HAC 2031 - HVAC Electrical Components

Clock Hours: 216

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: Assistant Installer

Industry Certifications ESCO Employment Ready: Electrical

Course Description:
This course provides instruction on identifying, testing, and installing commonly used electrical components and controls found in the HVAC industry. This course also provides the student basic knowledge of the applications and service of electrical motors used in the HVAC field.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Safety

Demonstrate an understanding of HVAC related safety issues

Components

Identify transformers

Identify thermostats

Identify relays and contactors

Identify pressure switches
Identify types of circuit boards.

Identify solenoids.

Identify valves.

Discuss the location and purpose of the commonly used HVAC components.

Discuss the use of solid-state devices in HVACR systems.

Discuss troubleshooting electrical components.

Motor Basics

Explain basic motor operation/ theory

Identify basic types of electrically powered motors.

Discuss the starting devices/methods used for starting single-phase motors

Explain three-phase motor operation.

Explain ECM motor theory/operation.

Explain motor data plate information.

Discuss motor applications and uses.

Describe proper motor installation/wiring

Motor protection and troubleshooting

Identify basic types of protection for electric motors.

Discuss proper wiring and protection techniques for all types of motor applications.

Discuss why motors fail

Describe proper troubleshooting techniques

Discuss motor replacement.