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The purpose of this series is to provide the layman with an introduction
to the fundamentals of installing, servicing, troubleshooting,
and repairing the various types of equipment used in residential and
light-commercial heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC)
systems. Consequently, it was written not only for the HVAC technician
and others with the required experience and skills to do this
type of work but also for the homeowner interested in maintaining
an efficient and trouble-free HVAC system. A special effort was
made to remain consistent with the terminology, definitions, and
practices of the various professional and trade associations involved
in the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning fields.
Volume 1 begins with a description of the principles of thermal
dynamics and ventilation, and proceeds from there to a general
description of the various heating systems used in residences and
light-commercial structures. Volume 2 contains descriptions of the
working principles of various types of equipment and other components
used in these systems. Following a similar format, Volume 3
includes detailed instructions for installing, servicing, and repairing
these different types of equipment and components.
The author wishes to acknowledge the cooperation of the many
organizations and manufacturers for their assistance in supplying
valuable data in the preparation of this series. Every effort was
made to give appropriate credit and courtesy lines for materials and
illustrations used in each volume.
Special thanks is due to Greg Gyorda and Paul Blanchard (Watts
Industries, Inc.), Christi Drum (Lennox Industries, Inc.), Dave
Cheswald and Keith Nelson (Yukon/Eagle), Bob Rathke (ITT Bell &
Gossett), John Spuller (ITT Hoffman Specialty), Matt Kleszezynski
(Hydrotherm), and Stephanie DePugh (Thermo Pride).
Last, but certainly not least, I would like to thank Katie Feltman,
Kathryn Malm, Carol Long, Ken Brown, and Vincent Kunkemueller,
my editors at John Wiley & Sons, whose constant support and
encouragement made this project possible. |