PPATEC: Technical Conversations with Customers

PPA Technical Education Center 911 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown, PA, United States

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Description: In this class, technicians and employees will learn a basic understanding of technical components such as TXV’s, compressors, coils, heat exchangers, etc. so they can take this information and be able to demonstrate and explain to homeowners. Technicians and employees will also learn the basic

A. O. Smith: Tankless Contractor Training – How it works and troubleshooting

Description: Tankless Applications, How it Works, and Troubleshooting Course Time: 3 Hours This course will examine the different types of applications tankless water heaters might be used in, and common mistakes, the sequence of operation and detailed explanation of the parts and how they work, and troubleshooting. Topics covered include: • How Tankless water heaters

PPATEC: Heat Pump Operation, Testing, and Troubleshooting

PPA Technical Education Center 911 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown, PA, United States

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Description: This class is for technicians with a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle for AC. If you are looking to gain a basic understanding of the refrigeration cycle, we recommend taking our "Basic A/C Operation, Start Up & Servicing (1 Day Class)," "A/C Principles, Theories, Installation

PPATEC: Gas Heating Fundamentals of Installation & Servicing (9/25/23 – 9/29/23)

PPA Technical Education Center 911 S. Eisenhower Blvd, Middletown, PA, United States

Monday, September 25, 2023 8:00 AM - Friday, September 29, 2023 5:00 PM Description:  This robust 5-day class will provide a foundation of theory, practical application, and safe principles for working with natural gas and propane heating equipment. Students will progressively develop their knowledge and skills in servicing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and installing natural gas and

PPATEC: Advanced Hydronics

Wednesday, October 4, 2023 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM EST Description:  Anyone can put together a bunch of parts and call it a hydronic heating system. But are those parts and pieces selected properly and being used as they were intended? In this session, we will review the decision process, the design process, and the parameters

PPATEC: Troubleshooting High Efficiency Gas Furnaces

Description:  This course was designed for technicians installing, operating, servicing, and troubleshooting high efficiency hot air equipment. The study of the sequence of operation is used to understand and troubleshoot the control boards. The operation will include the combustion air and venting system, fuel distribution, ignition system, electronic controls, flame rectification, and limits. Other subjects