HAC 3040 - Heat pumps

1. Safety
   1. Demonstrate an understanding of HVAC related safety issues
   2. Describe general safety rules including but not limited to ladder safety, electrical safety, proper lifting techniques, and handling refrigerants.
2. Heat Pump Operation
   1. Explain how a heat pump works
   2. Identify components specific to a heat pump
   3. Explain the defrost cycle
   4. Explain the term balance point
   5. Explain the term emergency heat
   6. Describe the type of thermostat used on a heat pump.
   7. Describe the operation of the reversing valve.
3. Types of Heat Pumps
   1. Explain the operation of an air source heat pump.
   2. Explain the operation of a dual fuel heat pump.
   3. Describe how a geothermal heat pump works.
4. Servicing a heat pump
   1. Discuss how to check the charge in a heat pump.
   2. Discuss how to check the defrost board in a heat pump.
   3. Discuss how to test the operation of the reversing valve.