STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Describe the different types of thermostats

 II.     List the different parts of an electric thermostat

 III.    List the different parts of an electronic thermostat

 IV.     Explain the function of each part of a thermostat

 V.      Explain how each type of thermostat measures temperature.

 VI.     Explain the function of a heat anticipator.

 VII.    Explain the difference between a low voltage thermostat and a line voltage thermostat.

 VIII.   Explain the logical sequence in diagnosing problems with a heating system that has a thermostat problem.

 IX.     Diagnose the problem with a system that has a malfunctioning electric thermostat

 X       Diagnose the problem with a system that has a malfunctioning electronic thermostat.

 XI.     Check the calibration of an electric and electronic thermostat.

 XII.    Explain the major differences between electric and pneumatic thermostats.

 XIII.   Explain the different types of pneumatic thermostats.

 XIV.    List the different parts of a pneumatic thermostat.

 XV.     Explain the operation of a pneumatic thermostat.

 XVI.    Diagnose a problem with system with a malfunctioning pneumatic thermostat.

 XVII.   Recalibrate a pneumatic system.

 XVIII.  Explain the internal differences between heating only and a heating/cooling thermostat

 XIX.    Explain the difference in operation between heating only and a heating/cooling thermostat

 XX      Explain the logical sequence in diagnosing problems with a system that has a thermostat problem

 XXI.    Diagnose a problem with a heat pump system with a malfunctioning thermostat

 XXII.   Explain the internal differences between heating only and a eating/cooling thermostat

 XXIII.  Explain the logical sequence in diagnosing problems with a system that has a thermostat problem

 XXIV.   Diagnose a problem with a commercial system that has a malfunctioning pneumatic control system.

 XXV.    List and identify the major components of a natural draft heating system

 XXVI.   List and identify the major components of an induced draft heating system

 XXVII.  Explain the difference ignition systems utilized  in gas fired heating systems.

 XXVIII. Explain the sequence of events for a gas fired heating system when the thermostat calls for heat.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      THERMOSTATS ¿ HEATING:  Electric/electronic and Pneumatic.

 II.     THERMOSTATS ¿ HEATING AND COOLING:  Electric/Electronic and Pneumatic.

 III.    ELECTRIC CONTROL:  Gas Fired Heating Systems, Oil Fired Heating Systems, Pneumatic, Interface to Electric Controls, Air Conditioning Systems, and Heat Pumps.