HVAC 220 - HVAC Installation 5 Credit: (1 lecture, 4 lab, 0 clinical) 5 Contact Hours: [HVAC 120 ]
This course will provide students with the skills necessary to install Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Topics include copper tubing fabrication, HVAC unit installation, venting systems, along with duct fabricating and installation. Students will be spending time in both the lab and the classroom. Course material is aligned with North American Technician Excellence (NATE) standards Certified HVAC Professionals (CHP-5).
Semesters Offered: fall semesters
Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Demonstrate copper tubing fabrication techniques.
- Understand limitations of length and diameter of copper tubing.
- Prepare and bend tubing using various fabrication methods.
- Understand parameters needed for brazing.
- Fabricate flare fittings.
Goal 2: Install HVAC units.
- Understand site preparation.
- Explore equipment used for lifting and locating units in various environments.
- Wire HVAC units.
- Connect refrigerant lines.
Goal 3: Evacuate and charge HVAC units.
- Understand safe handling of refrigerant.
- Demonstrate proper use of vacuum pumps and micron gauges.
- Demonstrate leak checking using various methods of detection.
- Charge HVAC systems.
Goal 4: Install ductwork.
- Understand various materials used in ductwork.
- Explore fabrication methods for ductwork.
Goal 5: Start up and perform system check for HVAC systems.
- Document start up procedures.
- Perform system checks.
- Understand commissioning procedure.
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