HAC 224 - HVAC Installation

 
Description
This course includes the installation procedures and practices of related components of a furnace and air conditioner installation. Fabrication and installation of black iron pipe, copper tubing, PVC pipe and corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) will be covered along with National Electric Code (NEC) requirements for electrical installations. This course also includes the procedures and practices of fabrication, installation, sealing and duct blower testing of a duct system.

1. Construct a sheet metal duct section to specifications.
2. Compare the applications of flex duct and fiberglass duct board.
3. Describe green building performance standards and duct blower testing.
4. Construct several piping systems using copper, black iron and PVC pipe.
5. Produce a completed fused disconnect and 120v outlet in a junction box.
6. Install a furnace and split-system air conditioner.
7. Identify venting and confined space issues.
8. Demonstrate the proper procedures to start-up a furnace and air conditioner.

1. Sheet metal ductwork
2. Flex duct and fiberglass duct
3. Black pipe, PVC pipe, copper tubing and corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST)
4. Electrical considerations and safety
5. Installing air conditioners and furnaces
6. Furnaces and air conditioning startup procedures
7. R-410A air conditioning systems
8. Troubleshooting and adjustments
9. Green building performance standards

• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Information Literacy
• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning

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