HVAC Heat Pump Test 2 (Week 6)

Front

What is the primary control used to stage electric heat strips in HVAC systems?

Back

Sequencer

Front

True or False: Outdoor thermostats are wired in series with the control voltage of electric heat strips to stage them at different outdoor temperatures.

Back

True

Front

What control is most commonly used to activate the compressor and outdoor fan in HVAC systems?

Back

Contactor

Front

True or False: The thermostat should always be mounted at least 52 inches above the floor near the main return on an outside wall.

Back

False

Front

What is the term for Auxiliary Heat used by itself or during Heat Pump Failure?

Back

Emergency Heat

Front

Define 'Sequencer' in the context of HVAC systems.

Back

A device that stages electric heat strips based on temperature requirements.

Front

What is the function of a 'Contactor' in HVAC systems?

Back

To activate the compressor and outdoor fan.

Front

Explain the purpose of outdoor thermostats in HVAC systems.

Back

They stage heat strips based on outdoor temperatures.

Front

What does 'Emergency Heat' refer to in HVAC terminology?

Back

Heat provided by Auxiliary Heat when the heat pump fails.

Front

What is the significance of mounting a thermostat correctly in HVAC systems?

Back

Proper mounting ensures accurate temperature readings and efficient system operation.