Specifications
2008 Residential Appendices RA3-1
Appendix RA3 – Residential Field Verification and Diagnostic Test Protocols
Residential Appendix RA3
Appendix RA3 – Residential Field Verification and
Diagnostic Test Protocols
Table of Contents:
RA3.1
Procedures for Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing of Air Distribution Systems ........................ 2
RA3.2 Procedures for Determining Refrigerant Charge for Split System Space Cooling Systems
Without a Charge Indicator Display ................................................................................................... 9
RA3.3 Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing of Forced Air System Fan Flow and Air Handler
Fan Watt Draw ................................................................................................................................. 20
RA3.4 Procedures for Verifying the Presence of a Charge Indicator Display or High Energy
Efficiency Ratio Equipment .............................................................................................................. 25
RA3.5 High Quality Insulation Installation Procedures ................................................................................. 27
RA3.6 Field Verification and Diagnostic Testing of Photovoltaic Systems .................................................. 34










