Standard |
Provides instruction
on wiring various types of air conditioning systems. Topics include: servicing
procedures, solid state controls, system wiring, control circuits, and safety.
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Competency Areas |
Hours
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Servicing
Procedures |
Class |
2 |
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Solid State
Controls |
D. Lab |
5 |
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System Wiring |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
0 |
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Control
Circuits |
Credit |
4 |
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Safety |
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Prerequisite/Corequisite: |
Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
section, the student will: |
Hours |
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Class |
D.Lab |
P.Lab/ O.B.I. |
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SERVICING PROCEDURES
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5 |
10 |
0 |
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Application |
Perform a voltage-drop test on an air conditioning
system. |
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Test wiring and controls using a VOM. |
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3 |
5 |
0 |
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Types |
Discuss the types of solid state controls used in air
conditioning systems. |
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SYSTEM WIRING
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5 |
20 |
0 |
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Application |
Explain the factors to be considered when wiring an
air conditioning system. |
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Following the manufacturers' instructions, completely wire an air conditioning system with the proper wire. |
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Consult the National Electrical Code to ensure compliance. |
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CONTROL CIRCUITS
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5 |
15 |
0 |
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Theory |
Discuss the purpose in designing separate control
circuits. |
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Types |
Discuss several common control circuits found in air
conditioning systems. |
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Application |
Wire a compressor control circuit. |
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Wire an evaporator fan motor control circuit. |
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SAFETY
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2 |
0 |
0 |
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Safety hazards |
Explain the electrical safety hazards encountered
while working with air conditioning wiring and control systems. |
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