If you would like a specific topic covered, please email our
Training Coordinator, Matt Xiong, or call him at 952.918.8046.
Training is also available at your location.
ABC’s of Air Conditioning
This class is an introduction to air conditioning for non-technical
personnel. Topics covered include human comfort, the basic
refrigeration cycle, and HVAC equipment and terminology. It’s
a good opportunity for your support staff to learn a bit of
the technical side of HVAC.
AC1 – Back to the Basics
This class builds on basic air conditioning fundamentals on
the newest air conditioning units available. Participants
will be introduced to basic air conditioning components and
troubleshooting techniques for technical related problems.
Discussion will include an overview of system performance
checks. Class will use sliding calculators to analyze superheat
and sub cooling and temperature drop as well as troubleshooting
static pressure and instruction on how to complete the Excel
rebate form.
AC2 –Troubleshooting Techniques
This class provides participants with hands-on learning activities
related to methods of troubleshooting electrical and mechanical
components of air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
Class time will include 20% discussion and 80% hands on trouble-shooting
in our updated training lab. Topics covered will include superheat
and sub cooling, evacuation, charging and thermostats. Participants
will work in teams of two on Carrier and Tempstar models,
diagnosing various service calls set by the instructor. Participants
must complete AC1 or have 3-5 years of service/install experience.
Participants should bring their own base tools.
Thermostats
This class will provide in-depth training on Carrier and Honeywell
thermostats. Participants will get hands-on programming and
trouble-shooting class time in our newly designed lab. Instructor
will walk through proper programming to multiple systems requirements.
Heat1 – Back to the Basics
This class builds on basic furnace fundamentals. Participants
will learn
about furnace components, basic electric, venting, and gas
pressure issues, use of combustion appliance testing equipment
and basic trouble shooting techniques.
Heat2 – Troubleshooting Techniques
This class provides participants with hands-on learning activities
related to methods of troubleshooting electrical and mechanical
components of a furnace. Class time will include 20% discussion
and 80% hands on troubleshooting in our updated training lab.
Topics covered will include gas adjustments, primary air adjustments,
checking static pressure, checking voltage and amperages,
pressure drop across heat exchangers, and set-up of furnace
control boards. Participants will also use APM, advanced product
monitor computer program, to assist with trouble shooting
skills and ECM motor simulator usage. Participants will work
in teams of two on Carrier and Tempstar models, diagnosing
various service calls set by the instructor. Participants
must complete Heat1 or have 3-5 years of service/install experience.
Participants should bring their own base tools.
Heat Pumps
This class will cover theory, operation, installation and
service on the new generation of Carrier air-to-air heat pumps.
Participants will also learn about thermolec plenum heaters
and control strategy. Also includes instruction on off-peak
control used with Infinity user interface and Edge thermostats.
Class will include discussion and lab time.
Carrier Home Standby Generators
This class will train technicians and field installers on
the basic trouble-shooting and repair of Carrier air-cooled
generators. All Service Technicians should attend to gain
knowledge on the proper installation and startup of the units
covered. Upon successful completion of this course you will
be prepared to provide a complete quality installation, and
professional troubleshooting.
Economizers
This class provides an overview and hands-on troubleshooting
of Carrier, Honeywell 7212, and MicroMetl economizers. Class
consists of discussion and lab time covering sequence of operation,
installation and troubleshooting. Minimum 3-5 years of field
experience recommended.
Small Rooftops
This class provides a general introduction to installation
and service of Carrier small rooftops. Topics covered will
include an overview of current economizer and accessories,
IGC boards, air-flow, motormaster, burners, blower and heat
exchangers. Minimum 1-3 years field experience recommended.
Note: These courses are not a replacement for vocational
school training.
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