Sprinkler Fitting Level 2 Trainee Guide, 2e, Paperback

(Total Level Hours: 152.5)

18201-07 Hangers, Supports, Restraints, and Guides (15 Hours) Identifies and describes strength/spacing requirements, types, and installation of pipe hangers, supports, restraints, and guides. Covers types and installation of earthquake bracing and explains sleeving and firestopping.

 

18102-07 General Purpose Valves (15 Hours)

Covers the various types of valves and valve applications used in the sprinkler industry, including service procedures for standard valves.  Also, covers installation of OS&Y valves, butterfly grooved valves, and tamper switches.  Outlines procedures for disassembling, serviceing, and reassembling check valves. 

 

18203-07 General Trade Math (20 Hours) Explains basic math principles used to solve everyday problems, including converting quantities from the English system to the metric system and vice versa. Specific sprinkler fitting problems are covered such as calculating 45-degree offsets and tank volume, centering sprinkler heads using geometric methods, and problems relating to hanger sizing.

 

18204-07 Shop Drawings (32.5 Hours) Instructs how to read drawings to identify materials, calculate square footage and number of sprinklers required, lay out sprinkler hanger locations, and identify sprinkler orifice sizes.

 

18205-07 Standard Spray Fire Sprinklers (20 Hours) Discusses standard spray sprinklers relative to occupancies and to maximum coverage calculations. Explains how to identify sprinkler manufacturer and type using the Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN).

 

18206-07 Wet Pipe Fire Sprinkler Systems (25 Hours) Explains the purpose, function, and operation of wet pipe system components. Describes riser check valves, alarm check valves, and trim; flow, tamper, and pressure switches; fire department connections and hose stations; antifreeze systems; faulty pressure gauges; inspector’s test connections and auxiliary drains; and hydrostatic testing and test pumps. 

 

18207-07 Dry-Pipe Systems  (25 Hours)

Explains the purpose, function, and operation of components used in a dry-pipe system. Instructs how to install pressure gauges on alarm valves and accelerators, how to set and adjust an air maintenance device, and how to reset and troubleshoot dry-pipe systems.