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Training Schedule Southern California
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General Information
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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.
Miscellaneous: 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 or by downloading the 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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Advanced Service Training
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US Air Conditioning Distributors is pleased to present in-depth technical training courses held in City of Industry and San Diego. Courses are taught by James Curley of Air Conditioning Training Specialists, Inc. and designed for dealers, contractors and end users. Download here to view schedule and detailed course descriptions.
Refrigeration - Technical Service & Troubleshooting Course
Location: Industry
02/13/12 - 02/17/12
EPA Refrigerant Certification Training & Testing (Section 608)
Location: Industry
02/18/12
Electrical - Technical Service & Troubleshooting Course
Location: Industry
02/27/12 - 03/02/12
Air Side Fundamentals - Psychrometrics & Air Measurement
Location: Industry
03/12/12 - 03/16/12
Air Side Fundamentals - Psychrometrics & Air Measurement
Location: San Diego
04/16/12 - 04/20/12
Refrigeration - Technical Service & Troubleshooting Course
Location: San Diego
12/03/12 - 12/07/12
Electrical - Technical Service & Troubleshooting Course
Location: San Diego
12/10/12 - 12/14/12
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Service Training
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
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Service Training Schedule Northern California
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General Information: Classes will be held from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. The fee is $45.00 and qualify of NATE recertification hours (unless noted otherwise). The instructor is a US Air Conditioning Distributor employee in the Customer Assurance Department.
Multiple Student Discount: Receive a $5.00 discount per student when registering two or more students. Students must attend to receive the discount.
Tuition: The tuition is $45.00 and due at time of registration via check, money order or credit card. Companies with an active line of credit may submit a purchase order.
RSVP's and Cancellations: For your convenience, you can RSVP in a variety of ways. Online or download the registration form and email, fax or mail. RSVP's and cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance. Student substitutions are always welcome. Late cancellations and no shows will be billed for the class. Classes are subject to a minimum enrollment and to change without notice.
Questions: Please contact Marie Rohde, m.rohde@us-ac.com, telephone 626-854-6833, fax 626-854-6840.
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2012 Training Schedule Arizona
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Hours: Classes begin at 5:00 PM and last approximately three hours.
Tuition: The cost is $40.00. 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 of 1850 E. Watkins Street, Phoenix 85034 and 3245 South Country Club, Tucson 85713.
Multiple Student Discount: Receive a $5.00 discount per student when registering two or more students two weeks prior to class date.
Miscellaneous: Most classes qualify for 3 hours of NATE continuing education credit. Classes are subject to a minimum enrollment and to change without notice. Alex Mendoza is an US Air Conditioning Distributor employee in the Customer Assurance Department.
RSVP's and Cancellations: RSVP's can be done online or by completing the following 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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Heat Pumps: Let's solve some of the mysteries surrounding heat pumps systems. We will start with a familiarization, and dive into wiring, charging, servicing, and troubleshooting package and split system heat pumps. NATE approved 3 CEU's #8555-0011.
December 20, 2011 - Phoenix
December 22, 2011 - Tucson
The Modulating Furnace: The modulating gas furnace provides the ultimate in comfort. Changing its output from 35% to 100% by adjusting in 1% increments, this furnace combines familiar components with the flexibility of modulation. This class will cover sequence of operation and the application of various components in the system to provide a thorough understanding of system operation. NATE approved 4 CEU's #8555-0012
January 17, 2012 - Phoenix
January19, 2012 - Tucson
Commercial Package Units & Simplicity: In this class we will be discussing the both wiring and troubleshooting of the York Commercial package units. We will also take a look at some of the mysteries of the Simplicity Control, including internal function, operation, and communication. NATE approved 4 CEU's #8555-0016.
February 21, 2012 - Phoenix
February 23, 2012 - Tucson
HVAC Electrical Overview: Diagnosis of electrical problems is the most important skill a technician requires. The ability to read and interpret schematics is a vital part of the troubleshooting process. This class will provide technicians with a safe step-by-step procedure for reading and understanding electrical diagrams. NATE approved 4 CEU's #8555-0019
March 20, 2012 - Phoenix
March 22, 2012 - Tucson
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. NATE recertification credits. NATE approved 3 CEU's #8555-0015.
April 17, 2012 - Phoenix
April 19, 2012 - Tucson
ECM Motor Training: 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. NATE approved 3 CEU's #8555-0018.
May 15, 2012 - Phoenix
May 17, 2012 - Tucson
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Sales & Engineering
For Sales and Engineering Training
- In Southern California contact Tiffany Jarvis at (626) 854-4601 or t.jarvis @us-ac.com.
- In Idaho contact Lowell Bengoechea at (208) 672-1244 or l.bengoechea@us-ac.com.
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Online Training
 See how easy it is to repair a MicroChannel coil.
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