-07 Orientation to the Trade (5 Hours)
Identifies sprinkler fitter career opportunities and looks at some typical work environments. Examines trade-specific safety hazards and identifies shop plans specific to the sprinkler fitting industry. Introduces workplace safety, material handling, and common tools. Illustrates the correct use of common tools.
18102-07 Introduction to Components and Systems (7.5 Hours)
Introduces testing laboratories and listing agencies. Provides an overview of the major types of sprinkler systems including wet pipe, dry pipe, preaction, and deluge systems. Defines sprinkler-head types, orifice size, and K-Factor. Underground and above-ground pipe and tubes are discussed, including hangers, bracing, and restraints. Summarizes valves, alarms, and fire department connections.
18103-07 Steel Pipe (22.5 Hours)
Identifies steel piping materials along with tools used to cut and thread steel pipe. Describes methods for threading, cutting, and grooving pipe, including how to determine pipe length between fittings (takeouts). Discusses threaded, plain-end, and flanged fittings. Covers grooved pipe and fittings including installation techniques.
18104-07 CPVC Pipe and Fittings (10 Hours) Describes handling and storing of CPVC pipe. Identifies CPVC safety concerns and cautions. Outlines methods and tools for cutting, chamfering, and cleaning CPVC pipe, including calculating takeouts. Joining techniques are described, particularly the solvent-cement (one-step) method. Rules for using plastic pipe hangers are explained.
18105-07 Copper Tube Systems (10 Hours) Introduces copper tubing and fittings along with cutting and bending tools. The soldering process is described along with techniques for measuring, cutting, reaming, and cleaning. Brazing is described as are brazing metals, fluxes, and brazing equipment. Support bracing for copper tube is discussed as are grooved couplings for copper pipe.
18106-07 Underground Pipe (17.5 Hours) Details underground piping installations for various types of pipe. Thrust blocks and restraints are explained. In-building risers, hydrants, yard valves, and hydrant houses are discussed as are testing, inspection, flushing, and chlorinating. The underground test certificate is covered.
