Standard

 

APS 106 - Refrigeration Appliances II

Course Description

Continues instruction on the operation, service, and installation of refrigeration appliances. Emphasis is placed on household refrigerators and icemakers. Topics include: identification of sealed-system components, wiring diagram interpretation, sealed-system component service, icemaker service, cabinet component service, window air conditioner and dehumidifier installation, and refrigerant recovery and federal certification.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

 

Identification of Sealed-System Components

Class

2

Wiring Diagram Interpretation

D. Lab

2

Sealed-System Component Service  

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Icemaker Service        

Credit 

4

Cabinet Component Service

 

 

Window Air Conditioner and Dehumidifier Installation

 

 

Refrigerant Recovery and Federal Certification

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

APS 105

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

IDENTIFICATION OF SEALED-SYSTEM COMPONENTS

2 

1

4

Refrigerants

Identify types and characteristics of refrigerants used in icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

 

Identify components of various refrigeration systems used in icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

 

Identify rotary and reciprocating compressors and charging systems used in icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

WIRING DIAGRAM INTERPRETATION

2 

0

4

Symbol recognition

Identify components on wiring diagrams for icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

Sequence of operation

Describe the operational state of components for all cycles of operation of icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

SEALED-SYSTEM COMPONENT SERVICE

0

20

 Checking power

Use a watt meter to analyze a sealed-system problem in icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

Servicing tubing and connectors

Cut tubing and connectors for icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

 

Form tubing and connectors for icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

 

Braze tubing and connectors for icemakers, window air conditioners, and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

Sealed-system servicing

Service condensers, evaporators, and window metering devices for air conditioners and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

 

Service compressors for air conditioners and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

ICEMAKER SERVICE

2 

0

2

Diagnosis and repair procedures

Diagnose icemaker malfunctions.

 

 

 

 

Repair/replace defective icemaker components.

 

 

 

 

Service icemaker electrical wiring.

 

 

 

 

Check icemaker for correct operation using manufacturers' specifications.

 

 

 

CABINET COMPONENT SERVICE

2 

0

 2

Electrical components

Service window air conditioner and dehumidifier fan motors.

 

 

 

 

Service window air conditioner and dehumidifier capacitors.

 

 

 

 

Service window air conditioner and dehumidifier function selection switches.

 

 

 

 

Service window air conditioner and dehumidifier thermostat and temperature control circuits.

 

 

 

 

Service window air conditioner and dehumidifier electrical wiring.

 

 

 

Mechanical components

Service icemaker, window air conditioner, and dehumidifier cabinet and door hardware.

 

 

 

 

Service icemaker door gaskets.

 

 

 

WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER AND DEHUMIDIFIER INSTALLATION

2 

0

10

Electrical requirements

Assure that appliance ampere load does not exceed service limits for window air conditioners and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

 

Request installation of separate electrical service as needed for window air conditioners and dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

Window air conditioner installation

Confirm structural integrity of window air conditioner installation site.

 

 

 

 

Calculate room air conditioning requirements.

 

 

 

 

Mount window air conditioner according to manufacturer instructions and local code requirements.

 

 

 

Dehumidifier installation

Determine adequacy of power supply for dehumidifier installation.

 

 

 

 

Install water drain on non-portable dehumidifiers.

 

 

 

 

Mount window air conditioner according to manufacturer instructions and local code requirements.

 

 

 

REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND FEDERAL CERTIFICATION

4 

1

6

Liquid recovery only

Vapor recovery only

Liquid and vapor recovery

Recover various refrigerants according to EPA regulations.

 

 

 

EPA Regulations

Understand EPA regulations and federal law as they relate to refrigerant recovery.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

 

Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Air conditioner sizing and performance testing, R-46. LaPorte, IN: Author.

Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Room air conditioner diagnosis, R-48. LaPorte, IN: Author.

Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Room air conditioner fundamentals, R-47. LaPorte, IN: Author.

Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Understanding and servicing the compact icemaker, R-40. LaPorte, IN: Author.

Whirlpool Corporation. (1989). Part II, refrigeration (Course 602704). LaPorte, IN: Author.

 

Audiovisuals

 

Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Air conditioner sizing and performance testing, R-46 (Filmstrip No. LIT 677301 and Cassette Tape No. LIT 677302). LaPorte, IN: Author.

Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Room air conditioner diagnosis, R-48 (Filmstrip No. LIT 677418 and Cassette Tape No. 677419). LaPorte, IN: Author.

Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Room air conditioner fundamentals, R-47 (Filmstrip No. LIT 677415 and Cassette Tape No. 677416). LaPorte, IN: Author.

Whirlpool Corporation. (1988). Understanding and servicing the compact icemaker, R-40 (Filmstrip No. LIT 603358 and Cassette Tape No. LIT 603359). LaPorte, IN: Author.