Specialization

TLE-Electronic
Products Assembly
and Servicing
Module 1: SCEP-DEAHC-LO1
Prepare Unit, Tools and
Workplace for Installation
and Service
Week 1 & 2

EMILINE R. DAGUS-TOLENTINO
Teacher III

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You will discover that this module has the following parts and corresponding
icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

competencies you are expected to learn
What I Need to Know in the module.

This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
What I Know lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip
this module.

This is a brief drill or review to help you

link the current lesson with the previous
What’s In
one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as
a story, a song, a poem, a problem
opener, an activity or a situation.
What’s New

This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
What is It and understand new concepts and skills.

This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding
What’s More and skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the module.

This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to

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 What I Have Learned process what you learned from the
lesson.

This section provides an activity which

will help you transfer your new knowledge
What I Can Do or skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be

given to you to enrich your knowledge or
skill of the lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in

the module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Do not forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with
it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you
are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

CONTENT STANDARDS

The learners demonstrate an understanding of concepts and underlying

principles in servicing consumer electronic products and systems based on
client’s requirements and as per standard procedure.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The learners shall be able to service consumer electronic products and systems
(appliance with heating components) based on client’s requirements and as per
standard procedure
.
Lesson 10: SERVICING CONSUMER ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS AND
SYSTEMS-DOMESTIC ELECTRONIC APPLIANCES WITH
HEATING COMPONENT (SCEP-DEAHC)
LO1. Prepare unit, tools, and workplace for installation and service -
TLE_IAEPAS9-12SCEP-DEAHC-IIa-b-37

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1.1 Conduct complete checkup of consumer electronic products and systems and
verify defects against customer description
1.2 Acquire manuals and service information required for installation as per
standard procedure
1.3 Verify repair/maintenance history in line with the company procedures
1.4 Set/prepare workplace for installation job in line with the client’s requirements.
1.5 Prepare necessary tools, test instruments and personal protective equipment in
line with job requirements

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 Lesson

1
PREPARE UNIT, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND
WORKPLACE FOR MAINTENANCE/REPAIR

What I Know

Hello! I am teacher Emie, and I will be with you throughout this

THINK OFlesson.
IT!
I hope you’ll have a wonderful journey with me. Are you ready?
Directions:Let’s
Read the first
have statements carefully.
a pretest to checkChoose the letter
your stock of the
knowledge.
correct
Let’s go!answer and write it in your answer sheet.

It is a tool used to join two pieces of metals.

A. diagonal cutting pliers C. soldering iron
B. long nose pliers D. wire stripper

2. This hand tool is used to remove wire insulator from its conductor.
A. diagonal cutting pliers C. soldering iron
B. long nose pliers D. wire stripper

3. Part of Electric Flat Iron used to select the amount of heat.

A. Heating Element C. Thermal Fuse
B. Selector Switch D. Thermostat

4. Part of Electric Flat Iron that regulates the temperature.

A. Heating Element C. Thermal Fuse
B. Selector Switch D. Thermostat

5. Indicates that electricity is flowing along the heating element.

A. AC Cord C. Neon/Pilot Lamp
B. Body/Case D. Sole Plate
6. A safety device used to cut-off the circuit when the temperature rises above
normal.
A. Heating Element C. Thermal Fuse
B. Selector Switch D. Thermostat

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7. The base metal part of electric flat iron that presses the fabric.
A. AC Cord C. Neon/Pilot Lamp
B. Body/Case D. Sole Plate

8. Connects the unit to power source.

A. AC Cord C. Neon/Pilot Lamp
B. Body/Case D. Sole Plate

9. Upon receiving a defective appliance, the technician should immediately

______.
A. disassemble the unit for troubleshooting.
B. explain to the client the identified defects.
C. make an initial inspection/testing of the appliance.
D. conduct an initial interview to the owner of the appliance.

10. This procedure in Pre-Testing and Troubleshooting requires simple

inspection by merely looking for burned, dented or dislocated parts.
A. Operate the device.
B. Perform visual inspection of the unit.
C. Test the unit for continuity using VOM.
D. Determine the specific problem by asking the symptom.

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 What’s In

Alright! It seems you have a lot of stored-knowledge when it

comes to hand tools.
At this point, another review will be given to you. This will be
very easy for you if you still remember what you have
learned.

IS IT TRUE?

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is

correct and FALSE if it is incorrect. Write your answers in
your activity notebook.

1. In making a task, it is necessary to know only which task to be done.

2. The tools must be placed and checked in good condition regularly.

3. A proper training is needed in choosing the appropriate tool to be used for

every task.

4. All the associated tool parts must be included in obtaining the tool.

5. In using the tool, it is important to know its purpose or function and also the
suitable alternative when the tool is not accessible.

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 What’s New
Wow! You’re amazing! This time, we will have another lesson
which will enhance your knowledge about preparing hand tools.
Can you recognize the images? You have first to distinguish the
differences among the images below. This activity will help you
explore the deeper level of preparing hand tools.
Try it and have fun!

CAN YOU NAME IT?

Directions: Label the pictures below. Write your answer in your answer sheet.

1.

What is It
2.
Good job! It seems you’re quite excited to learn some
more. Am I right? Okay, that’s good!
Now, I will show you additional information that will help
you in exploring the idea of Prepare unit, tools, and
3.
workplace for installation and service.

4.

5.

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CHECK IT OUT!

TOOLS AND MATERIALS IN MAINTAINING ELECTRONICALLY-CONTROLLED

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE (ELECTRIC FLAT IRON)
In every electronic work, it is a must to prepare first the necessary tools,
materials, and equipment needed as well as the information. The following list
of tools, materials, and equipment are needed in maintaining and repairing
electronically-controlled domestic appliance:

Soldering Iron Soldering Stand Long Nose Pliers

Diagonal Cutting Pliers Desoldering Tool Utility Knife

Flat Head Screwdriver Philip Screwdriver Non- Static Brush

Goggles Electrical Tape Wire Stripper

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 ESD Wire Strap Soldering Lead Apron

Gloves Mask Multitester/Volt-Ohm-

Milliameter (VOM)

OPERATION OF AN ELECTRIC FLAT IRON, PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

The domestic Electric Flat Iron was the first of the household heating devices to
receive universal recognition.

From the power source at home, electricity flows through a flat cord passes
through a thermal fuse and a temperature control going to the heating element. Heating
element is insulated by a mica insulator from the body and it heats up the sole plate for
the purpose of removing wrinkles from fabric. With the heat and the weight of the
ironing plate, the fibers are stretched and the fabric maintains its new shape when cool.
Some materials such as cotton require the use of water to loosen the intermolecular
bonds. Many materials developed in the twentieth century are advertised as needing
little or no ironing.

Modern irons for home use can have the following feature:
- a method of setting the iron down
- a thermostat to ensure maintenance of constant temperature
- a temperature control dial (usually marked with types of cloth)
- an electrical cord with heat resistant Teflon insulation
- a steam features
- a cord control/ anti-burn control/ energy-saving control/ cordless iron

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 AC (Flat Cord)

Handle

Selectro Switch

Sole Plate

Modern Flat Iron with Electronic Control

Basic Parts of Flat Iron

1. AC line cord is used to connect the unit to

power source.

2. Selector Switch is a type of switch used to

select the amount of heat required in ironing
different types of fabrics. It can be a rotary or
slide type.

3. Thermal Fuse is a safety protective device used to cut-

off the circuit when the temperature rises at above

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 normal as designed for the unit. It also protects the unit from damage when
overheating and short circuit occurs.

4. Heating Element is a form of nichrome wire that assembles

properly inside the high temperature metallic tube in flat iron to
provide heat.

5. Soleplate is a base metal that serves as fabric pressing part made of

metal where the heating element is placed.

6. Handle is the part of a flat iron by which it is carried or

controlled.

7. Body/Case is used to protect the internal parts of the flat

iron and serve as shield for the heat and protection of the
hand of the user.

8. Neon/Pilot Lamp is used to indicate that electricity is flowing

along the heating element.

9. Thermostat Assembly is used to regulate the temperature.

10. Electronic Control is the added feature of

modern electric flat iron which can act as
timer or automatic power cut-off switch for
additional protection.

Note: To avoid a circuit from overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance
on the same circuit. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary a 16A cord should be
used with a 220V iron. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat. Care should be
taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or rippledover.

Sample Schematic Diagram

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 220VAC

Parts of Thermostat Assembly

HEATING AS ONE OF THE EFFECTS OF ELECTICITY

As the famous saying goes “Energy cannot be created or destroyed, it can only
be changed from one form to another” by Albert Einstein.
In line with this, electricity is also converted into another usable power like heat.
When an electric current flow through a wire some loss occurs and this loss is almost
inevitable, more the resistance of wire, more the loss. This loss is due to the electrical
resistance of wire is mainly responsible for the heating effect of electric current.
The more electrical resistance of the wire, the more generated heat. The fixed
atoms of the wire resist the flow electrons and as a result, there are collisions and as
the kinetic energy converts into heat energy, we see that the wire is getting hot.

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 Electric heating has several advantages: it can be precisely controlled to allow a
uniformity of temperature within very narrow limits; it is cleaner than other methods of
heating because it does not involve any combustion; it is considered safe because it is
protected from overloading by automatic breakers; it is quick to use and to adjust; and
it is relatively quiet. For these reasons, electric heat is widely chosen for industrial,
commercial, and residential use.
Resistance heaters produce heat by passing an electric current through a
resistance: a coil, wire, or other obstacle which impedes current and causes it to give
off heat. Heaters of this kind have an inherent efficiency of 100% in converting electric
energy into heat. Devices such as electric ranges, ovens, hot-water heaters, sterilizers,
stills, baths, furnaces, and space heaters are part of the long list of resistance heating
equipment.

BASIC CONCEPT OF ELECTRONIC CONTROL

(TRANSISTOR TIMER)

Timer has a wide variety of uses specially when used with relay to include
auto shut-off for safety of electrical appliances. For our lesson we will be
concentrating in the timer using basic components like transistor, capacitor,
resistor, and LED. When the circuit is powered by a 9V battery the LED
switches on. A switch is closed to start the timer causing the LED to switch
off for a time period. After the time period is over, the LED will switch on
again.

Procedure in Pre-Testing and Troubleshooting an Electric Flat Iron

1. Determine the specific problem by asking the symptom.

a. Ask the owner/operator of the electric fan of what is the symptom of
the unit.
b. Request for the details of the symptom (how does the symptom
happen) and how long it has been observed).
2. Operate the device. Make sure that you know how to operate an electric
flat iron. If not, review the operating manual as well as the service
manual (if available) of the unit prior to its testing and operation

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 a. If you have worked on the same unit before, test out to see if it
operates in the same way.
b. Determine the last time it has been modified/repaired.
c. You must recognize the symptom/ complain of the owner to the unit.
3. Perform visual inspection of the unit.
a. Prepare the tools needed and remove the cover ready for inspection.
b. Apply careful physical inspection of the parts/components. (Look for
burned and broken components; Inspect for loose connections or
broken wires)
4. If all looks fine, test the unit for resistance checks.
a. Get the multimeter and set it at range Rx1. Connect the test probes to
each of the plug terminals, the reading must be infinite having the
temperature control at zero position.
b. Then, adjust slowly the temperature control, decrease in resistance
should be observed. If this happen, the unit might be in good
condition. For safety, place one probe across to the plug terminals
and the other probe to the body. There should be very high (infinite)
resistance. If there’s something different, refer to troubleshooting
guide on this lesson.
5. Record your findings for future reference.

How to use an electric flat iron

1. Adjust the temperature selector to a minimum position before plugging cord

into electrical outlet.
2. Pre-heat the unit at least 2 minutes before using.
3. To improve dry ironing results, sprinkle the garments with water evenly at
least one hour before ironing.
4. Unplug iron by gripping plug and pulling it from the outlet. Never pull the cord.

Diagnosing and Troubleshooting Procedure/ Guide:

SYMPTOM: Flat iron not energized.

POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE PART PROCEDURE CORRECTIVE MEASURE
Power Cord Measure the continuity of Replace power cord.
the power cord using
ohmmeter.
Thermal Fuse Measure the continuity of Replace fuse.
the fuse using ohmmeter.
Selector Switch Check for the alignment of Align the selector switch.
the switch to the thermostat.
Thermostat Measure the continuity of Replace thermostat.
the power cord using
ohmmeter.
Heating Element Measure the continuity of Replace heating element.
the heating element.

SYMPTOM: Intermittent Power or Heat

POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE PART PROCEDURE CORRECTIVE MEASURE
Thermostat Check the contact points for Clean the contact points with
accumulated carbon or dirt. fine sand paper. Adjust the

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 temperature knob if
necessary.

What’s More
Now that you have read the concepts in preparing hand
tools, you have to be cautious in everything you do and
you have to be aware that safe working conditions help
prevent injury to people and damage to flat iron. To make
sure that the workspace is really safe, it should be clean,
organized, and properly lighted. Alright!
Let’s see if you can recognize which is safe and not.

CAN YOU SEE IT?

Directions: Identify what is wrong with the different parts of flat iron. Tell
whether the tool is safe or unsafe to use. Write SAFE if it is proper
to use and UNSAFE if it is not. Write your answers in your activity
notebook.

1 3

2 4

5
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 Nice job! You are doing very well! Let’s do some more! This will
challenge you to work harder and analyze better. Make sure
that you will give your best shot in accomplishing the activity
given below. Let’s go!

WRITE IT ON!

Directions: Using the given picture/parts of a flat iron, identify the

names of electric flat iron and give their function. Write your answers in
your activity notebook.

Picture/Parts Name/Part Function

1 What I Have Learned:

I
2

have noticed your journey in this session, and I can say that you
are indeed great!

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 At this point we will check how much you have gained by summing
up what you have understood in this lesson. You will just complete
the statements below. Don’t forget to write your learnings in your
activity notebook.

Today I have learned that:

In preparing the hand tools to use, you have to be _______________

________________________________________________________.

Being aware on the safety use of flat iron will help you
_________________________________.

There are ten (10) electric flat iron parts they are the: _______,
_________, ________, _________, ________, _________, _______,
_______,________and _______.

What I Can Do

Oh well, I can see you are doing well! Now that you’ve
already learned the parts and function of flat iron.
Here’s another enjoyable and challenging activity for
you. Let’s figure it out.

DRAW ME NOW!
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Directions: Draw the schematic diagram of Electric Flat Iron in your home.
Use short bond paper or intermediate paper and pencil in performing this.
Below are the criteria:

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 Criteria Points
Complete diagram with labels 10
With one missing component or label 8
With 1 missing component and label 6
With 2 missing component or label 4
With 2 missing component and label 2
With more than 3 missing components or labels 0

Assessment

Well done! Let us now check your understanding on

this lesson.
I hope you will stay focused to get higher score. Good
luck!

LET ME
WONDER!
Directions: Read each item carefully and choose the best answer. Write the
letter of the correct answer in your activity notebook.

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 [Link] following hand tools are devices in performing work on a solid or a
physical system using bare hands, except_______.
A. anti- static wrist strap C. philips head screw driver
B. flat head screw driver D. tweezers

2. It is one of the cleaning tools used to get rid of dust and debris from the
computer without moving the components.
A. anti-static mat C. hex driver
B. compress air D. loop back adapter

3. It is a tool use to tie neatly the interior and exterior cables of a computer.
A. cable ties C. tweezers
B. loop-back adapter D. parts organizers

4. It is a tool used to clean the computer components without leaving debris.

A. cable ties C. lint-free cloth
B. compress air D. parts organizers

5. This diagnostic tool is used to test the voltage, electric current, and electrical
features.
A. loop-back adapter C. toner probe
B. multimeter D. torx screwdriver

6. It is also called nut driver, used to tighten nuts.

A. flat head screw driver C. hex driver
B. flashlight D. torx screwdriver

7. It is one of ESD tools that protects computer apparatus to avoid static energy
from accumulating on the hardware.
A. anti-static mat C. part retriever
B. anti-static wrist strap D. parts organizers

8. This tool is used to recover parts from sites that are too small for your
hand to fit.
A. anti-static mat C. part retriever
B. anti-static wrist strap D. parts organizers

9. This tool has a depression on top and is used to tighten or loosen screws.
A. flat head screw driver C. hex driver
B. flashlight D. torx screwdriver

10. This is a cleaning tool used to keep screws, jumpers, fasteners, and other
small parts unmixed.
A. anti-static mat C. part retriever
B. anti-static wrist strap D. parts organizers

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Additional Activities

Wait! There’s more!

In addition to the activities you have done, here is the
last activity that will surely enhance the knowledge and
skills you have got throughout the lesson.

WHAT AN EXCITING
ENDING!

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Assume that you are a computer teacher who wants to help your students
to fix and clean a broken computer.
Your task is to draw the appropriate hand tools and cleaning tools that you
will use to fix your computer. Explain how those tools will be helpful in
making your computer functional and clean again. Do this in your activity
notebook.
Your work will be evaluated through the following criteria:

 Accuracy of the content - 5 points

 Creativity - 5 points
 Completeness - 5 points
TOTAL - 15 points

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 Answer Key

What’s In
Assessment What's More What's New What I
1. TRUE Know
1. A A. 1. H
2. B 2. TRUE
1. A
3. A 1. UNSAFE 2. H
3. FALSE 2. C
4. C 2. UNSAFE
3. C 3. B
5. B 3. SAFE 4. TRUE 4. D
6. C 4. SAFE
4. ESD 5. D
7. A 5. SAFE 5. TRUE
6. C
8. C 5. C 7. A
9. D B.
8. B
10. D [Link]
9. C
2. SAFE
10. C
3. UNSAFE (FOR
REPLACEMENT)
4. SAFE
[Link] (FOR
REPLACEMENT)
6. SAFE
7. SAFE
[Link]
[Link]
10. SAFE

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Department of Education - Bureau of Learning Resources (DepEd-BLR)

Ground Floor, Bonifacio Bldg., DepEd Complex

Meralco Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines 1600

Telefax: (632) 8634-1072; 8634-1054; 8631-4985

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