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Technical Manuals, Standards & References

ACCA develops the industry standards for HVACR system design, installation, and maintenance. Our Technical Manuals Series consist of the procedures and calculations used by designers, installers and technicians in creating HVACR systems that meet code requirements and ensure customer comfort.

In addition, we offer the leading HVACR references and manuals from other publishers as well. Browse all of our technical manuals and references, or search by subcategory below.

 

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» Commercial HVACR
» General HVACR
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Manual N - Commercial Load Calculation Manual N - Commercial Load Calculation
Gives you a faster way to estimate heating and cooling loads for small and mid-size commercial structures.
 
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Technician's Guide for Quality Installation Technician's Guide for Quality Installation
Technician's Guide closely follows the outline of the HVAC QI Specification
 
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Product Code: 628
HVAC Quality Installation Verification Protocols HVAC Quality Installation Verification Protocols
Establishes Minimum Requirements for Verifying that Residential and Light Commercial HVAC Systems Meet the ANSI/ACCA 5 QI - 2007 (HVAC Quality Installation Specification) Standard.
 
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Manual D - Residential Duct Systems Manual D - Residential Duct Systems
Design a residential duct system in less time with the streamlined Manual D duct procedure.
 
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Product Code: 696
Manual B - Balancing and Testing Air and Hydronic Systems Manual B - Balancing and Testing Air and Hydronic Systems
ACCA’s new Manual B Balancing and Testing Air and Hydronic Systems was written to be a complete field manual as well as a text. It is designed to help test and balance technicians balance HVAC equipment in an order that speeds up and improves the balancing process.
 
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Manual J Residential Load Calculation (8th Edition - Full) Manual J Residential Load Calculation (8th Edition - Full)
The comprehensive industry standard for residential load calculation.
 
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Product Code: 556
Maintenance for Residential HVAC Systems Maintenance for Residential HVAC Systems
Details necessary inspection and maintenance for residential HVAC systems.
 
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Product Code: 5974
Commercial System  Design (Package) Commercial System Design (Package)
A collection of commercial system design manuals including Manuals CS, H, N, P, Q, and T. Plus samples (one each) of Form N-1, Form Q-1, and Psychrometric Chart.
 
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Residential System Design (Package) Residential System Design (Package)
A collection of residential system design manuals including Manuals B, D, H, J8, P, RS, S, T, 4, TT-102, Duct Diagnostics and Repair. Plus samples (one each) of Manual D Calculation Form, Form J-1, Form J-1T, and Psychrometric Chart.
 
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Product Code: 27
Preston's Guide on CD-ROM Preston's Guide on CD-ROM
A cross-referenced guide for selling replacements.
 
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Product Code: 552
Careers In the HVAC Industry Careers In the HVAC Industry
A guide to planning your HVAC career.
 
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Product Code: 584
Manual G - Selection of Distribution Systems Manual G - Selection of Distribution Systems
A guide to selecting the most appropriate type of distribution system for a home or apartment building.
 
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Product Code: 68
Energy Efficiency Manual Energy Efficiency Manual
A how-to-guide for energy saving and water conservation.
 
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Product Code: 2002B
Tips for Residential HVAC Installation Tips for Residential HVAC Installation
A master installer gives you 41 practical installation tips.
 
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Product Code: 577
Manual H - Heat Pump Systems Manual H - Heat Pump Systems
A one-stop reference on residential and small commercial heat pump systems.
 
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Product Code: 71
Understanding Electricity and Wiring Diagrams for HVAC/R Understanding Electricity and Wiring Diagrams for HVAC/R
A practical approach to electricity that introduces the reader to the unique wiring diagrams, methods, technician short-cuts, and potential pitfalls.
 
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Product Code: 2001G
UGLY'S Electrical References UGLY'S Electrical References
A quick on-the-job reference containing the most commonly required information in an easy-to-read, easy-to-access format.
 
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Product Code: 559
Bob's House Bob's House
A step-by-step case study in the proper design of a residential HVACR system.
 
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Geothermal Heat Pump Training Certification Instructor Manual Geothermal Heat Pump Training Certification Instructor Manual
All the materials you need for a three-day workshop.
 
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HVAC Service Procedures Handbook HVAC Service Procedures Handbook
An on-the-job reference.
 
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Product Code: 96
Residential Hydronic Heating..Installation and Design Residential Hydronic Heating..Installation and Design
Colors every aspect of home hydronic heating.
 
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HVAC/R Quick-Reference Handbook HVAC/R Quick-Reference Handbook
Contains frequently used equations, conversion charts, tables and reference materials.
 
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Product Code: 2004I
HVAC Spanish HVAC Spanish
Contains over 1300 commonly used HVAC terms.
 
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Product Code: 580
Manual CS - Commercial Application, Systems, and Equipment Manual CS - Commercial Application, Systems, and Equipment
Covers commercial fundamentals of system design and equipment selection.
 
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Manual Q Forms (Pack of 100) Manual Q Forms (Pack of 100)
Duct system design calculation for commercial applications.
 
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The Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Toolbox Manual The Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Toolbox Manual
Essentials of air conditioning and refrigeration and installation.
 
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Manual Q Forms (Pack of 10) Manual Q Forms (Pack of 10)
Duct system design calculation for commercial applications.
 
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ACCA System Cleanliness Standard ACCA System Cleanliness Standard
Establishes the minimum criteria for the cleaning for HVAC systems.
 
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Control System Basics for HVAC Technicians Control System Basics for HVAC Technicians
Explains how three basic subsystems form any control system.
 
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Product Code: 573
Thermal Energy Storage: A Guide for Commercial HVAC Contractors Thermal Energy Storage: A Guide for Commercial HVAC Contractors
Explains TES using HVAC terminology.
 
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Product Code: 545
Humidity Control Design Guide for Commercial and Institutional Buildings Humidity Control Design Guide for Commercial and Institutional Buildings
For HVAC designers concerned with humidity control.
 
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Product Code: 2003A
Troubleshooting HVAC-R Equipment Troubleshooting HVAC-R Equipment
For maintaining small refrigeration equipment, commercial equipment and residential HVAC-R systems.
 
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Product Code: 2001D
Psychrometrics Charts -10 PACK Psychrometrics Charts -10 PACK
Four-color chart.
 
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Product Code: 92
Good HVAC Practices for Residential and Commercial Buildings Good HVAC Practices for Residential and Commercial Buildings
Have fewer callbacks, provide for greater equipment reliability/performance, and improve customer satisfaction.
 
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Customer Service Handbook For HVACR Technicians Customer Service Handbook For HVACR Technicians
Helps HVACR technicians develop skills and advance in their careers.
 
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Product Code: 190
Geothermal Heat Pump Training Manual Geothermal Heat Pump Training Manual
How energy trapped beneath the earth's surface can expand your business.
 
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Refrigeration for HVAC Technicians Refrigeration for HVAC Technicians
How refrigeration works.
 
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Manual 4 - Inst. Techniques for Perimeter Heating and Cooling Manual 4 - Inst. Techniques for Perimeter Heating and Cooling
How to install ducts correctly to avoid excessive moisture or heat loss.
 
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Product Code: 40
Residential Load Design Package (B) Residential Load Design Package (B)
Includes manuals J8AE, D, and S.
 
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Manual P - Psychrometrics Manual P - Psychrometrics
How to use the psychrometric chart to map out any type of heating and cooling process.
 
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Crane Hand Signals (Pack of 10) Crane Hand Signals (Pack of 10)
Improve employee safety when working with cranes.
 
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Product Code: 2002C
Commercial Systems and Design (Package) Commercial Systems and Design (Package)
Includes Manuals CS, N, and Q.
 
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Residential Load Design Package (A) Residential Load Design Package (A)
Includes manuals J8, D, and S.
 
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HVAC Maintenance Procedures Handbook HVAC Maintenance Procedures Handbook
Includes preventive, safety, general, electrical, gas furnace, oil furnace, split packaged sysem and accessories maintenance.
 
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HVAC Installation Procedures Handbook HVAC Installation Procedures Handbook
Includes sections on hand and power tools, piping practices, electrical hook-ups and duct installation.
 
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Product Code: 97
Form J-1T/Residential Load Calculation -10 Pack Form J-1T/Residential Load Calculation -10 Pack
Load calculation for residential air conditioning designed for use on blueprints.
 
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Form J-1T/Residential Load Calculation -100 Pack Form J-1T/Residential Load Calculation -100 Pack
Load calculation for residential air conditioning designed for use on blueprints.
 
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Manual J Form (Pack of 100) Manual J Form (Pack of 100)
Load calculation for residential air conditioning.
 
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Fans and V-belt Drives Fans and V-belt Drives
Learn to easily calculate fan speed to get the CFM you want, and how to change V-belts properly and safely.
 
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Manual N Form (Pack of 10) Manual N Form (Pack of 10)
Manual N Forms (10 pack) Load calculation for commercial air conditioning.
 
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Manual J Forms (Pack of 10) Manual J Forms (Pack of 10)
Load calculation for residential air conditioning.
 
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Manual J8AE Forms (10 Pack) Manual J8AE Forms (10 Pack)
Load calculation for residential air conditioning.
 
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Manual J8AE Forms (100 Pack) Manual J8AE Forms (100 Pack)
Load calculation for residential air conditioning.
 
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Manual D Forms (Pack of 10) Manual D Forms (Pack of 10)
Manual D hand calculation forms including effective length, friction rate, and duct sizing.
 
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Manual D Forms (Pack of 25) Manual D Forms (Pack of 25)
Manual D hand calculation forms including effective length, friction rate, and duct sizing.
 
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Math for the Technician Math for the Technician
No hassle math for HVAC.
 
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Manual Q - Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System Design Manual Q - Low Pressure, Low Velocity Duct System Design
One-stop reference book on low-pressure, low-velocity systems used in small and mid-size commercial buildings.
 
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology DVD Set, 5th Edition Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology DVD Set, 5th Edition
Presents the information contained in the 5th Edition of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology.
 
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Layout for Duct Fittings Layout for Duct Fittings
Principles and shortcuts for laying out the patterns for rectangular and round duct fittings and trransitions.
 
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Electrical Tools- Collection of Electrical Calculators Electrical Tools- Collection of Electrical Calculators
Provides 14 common electrical calculation and data look-up tasks.
 
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GreenGuide GreenGuide
Provide guidance to designers of HVACR systems in how to participate effectively on design teams charged with producing green buildings.
 
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Duct Diagnostics and Repair Duct Diagnostics and Repair
Provides and understanding of major issues concerning efficiency, comfort, health, and safety, with practical tips on duct installation and repair.
 
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HVAC Instant Answers HVAC Instant Answers
Provides quick accurate answers to a wide variety of HVAC questions.
 
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AEDG Small Retail AEDG Small Retail
Represents a way to build energy-efficient small retail buildings that use significantly less energy.
 
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Calculator/Pocket Card Set Calculator/Pocket Card Set
Set of 5 handy tools.
 
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Manual S - Residential Equipment Selection Manual S - Residential Equipment Selection
Shows you how to select and size heating and cooling equipment.
 
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Manual T - Air Distribution Basics Manual T - Air Distribution Basics
Shows you how to prevent drafts and stagnant air problems caused by improper sizing or incorect equipment selection.
 
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Manual TT-102 - Understanding Friction Chart Manual TT-102 - Understanding Friction Chart
Shows you how to read friction charts used with the Duct Calculation Rule.
 
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Duct Calculation Slide Rule Duct Calculation Slide Rule
Sizes metal ducts, lined metal ducts, duct board airways, and wire helix flexible ducts.
 
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Manual RS - Comfort, Air Quality, & Efficiency by Design Manual RS - Comfort, Air Quality, & Efficiency by Design
Takes contractors through the design stage to the completion of a successful residential heating and cooling system installation.
 
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Variable Air Volume Systems Variable Air Volume Systems
Useful for those in the HVACR field who are being introduced to larger commercial systems.
 
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Managing Indoor Air Quality Managing Indoor Air Quality
A practical guide and information resource for treating existing indoor air problems effectively.
 
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HVAC Quality Installation Specification HVAC Quality Installation Specification
For the first time, "quality installation" has been defined. Know step by step how to ensure that an HVACR system is installed according to accepted best practices for best quality.
 
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HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, 2nd Edition HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, 2nd Edition
Achieve first-rate HVAC design on any construction job.
 
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HVAC Licensing Study Guide HVAC Licensing Study Guide
Ace HVAC exams with over 800 problems and answers, calculators, and tips for the job-site.
 
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Airflow In Ducts Airflow In Ducts
A practical manual for anyone who works with HVAC system, including those in installation, service work, energy management, indoor air quality or testing, adjusting and balancing.
 
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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 6th Edition Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology, 6th Edition
Maintaining and troubleshooting complex heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
 
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Product Code: 609
Control System Basics for HVAC Technicians (CD Version) Control System Basics for HVAC Technicians (CD Version)
Explains how three basic subsystems form any control system.
 
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Product Code: 624
Tips for Resdidential HVAC Technicians (CD Version) Tips for Resdidential HVAC Technicians (CD Version)
A master installer gives you 41 practical installation tips.
 
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Product Code: 615
  Manual N Forms (pack of 10)
Hand-calculation load forms for commercial air conditioning.
 
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Manual J, 7th Edition Manual J, 7th Edition
Hand calculation method for heating and cooling loads.
 
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Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems
This industry-consensus standard details necessary inspection and maintenance for commercial HVAC systems.
 
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Product Code: 660
Electricity and Electronics for HVAC Electricity and Electronics for HVAC
Electricity and Electronics for HVAC provides an expert account of the electric and electronic components used for modern air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems.
 
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Product Code: 663
Commercial Systems Quick Reference (CSQR) Commercial Systems Quick Reference (CSQR)
Highly visual desk reference which illustrates the integration of numerous systems with a few representative buildings.
 
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Product Code: 667
Digital Controls for HVAC Technicians Digital Controls for HVAC Technicians
Finally there is a book that gives an easy understanding of how Digital Controls work with HVAC systems.
 
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Manual J Abridged Edition Manual J Abridged Edition
A simplified Manual J procedure that can be used for many common homes.
 
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Doolin's Trouble Shooters Bible Doolin's Trouble Shooters Bible
Written in easy to understand language, Doolin's is a trouble shooting time saver -- valuable for the beginner as well as the expert.
 
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Product Code: 805
DeWalt HVAC Estimating Professional Reference DeWalt HVAC Estimating Professional Reference
Mechanical estimators, building contractors, and technical trade contractors alike will benefit from the straightforward, must-know HVAC estimating information that this book provides.
 
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Product Code: 713
DeWalt HVACR Professional Reference DeWalt HVACR Professional Reference
The HVAC/R industry requires more specialized skills and information than any other trade, and this new book meets that demand head-on!
 
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Product Code: 714
DeWalt HVAC Professional Reference DeWalt HVAC Professional Reference
The number one pocket reference guide for the HVAC industry
 
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Product Code: 715
HVACR 101 HVACR 101
Designed to guide apprentices, entry-level technicians, and first-year students through their first experiences in the HVACR trade.
 
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Product Code: 710
HVACR 201 HVACR 201
The second installment in a series of useful and resourceful guides, HVACR 201, continues to build upon the basics of the HVACR trade.
 
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Product Code: 711
HVACR 301 HVACR 301
A continuation of the solid skills development and strong theoretical knowledge established with HVACR 101 and HVACR 201, this third installment in the series guides readers through increasingly advanced concepts in the field.
 
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Product Code: 712
Electricity and Controls for HVACR Electricity and Controls for HVACR
Now in its sixth edition, ELECTRICITY AND CONTROLS FOR HVAC-R equips readers with the information needed to work effectively with all types of motors and control devices found in the heating and air-conditioning industry.
 
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Product Code: 716
Residential Ventilation Residential Ventilation
Ventilation is a critical component for building durability and occupant health.
 
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Product Code: 719
Manual SPS HVAC Design for Swimming Pools and Spas Manual SPS HVAC Design for Swimming Pools and Spas
SPS provides contractors with the information needed to confidently include indoor pools, spas and fountains in their design capabilities.
 
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