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   Critical Components Training

Winstel Controls presents this 8-hour program on HVAC/R Critical Components Training. This course, presented by Rick Streacker of Packard Inc., is designed to provide a basic knowledge of critical components associated with heating and cooling including wiring, capacitors, refrigerant, compressors, motors, blowers and fans and troubleshooting.

Class Outline:

• BASIC ELECTRICITY
  • Atoms, Electrons and Electricity
  • Basic Terms
  • OHM's Law
  • Conductors and Insulators
  • Magnetism
  • Using Multi-Meters
  • AC Circuits
  • Introduction to Basic Circuit Analysis
• TRANSFORMERS, CONTRACTORS and RELAYS
  • Function
  • Specifications and Proper Selection
  • Connection Diagrams
  • Troubleshooting
• CAPACITORS
  
  • Start Capacitors
  • Run Capacitors
  • Hard Starts
  • Understanding the Nameplate
  • Proper Selection
  • Testing Performance
  • Troubleshooting
• COMPRESSORS
  
  • The Refrigeration Cycle
  • Components of the AC/R System
  • Types of Compression
  • Refrigerants
  • Replacing a Compressor
  • Proper Operation - Superheat and Supercooling
  • Troubleshooting
• MOTORS
  
  • Motor Construction
  • Motor Types
  • Air Over vs General Purpose
  • Motor Nameplate Information
  • Proper Operation
  • Variable Frequency Drives and ECM
  • Identifying Motors without Nameplates
  • Troubleshooting
• BLOWERS and FANS
  
  • Fan Laws
  • Static Pressure
  • Blower Wheels and Fan Blades
  • Draft Inducers
  • Testing for Proper Performance
  • Troubleshooting
• QUESTIONS and ANSWERS SESSION

Continuing Education Credits:
•   8-Hours OH – HV, HY, RE – #3860041
•   8-Hours KY - HVAC Journeyman – #HVACCEC-530018
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Cost is $125.00 per participant and covers the course, lab work, certification and course materials.  Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included.  Class is limited to 18 people. You must be registered to attend.

Cancellation: Notice of cancellation must be received at least 7 days prior to the date of the class.  Otherwise you could be subject to a $50 cancellation fee.