Spring 2014 Training Opportunities

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1 Spring 2014 Training Opportunities It is our vision to be the partner of choice for the premiere HVAC professionals in Central California by making it easy and efficient to do business with us.

2 Johnstone University The one place for all your training needs HVAC Fundamentals Customer Service Product Courses Safety Training Some NATE recognized classes More classes available online, visit. Get the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today s highly competitive job market. Bakersfield- Fresno - Merced - Salinas - Visalia

3 Condensers and Heat Pumps Presented by Michael Chandlee of Goodman Tuesday, March 11 Salinas 4PM - 7:30PM Wednesday, March 12 Fresno 5PM - 8:30PM Thursday, March 13 Visalia 9:30AM - 1PM Air Distribution Troubleshooting Presented by Michael Chandlee of Goodman Wednesday, March 12 Merced 10AM - 1PM Thursday, March 13 Bakersfield 3PM - 6PM Business Training University Ownership Practices Presented by Gary Elekes Monday, March 17- Fresno 8AM - 3PM Millennium Training Presented by Sol Irvine of UPG Thursday, March 27 - Fresno 8AM - 5PM ECM Motor Training presented by Chris Mohalley of Genteq Wednesday, April 2 - Fresno 7AM - 11AM Wednesday, April 2 - Fresno 4PM - 8PM Thursday, April 3 - Bakersfield 7AM - 11AM Thursday, April 3 - Bakersfield 4PM - 8PM Fujitsu F.A.S.T. Training presented by Fujitsu April 16, 2014 Fresno 8AM - 5PM April 17, 2014 Bakersfield 8AM - 5PM Airflow presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Monday, April 21 Salinas 5PM - 7PM Wednesday, April 23 Bakersfield 5PM - 7PM Continued next page

4 Motors, Capacitors, Compressors, Relays, Transformers and Contactors presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Tuesday, April 22 Merced 11AM - 1PM General Purpose and Integral Horsepower Motors presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Tuesday, Aprill 22 Fresno 5PM - 7PM Today s Compressors Solutions with Tomorrow s Compressor Technologies presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Wednesday, April 23 Visalia 11AM - 1PM Coleman Peak Direct Replacement Rooftops Presented by Shaun Koen of Johnstone Supply Tuesday, April 29 - Salinas 5PM - 7PM Wednesday, April 30 - Merced 11AM - 1PM Wednesday, April 30 - Fresno 5PM - 7PM Thursday, May 1 - Visalia 11AM - 1PM Thursday, May 1 - Bakersfield 5PM - 7PM

5 Heat Pumps & Condensers Presented by Michael Chandlee of Goodman Class is FREE 3 Hrs NATE recognition Michael Chandlee -Technical Trainer Goodman Manufacturing HVACR Instructor Tennessee Technology Center at Pulaski Over 40 years experience in the HVAC Industry Served as a Customer Service Representative for a major US manufacturer of HVAC products (Amana Refrigeration) Certified HVAC Excellence Master Technician HVAC Excellence Electrical HVAC Excellence Heat Pump HVAC Excellence Air Conditioning HVAC Excellence Basic Refrigeration & Charging Procedures HVAC Excellence Combustion Analysis HVAC Excellence Carbon Monoxide HVAC Excellence Proctor AHRI Proctor MACS Proctor Member RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineer s Society) Member ACCA (Air-Conditioning Contractors of America) Member CARE (Council of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Educators) NATE (North American Technician Excellence) Certified Air-Conditioning Install Air-Conditioning Service Heat Pump Install Heat Pump Service Gas Furnace Install Gas Furnace Service Oil Furnace Install Oil Furnace Service Gas Hydronic Install Gas Hydronic Service Oil Hydronic Install Oil Hydronic Service Air Distribution Install Air Distribution Service Commercial Refrigeration Install Commercial Refrigeration Service Member NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Chairman Tennessee HVACR Curriculum Committee HVACR Instructor for 18 years Course overview: Program covers the operation of air-conditioning & heat pump systems, proper evacuation and charging, balance point, piping practices, controls, and system diagnostics Tuesday, March 11 Salinas 4PM - 7:30PM Wednesday, March 12 Fresno 5PM - 8:30PM Thursday, March 13 Visalia 9:30AM - 1PM

6 Airflow Distribution & Troubleshooting Presented by Michael Chandlee of Goodman Class is FREE 3 Hrs NATE recognition Michael Chandlee -Technical Trainer Goodman Manufacturing HVACR Instructor Tennessee Technology Center at Pulaski Over 40 years experience in the HVAC Industry Served as a Customer Service Representative for a major US manufacturer of HVAC products (Amana Refrigeration) Certified HVAC Excellence Master Technician HVAC Excellence Electrical HVAC Excellence Heat Pump HVAC Excellence Air Conditioning HVAC Excellence Basic Refrigeration & Charging Procedures HVAC Excellence Combustion Analysis HVAC Excellence Carbon Monoxide HVAC Excellence Proctor AHRI Proctor MACS Proctor Member RSES (Refrigeration Service Engineer s Society) Member ACCA (Air-Conditioning Contractors of America) Member CARE (Council of Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Educators) NATE (North American Technician Excellence) Certified Air-Conditioning Install Air-Conditioning Service Heat Pump Install Heat Pump Service Gas Furnace Install Gas Furnace Service Oil Furnace Install Oil Furnace Service Gas Hydronic Install Gas Hydronic Service Oil Hydronic Install Oil Hydronic Service Air Distribution Install Air Distribution Service Commercial Refrigeration Install Commercial Refrigeration Service Member NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Chairman Tennessee HVACR Curriculum Committee HVACR Instructor for 18 years Course overview: This course will teach you how to calculate the output capacity of operating air conditioning and heating equipment. You will learn how to determine the airflow by taking accurate system static pressure measurements and converting the readings to CFM. Then take temperature readings to work out the effective efficiency of the unit. Wednesday, March 12 Merced 10AM - 1PM Thursday, March 13 Bakersfield 3PM - 6PM

7 Business Training University Ownership Practices Presented by Gary Elekes Cost is $ per person and includes a meal Gary Elekes is involved deeply in the HVAC industry as President of EPC Inc. a training organization, and Owner of Air Solutions Heating and Air Conditioning, a contacting firm. Gary graduated from The Ohio State University with a BSBA in Business Administration, and later received an MBA from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Gary began his career in HVAC with Magic Chef Air Conditioning in sales, and within 3 years held various positions of Regional Sales Manager, Director of Contractor Products, and Director of Advertising & Marketing. In 1987, Gary joined Lennox Industries, where he held positions of Territory Manager, Dealer Business Consultant, District Manager for Detroit, and Columbus, and Director of North American Commercial Products. After 15 years working with manufacturers and distributors, in 1998 Gary became Director of Operations & Marketing for Service Experts. Course Objective: Company leaders to understand how to best grow their people and that productivity is based on how you get others to do what you use to do. Topics Covered: Employee development Building trust Leadership practices Producing productivity Personal development and skill level What to bring (Dealer): Read the E-Myth Contractor by Michael Gerber Read Pre-assigned EPL articles on leadership practices What to bring (TM): Same as dealer Follow up homework: Additional reading supplied by in class Develop a personal development plan Monday, March 17 - Fresno 8AM - 3PM

8 Millennium Training Presented by Sol Irvine of UPG Class is $ and includes meal Sol Irvine has authored all of the technical manuals for simplicity controls and various other technical manuals offered by UPG. Class overview: Training will cover equipment selection process, installation guidelines, airflow, modulating heat, VAV/CV operation, and options offered in the millennium class of package units for the first half of the day. For the second half of the day the course will focus on Coleman s Simplicity Controls, their use, set-up, and service aspects of Coleman s commercial controls platform. Hands on training with controls will be included with table top control demonstrators provided by Coleman. Control set-up, parameters, safeties, and sequence of operation will be covered with regards to Coleman s commercial equipment offerings. Thursday, March 27 - Fresno 8AM - 5PM

9 ECM Motor Training Presented by Chris Mohalley of Genteq Cost is $ Hrs NATE recognition Christopher Mohalley is the Training Manager and Genteq Certified Master ECM Trainer for Regal Beloit. He has combined his 20 years of HVAC field experience, instruction and extensive product training to create a nationally-recognized ECM training program. These classes have been provided to manufacturers, contractors, wholesalers, instructors and at conventions such as HVAC Comfortech, the HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop, National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference, Skills USA, NAOHSM and CMX/CIPHEX in Canada. He serves as a NATE Technical Committee SME, a NATE proctor and ARI Chief EPA Examiner. He is a member of RSES and NATE certified in all HVAC disciplines. This class will cover all of the ECM motors used in residential and light commercial HVAC for the last 20+ years from the leader in ECM technology. The knowledge gained in this course will help all HVAC professionals gain the confidence and competence needed to discuss the benefits of, and install ECM driven systems to operate at peak performance and provide maximum comfort, as well as diagnose and service these systems if needed. The biggest advantage of this course is that it comes directly from the manufacturer of the ECM motor that is currently being used in almost all residential and light commercial HVAC systems including furnaces, air handlers, geothermal units and package systems. From theory to practical knowledge, it s all here. ECM Class Objectives Identify the basics of ECM technology Explain ECM efficiency Utilize the installation requirements of ECM driven systems Convey how variable speed technology benefits HVAC systems Learn how variable speed motors work against static pressure Learn how to diagnose and replace variable speed motors Convey how X13 motors benefit HVAC systems Learn how X13 motors work against static pressure Learn how to diagnose and replace X13 motors Learn how to diagnose and solve airflow issues Introduction to ECM outdoor fan motors Introduction to Evergreen retrofit ECM Included in this Course NATE CEH s ECM Service Guide ECM Technical Manual Wednesday, April 2 - Fresno 7AM - 11AM Wednesday, April 2 - Fresno 4PM - 8PM Thursday, April 3 - Bakersfield 7AM - 11AM Thursday, April 3 - Bakersfield 4PM - 8PM

10 Fujitsu FAST Training Presented by Fujitsu Class is FREE 8 Hrs NATE recognition NEW Products - NEW Features - MORE Multi-Zone Systems Variable Speed DC Technology Information & Servicing What can you expect from F.A.S.T.? Interactive instruction Get listed and earn points on our Dealer Toolbox A factory trained and authorized instructor Sales and Service handouts and Training Certificate NATE 8 hour credits (must bring NATE ID# to class) Fujitsu provides this training at no cost REGISTRATION IS ONLINE: - Go to - Click on Dealer Toolbox - Log in to your Fujitsu Dealer Toolbox or Sign Up to Create Account - Click on Sign Up Now under Upcoming Events Breakfast and sign-in is at 7:30am. Class begins at 8:00am.Registration is only available online. Please register in advance. Substitutions are allowed. For questions, contact Amy at agennaro@fujitsugeneral.com Fujitsu Authorized Service Training ****NEW & UPDATED INFORMATION FOR 2014*** April 16, 2014 Fresno 8AM - 5PM April 17, 2014 Bakersfield 8AM - 5PM

11 Airflow Presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Class is FREE 2 Hours NATE recognition Rick Streacker started his HVAC/R career in an electric motor repair shop in 1969 while attending school. After graduating he furthered his career with A.O. Smith and FASCO working with OEMs and distributors throughout the U.S. His teaching experience began in the early 90s and has expanded since, becoming a recognized continuing education instructor in Alabama, Iowa, and Ohio. Course overview: The characteristics of a fan blade and a blower wheel/impeller. Static pressure and its effect on system performance. The impact of motor speed on air volume and system requirements. Monday, April 21 - Salinas 5PM - 7PM Wednesday, April 23 - Bakersfield 5PM - 7PM

12 Motors, Capacitors, Compressors, Relays, Tranformers, and Contactors Presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Class is FREE 2 Hours NATE recognition Rick Streacker started his HVAC/R career in an electric motor repair shop in 1969 while attending school. After graduating he furthered his career with A.O. Smith and FASCO working with OEMs and distributors throughout the U.S. His teaching experience began in the early 90s and has expanded since, becoming a recognized continuing education instructor in Alabama, Iowa, and Ohio. Course overview: Instruction in the use of the tools readily available for cross referencing motors. A discussion of the critical characteristics that must be considered when cross referencing. Tuesday, April 22 - Merced 11AM - 1PM

13 General Purpose and Integral Horsepower Motors Presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Class is FREE 2 Hours NATE recognition Rick Streacker started his HVAC/R career in an electric motor repair shop in 1969 while attending school. After graduating he furthered his career with A.O. Smith and FASCO working with OEMs and distributors throughout the U.S. His teaching experience began in the early 90s and has expanded since, becoming a recognized continuing education instructor in Alabama, Iowa, and Ohio. Course overview: Frame size, horsepower, and service factor: the keys to proper motor selection. Variable frequency drives and their use with three phase motors. Efficiencies and the impact on energy usage. Tuesday, April 22 - Fresno 5PM - 7PM

14 Today s Compressor Solutions with Tomorrow s Compressor Technologies Presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Class is FREE 2 Hours NATE recognition Rick Streacker started his HVAC/R career in an electric motor repair shop in 1969 while attending school. After graduating he furthered his career with A.O. Smith and FASCO working with OEMs and distributors throughout the U.S. His teaching experience began in the early 90s and has expanded since, becoming a recognized continuing education instructor in Alabama, Iowa, and Ohio. Course overview: An overview of today s compressor technology, research and reliability, findings of tear-down analysis, the future of the industry, cross referencing, troubleshooting, and change-out procedures are some of the topics available for discussion. Wednesday, April 23 - Visalia 11AM - 1PM

15 Coleman PEAK Commercial Replacement Training Presented by Shaun Koen of Johnstone Supply Class is FREE No NATE Hrs for this class Shaun Koen is the Technical Service Advisor and Trainer for Johnstone Supply in Central California. Shaun has worked in the HVAC industry for 20 plus years as a Service Technician, Installer, and Technical Advisor. Shaun has obtained Universal E.P.A. certification & AC&R Safety Coalition certification for R410A from the ESCO Institute, is N.A.T.E. certified in Air to Air Heat Pump, Gas Furnaces, Air Conditioning, and Air Distribution, Shaun is ARI certified for Light Commercial A/C & Heating. As a Technical Service Advisor for Johnstone Supply Shaun has become Factory Certified by Fujitsu General America and Unitary Products Group. FUJITSU Factory Certifications for FIT, HFIT, FAST, and Electrical Diagnostics & Teardown, UPG Factory certified as an Applications Specialist and as a Start-Up & Commissioning Technician. He is a proctor for NATE and ESCO training exams, and responsible for scheduling and instituting training programs for Johnstone Supply in Central California. Shaun provides training for Johnstone Dealers in Central Ca. and assists contractors with technical support on Unitary Products Group Equipment, Fujitsu mini-split equipment, as well as Goodman Mfg./ Daikin HVAC equipment. Class overview: This class will cover an overview of the new Coleman Peak Direct Replacement Unit, it s application s, and the new Simplicity SE control platform at the heart of these units. We will cover aspects of the unit that set it apart from similar units on the market, installation practices, the units sequence of operation, how the unit meets the new ASHRAE 90.1 standards, and features offered that make this unit unique. Tuesday, April 29 - Salinas 5PM - 7PM Wednesday, April 30 - Merced 11AM - 1PM Wednesday, April 30 - Fresno 5PM - 7PM Thursday, May 1 - Visalia 11AM - 1PM Thursday, May 1 - Bakersfield 5PM - 7PM

16 Fill in and fax to or return to your Territory Manager Check the classes you wish to sign up for. Condensers and Heat Pumps Presented by Michael Chandley of Goodman Tuesday, March 11 Salinas 4PM - 7:30PM Wednesday, March 12 Fresno 5PM - 8:30PM Thursday, March 13 Visalia 9:30AM - 1PM Air Distribution Troubleshooting Presented by Michael Chandley of Goodman Wednesday, March 12 Merced 10AM - 1PM Thursday, March 13 Bakersfield 3PM - 6PM Business Training University Ownership Practices Presented by Gary Elekes Cost is $ per person and includes a meal Monday, March 17- Fresno 8AM - 3PM Millennium Training Presented by Scott Nelmark of Johnson Controls Cost is $ per person and includes meal Thursday, March 27 - Fresno 8AM - 5PM ECM Motor Training Presented by Chris Mohalley of Genteq Cost is $99.00 per person and includes meal Wednesday, April 2 - Fresno 7AM - 11AM Wednesday, April 2 - Fresno 4PM - 8PM Tuesday, April 3 - Bakersfield 7AM - 11AM Tuesday, April 3 - Bakersfield 4PM - 8PM Name: Company Name: Phone: Payment method: choose one Put it on my account CC# Ex.

17 Fill in and fax to or return to your Territory Manager Check the classes you wish to sign up for. Fujitsu F.A.S.T. Training Presented by Fujitsu April 16, 2014 Fresno 8AM - 5PM April 17, 2014 Bakersfield 8AM - 5PM To register visit Airflow Presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Monday, April 21 Salinas 5PM - 7PM Wednesday, April 23 Bakersfield 5PM - 7PM Motors, Capacitors, Compressors, relays, Transformers and Contactors Presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Tuesday, April 22 Merced 11AM - 1PM General Purpose and Integral Horsepower Motors Presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Tuesday, April 22 Fresno 5PM - 7PM Today s Compression Solutions with Tomorrow s Compression Technologies presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Wednesday, April 23 Visalia 11AM - 1PM Coleman Peak Direct Replacement Rooftops Presented by Shaun Koen of Johnstone Supply Tuesday, April 29 - Salinas 5PM - 7PM Wednesday, April 30 - Merced 11AM - 1PM Wednesday, April 30 - Fresno 5PM - 7PM Thursday, May 1 - Visalia 11AM - 1PM Thursday, May 1 - Bakersfield 5PM - 7PM Name: Company Name: Phone: