nate ac service test
what is the recommended external static pressure used for heating and cooling equipment with blowers for 5 tons of cooling or less
.5 IWC
the continuity reading on a functional fuse will be
0 ohms
a 120v x 24v step down transformer has a rating of 40va. must not be connected to more than
1.7 amps 40/24=1.666777
for indoor air quality purposes the minimun distance between and economizer and a plumbing vent iut
10ft
which microfarad value indicates a good start capacitor rated at 145/175 mfd a)130 b)160 c)180 d)190
160
load across T1 & L1 when compressor contractor is de-energized and compressor windings in tact.
230v Springs are used to open the contacts when the magnetic field is de-energized. The coils of a contactor are energized by the control voltage of the system. This voltage is typically 24, 120, 208/230, or 460 volts.
with the thermostat set to on which of the following measurements indicates a call for residential indoor blower operation
24v at load side of relay **** not sure
according tot the generally accepted national code, what size should the condensate be.
3/4"
cfm per ton of cooling
350-450 cfm
a duct 36"x24" with an average of 600fpm is handling what cfm
3600
what is the maximum acceptable supply voltage tolerance for a 120v circuit
5%
an air conditioner refriderant circut should be evacuated to a minimum of
500 microns
Electronic air cleaners can operate with internal voltages as high as?
5000v
a system is supplied with a factory charge of 5 pounds 10 oz for a 15 ft line set. and requires .6 oz per additonal foot. what is the total charge if the lineset needs to be 25ft in total.
6lbs
A technician has determined a supply in a flexible duct system is leaking. What should be checked?
All connections inner and outer layers.
What is the component that reduces sound transmission and prevents water leaks of a package heat pump installed on a roof?
Curb Gasket
Why do some electromechanical type thermostats require connections to both the hot side and common side of the low voltage transfromer
Display lights must be powered using both sides of the line
According to fire protection codes, when should fire dampers be used
In any air duct that passes through a two hour fire rated wall or partition of a light commercial installation
which of the following are the first two checks typically made on a electronic control>
Proper input voltage and proper output voltage.
The following conditions exist in a circuit that supplies power to three parallel loads.One load is resistiveOne load is capacitiveOne load is inductiveHow do you find the total current?
The sum of the currents through each load.
During a service call on a unit the technician finds that the wiring diagram is missing from the access panel. The technician may begin troubleshooting by:
Tracing the circuits either mentally or on a sketch pad
which of the following can casuse lower than normal suction pressure
a restriucted drier
what does a test of the compressor oil after a burnout indicate
acidity
which of the following should be done to reduce vibratiion transmission in sheet metal ductwork
add isolations collors
In a low voltage circuit, a corroded wire-to-terminal connection acts in the circuit like an
additional resistor
what is the effect on supply airflow using a psc blower motor when adding a ducted return to a previously non ducted return
airflow will be increaded
what will refrigerant oil in a hose cause when a technician is checking the pressure in an operating system with manifold gauge
all readings will increase in value
which mesures duct static pressure
anemometer
electronic air cleaners do not remove
animal fur
where should a technician check voltage to an energized compressor
at the load side of the compressor contactor ** not sure
outdoor condensing units that are installed in areas where flooding is possible must
be mounted above flood level
in an economizer system the enthalpy control is used to measure
both temperature and moisture content
what factors should a technician determine when replacing a contactor
coil voltage coil amp draw wire sizes and nmumber of poles
a high pressure limit control is used to shut down a compressor is condensing pressure becomes excessive, is typically installed to sense:
compressor discharge line pressure
to achieve a specific seer rating which components must be matched
condensing unit and evaporator
the technician believes that a hermetic compressor has a permanently openn internal overload protectio the technician should test the compressor while it is?
cool
how would a technician repair a 1" hole in a section of duct board
cut out the hole, and fabricate, staple and tape a plug in place to fill the hole
return air leakage in a hot attic will
decrease capacity
which of the following is a likely problem if the air across the evaporator of an air conditioner has a high temperature differential
dirty filter or evaporator
in a simple refrigeration system the refriderent boils in the
evaporator
on a three ton unit installation, the measured airflow euals 1550 cfm,what does this indicate
excess airflow
what does a red or orange glow from the resistance elements in a duct heater indicated
flow of air is insuffient
a delay on make relay delays load from
from energizing after a fixed time after a cycle
a delay on break relay delay load
from energizing for a fixed time after a cycle starts **not sure
a system air flow check is used to diagnose
humidity problems
on a residental no cooling call, typically the first check would be
if the thermostat is calling for cooling
which of the following is a typical use of an outdoor ambient thermostat in a split commercial system air conditioner
increase blower speed in high ambient
what effect does overcharging have on sub cooling
increase sub cooling
benefit of a media filter vs a fiberglass air filter
indoor air quality
the slab of a packaged air conditioner at grade level should be
isloated from the structure to minimize noise
what is the typical method of staging a two stage compressor in a air conditionoing system
it is based on the deviation from the thermosetpoint
a technician finds a R-410a system with a suction pressure of 105 psi. this indicates that
it is undercharged
what precautions need to be taken with a packaged ac system with ductwork installed outside
it must be insulated and weatherproofed
other than using a two-stage compressor what is another method for capacity control
liquid line receiver
to properly check the compoerssor and its line volatage wiring, the technicain should mesure resistance at the
load side of the compressor contactor
the lubricating oil primarily ised with r-22 is
mineral oil based
the suction line instulation is important to control condensation and what?
minimize heat transfer
will a capacitor start capacitor ruun motor that has an open run capacitor start
no it would be unable to start without the run capacitor
what is the purpose of the grounding conductor?
not sure, but i think personal and equipment protection
the continuity is checked through what measurement
ohms
When a split system air conditioner has a counterflow air handler, what are the best locations for return air grilles?
on a sidewall next to the ceiling
the purpose of a sequencer in an auxiliary 20kw electric heater is to energize
one or two elements and the blower motor simultaneously followed by remaining elements in timed intervals
The airflow path of an outdoor unit pull through coil is air moves from the
outside to the inside.
what would cause a voltage reading across a closed contact in a 24v control circuit
pitted or dirty contacts
the purpose of flux is to
reduce oxidation
a residential supply diffuser that is noisy because of a loose vane is best serviced by.
replacing the diffuser
how should a mercury bulb be disposed of
return to approved recycling facility
S.E.E.R stands for
seasonal energy efficiency ratio
what steps are necessary to clean a two row curved condenser coil
separate the two rows of coils, spray all surfaces with proper coil cleaner and water flush
most safety controls are wired in
series with the load
When performing a cycle check during a preventive maintenance call, the technician should:First, check with owner for equipment performanceNext, turn the unit off at the thermostat system switch then:
set fan switch to ON and check that the blower is running
electronic type leak detectors typically have a push button or knob for setting a reference level, this is useful for
setting the detector for use in environments with ambient refrigerant vapor
how would a technician check a three phase blower motor to determine that it is rotating in the proper direction
start the motor briefly using the disconnect to verify proper rotation
thermostatic expansion valves meter refrigerant flow to a coil to maintain
superheated refrigerant leaving the coil
when an air conditioner with a thermostatic expansion valve is installed is overcharged, the excess char sgould be removed by recovering some charge and checking
system pressure
hard start kits are typically required on
systems with reciprocating compressors and TXV metering devices
which of the following is a proper operation for a packaged air conditioning system using an electric control board
the blower condenser fan and compressor comes on at the same time
during an annual service check up, it is discovered that there is a moderate amount of resistance on a bellyband crankcase heater. what does this condition indicate
the crankcase heater will operate
if an air conditioning system needs to operate in a low ambient condtion, the condenser may become to effiecent
the head pressure becomes too low and the condenser fan motor needs to be slowed or stopped
The blower wheel used by a direct drive blower will have an rpm that is:
the same as the blower motor.
service site condtionms
the system blower is operating normally but the supply registers are to restrictive
when a disc type close on rise pressure control is being used a s a loss of charge limit control on the liquid line has its setpoint drift lower
the system is less likley to shut down as a result of a small leak
what effect does insuffiecnt voltage have on a solenoid valve
the valve will vibrate or chatter**** not sure
an important consideration when installing a motorized economizer is to check to be certain that
the vanes operate without binding
two 90 degree short radius elbows are added to an air conditioner suction line
there will never be an effect on the system performance
What condition can cause a reduction from design capacity in a heat pump?
undersized suction line
supply ducts running through unconditioned spaces should be insulated and have
vapopr barrier