RVTI Review PDI Appliances

When completing the PDI on air conditioning systems, after safe work practices, what is the correct order of the steps?

• document ducted air conditioning manufacturer, model number, and serial number and all actions taken on PDI form

• plug RV into external 120V AC source

• Locate the thermostat for the A/C unit and set to lowest setting

• Check for air flow - cooler then ambient temperature through all A/C outlet

• Complete documentation on the test, including all recommended repairs and appropriate record-keeping and warranty forms

When completing PDI on the refrigerator, what are the first steps (after safe work practices and documentation)?

• plug RV into external 120V AC source

• verify propane in container

• energize refrigerator from AC power source (set to lowest setting); verify refrigerator cools on AC power source

• switch source mode to propane (set to lowest setting); verify refrigerator maintains cool on propane power source

• switch source mode to low voltage (set to lowest setting); verify refrigerator remains cool on low voltage power sources

When conducting the refrigerator PDI, which step MAY be optional?

• AC mode

• low voltage mode

• propane mode

• shore power

What is the correct order of tasks when completing the furnace PDI?

• safe work practices and documentation of appliance

• verify propane in container

• locate thermostat for furnace and set to highest setting

• check for air flow (warmer, then ambient temperature) through all furnace outlets

• document actions taken, record-keeping, and warranty forms

After completing safe work practices and documentation, what is the correct order of tasks for completing the water heater PDI on a standard RV?

• plug RV into external 120V AC source and verify propane in container

• fill water heater

• ignite water heater on gas

• switch to AC mode, then inspect coolant hose connections

• complete documentation

What is the correct order of steps for filling the water heater?

• Open pressure and temperature relief valve on water heater; turn on water source; close faucet inside RV; verify water heater is filled

• Turn on water source; close faucet inside RV; open hot water faucet; verify water heater is filled

• Open hot water faucet; close relief valve; turn on water source; verify water heater is filled

• verify water heater is filled; turn on water source; open hot water faucet; open pressure and temperature relief valve on water heater; when water starts to come out of P&T valve, close relief valve; close faucet inside RV

Choose the correct order of steps for completing PDI on a tankless water heater.

• ignite source; document make/model/serial number; document actions, etc.; verify propane in container

• document make/model/serial number; document actions, etc.; ignite source; verify propane in container

• verify propane in container; ignite source; document make/model/serial number; document actions, etc.

• document make/model/serial number; verify propane in container; ignite source; document actions, etc.

Place the steps for performing PDI on an oven in the correct order. (Safe work practices and make/model/serial number already completed.)

• light oven pilot, verify ignition

• set oven thermostat to 300 degrees

• visually inspect flame

• turn thermostat off

• complete documentation

What color should the flame appear when completing an oven PDI?

• mostly orange with red tips

• mostly purple with yellow tips

• mostly yellow with red tips

• mostly blue with orange tips

Place the steps for performing PDI on a standard cook top range in the correct order. (Safe work practices and make/model/serial already completed.)

• light each burner individually

• visually inspect flame for completeness and total circumference of burner head

• turn all burners off

• document actions taken, warranty, etc.