Chapter
3
HVAC Tools,
Equipment,
and
Service
Information
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After studying this chapter, you will be able to:
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Identify HVAC system diagnostic and test equipment.
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Identify types of refrigeration system service equipment.
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Explain the concept of dedicated refrigeration system service equipment.
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Identify engine cooling system test and service tools and equipment.
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Identify HVAC control system service tools.
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Identify HVAC and cooling system service information.
Gauge manifolds
Manifold body
Hand valves
Analog
Digital
Manifold hoses
Temperature gauges
Mechanical
temperature gauge
Electronic
temperature gauge
Leak detectors
Electronic leak
detector
Dye
Halide fl ame detector
Soap solution
Refrigerant identifi er
Test light
Non-powered test
light
Powered test light
Multimeters
Voltmeter
Ohmmeter
Ammeter
Oscilloscopes
Belt tension gauge
Vacuum pump
Vacuum gauge
Snap ring pliers
Spanners
Pressure test fi ttings
Hose cutters
Crimping tools
Barb fi tting
Beadlock fi tting
Orifi ce tube tool
Oil injectors
Recovery/recycling
equipment
Dedicated machines
Combination machines
Blowgun
Closed fl ushing
systems
Evacuation pumps
Vacuum
Inches of mercury
(Hg)
Micron
Charging scale
Charging station
Air purging
equipment
Pressure tester
Antifreeze tester
Test strips
Combustion leak
tester
Factory manual
General manual
Specialized manuals
Schematics
Troubleshooting
charts
Technical service
bulletins (TSB)
Telephone hotline
Data link connector
Compact disc-read
only memory
(CD-ROM)
Technicial Terms