PPATEC Basic A/C Operation, Start Up, & Servicing
2025-04-07 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This class will provide the basics to help entry level A/C installers complete better field installations. This will be accomplished by better understanding airflow set up, adjusting charge, and an overview of low voltage wiring. Service technicians will also benefit from attending this class to better prepare for the upcoming cooling season.

Basic A/C Operation, Start Up & Servicing:

– Low voltage wiring
– Airflow testing, adjustment, and its effect on performance
– Checking and adjusting refrigerant charge

Our Instructor:
Trevor Brubaker has been in the HVAC industry for over 13 years and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes new construction installations, retrofit installations, and service work. Trevor brings previous HVAC instructor experience from teaching at Thaddeus Stevens College. He currently holds NATE certifications in A/C install and service and heat pump install and service.

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Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Apr 04, 2025

$220.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Apr 04, 2025

$275.00

ICP Two-Pipe VRF Foundations: Installation & Start-up
2025-04-08 08:30 - 2025-04-10 17:00 | ICP Technical Training Center
Students will learn about the proper application, installation, and startup of 2-Pipe VRF systems. After completing this course, the participants will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of 2-pipe VRF technology and its correct
application plus configure various 2-pipe VRF products and accessories.
Additionally, students will: Demonstrate correct system installation and startup procedures, best practices, commissioning and utilize service tools to
perform operational and code analysis for troubleshooting and diagnostics.
Click here for more information or to register.

A2L Refrigerant Training & Certification—York, PA
2025-04-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Courtyard by Marriott York, 2799 Concord Road, York, PA, 17402, United States
The HVACR industry is transitioning away from equipment that uses R-410A in favor of new equipment with Low GWP Refrigerants such as R-32 and R-454B. Our trainers will teach you to properly handle, store and transport Low GWP Refrigerants. Please note, APR Supply Co. will provide the training, course materials and test. Test results are mailed to ESCO Institute and graded solely by ESCO. ​
Did you know?
·These are classified as A2L refrigerants, or mildly flammable by ASHRAE?
·That most systems will have refrigerant detection systems on board that can shut a system down in the event of a leak?
·How you store and transport refrigerant cylinders will change?
Trainer: Andrew Bream
Please note: Beginning fall 2024, APR Supply Co. will be implementing a new payment and cancellation policy. Please click here to view these new stipulations.
*Includes light breakfast, full lunch, and all class materials

PPATEC Three Day Basic Oil Heat Class
2025-04-08 09:00 - 2025-04-10 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This class includes all the primary fundamentals of oil heat training for technicians in a three-day training program. Technicians who have experience servicing HVAC equipment, but have limited background working on oil equipment, are ideal candidates for this class. This training also serves as a great resource for oil heat technicians who completed the NORA Bronze Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program in the past, but could use a refresher training.

Three Day Basic Oil Heat will cover:
• Introduction to Oil Burners
• Oil Tanks, Piping, Fuel Units, and Oil Valves
• Nozzles and Combustion Chambers
• Draft and Venting
• Combustion
• Ignition Systems
• Motors
• Primary Controls and Limited Controls
• Hands-On Troubleshooting in Lab

Registration fees include: Lunch is provided each day
Our Instructor:
Alan Mercurio, a technical trainer with the PPA, has over 30 years of industry experience in various roles including service technician, equipment sales, and service manager. Alan is an industry author, consultant, educator, and proctor. He holds certificates as a Master Technician in the State of Pennsylvania, Silver certificate from the PPA, is NORA Gold Certified, and is EPA Certified by the VGI Training center as a type I and type II Air Conditioning Technician. He is the past president and founder of the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of OESP (Formerly NAOHSM), is on OESP’S Education committee, and is a liaison to NORA.

Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

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Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Apr 07, 2025

$1,000.00

Non-Member Price – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who do not deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Apr 07, 2025

$1,250.00

POSTPONED: MagicPak A2L Changes in Installation Practices—Philadelphia/Aston
2025-04-10 08:00 - 12:00 | PSA PHCC Training Center, 4072 Mount Road, Aston, Pennsylvania, 19014, United States
This class will cover the steps that MagicPak is implementing to meet the requirements of the EPA’s technology transition rule. It will cover MagicPak’s refrigerant detection systems, and any specific items that will need to be installed to comply with the new rules.
* includes light breakfast and all class materials
**Click here to view APR’s new registration and cancellation policies.

POSTPONED: Bosch A2L Changes in Installation Practices—Philadelphia/Aston
2025-04-10 12:30 - 16:30 | PSA PHCC Training Center, 4072 Mount Road, Aston, Pennsylvania, 19014, United States
This class will cover the steps that Bosch is implementing to meet the requirements of the EPA’s technology transition rule. It will cover Bosch’s refrigerant detection systems, and any specific items that will need to be installed to comply with the new rules.
* includes light lunch refreshments and all class materials
**Click here to view APR’s new registration and cancellation policies.

PPATEC Troubleshooting Low Voltage Wiring
2025-04-11 09:00 - 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This class provides attendees with the basics of understanding low voltage wiring. Wiring relays and controls will be covered during this class with a specific focus on troubleshooting low voltage wiring applications.

Troubleshooting Low Voltage Wiring will cover:
Low voltage schematics and wiring diagrams
Low voltage relays and controls overview
Troubleshooting low voltage wiring

Our Instructor: Jason Bowe has been in the HVAC industry since 2001 and has worked for leading contractors in the Central PA region. His background includes electric install, retrofit installations, residential and commercial service work. Jason brings previous HVAC instructor experience from teaching at Haller Enterprises as an Instructor and Branch Manager.

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Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Apr 10, 2025

$220.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Apr 10, 2025

$275.00

PPATEC Intro to Air Conditioning
2025-04-14 08:00 - 2025-04-17 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
This program will feature hands-on training with recently installed units in the PPATEC Training Center! The extended four-day course is designed to teach the basics to technicians who have limited field experience with air conditioning and heatpumps with fossil fuel backup.
Please note: the EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test is a separate class on Friday. If you are interested in getting your certification, you need to sign up for the EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test as well.

The course provides hands-on training in the following areas:
• Refrigerant Handling
• Proper Tool Use & Care
• Preventative Maintenance
• Low Voltage Wiring & Troubleshooting
• Line Set Sizing
• Checking Air Flow of Equipment & Duct System

Registration fees include: Lunch is provided each day
Our Instructor:
Mike Elmer, a PPATEC instructor, has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC, plumbing, and electric.

Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
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Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Apr 11, 2025

$880.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Apr 11, 2025

$1,100.00

POSTPONED: PEAC Solutions Webinar
2025-04-15 08:00 - 09:00 | PA
Join us for a webinar with PEAC Solutions! PEAC Solutions is a leading multi-national asset finance platform specializing in providing innovative finance solutions to equipment manufacturers, distributors, and dealers across a wide range of targeted industries and asset classes. This webinar is intended for contractors and customers to inform them of the services available to them through PEAC Solutions as an APR Customer!

PPATEC Three Day Basic Oil Heat Class
2025-04-15 09:00 - 2025-04-17 16:00 | PPATEC Tullytown, 113 Main Street, Tullytown, 19007, United States
This class includes all the primary fundamentals of oil heat training for technicians in a three-day training program. Technicians who have experience servicing HVAC equipment, but have limited background working on oil equipment, are ideal candidates for this class. This training also serves as a great resource for oil heat technicians who completed the NORA Bronze Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program in the past, but could use a refresher training.

Three Day Basic Oil Heat will cover:
• Introduction to Oil Burners
• Oil Tanks, Piping, Fuel Units, and Oil Valves
• Nozzles and Combustion Chambers
• Draft and Venting
• Combustion
• Ignition Systems
• Motors
• Primary Controls and Limited Controls
• Hands-On Troubleshooting in Lab

Registration fees include: Lunch is provided each day
Our Instructor:
Alan Mercurio, a technical trainer with the PPA, has over 30 years of industry experience in various roles including service technician, equipment sales, and service manager. Alan is an industry author, consultant, educator, and proctor. He holds certificates as a Master Technician in the State of Pennsylvania, Silver certificate from the PPA, is NORA Gold Certified, and is EPA Certified by the VGI Training center as a type I and type II Air Conditioning Technician. He is the past president and founder of the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of OESP (Formerly NAOHSM), is on OESP’S Education committee, and is a liaison to NORA.

Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

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Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Apr 14, 2025

$1,000.00

Non-Member Price – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who do not deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Apr 14, 2025

$1,250.00

Honeywell Generators Training for Contractors: Power For Profits 1.0 Residential Standby—Virtual Training
2025-04-16 09:00 - 12:00 | PA
Grow your business by learning how to size, sell, and install generators for your customers!
Hosted by your local Distributor and Honeywell Generator Sales Representative. In this introductory class you will learn how to size, sell and install generators for your customers. If you’ve been asked by one of your homeowners to sell and install a home standby, this is the first class you’ll want to attend.
AGENDA OF TOPICS:
– Residential Market Overview
– Site Preparation
– Fuel Considerations
– Back Up Options
– Transfer Switch Connections
– Generator Connections
– Operational Tests & Final Steps
– Sizing the Generator: NEC 220, Part IV
All Power for Profits training courses are FREE.
For more information, contact your Honeywell Generator Sales Representative or call your inside sales representative at 262-544-4811 EXT. 2808.
When registering using the link below, please make sure that you list “APR Supply Co.” under the Preferred Distributor Business Name” field!

PPATEC Foundations of Propane & Introduction to the Propane Industry
2025-04-17 08:00 - 2025-04-18 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Introduction to the Propane Industry along with the Fundamentals of Propane, now part of PERC’s Safety Basics program has replaced CETP 1.0 Basic Principles and Practices which was a prerequisite to the more advanced CETP classes. This newly offered PERC Education Program (PEP) provides an “entry level” training course on the history of LP-Gas along with instruction on the properties and characteristics of propane, the theory of combustion and how propane is produced and transported.

Some of the other topics covered are:
• Codes and standards
• Measurements of Propane
• Odorization
• Protecting customers, employees and the environment
• Maintaining good customer relations, and much more.
Registration includes the following:
• Lunch
• Printed training materials
• Testing
Our Instructor: Eric Leskinen is a veteran of the industry. Eric has over 35 years of experience with career progression from field operations to corporate direction. He has designed, managed, and executed safety training and compliance programs for multi-state companies with up to 1,100 employees. As a true compliance and safety specialist, his background and skill set are invaluable to propane marketers.
Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

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Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Apr 16, 2025

$500.00

Non-Member Price – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.
Apr 16, 2025

$625.00

PPATEC EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test
2025-04-18 09:00 - 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Taking the EPA Section 608 certification is a crucial step for anyone who wants to work in the HVAC field. Successfully passing this test gives you a lifelong license. It’s also good across the country – so if you decide to move to another state, you’re still covered. The program will feature a morning preparation along with an afternoon test. Attendee has the opportunity to attended a future EPA 608 Test if they do not initially pass during the first two test attempts. Scheduling will be contingent on PPATEC instructor and class availability.
It is expected that attendees read the manual before attending the class to increase the likelihood of passing the test. The manual will be sent as a PDF two weeks before the start of the class.
Cost Structure

PPATEC Members – Discounted Registration ($150): For PPATEC Members who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training
PPATEC Members – Normal Registration ($250): For PPATEC Members who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test
Non Members – Discounted Registration ($250): For Non Members who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training
Non Members – Normal Registration ($400): For Non Members who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test

Lunch is provided for attendees at no additional cost.
Our Instructor: Mike Elmer, a PPATEC instructor, has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC, plumbing, and electric.

Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
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Member Price – Discounted Bundle Registration – For attendees who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training; Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Apr 17, 2025

$175.00

Member Price – Normal Registration – For attendees who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test; Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Apr 17, 2025

$275.00

Non Member Price – Discounted Bundle Registration – For attendees who participated in the four-day Intro to AC training; Non-Member Discounted ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC member
Apr 17, 2025

$275.00

Non Member Price – Normal Registration – For attendees who are only participating in the one-day EPA 608 Certification Prep & Test; Non-Member Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.
Apr 17, 2025

$450.00

PPATEC CETP 4.1 - Installing Exterior Vapor Distribution Systems and Skills Assessment
2025-04-21 08:00 - 2025-04-24 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Primarily focuses on designing and installing the exterior portions of a vapor distribution system for both residential and small commercial markets.
Registration includes the following:
• CETP 4.1 Installing Exterior Vapor Distribution Systems book
• Exam
Course objectives include:
• Properly determine an effective system load.
• Identify factors affecting selection of a properly-sized container.
• Select and install an appropriate container for a vapor distribution system.
• Identify requirements for establishing a container location.
• Identify how to properly select, size, and install pipe and tubing for a vapor distribution system.
• Explain how to analyze and prevent corrosion.
• Identify the steps to sizing, selecting, and installing regulators.
• Describe how to properly select and install a vapor meter.
• Discuss primary special installations that correspond with a vapor distribution system.
Requirements for Certification include the following:
• Prerequisite: 1.0 BP&P Certification completed within 12 months of passing the exam
• Passing score on 4.1 Design & Install VDS exam
• Completed 4.1 Design & Install VDS Skills Assessment returned to testing center within 12 months of passing the exam
Individuals will complete the skills assessment to complete the final action required in order to receive the certification. To learn more about the required skills assessment, please click here
Skills Assessment Topics Will Include:

Section 1: Design Vapor Distribution Systems: Containers and Lines
Section 2: Design Vapor Distribution Systems: Regulators and Meters
Section 3: Prepare System Components for Transport
Section 4: Install Containers
Section 5: Install Lines
Section 6: Install Regulators and Meters
Section 7: Container to Container Transfers and Systems Tests

Class will not be held on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday (Labor Day Holiday).
Our Instructor: Eric Leskinen is veteran of the industry. Eric has over 30 years of experience with career progression from field operations to corporate direction. He has designed, managed, and executed safety training and compliance programs for multi-state companies with up to 1,100 employees. As a true compliance and safety specialist, his background and skill set is invaluable to propane marketers.
Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
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Pricing

Member Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Apr 18, 2025

$880.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.
Apr 18, 2025

$1,100.00

PPATEC NORA Bronze—Two Week Basic Oil Heat Program
2025-04-21 08:00 - 2025-05-02 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
After 10 days of concentrated fundamental classroom theory, coupled with practical laboratory work, including hands-on experience on a variety of live-fire equipment, you will acquire a solid foundation of knowledge. This training, along with field experience, will help build careers as installation and service technicians that will become an asset to you and your customers.
The final day of training is a test day. The test takes place in the morning. Standard test times range from 30 minutes – 3 hours depending on the individual student. In nearly all cases, students are completed prior to 12:00 PM.
Bronze Certificate of Training will be awarded to each student who completes the course and passes the examination. The test is based on the NORA Oil Heat Technician’s Manual, which is used for Silver Certification.
Requirements: There are some study assignments required to be done by the students in the evening during the course. Therefore, students should consider this in fulfillment of the program.
***Registration includes FREE bleeder wrench, multimeter, and coupler popper***
Instructor
Mike Elmer, a PPATEC instructor, has been in the HVAC and plumbing industry since 2002 and has worked for leading contractors in the South Central PA region. His background includes service HVAC, plumbing, and electric.

Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
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Member Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Apr 18, 2025

$2,200.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members, PPATEC members, or petroleum marketers who do not deliver fuel oil in the state of Pennsylvania.
Apr 18, 2025

$2,750.00

POSTPONED: Heil A2L Changes in Installation Practices—Philadelphia/Aston
2025-04-22 08:00 - 12:00 | PSA PHCC Training Center, 4072 Mount Road, Aston, Pennsylvania, 19014, United States
This class will cover the steps that Heil is implementing to meet the requirements of the EPA’s technology transition rule. It will cover Heil’s refrigerant detection systems, and any specific items that will need to be installed to comply with the new rules.
* includes light breakfast and all class materials
**Click here to view APR’s new registration and cancellation policies.

ICP Advanced Gas Furnace: Service & Diagnostics
2025-04-22 08:30 - 2025-04-23 17:00 | ICP Technical Training Center
In this course, participants will gain in-depth knowledge and diagnostic techniques. Course topics include: Identification and verification of proper component operation and role in the sequence of operation, troubleshooting component and unit functionality issues, plus combustion analysis, refrigerant circuit analysis, airside measurements and service methods related to the transition to R-454B.

It is not required to attend both the Gas Furnace and AC/HP sessions, although it is recommended.
Total reduction of $200 applied when registering to and attending both sessions ($2200 total cost).

Click here for more information and to register.

Postponed: Allied A2L Changes in Installation Practices—Philadelphia/Aston
2025-04-22 12:30 - 16:30 | PSA PHCC Training Center, 4072 Mount Road, Aston, Pennsylvania, 19014, United States
This class will cover the steps that Allied is implementing to meet the requirements of the EPA’s technology transition rule. It will cover Allied’s refrigerant detection systems, and any specific items that will need to be installed to comply with the new rules.
* includes light lunch and all class materials
**Click here to view APR’s new registration and cancellation policies.

POSTPONED: Heil A2L Changes in Installation Practices—Pottstown
2025-04-23 08:00 - 12:00 | APR Supply Co – Pottstown, 280 River Road, Pottstown, PA, 19465, United States

Postponed: Allied A2L Changes in Installation Practices—Pottstown
2025-04-23 12:30 - 16:30 | APR Supply Co – Pottstown, 280 River Road, Pottstown, PA, 19465, United States

POSTPONED: Strategic Financial Mastery: Unleashing the Power of Planning for Success (Northeast PA Region—QSC)
2025-04-24 08:00 - 16:30 | Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain, 16 Glenmaura National Boulevard, Moosic, PA, 18507, United States
Join us for an exciting session on “Strategic Financial Mastery: Unleashing the Power of Planning for Success.” Discover the secrets to strategic planning and financial prowess that will propel your business forward. Learn how to assess your current situation, set goals, develop winning strategies, and make informed financial decisions.
Who should attend?
Business Owners, Managers, Key Stakeholders
Sample Agenda
Morning (8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

Session One: Understanding Strategy and Adopting a Strategic Mindset
Session Two: Examining Your Environment
Session Three: Setting Your Direction
Session Four: Defining & Measuring Success
Session Five: Executing the Plan

Afternoon (1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Session One: Understanding Your Finances
Session Two: Developing Financial Organization
Session Three: Strategic Financial Management

Cost
$450 per attendee.
*Cost includes training, training materials, breakfast, and lunch. (Class payment due upon registration. Co-op and Award Points eligible.)
**Overnight accommodation not included in the price.
Need A Room?
APR Supply Group has a block of rooms available at the Courtyard by Marriott Scranton Montage Mountain at the special rate of $109/night for the evening of April 23. Click the booking link here, or call 570-969-2100 and state that you are with the APR Supply Co. group.

ICP Advanced AC/HP: Service & Diagnostics
2025-04-24 08:30 - 2025-04-25 17:00 | ICP Technical Training Center

Fujitsu ASD—Altoona
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-04-29 16:00 | APR Supply Co – Altoona, 4141 S. 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16603, United States
This is an advanced 2-day class covering all things technical on Fujitsu AIRSTAGE systems. The material covers single zones, Multi 18K through 45K and the 4-ton Flex Multi units in a combination of classroom and hands-on training. Contractor tool gift included (Valued at $150+).
PREREQUISITE: Must have completed either Next Tech or ETSD prior to registering for this class.
*SPACE IS LIMITED.
Trainers: Mark Elmer & Ken Kramer
Please note: Beginning fall 2024, APR Supply Co. will be implementing a new payment and cancellation policy. Please click here to view these new stipulations.

PPATEC CETP 4.2—Placing Vapor Distribution Systems & Appliances into Service & Skills Assessment
2025-04-28 08:00 - 2025-05-01 16:00 | PPA Technical Education Center, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, PA, 17028, United States
Primarily focuses on the interior portions of the piping system and on the checks and tests required when installing new piping and regulators or restoring service to an existing vapor distribution system.
Registration includes the following:
• CETP 4.2 Placing Vapor Distribution Systems & Appliances into Service
• Exam
Course objectives include:
• Identify the different vapor distribution system and appliance checks and tests and recognize the steps to perform them.
• Explain the general procedure for placing a vapor distribution system into operation and when to make the final connection to turn on the system.
• Identify how to validate container, pipe and tubing, regulator, and vapor meter installations.
• Understand the importance of proper venting, combustion air, and purging.
• Identify appliance controls and safety devices and understand their purpose.
• Understand the basic characteristics of burning propane to include the components of a burner, air adjustments, and flame abnormalities.
• Understand the importance of communicating customer safety information.
Requirements for Certification include the following:
• Prerequisite: 1.0 BP&P Certification completed within 12 months of passing the exam
• Passing score on 4.2 Placing VDS and Appliances into Operation exam
• Completed 4.2 Placing VDS and Appliances
Individuals will be able to take the skills assessment to complete the final action required in order to receive the certification. To learn more about the required skills assessment, please click here
Skills Assessment Topics Will Include:

Section 1: Vapor Distribution System Installations
Section 2: Identify Appliances in Vapor Distribution Systems
Section 3: Identify Venting Requirements and Validate Combustion Air Requirements
Section 4: Perform a Leak Check
Section 5: Purge Air from a Piping System
Section 6: Perform Appliance Startup
Section 7: Identify Appliance Controls and Safety Devices and Perform a Spillage Test
Section 8: Identify Burning Characteristics of Propane
Section 9: Explain Company Policies and Procedures Related to an Uncontrolled Release of Propane

Class will not be held on Saturday or Sunday.
Our Instructor: Eric Leskinen is veteran of the industry. Eric has over 30 years of experience with career progression from field operations to corporate direction. He has designed, managed, and executed safety training and compliance programs for multi-state companies with up to 1,100 employees. As a true compliance and safety specialist, his background and skill set is invaluable to propane marketers.
Hotel Accommodations
PPATEC is pleased to partner with local hotels that are in close proximity to our primary training venues. Our hotel partners offer student discounted rates on overnight accommodations. Please see the link below to visit our hotel partners page.
Click Here for Hotel Partners

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Ticket – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Apr 25, 2025

$880.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for companies/individuals who are not currently PPA members or PPATEC members.
Apr 25, 2025

$1,100.00

PPATEC ACCAs Manual J (Load Calculation)
2025-04-29 08:00 - 16:00 | PPATEC Grantville, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, 17028, United States
This course covers the fundamentals of residential heat loss and heat gain calculations in the nationally-recognized Manual J standard. The topics are broken down so it’s easy to understand and apply. This course also teaches an HVAC professional the basic elements needed to use approved software to calculate heat loss/gain. Populating fields in a program is easy, but if you’re not 100% sure what you’re populating, this is the class for you.

Topics covered include:
• Heat transfer
• How To Perform a Proper Survey
• Design Conditions
• Building Components
Insulation
Fenestration (window, skylights, glass doors)
Opaque Surfaces (walls, floors, ceilings, etc.)
• System Loads
Infiltration
Ventilation
Adequate Exposure Diversity
Duct Systems

Registration fees includes: Catered lunch
Instructor: Ed Janowiak, Manager HVAC Design Education at Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), has 35-plus years of HVAC experience and more than 20 years delivering technical topics from his time as the technical director at Eastern Heating and Cooling Council based out of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. He has more than 15 years of practical experience in the field as a service manager, technician, and installer working at various companies and as the owner and president of Bramante Energy Inc.

Event Item Name
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Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Apr 28, 2025

$500.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Apr 28, 2025

$625.00

PPATEC ACCAs Residential Design Quality Installation
2025-04-29 08:00 - 2025-05-01 16:00 | PPATEC Grantville, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, 17028, United States
Who is it for
Contractors, technicians, design and utility personnel, wholesalers, energy commission officials, licensing and code officials, and others interested in learning the importance, including the economic and environmental benefits, of accurate residential load calculation procedures for system design.
Day 1: ACCA Manual J 8th Edition – Residential Load Calculations Receive complete instructions for estimating heat loss and heat gain for residential structures. Using MJ8ae we will cover the process that produces equipment sizing loads for single-family-detached homes, small multi-unit structures, condominiums, townhouses, and manufactured homes. It provides quick supplemental details and advanced topics as well as supporting reference tables and appendices.
Day 2: Manual S 2nd Edition The focus here is how to properly select equipment for a dwelling using a detailed heating & cooling load calculation and actual OEM performance data from different manufacturers (Air Conditioning/ Heat Pumps/ Gas Furnaces). The duct design portion may begin at some point during this 2nd day.
Day 3: Manual D 3rd Edition – Residential Duct Systems Designing a residential duct system as per ACCA Manual D will be the focus. You can apply this procedure to constant volume systems and zoned, variable air volume systems, over the full range of duct construction materials. Manual D also includes the most comprehensive equivalent length data ever published. Day 3 is finished up with instruction on following the guidance in Manual T.
What’s included
Registration for an ACCA in-person RDQI class always includes the following required materials: Manual J 8th Edition, ACCA Duct Slide Rule, Manual D, and ACCA/ANSI Standard 5. Plus, you will also receive: Manual S, Manual T.
Registration fees includes: Catered lunch
Instructor: Ed Janowiak, Manager HVAC Design Education at Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), has 35-plus years of HVAC experience and more than 20 years delivering technical topics from his time as the technical director at Eastern Heating and Cooling Council based out of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. He has more than 15 years of practical experience in the field as a service manager, technician, and installer working at various companies and as the owner and president of Bramante Energy Inc.

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Apr 28, 2025
$1,100.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Apr 28, 2025
$1,375.00

PPATEC ACCAs Manual S (Equipment Selection)
2025-04-30 08:00 - 16:00 | PPATEC Grantville, 10107 Jonestown Road, Grantville, 17028, United States
Understanding Manual S – In One Day!
This course covers the fundamentals of residential equipment selection. You’ll learn more about the code-required nationally recognized residential equipment selection standard and in a way that’s easy to understand and apply. This program teaches you how to dive into performance data to select equipment for residential structures. The user will get key information required to be code compliant and deliver predictable comfort. Equipment covered: cooling-only, heat pumps, fuel-burning furnaces, ducted, ductless, and hydronic systems will be covered in this class.

Topics covered include:
• Understanding Sensible Heat Ratio
• Understanding Air Conditioning Capacities
• How To Select a Cooling System
• How to Select a Heat Pump
• How To Select a Fuel-Fired Heating System
• Cooling System Sizing Limits
• Heating System Sizing Limits
• Determine Proper Cooling Airflow
• Determine Proper Heating Airflow
• Apply an Altitude Correction Factor
• Calculate a Heat Pump’s Thermal Balance Point
• Calculate a Heat Pump’s Economic Balance Point

Registration fees includes: Catered lunch
Instructor: Ed Janowiak, Manager HVAC Design Education at Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), has 35-plus years of HVAC experience and more than 20 years delivering technical topics from his time as the technical director at Eastern Heating and Cooling Council based out of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey. He has more than 15 years of practical experience in the field as a service manager, technician, and installer working at various companies and as the owner and president of Bramante Energy Inc.

Event Item Name
Expires
Pricing

Member Price – Discounted price is for PPA members and PPATEC members.
Apr 29, 2025

$500.00

Non-Member Ticket – Full ticket price is for non PPA or PPATEC members
Apr 29, 2025

$625.00

Zebra Counter Training—North Hills
2025-04-30 09:00 - 11:00 | APR Supply Co – North Hills, 2134 Babcock Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15209, United States
Join us for a Zebra Instruments Counter Training! Join the rep and APR team to learn about the UZ1—Universal Zebra Tool and Zebra accessories. Zebra makes ECM testing and troubleshooting tools for the HVAC industry. Bonus! Their tools can also provide CFM and RPM data to make balancing and set-up of new equipment easier!

Zebra Counter Training—Pittsburgh
2025-04-30 13:00 - 15:00 | APR Supply Co – Pittsburgh, 311 Brushton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221, United States

Zebra Counter Training—Altoona
2025-05-01 08:00 - 10:00 | APR Supply Co – Altoona, 4141 S. 6th Avenue, Altoona, PA, 16603, United States
