Course Overviews
Fundamentals of Refrigeration
A full-day course suitable for 'entry-level' distributors, end users and wholesaler personnel covering commercial Refrigeration fundamentals, load calculations, and equipment sizing & selections.
Topics:
- The refrigeration process
- Heat and how it is measured
- The basic laws of thermodynamics (principles behind refrigeration process)
- 3 Factors of heat transfer
- The refrigeration cycle & how it works
- The difference cycle phases
- Pressure/Temperature chart use
- Superheat and why it is important
- 4 primary refrigeration components
- Purpose of accessories/options
- Basic terminology and definitions
- Load Calculation: 4 Sources of heat
- Rapid Load and Quick Selection Tools
- Computer Room Analysis Software
- Software features & flexibility
- Application Guidelines and Recommendations
- System Selection and Sizing Factors
- Equipment Selection Guidelines
- Equipment De-rating Factors
- Key Equipment Installation Issues
Installation & Troubleshooting
A full-day course suitable for 'entry-level' mechanics, students, and maintenance personnel covers commercial Refrigeration system installation recommendations, system start up guidelines, and troubleshooting tips & tricks.
Topics:
- Tools of the Trade
- Equipment Placement, Mounting, Rigging
- Component Sizing Chart Usage
- Component Mounting Recommendations
- Component Adjustments
- Special Considerations
- New Refrigerants
- Line Sizing and Proper Piping Practices
- Line Insulation
- Evacuation, Leak Testing, and Charging
- Field Wiring and Reading Diagrams
- Prestart Check and Start Up
- Operational Check Out and Adjustments
- Sequence of Operation and Tweaking
- Preventative Maintenance
- Service Record Usage
- Troubleshooting Charts and Pitfalls
- Replacement Parts
- Basic Electrical Theory & Components
- Recycle/Recovery and EPA Regulations
- Reading System “tell-tale” Signs
Beacon II™ Technician Seminar
This full-day training focuses on the technical aspects of the Beacon II system covering component overview, basic installation recommendations, setup and programming exercises, hands-on wiring simulator exercises, and troubleshooting tips & tricks.
Topics:
- Beacon II system/component overview
- Basic system installation recommendations:
- Proper settings
- How to change factory settings
- Proper piping precautions
- Other safety measures
- Proper wiring examples and hands-on training
- Communication alternatives and options
- Diagnostic capabilities
- Hands-on trainers exercises
- Troubleshooting tips and suggestions
- Learn how the Beacon II system works
- Learn what makes it unique
- Factory settings and how to change them
- Learn proper installation techniques
- Master system diagnostics
- Learn controls capabilities
- How to use communication features