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2010 Technical Service Training Courses
US Airconditioning Distributors is pleased to announce a new series of technical training classes designed as a review for the experienced service technician and an introduction for the entry level technician. The class includes a binder of training materials. Students will have a final exam and will receive a certificate of completion. The cost of the class is $280.00 per student and qualifies for 30 hours of NATE continuing education credit. Class times will be from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and DOES include a meal.
2010 Service Training Schedule Southern California
Customer Assurance Technical Training
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Evening Classes: Classes begin at 6:00 PM and last approximately three hours. The cost is $45.00 and does include a meal. Most classes qualify for 3 hours of NATE continuing education credit. Class schedules are subject to change without notice.
Receive a $5.00 discount per student when registering multiple students 2 weeks in advance.
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A/C Electrical - View Schedule | Register Online | Download registration form |
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This class will cover major electrical component operation, controls, circuit boards, wiring diagrams, sequence of operation and overall electrical troubleshooting. The class qualifies for 3 hours of NATE continuing education credit.
The cost of the class is $45.00. The class time is outlined below and DOES include a meal. The class will be taught by Bruce Neilson
Temecula: 27470 Colt Court - Thursday March 4, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Anaheim: *Howard Johnson Hotel 1380 So. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, Calif. 92802 - Tuesday March 9, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Burbank: 1100 Chestnut Street - Thursday March 11, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Riverside: 2100 Chicago Avenue - Tuesday March 16, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Industry: 16900 Chestnut Street - Thursday March 18, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Chatsworth: 9250 Owensmouth Avenue - Tuesday March 23, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Hesperia: 17615 Catalpa Street - Thursday March 25, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
San Diego: 4770 Ruffner Street - Tuesday March 30, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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A/C Mechanical Troubleshooting - View Schedule | Register Online | Download registration form |
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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. The class qualifies for 3 hours of NATE continuing education credit.
The cost of the class is $45.00. The class time is outlined below and DOES include a meal. The class will be taught by Mike Welsh.
Camarillo: *Best Western Camarillo 295 E. Daily Drive Camarillo, Calif. 93010 - Thursday April 1, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Burbank: 1100 Chestnut Street - Tuesday April 6, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Hesperia: 17615 Catalpa Street - Wednesday April 7, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Riverside: 2100 Chicago Avenue - Thursday April 8, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Temecula: 27470 Colt Court - Tuesday April 13, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Industry: 16900 Chestnut Street - Thursday April 15, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
San Diego: 4770 Ruffner Street - Tuesday April 20, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Cathedral City: 68-713 Perez Road Building B-7 - Thursday April 22, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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Electrical Wiring Interpretation - View Schedule | Register Online | Download registration form |
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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. The class qualifies for 3 hours of NATE continuing education credit.
The cost of the class is $45.00. The class time is outlined below and DOES include a meal. The class will be taught by Craig Walker.
Camarillo: *Best Western Camarillo 295 E. Daily Drive Camarillo, CA 93010 - Tuesday May 4, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Anaheim: *Howard Johnson Hotel 1380 So. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, Calif. 92802 - Thursday May 6, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Chatsworth: 9250 Owensmouth Avenue - Tuesday May 11, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
San Diego: 4770 Ruffner Street - Thursday May 13, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Industry: 16900 Chestnut Street - Tuesday May 18, 20106:00 - 9:00 PM
Hesperia: 17615 Catalpa Street - Thursday May 20, 20106:00 - 9:00 PM
Temecula: 27470 Colt Court - Tuesday May 25, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Cathedral City: 68-713 Perez Road Building B-7 - Thursday May 27, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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Heat Pumps - View Schedule | Register Online | Download registration form |
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PSC & ECM MOTORS - View Schedule | Register Online | Download registration form |
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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. The class qualifies for 3 hours of NATE continuing education credit.
The cost of the class is $45.00. The class time is outlined below and DOES include a meal. The class will be taught by Mike Welsh.
Industry: 16900 Chestnut street - Wednesday Jan. 6, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Camarillo: *Best Western Camarillo 295 E. Daily Drive Camarillo, Calif. 93010 - Wednesday Jan. 13, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Anaheim: *Howard Johnson Hotel 1380 So. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, Calif. 92802 - Wednesday Jan. 20, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Riverside: 2100 Chicago Avenue - Wednesday Jan. 27, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Hesperia: 17615 Catalpa Street - Monday Feb. 8, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
San Diego: 4770 Ruffner Street - Monday Feb. 15, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Temecula: 27470 Colt Court - Wednesday Feb. 17, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Burbank: 1100 Chestnut Street - Monday Feb. 22, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Chatsworth: 9250 Owensmouth Avenue - Wednesday Feb. 24, 2010 6:00 -9:00 PM
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We will cover 80% to 98 % gas furnace operation, controls, sequence of operation, circuit boards and troubleshooting. Combustion air and venting requirements will also be covered. The class qualifies for 3 hours of NATE continuing education credit.
The cost of the class is $45.00. The class time is outlined below and DOES include a meal.
Febuary 2010 - View Schedule | Register Online | Download registration form
Burbank: 1100 Chestnut Street - Wednesday Feb. 3, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Riverside: 2100 Chicago Avenue - Thursday Feb. 4, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
San Diego: 4770 Ruffner Street - Tuesday Feb. 9 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Industry: 16900 Chestnut Street - Wednesday Feb.10 ,2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
San Luis Obispo: *Best Western Royal Oak 214 Madonna Rd. San Luis Obispo, Calif. 93405 - Thursday Feb. 11, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Camarillo: *Best Western Camarillo 295 E. Daily Drive Camarillo, Calif. 93010 - Tuesday Feb. 16, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Chatsworth: 9250 Owensmouth Avenue - Thursday Feb. 18, 2010 6:00 -9:00 PM
Temecula: 27470 Colt Court - Tuesday Feb. 23, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Hesperia: 17615 Catalpa Street - Thursday Feb. 25, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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Rooftop Packages - View Schedule | Register Online | Download registration form |
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This class will focus on York commercial gas electric package products up to 25 tons capacity with economizers. Starting with a brief product familiarization followed by concentrating on the unit controls to include Simplicity Lite, Simplicity 1A, VAV Economizer board, four stage expansion board and economizer controls. Troubleshooting and product manuals will be part of the hand out materials.
The class qualifies for 3 hours of NATE continuing education credit.
The cost of the class is $45.00. The class time is outlined below and DOES include a meal. The class will be taught by Craig Walker.
Camarillo: *Best Western Camarillo 295 E. Daily Drive Camarillo, Calif. 93010 - Tuesday Jan. 05, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Anaheim: *Howard Johnson Hotel 1380 So. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim, Calif. 92802 - Thursday Jan. 7, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Burbank: 1100 Chestnut Street - Tuesday Jan. 12, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Riverside: 2100 Chicago Avenue - Thursday Jan. 14, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Industry : 16900 Chestnut Street - Tuesday Jan. 19, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Cathedral City: 68-713 Perez Road Building B-7 Thursday Jan. 21,2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Hesperia: 17615 Catalpa Street - Tuesday Jan. 26, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Chatsworth: 9250 Owensmouth Avenue - Thursday Jan. 28, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
San Diego: 4770 Ruffner Street - Tuesday Feb. 2, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 PM
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Total System Protection Training - View Schedule | Register Online | Download registration form |
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A thorough look at why burnouts occur and how to prevent them. We will also present the proper way to clean out a system once a burnout occurs.
The training will also cover what one should do when acid, carbon deposits, sludge, and copper plating exists in a compressor as well as acid testing and acid neutralization.
NATE Recognition Classes: 1 hour Continuing Education Accreditation Attendees will receive their NATE points.
Hesperia: 17615 Catalpa Street - Tuesday Jan. 6, 2010 11 AM
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NATE Certification Exam
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Agenda:
Day one will consist of a full days review.
Day two will consist of a four hour testing session for technicians to complete one core and one specialty exam.
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REVIEW COURSE: March 1, 2010
EXAM: March 2, 2010
LOCATION: Ramada Inn 21340 Devonshire Street, Chatsworth 91311
STARTING TIME: 8:00 AM
More Info /Registration Form
Your registration must be received by February 15, 2010.
REVIEW COURSE: March 3, 2010
EXAM: March 4, 2010
LOCATION: 16900 Chestnut Street, City of Industry
STARTING TIME: 8:00 AM
More Info /Registration Form
Your registration must be received by February 22, 2010.
REVIEW COURSE: March 15, 2010
EXAM: March 16, 2010
LOCATION: USACD, 27470 Colt Court, Temecula 92590
STARTING TIME: 8:00 AM
More Info /Registration Form
Your registration must be received by March 3, 2010.
REVIEW COURSE: March 30, 2010
EXAM: March 31, 2010
LOCATION: Howard Johnson Hotel, 1380 S. Harbor Blvd. Anaheim 92802
STARTING TIME: 8:00 AM
More Info /Registration Form
Your registration must be received by March 15 , 2010.
REVIEW COURSE: April 6, 2010
EXAM: April 7, 2010
LOCATION: USACD, 4770 Ruffner, San Diego, Calif. 92111
STARTING TIME: 8:00 AM
More Info /Registration Form
Your registration must be received by March 23, 2010.
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2010 Training Schedule Northern California
- New Schedule is Pending -
2010 Training Schedule Arizona
Customer Assurance Technical Training
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Give your service man a tune up! Send him for some training at US Airconditioning!
Evening Classes: Classes begin at 5:00 PM and last approximately three hours. The cost is $45.00 and most classes qualify for 3 hours of NATE continuing education credit. Class schedules are subject to change without notice.
Receive a $5.00 discount per student when registering multiple students 2 weeks in advance. Register Online | Download registration form
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Phoenix |
Residential Airflow & Distribution: The class will start by covering the basics of airflow: we will also cover duct sizing and layout and then wrap it up servicing and diagnosing air side systems. Classes will be taught by Tony Doyle & Alex Mendoza. Nate Credits given.
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| January 21, 2010 |
Tucson |
| February 16, 2010 |
Phoenix |
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. Class will be taught by Alex Mendoza.
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| February 18, 2010 |
Tucson |
| March 16, 2010 |
Phoenix |
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. Class will be taught by Alex Mendoza
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| March 18, 2010 |
Tucson |
| April 13, 2010 |
Phoenix |
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 Class will be taught by Alex Mendoza.
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| April 15, 2010 |
Tucson |
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RSVP by FAX (626) 854-4662, by phone (626) 854-6836, or by e-mail to s.roe@us-ac.com.
Please make sure you include your account number and P.O. number, or mail a check to:
U.S. Air Conditioning Distributors
16900 Chestnut Street
City of Industry, CA 91748
Attn: Sue Roe, Service Training
All RSVPs and cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance
Late cancellations and no shows will be billed for the class
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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 Utah contact Matt Ward at (801) 463-5310 or m.ward@us-ac.com.
- In Idaho contact Lowell Bengoechea at (208) 672-1244 or l.bengoechea@us-ac.com.
Online Training Schedule
- For more information click here
Frequently Asked Questions click here
Contact: Sue Roe - 626-854-6836
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Download registration form
RSVP by FAX (626) 854-4662, for questions call (626) 854-6836, or by e-mail to s.roe@us-ac.com.
Please make sure you include your account number and P.O. number, or mail a check to:
U.S. Air Conditioning Distributors
16900 Chestnut Street
City of Industry, CA 91748
Attn: Sue Roe, Service Training
All RSVPs and cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance
Late cancellations and no shows will be billed for the class
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