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Chapter 18. Using and Servicing Products and Structures. Learning Objectives. Describe the factors to consider when selecting a product or structure. Describe factors involved in maintenance. List the steps used in repairing. Learning Objectives. Explain the importance of recycling.
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Chapter 18 Using and Servicing Products and Structures
Learning Objectives • Describe the factors to consider when selecting a product or structure. • Describe factors involved in maintenance. • List the steps used in repairing.
Learning Objectives • Explain the importance of recycling. • Describe ways to dispose of materials.
Choosing and Using Technology • Six steps: • selecting • installing • maintaining • repairing • altering • disposing
Selecting Technological Products • Three important factors: • function, value, and appearance.
Maintaining Technological Products • Maintenanceis done on a schedule, therefore, sometimes called preventive maintenance. • buildings and products require maintenance. • Maintenance manuals list the type of maintenance needed, methods for performing maintenance, and a time schedule.
Repairing Technological Products (General Electric Co., Hewlett-Packard, Federal Products Corp.)
Altering Technological Products • The life of products can be extended by altering.
Disposing of Technological Products • Recycling can reduce the strain on resources and landfills. • Some food waste can be put in a compost bin to be used as fertilizer. • Disposal of hazardous materials should be done through hazardous waste centers.
Review What three things should be considered when selecting products? Function, value, and appearance.
Review What things are listed in the maintenance manual? The types of maintenance needed, methods for performing maintenance, and a time schedule.
Review What steps are used in repairing technological products? Diagnosis, replacement or adjustment, and testing.
Review What altering can be done to a building? Remodeling it to meet current standards.
Review What is the purpose of recycling? To reduce the strain on resources and landfills.
Review How can hazardous materials and some food wastes be disposed of? Hazardous materials can be taken to hazardous waste centers, and some foods can be put in compost bins to make fertilizer.