Class List Course Date Page EPA Certification Options 3 VRF-Variable Refrigerant Flow- Installer Course Sept 19-20 4 VAV & Varitrac Oct 23 5 Voyager & Precedent 2-25 Tons Oct 24 6 Automation & Controls Oct 25 7 Intellipak Rooftops Oct 26 8 VFDs Variable Frequency Drives Oct 27 9 EPA Certification Review & Exam Nov 6 10 Air Conditioning Clinics 2 days Nov 7-8 11-12 Boiler & Safety Controls Operation & Maintenance HVAC for Property & Facility Managers Nov 9 13 Nov 10 14 Map to our Training Facility 15 Instructors Learn about our professional trainers Important Class Information & Registration 15 16-17 2
EPA Section 608 Certification for HVAC Technicians Study on your own OR Take the formal EPA Certification Class If you would like a comprehensive class to review the material and then take the exam at the end of the class day, see page 10 for our class on November 6, 2017. If you would like to take the EPA Certification Self-Study program, here are the details: Review the Registration Information (page 16) and complete the Registration Form (page 17) and send it to Trane. Cost for the self-study program is $150. (You cannot register online for the Self-Study program.) You will be sent an ESCO Institute Study Manual to review. When you are prepared, make an appointment to take the EPA Certification test in either Indianapolis or Fort Wayne, with Denise. (800-285-2487 or dlslack@trane.com) Upon successful completion of Type I, II and/or III (Universal) test, the student will be mailed back certification. With our formal EPA Certification class or the Self-study program, the student should carefully review the study manual provided. Should the student not pass any portion of the exam and be required to take the exam again, there is no discount available, since Trane is charged for every test. 3
VRF-Variable Refrigerant Flow Installer Course This two-day class will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of the installation of Trane s Variable Refrigeration Flow (VRF) systems. Additionally, an in-depth functional study of the system is conducted as well as a thorough discussion of the theories associated with properly applying installing and commissioning a Trane VRF system. After completion of this course, the attendee should leave with a high level of understanding about how to install a Trane VRF system correctly to ensure full capacity, long term reliability and with full warranty. A certificate will be awarded to those who pass. NOTICE: Accessing a refrigerant system requires an EPA Certification. Who Should Attend? VRF installation contractors and technicians. Date: Tuesday & Wednesday, September 19 & 20, 2017 Class Times: 8:00am 4:30pm Instructor: Includes materials and box lunch Cost: $300 4
VAV & Varitrac This one day class is designed to promote understanding of VAV systems and the different concepts in equipment and design in relation to conditioned air movement. The program introduces the systems, valves and the zone controls. Early pneumatic styles up to the electronic boards are covered. VARITRAC covers the newer style of boxes along with the electronic controls used with them. Varitrane and Varitrac boxes are used in both configurations and their application and maintenance will be covered. NOTICE: Accessing a refrigerant system requires an EPA Certification. Who Should Attend? This education primarily for self-servicing owners and service contractors. Date: Monday, October 23, 2017 Class Times: 8:00am 4:00pm Instructor: Kyle Chapman Includes box lunch Cost: $325 - Save 10%! Register by Oct 9 and pay $292.50 5
Voyager & Precedent Rooftops 2-25 Tons There are thousands of these units out there! Understand more about the complexities of these rooftop units! This one day seminar combines the light and medium sized (2-25 tons) commercial equipment Trane offers. Class discussion will cover the general layout of equipment and how this range of equipment is suited for VAV. We will also spend time on the important aspects of compressors, burners, micro electronic control and common FIOPs offered for each piece of equipment. Please note: Accessing a refrigeration system requires an EPA Certification. Who Should Attend? Do you own, work-on or around Voyager or Precedent units as a Technician, Facility Manager or Maintenance Staff or installing contractor? If so, then this class will help you understand how these units operate and what s needed to maintain them. Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Class Times: 8:00am 4:00pm Instructor: Kyle Chapman Includes box lunch Cost: $325 - Save 10%! Register by Oct 10 and pay $292.50 6
Automation & Controls This one day training class helps to serve as a basic concept class on building automation and DDC controls. The components are identified as the class goes from a basic stand-alone system to gradually more involved systems and finally the capabilities of total building automation systems. The various controllers are discussed along with their capabilities and uses. Tracer Summit is touched on but not covered in individual depth. Summits are designed per individual job specs. Who Should Attend? This class is for owners and contractors who will come in contact with small free standing systems and those who operate them. Date: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Class Times: 8:00am 4:00pm Instructor: Kyle Chapman Includes box lunch Cost: $325 - Save 10%! Register by Oct 11 and pay $292.50 7
Intellipak Rooftops Trane Intellipak units are everywhere and you should know more about how this machine is designed and operates! This one day class includes construction of the entire unit along with the internals of the member components. Cooling cycle along with troubleshooting is discussed. Also a look at Intellipak controls including the STATITRAC, VFD, GBAS and VOM controls is included. A description and setup of the Human Interface panel is covered. Finally a look at the unit wiring diagram rounds out this class. NOTICE: Accessing a refrigerant system requires an EPA Certification. Who Should Attend? Facility operation personnel, technicians, contractors and management whose job responsibilities are involved with the operation or maintenance of a Trane Intellipak units. Date: Thursday, October 26, 2017 Class Times: 8:00am 4:00pm Instructor: Kyle Chapman Includes box lunch Cost: $325 - Save 10%! Register by Oct 12 and pay $292.50 8
VFDs Variable Frequency Drives This one-day class on variable frequency drives consists of concept, application, installation and maintenance. The course will cover general VFD theory of operation that is not vendor specific. Also discussed are startup, programming, troubleshooting, motor selection and harmonics. Whether it s called a freak, a drive, a VFD or an AFD, what was once limited to very large horsepower-expensive units has found its way into everyday applications. NOTICE: Accessing a refrigerant system requires an EPA Certification. Who Should Attend? This class is for owners, contractors and maintenance personnel. Date: Friday, October 27 Class Times: 8:00am 4:00pm Instructor: Kyle Chapman Includes box lunch Cost: $325 - Save 10%! Register by Oct 13 and pay $292.50 9
EPA Certification Review & Exam This is the only opportunity this Fall to take this course! This class is designed to prepare the student for the EPA Section 608 certification with the exam given on the same day, at the end of the class. It covers procedures and governmental regulations associated with servicing refrigeration equipment and the recovery and recycling of refrigerants. It also familiarizes the attendee with ozone depletion and refrigerants. Objectives of the course include: Identify the proper safety precautions, including eye and hand protection, used while performing refrigeration operation and service. Identify examples of CFC, HCFC & HFC refrigerants, the expected replacement for commonly used refrigerants and the expected operating characteristics of the replacement. Demonstrate the use of the Temperature-Pressure Chart to identify refrigerant. Identify the common terms and the damaging process associated with ozone depletion. Distinguish three common refrigerant cylinders and proper use and maintenance for each. Review expected procedures to conserve and contain refrigerants and retrofit. Proper procedure for using manifold gauges to connect a vacuum pump, vacuum gauge and refrigerant supply to a refrigerant cylinder to evacuate and precharge the cylinder. Learn proper use of manifold gauges to connect a recovery unit to a refrigeration system to recover refrigerant in the vapor state. When you register for this class, you will be mailed a study manual, which you should review prior to class to ensure passing the EPA exam. The exam will be sent in for grading and cards will be issued and mailed back to those who pass. Should the student not pass any portion of the certification exam and be required to take the exam again, there is no discount available, since Trane is charged for every test. Date: Monday, November 6, 2017 Class Times: 8:00am 5:00pm Instructor: Elmer Franklin Includes box lunch Cost: $350 - Save 10%! Register by Oct 23 and pay $315 10
Air Conditioning Clinic The course is a comprehensive battery of 15 sessions designed to give an overview of air conditioning fundamentals and associated systems. Each session deals with a specific area of the many disciplines required to successfully design and install air conditioning equipment. Upon completion the attendee will have a better understanding of the various equipment and systems used to provide comfort cooling today and be able to identify the individual components and their operation. Booklets on the topics are provided for the attendee to do further study. Topics include: Air handler systems, psychrometry, heat load estimation, refrigeration system components, refrigerant piping, absorption chillers, centrifugal chillers, helical-rotary chillers, fans, VAV systems, HVAC controls, chilled water systems, water source heat pumps and ice storage systems. Each student receives a manual with 17 Clinic presentations, psychrometric charts and a ductulator for reference and study($215 value). For more information on Topics, see Page 12. Who Should Attend? Those just getting started in the industry. The course is designed for the new designer, engineer, architect, and building operator trying to better understand their systems, and also provides a good review for the more experienced attendee. Also facility operation personnel, technicians and management who want to more about the topics shown in the list. Date: Tuesday & Wednesday, November 7 & 8, 2017 Class Times: 8:00am 5:00pm Instructor: Elmer Franklin Includes box lunch Cost: $699 - Save 10%! Register by Oct 24 and pay $629 11
Air Conditioning Clinic Continued Topics discussed in the Air Conditioning Clinic: Air Handling Systems Review control strategies, system operation and AH types Psychrometry Use chart to evaluate HVAC processes, air mixtures and coil selection Cooling and Heating Load Estimation Show process to calculate building heat loads Refrigeration Cycle Consider the cycle, refrigerants, oils and typical system pressures Introduction to HVAC (optional) Review systems and compares DX v. chillers Compressors Review various compressor operation and their unit level controls System Components Discuss refrigeration system components and their use Refrigerant Piping Discuss recent changes in design and describe design process Absorption Water Chillers Overview of absorption chiller operation and advantages Centrifugal Water Chillers Review centrifugal chiller operation and maintenance Helical-Rotary Water Chillers Discuss helical-rotary chiller operation Air Conditioning Fans Review fan operation and application characteristics VAV Systems Overview of VAV system operation, options and applications HVAC Controls Review control actions and strategies for unit, system and management level control Chilled Water Systems Discuss various chilled water piping design strategies Water-Source Heat Pumps Discuss operation and various building and geothermal applications Ice Storage Systems (If time allows) Discuss glycol-based ice storage and applications 12
The operation and components of boilers, burners, combustion safety devices and low -pressure steam and hot water heating boiler fittings as listed below. Common steam and hydronic heating systems are described along with procedures to initially startup and maintain them. Testing and maintenance step-by-step procedures are covered including ASME CSD-1 requirements. Job aids are provided to assist attendees with tasks associated with most combustion safety control testing. Discuss ASME CSD-1 testing, maintenance and documentation requirements Describe the various common boiler types and the differences between steam and hot water heating boilers Explain how several high efficiency boilers operate different than older types and how low-temperature return water is handled Review the requirements for various steam boiler fittings and how they operation and their testing and maintenance procedures Discuss the requirements for various hot water boiler fittings and how they operation and their testing and maintenance procedures Explain how combustion safety devices operation and how to test and maintain them Review how to do a steam and hot water boiler initial startup, and the typical operating and maintenance procedures for the boiler and it s system Discuss some common boiler repairs Overview various air heating systems Who Should Attend? Contractors, owners and facility operation personnel and technicians who are required to maintain boilers and combustion safety control systems on low-pressure heating boilers Date: Thursday, November 9, 2017 Class Times: 8:00am 4:30pm Instructor: Elmer Franklin Includes box lunch Boilers and Safety Controls Operation and Maintenance Cost: $325 - Save 10%! Register by Oct 26 and pay $292.50 13
HVAC for Property & Facility Managers This course is designed to help property and facility managers gain a greater insight in the management of HVAC in their facilities. It familiarizes them with air conditioning principles, system components, functionality and operation. Attendees will learn basic refrigeration principles, the inter-relation of components of an air conditioning system, basics of heat and heating systems, pumps, zoning, air handlers, power distribution, fundamentals of controls and other pertinent information. Class Overview: Describe an air conditioning zone and the concepts used to determine zoning needs. Identify the components and operation of a low-pressure hot water and a steam heating boiler and the associated heating coils, radiators, hot water converters and humidifiers connected to them. Describe a basic refrigeration cycle, common refrigeration applications, chiller, water cooled condensers, cooling tower, and low-pressure centrifugal chiller. Identify the factors that affect human comfort and their impact on building occupants. Describe the strategies used to manage indoor air quality and list some of the common sources of contamination. Describe a basic air conditioner air handler operation, including components, economizer cycle, control strategies and safety controls. Describe the basic operation of various single and multiple zone air handlers, including some VAV system options that improve comfort. Define basic air measurement terminology and describe the characteristics of various fans and of series and parallel piped pumps. Define basic control terminology and describe the role of the unit, system and building management level of controls. Describe the components and strategy used in developing a maintenance management system. Who Should Attend? Property managers, facility managers, owners, and maintenance supervisors of buildings and HVAC systems. Date: Friday, November 10, 2017 Class Times: 8:00am 4:30pm Instructor: Elmer Franklin Includes box lunch Cost: $325 - Save 10%! Register by Oct 27 and pay $292.50 14
Instructors n Map Instructors Elmer Franklin Elmer has been working in the HVAC industry for over 45 years and has been teaching in this trade for 35 years. He is a graduate of the Michigan Mott College s Applied Science Mechanical Technology program and the Air Force Refrigeration Specialist program. He s NATE certified and previously specialized in the building operation and maintenance field, providing technical training for 600 employees that maintained 4000 Ameritech buildings. Kyle Chapman With over 30 years in the HVAC/R industry, Kyle has worked both for Trane and Carrier in the past. Kyle has held multiple roles as an HVAC instructor, teaching for FMC, Trane Parts and Supply and also for Ingersoll Rand. He is a member of ASHRAE and ASTD (American Society of Training Development) and holds a certification for DDI Learning Systems. Map Our site on the northeast side of Indianapolis is an easy drive from most locations and simple to find. We ll send a larger map to the training location when you register for class. Trane in Indianapolis 5355 N. Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 317-255-8777 800-285-2487 15
Important Registration Info Please use Registration Form on next page. If you need more forms, please feel free to make copies. Send the Registration by fax or email; see below. A credit card or Purchase Order number may be used. You may send us a Purchase Order number, if you have a Trane account, which we will invoice. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover and call you for the number when we receive your registration. Register early! Space is limited! You will receive a confirmation upon enrollment A class confirmation is required for attendance to a class. It is the student s responsibility to contact Trane if a confirmation is not received prior to the class. When taking exams, please review the manual supplied prior to the class to ensue your success in passing the exam. Sorry, but Trane cannot offer discounts if you are required to re-take an exam, as we are required to pay for every exam given. Box Lunch is included in all full-day classes. Also all classes include printed materials for each attendee to keep for their personal reference. If there is still space in a class, we will be happy to accept student enrollments up to the start of the class. We make every effort to hold classes. However, we reserve the right to cancel a class due to low attendance, weather or illness. Each student will be notified in the event of a cancellation and your payment will be refunded in full. Our liability will be limited to return of the registration fee. Questions: Denise Slack 800-285-2487 Note: Accessing a refrigeration system requires an EPA Certification. **** Due to the difficulty and expense in scheduling classes and trainers, no refunds will be granted for cancellation after the Early Registration Deadline (two weeks prior to class date) class. You will charged the cost of the class, however another attendee may be substituted at no additional cost. SEND YOUR REGISTRATION TO: Email Denise: dlslack@trane.com OR FAX: 317-251-8556 Attn: Becky 16
Registration Registering for Class(es) & Date : * Name(s) * Organization Name * Street Address * City, State, Zip * Work Phone * Email * Who is your contact at Trane Total Amount due * Purchase Order No. (If you have a Trane account) q Check here if paying by Credit Card. We will call for the card information when we receive your Registration. Please include a name and phone number of who we should contact for the credit card info: Name Phone *REQUIRED FIELD SEND YOUR REGISTRATION TO: Email Denise: dlslack@trane.com OR FAX: 317-251-8556 Attn: Becky 17
TRANE 5355 N. Post Road Indianapolis, IN 46216 800-285-2487 317-255-8777