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STEP 2: Verify that these objectives were covered in your course.

1. Introduction

-Types of back flow prevention assemblies and devices
-Application and installation
-Repairer Responsibilities

2. Definitions, Vocabulary and Terminology pertaining to:

-Backflow prevention assemblies
-Backflow prevention devices
-Hydraulics
-Plumbing and cross-connection control industry

3. Hydraulics & science pertaining to:

-Backsiphonage
-Backpressure
-Atmospheric pressure
-Absolute pressure
-Gauge pressure
-Backflow
-Thermal expansion
-Venturi principle

4. Knowledge & identification of the following:

-Listing agencies
-Testing laboratories
-Professional associations
-Applicable codes, laws, rules
-Standards organizations

5. Parts Terminology and Identification for these BF Assemblies & Devices

-Air gaps
-Reduced pressure principle assemblies
-Pressure vacuum breakers
-Atmospheric vacuum breakers
-Double check valve assembly
-Reduced pressure detector assembly
-Double check detector assembly
-Dual check valve devices
-Dual check valve with atmospheric vent devices
-Lubricants
-Parts (factory approved)

6. Assembly Test Gauge Equipment - Knowledge & Operation

-Differential pressure gauge
-Multi-purpose transducer
-Sight tube
-Gauge maintenance

7. Test Procedures for Backflow Prevention Assemblies

-Reduced pressure principle assembly
-Pressure vacuum breaker
-Double check valve

8. Repair Knowledge & Troubleshooting Backflow Prevention Assemblies

-Reduced pressure principle assemblies
-Pressure vacuum breakers
-Dual check valve assemblies
-Components
-Check valves
-Relief valve
-Air inlet
-Test cocks
-Shut-off valves

9. Documentation of Information

-Field test forms
-Physical assembly identification
-Code compliance/installation
-Code compliance/approved assembly
-Information distribution
-Documentation

10. Repairer Responsibilities

-Education
-Notification of premise occupants, owner
-Notification to proper authorities (fire dept., etc)
-Liability
-Certification revocation

11. Safety

-Confined spaces
-Dress
-Use of equipment
-Security for Backflow Prevention Assemblies
-Applicable rules and regulations as specified by OSHA