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High Velocity Air Conditioning
Learn the benefits of installing high velocity air conditioning. This class will explain the advantages of using constant flow high velocity air conditioning. We will explain Venturi effect, pressure versus velocity, conventional ductwork versus high velocity ductwork and latent heat versus sensible heat. You will learn how these systems differ and how it effects how we "feel" comfort. There will be sizing and design criteria, installation guidelines and wiring interfaces with both heating and cooling circuits. Plenum and ductwork design and heat loss calculations will be covered.

Near Boiler Piping
This four hour course starts with the basics of piping a hydronic boiler and builds on this to give the attendees a very good understanding of the different piping arrangements commonly seen and most often misunderstood. This class covers expansion tanks, air elimination, low water cutoffs and high limits. Piping diagrams are explained and best practices are shown with primary/secondary loops, indirect water heaters, hydro air systems and large water volume systems. This course covers both low, mid and high mass boilers with explanations on cold starting, boiler protection, and outdoor reset.

Basic Electricity
This course is for the beginner or a quick refresher for technicians re-entering the field. This four hour course teaches the common basic electrical devices and testing for the HVAC industry from wiring switches, pumps, transformers and thermostats, to zone controls and relays. We cover the basic controls and how to diagnose common electrical malfunctions.

Basic Gas Technology
A must for the beginner and an excellent refresher for the experienced hydronics installer or salesperson. This course covers the basic principles of gas heating technology. System components and their functions are identified. Gas valves, atmospheric burners, power burners, pilots and flame recognition are explained. You will learn the necessary tools for finding pressures, reading flame signals and combustion diagnostics. The course is loaded with reference materials and includes take home materials you will use for years to come.

Domestic Hot Water Sizing
This course helps you provide your customers with the right size and control strategy for hot water production. The course materials give you charts and formulas to size everything from a bath tub to commercial laundry. Storage for large dumps, piping multiple units, integrating geo-thermal or solar and using different heat transfer methods is covered. The course includes information on different types of water heaters including electric, gas, power gas, oil and instantaneous heaters. Pump sizing and recirculating lines are also covered. The 1/2 day course includes charts and materials for sizing BTU's storage, pump sizing, pipe sizing and fuel comparisons.

Tekmar Outdoor Boiler Reset - Residential Controls
This is a basic course for technicians and salespeople to promote the benefits of hydronic controls to improve comfort and efficiency of hydronic systems. The course covers outdoor reset, domestic water priority, thermostats, RTU's and location of sensors. The attendees will have an understanding of the benefits and how to use this information to boost profits by improving the performance and comfort of hydronic heating systems.

Tekmar Injection Pump Controls
This class encompasses the Tekmar 356, 361, 362, 363, 370, 371, 374 and will detail control strategies for radiant heat and low temperature hydronics applications. We will address wiring and troubleshooting as well as proper piping and sizing of injection pumps. Learn how this innovative mixing method can increase system efficiency and provide trouble-free operation. Tekmar offers a broad range of injection controls, allowing you to design a system that also fits within your customer's budget.

Tekmar Multiple Boiler School - Commercial Controls
This class is for the commercial application of controls for hydronics systems. The course covers the staging of boilers for commercial or residential use. Controls covered include the Tekmar 262,264,268 and 132. The class includes a live demonstration of the controls and wiring and runs through set-up and feed back designed into the controls. Attendees will learn how to efficiently control multiple boilers and sequence pumps as well as provide domestic hot water.

One Pipe Steam & Two Pipe Steam
This class is given in two sessions. The first session covers one pipe steam and how to size a steam system. Components are identified and attention is given to different piping arrangements throughout the history of steam boiler installations. Proper header installation, Hartford loop, sizing for condensate, risers, air vents and pressure stats are covered in this session. An informative skimming procedure brochure is covered in detail. The second session covers two pipe steam systems, vapor systems and condensate return pumps. The second session includes information on traps, steam system controls, valves, zoning and adding domestic hot water. Troubleshooting water hammer and no heat calls is covered along with diagnosing problems with pumped returns. Session two also covers multiple boiler installations, vacuum systems and thermostatic drip traps. Each session includes an informative color manual and handouts.

Beckett Commercial Oil Burners
This half day session starts with the Beckett 375 and 800 models for light commercial and large residential applications. The course covers the CF models 1400, 2300, 2500 and 3500 burners and lo-hi firing. Application charts and commercial catalogs are included with the course that is taught by a Beckett representative. A live fire demonstration helps installers and technicians to view the components in action and how flame is controlled with different settings and configurations.

Commercial Boiler Code
This course is given by the PA department of Labor and Industry Division of Occupational & Industrial Safety. The course gives attendees an understanding of both the code requirements and what safety requirements need to be included in a commercial boiler installation. The course includes boiler room clearances, safety controls and combustion air requirements. Attendees will learn the process of how to request a permit for both conforming and non-conforming boiler installations.

Radiant Layout, Design & Installations
Starting with the benefits of radiant heat from comfort to economy of operation, the course covers the different types of radiant systems available along with a brief history of radiant in the US and Europe. The course covers in detail the various methods available to install radiant tubing, manifolds and controls. The course materials are provided by Roth an industry leader and the largest world wide manufacturer and distributor of radiant heating products. Attendees will learn wet bed, staple up, inlaid and aluminum fin installation methods. How to size loops, types of manifolds, control strategies for different applications and the difference between floor warming and actual heating systems is covered.

Radiant Sizing (Software Design)
A follow up of the radiant school for contractors and wholesale distributors to learn design parameters and software functions of Wrightsoft® Wright J8 software. The 1/2 day course will cover the design of radiant systems using this software. Templates, design criteria, project information, heat and cooling calculations and drawing will be covered. This is highly recommended for the radiant installer and includes special pricing on the software if required.

Pinnacle Gas Boiler Installation & Service
This class covers all aspects of proper application, installation, and service of Pinnacle gas boilers. We will spend time on primary/secondary piping, pump placement, and wiring issues. Boiler service topics include proper combustion set-up, cleaning, diagnostics, and troubleshooting. We will provide a list of recommended service tools and recommended service intervals.

Selling Complete Hydronic Systems
This course will provide the student with the framework necessary to sell complete systems. We will cover heat loss, system layout/design, as well as the art of selling confidence in a heating system. Boost your profits by selling and installing systems that are properly designed and sized to the application. Learn how to sell fuel savings, payback, and comfort while minimizing the emphasis of the initial system cost. Learn to design to any budget!

Color of Water
This class focuses on piping and designing hydronic systems. Topics covered will include heat load calculations, boiler sizing, location of pumps, piping residential systems, piping commercial systems, controlling expansion, pressure drops, combustion, efficiency, and troubleshooting. This session includes an informative color manual and handouts.

Tekmar tN4 Control School Level I
This course is an introduction to tN4 systems and tN4 products. This school assumes that the student has a basic understanding of outdoor reset, boiler controls, and mixing controls. This course covers the tN4 System Controls that provide one or two water temperatures and how to apply these controls. The concept of a tN4 bus is explained as well as covering the advantages of using tN4 systems for both the installer and the user.

Tekmar tN4 Control School Level II (Advanced)
This course is a continuation of the Level I tN4 School and the tN4 product line. This course covers tN4 System Controls that provide up to four separate water temperatures and the higher level tN4 thermostats that allow for two stage heating and two stage cooling as well as fan control, HRV / ERV / ventilation operation. The concepts of cooling groups and custom setback schedules are also covered.

Infrared Heating
This class will equip you to effectively layout infrared heating systems. The course covers the topics of how infrared heat works, heater placement, utilizing thermal mass, how to size and select the proper heaters, maximizing radiant efficiency, and matching a heat load. The course will also address new technologies that increase comfort control, and improve the efficiency of the system.

Hydronic Pump Sizing
This course is designed to apply pump theory to real world applications. You will learn about centrifugal pump theory, pump operation, components, various types of pumps, acceptable applications, pump sizing, how to read pump curves, and how to troubleshoot pump problems. Upon completion of this class, a student should be able to select the proper pump for an application, as well as identify and troubleshoot pump problems.

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