US Air Conditioning Distributors training Schedule

			Service Training Schedule 2011 - 2012
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Residential Gas Furnaces:  We will cover 80% & 90% gas furnaces, operation, controls, sequence of operation, circuit boards and troubleshooting. Combustion air and venting requirements will also be covered.   Class will be taught by Bruce Neilson.  NATE credits given.
	San Diego	November 1		Chatsworth	November 15
	Riverside	November 3		Industry	November 17
	Cathedral City	November 8		Temecula	November 22
	Anaheim	November 9		Burbank	November 29
	Camarillo	November 10		Hesperia	December 1
Residential Airflow & Distribution: The class will start by covering the basics of airflow, duct sizing, layout and then wrap it up servicing and diagnosing air side systems.  Classes will be taught by Mike Welsh.  PLEASE NOTE CLASS WILL BEGIN AT 5:00 INSTEAD OF 6:00.  NATE credits given.
	Cathedral City	December 6		Camarillo	December 14
	Anaheim	December 8		San Diego	December 15
	Industry	December 13
Mitsubishi Mr. Slim: This four hour service seminar provides the participant with a brief overview of information required for designing, installing, commissioning and servicing Mr. Slim M&P series systems.  Some of the objectives are: a description of their components, refrigerant flow, appropriate tubing requirements, high and low voltage wiring, internal electrical circuits, typical operation, pressure and temperature reading and voltage measurements during a system check of the Mr. Slim system. The course is recommended for installers, startup and service personnel for Mr. Slim M&P systems. Class will be taught by Bruce Neilson. NATE credits given. PLEASE NOTE CLASS WILL BEGIN AT 5:30 AND END AT 9:30 PM.
	Industry	January 3		Cathedral City	January 24
	San Diego	January 10		Camarillo	January 31
	Anaheim	January 17
Basic Gas Heating:  This class series is comprised of 10 sessions.  This series of modules will provide the information and foundation you will need to understand the basics of gas furnaces.  Each subsequent module builds on the previous module. The series is taught in the following sequence: Introduction to Gas Heating, Principles of Gas Combustion, Gas Furnaces, Gas Burners, Gas Controls, Gas Ignition Systems, Safety and Operating Controls, Installation Practices, Ventilation and Combustion Air, and Troubleshooting.  The class will be conducted 2 nights per week for 4 weeks.  Several sessions will cover more than 1 module.  A certificate will be provided for successful completion of the course.  The cost of the class is $250.00 per student.  Classes will be taught by Mike Welsh.
	Industry	January 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
PSC & ECM Motors:  This class will cover basic induction motors, theory of operation, capacitive loads, inductive loads and troubleshooting.  We will also be covering constant torque and constant airflow ECM motor types, theory of operation, methods of control and troubleshooting.  Class will be taught by Mike Welsh.  NATE credits given.
	Industry	February 1		Anaheim	February 16
	Cathedral City	February 2		San Diego	February 21
	Chatsworth	February 7		Burbank	February 23
	Riverside	February 9		Temecula	February 28
	Hesperia	February 15
Rooftop Package: This class will focus on York commercial gas electric package products up to 25 tons capacity.  Starting with a brief product familiarization followed by concentrating on the unit controls to include Simplicity Lite, Simplicity 1A, VAV board, four stage expansion board and controls. Troubleshooting and product manuals will be part of the hand out materials. Classes will be taught by Craig Walker. NATE credits given
	Burbank	March 1		Riverside	March 15
	Industry	March 6		Cathedral City	March 20
	Hesperia	March 7		Anaheim	March 22
	San Diego	March 8		Temecula	March 27
	Camarillo	March 13		Chatsworth	March 29
Air Conditioning Mechanical Troubleshooting:  This class will cover diagnostic troubleshooting of the mechanical refrigeration system.  We will evaluate system problems by systematically determining causes and effect when different components in the system malfunction.  Classes will be taught by Mike Welsh.  NATE credits given.
	Anaheim	April 3		Burbank	April 12
	Lancaster	April 4		Camarillo	April 17
	Riverside	April 5		Chatsworth	April 19
	Industry	April 10		Temecula	April 24
	Cathedral City	April 11		San Diego	April 26
Refrigerant Charging Techniques: This class will cover procedures for correctly charging systems.  With the introduction of Micro Channel Condensing coils and the changeover to R410A refrigerant, the charging procedures are considerably more critical.  We will review evacuation and dehydration procedures as they relate to R410A refrigerant and synthetic oils. Classes will be taught by Mike Welsh.  NATE credits given.
	Lancaster	May 1		San Diego	May 17
	Industry	May 2		Cathedral City	May 22
	Camarillo	May 3		Anaheim	May 24
	Riverside	May 8		Temecula	May 29
	Chatsworth	May 10		Hesperia	May 31
	Burbank	May 15
Electrical Wiring Interpretation: This class will start with a review of the most common symbols used in electrical diagrams for HVAC.  From there, we will cover the use of these symbols in ladder, pictorial and component diagrams.  Learn how to interpret the sequence of operation of the unit using the electrical diagrams.  Troubleshooting techniques will also be covered using the hop scotch method of meter placement.  Handouts to include literature pertaining to subject covered.  Classes will be taught by Craig Walker.  NATE credits given.
	Industry	June 5		Temecula	June 21
	Camarillo	June 7		Chatsworth	June 26
	San Diego	June 12		Hesperia	June 27
	Anaheim	June 14		Riverside	June 28
	Cathedral City	June 19

Hours: Classes begin at 6:00 PM and last approximately three hours unless noted otherwise. Tuition:  The cost is $45.00 unless noted otherwise (Basic Gas Heating $250.00).  Tuition is due at time of registration via check, money order or credit card.  Companies with an active line of credit may submit a purchase order. Class Locations:  Held at USACD branch locations except for Anaheim and Camarillo.   Anaheim classes are held at the Howard Johnson, 1380 S. Harbor Boulevard.   Camarillo classes are held at the Best Western, 295 E. Daily Drive. Discounts:    Multiple Student Discount - Receive a $5.00 discount per student when registering two or more students.  Students must attend to receive the discount.  Certified Comfort Expert Discount - Receive a $10.00 discount per student; multiple student discount cannot be applied. General Information:   A light meal is included prior to start of class.  Most classes qualify for 3 hours of NATE continuing education credit.  Classes are subject to a minimum enrollment and to change without notice.  Instructors are US Air Conditioning Distributor employees in the Customer Assurance Department. RSVP’s and Cancellations:   RSVP’s can be done online http://www.us-ac.com/TrainingSignup.asp or by completing a registration form.  RSVP’s and cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance.  Student substitutions are always welcome if the registrant is unable to attend.  Late cancellations and no shows will be billed for the class. Questions:  Please contact Marie Rohde 626-854-6833 or m.rohde@us-ac.com

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