Print Reading for HVACR, 2nd Edition
• Master HVACR blueprint reading for residential and commercial systems with real-world practice.
• Learn to interpret ductwork, piping, electrical diagrams, schedules, and project plans.
• Build job-ready skills with hands-on activities, estimating exercises, and large-format prints.
Title Overview
Title Overview
Print Reading for HVACR is a comprehensive text/write-in workbook that introduces students to reading and interpreting HVACR prints for commercial and residential applications. This text provides students with in-depth coverage of HVACR topics, foundational print reading skills, and real-world practice required for success in the HVACR field. The text is bundled with 27 large prints (17" x 22") for students to use as a resource to become familiar with professional HVACR prints.
- The information is organized in a logical, progressive format, with coverage of math skills, estimating, duct and piping drawings, electrical diagrams, and schedules to prepare students for success in the workplace.
- The "Between the Lines" features throughout the text provide best practices and applicable insight on the subject matter.
- Practice Using Large Prints activities provide hands-on opportunities to apply chapter content to interpreting real-world prints provided in the Large Prints packet.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Print Reading
2. Math Review - Arithmetic
3. Math Applications
4. Measurements and Scales
5. Duct Symbols and Drawings
6. Estimating Duct Systems
7. Piping Drawings
8. Equipment Installation Considerations
9. Electrical Wiring Diagram Fundamentals
10. Electrical Wiring Diagrams for Furnaces, Hot Water Heating, and Heat Pump Systems
11. HVACR Schedules
12. Estimating HVACR Jobs
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About the Author
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What the Authors Are Saying
The key to success for any construction or renovation project is the ability of tradespeople to effectively and efficiently read, interpret, and understand written instructions and guidelines. ![]()
Eugene Silberstein











