4.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research Council Layout, Design and Selection of a Vapor Distribution System 4.1

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4.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research Council Learning Aids—These margin notes are provided to help you identify sources, take precautions, or give guidance on your job. Symbols Warning: Important precaution that you should always remember when performing the identified task. Tools: This task requires special tools or procedures. PPE: This is a task that requires personal protection equipment. Paper Work or Forms: This task should be documented on your company’s forms for compliance or legal reasons. Safety Procedure: For your safety special precautions and safety guidelines apply to this task or operation of equipment. Company S.O.P. : Follow your company’s Standard Operating Practices (or Procedures). If you’re not sure of your company’s policy, check with your supervisor.

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4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 1 Construction drawings used for designing and installing vapor distribution systems may be as simple as a quick sketch with lengths of piping runs penciled in, or they may be detailed architectural scale drawings consisting of several pages. In this module you will learn to: (1)Identify architectural and construction drawings Using Architectural and Construction Drawings 4.1.1

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 1 Identifying Architectural and Construction Drawings The need for architectural and construction drawings depends on how simple or complex the installation. In some cases, a simple sketch will work as in Figure 1. In others, complex drawings may be needed. Figure 1. Piping Sketch

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 1 Architectural Drawings Detailed architectural drawings are scale drawings that use fractions of an inch to represent 1 foot of the actual building. To determine the accurate location of gas appliances or gas distribution runs, an architectural scale ruler that corresponds to the scale of the drawing is used.

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 2 Architectural Drawings Figure 2. House Floor Plan Scale Drawing (Proportionally reduced from original size)

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 3 Plot Plans and Topographical Drawings Figure 3. Plot Plan and Topographic Drawing

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 3 Plot Plans and Topographical Drawings Detailed plot plans and topographic (elevation) drawings provide useful information that can include: Practical and safe locations for propane tanks and cylinders—especially underground tanks Landscaping, sprinkler systems, and septic system components that must be avoided when setting the propane tank and running the underground gas distribution lines

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 4 Elevation Drawings and Floor Plans Figure 4. Front Elevation and Floor Plan

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 4 Elevation Drawings and Floor Plans From the elevation plan, a gas distribution designer or installer can determine if gas distribution lines can be run in either the attic or basement. Planned locations of gas appliances and the lengths of horizontal and vertical pipe runs can also be determined.

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 4 Schedules and Details Figure 5. Gas Appliance Schedule Schedules are lists of components used to furnish or finish-out a building.

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 5 Schedules and Details Figure 6. Hydronic Heating System Detail

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 5 Other Specialized Drawings Figure 7. Gas Piping Isometric Drawing Isometric drawings illustrate 3-dimensional relationships. They are useful because they help in visualizing horizontal and vertical piping runs.

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 6 Other Specialized Drawings Figure 8. Pipe/Tubing Fittings Drawing Symbols

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPage 6 Other Specialized Drawings Pipe/Tubing Fittings Drawing Symbols

4.1.1 Student Book © 2004 Propane Education & Research CouncilPages 7 & 8 Complete the Review on page 7. See if you are ready for the Certification Exam by checking off the performance criteria on page 8. Time to See If You Got the Key Points of This Module…