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The Training Advantage
Class Schedule
Course Descriptions
Training Staff
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WATERFURNACE TRAINING MODULE DESCRIPTIONS
Service and Installation
| Module RT1 |
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Description: Designed for installers, service technicians and service
managers, this course focuses on installation and service procedures. Topics
include the basics of water-side analysis, troubleshooting, heat of
extraction/rejection. Focus on Premier, E Series, Synergy3, Versatec &
IntelliZone products.
Time: 3 days
Prerequisite: Understanding of heat pumps, refrigeration, electrical.
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Geothermal Piping Design
| Module RT2 |
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Description: Designed for companies becoming loop installers, or HVAC
contractors who design and/or install their own geothermal earth loops. This
course thoroughly covers the design and installation of geothermal closed loop
systems in residential applications. Topics include site surveys, soil
classifications, header design, loop types, grouting vertical bores, fusion
certification, building penetration, pressure drop, pump sizing, flushing and
purging. If a local site is available, students will get hands-on experience
applying classroom knowledge.
Notes: This course is required for WaterFurnace Geothermal Services Contractor
(GSC) status. Successful completion of the course allows the attendee to take
the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) certification
test.
Time: 4 days (3 days if no loop is installed) |
Hydronic Applications
| Module RT3 |
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Description: Designed for contractors using geothermal equipment in
water-to-water applications. Includes theory of operation, refrigeration
system, heat of extraction/rejection, and the various water-to-water units
manufactured by WaterFurnace. Students will learn how to design a radiant floor
heating system. Key controls and components required are discussed, along with
installation procedures including pump sizing, buffer tanks, etc. Other
applications using water-to-water units are also covered including ice melt,
swimming pools, process water, outdoor air tempering, and fan coils.
Time: 1 day
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Introduction to Geothermal HVAC Systems
| Module RT4 |
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Description: Designed for the sales force and key managers of HVAC
contractors who have little or no experience with geothermal heat pumps. Topics
include explanation of geothermal technology theory and terminology, heat pumps
and their key components, earth loop types, efficiency comparisons, variety of
applications, advantages, disadvantages, and comparisons to other HVAC
equipment.
Note: This module is introductory in nature and is not intended as a
substitute for modules RT1 and RT2.
Time: 2 hours (4 hours for additional detail including water-side diagnosis)
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