LAC 28:CV.2311. Heat Pump Certification

A. This certification will demonstrate the technician's competencies in all areas of service and troubleshooting air-to-air heat pump systems. Technicians seeking the heat pump certification will have satisfactorily completed the electrical and air conditioning certifications prior to taking this test. The heat pump certification is a prerequisite for geo-thermal certification. B. Who Should Be Certified. Any technician responsible for the installation, service and maintenance of air-to-air heat pump systems should be heat pump certified. C. Competencies covered: 1. theory, operations and components of a reverse cycle heat pump; 2. four way valves; 3. heat sources for heat pumps; 4. co-efficiency of performance; 5. safety; 6. heat pump efficiency ratings; 7. auxiliary heat for heat pumps; 8. control sequences; 9. maintenance procedures.