Standard

Rev. 03/20/04

ACT 108 – Air Conditioning Systems and Installation

Course Description

Provides instruction on the installation and service of residential air conditioning systems. Topics include: installation procedures, service, split-systems, add-on systems, packaged systems, and safety.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Installation Procedures

Class

2

Service

D. Lab

0

Split-Systems

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Add-On Systems

Credit

3

Packaged Systems

 

 

Safety

 

 

 

Prerequisite: ACT 102, ACT106

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

4

0

6

Types

Discuss the installation of various types of cooling and dehumidifying equipment.

 

 

 

Installation

Install a residential central air conditioning unit.

 

 

 

 

Design and install a condensate drain system.

 

 

 

SERVICE

4

0

6

Troubleshooting

Service various cooling systems.

 

 

 

 

Service condensate drain systems.

 

 

 

Charging of air conditioning systems

Use P-T charts or manufacturers' charts to charge air conditioning systems.

 

 

 

SPLIT-SYSTEMS

4

0

6

Theory

Discuss how the split-system differs from the packaged system.

 

 

 

Application

Observe and explain the functions of the split-system components.

 

 

 

ADD-ON SYSTEMS

4

0

6

Theory

Discuss how an add-on system can be installed on an existing heating system.

 

 

 

Application

Properly connect an evaporator coil to a furnace plenum.

 

 

 

 

Install a condensing unit to an existing heating system.

 

 

 

PACKAGED SYSTEMS

3

0

6

Theory

Explain the basic advantages of a packaged system.

 

 

 

Application

Evacuate a packaged system and charge with proper refrigerant type and amount.

 

 

 

SAFETY

1

0

0

Various systems safety

Discuss and explain the many safety concerns that the air conditioning technician should be aware of while working on the various systems.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Althouse, A. D., et al. (1988). Modern refrigeration & air conditioning. South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Willcox. http://www.goodheartwillcox.com.

Haines, R. (1987). Control systems for heating, ventilating, & air conditioning (4th ed.). New York: Van Nos Reinhold.

Herman, S. L., & Sparkman, B. L. (1986). Electricity & controls for heating, ventilating, & air conditioning (4th ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

Langley, B. C. (1985). Control systems for air conditioning & refrigeration. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Langley, B. C. (1986). Cooling systems troubleshooting handbook. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Langley, B. C. (1988). Electric controls for refrigeration & air conditioning (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Long, W. (1985). Refrigeration & air conditioning: Operation & analysis servicing. New York: Macmillan. http://www.macmillan.com/.

Miles, L. (1987). Refrigeration & air conditioning (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Miller, R. (1983). Refrigeration and air conditioning technology. New York: Bennett Il.

Miller, R. (1988). Electricity for heating, air conditioning & refrigeration. San Diego, CA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. http://www.harcourt.com/.

National Center for Construction Education and Research (latest edition). NCCER: Core Curricula:  Basic Communication Skills. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Prasad, M. (1983). Refrigeration & air conditioning. New Delhi: Wiley Eastern, Ltd. http://www.wiley.com/.

Rudman, J. (1991). Air conditioning, heating & refrigeration mechanic. Syosset, NY: National Learning.

Smith, R. E. (1987). Electricity for refrigeration, heating & air conditioning. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

Swenson, S. D. (1990). Troubleshooting & servicing air conditioning equipment. Troy, MI: Busn News.

Terminology of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, & refrigeration. (1986). Atlanta: American Heating, Refrigeration, & Air Engineering.

Whitman, W., & Johnson, W. (1991). Refrigeration & air conditioning technology (2nd ed.). Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.