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

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

• plug RV into external 120V AC source

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

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

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

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

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

• plug RV into external 120V AC source

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

• verify propane in container

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?

• verify propane in container

• locate thermostat for furnace and set to highest setting

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

• safe work practices and documentation of appliance

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

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

• complete documentation

• fill water heater

• switch to AC mode, then inspect coolant hose connections

• ignite water heater on gas

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.)

• complete documentation

• visually inspect flame

• set oven thermostat to 300 degrees

• turn thermostat off

• light oven pilot, verify ignition

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

• turn all burners off

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

• document actions taken, warranty, etc.