Training Classes

Sequence of operation & troubleshooting AC refresher class, just in time for the AC season and good for beginner technicians as well.

Course Topics
•Electrical Sequence of Operation
•Electrical Testing & Troubleshoooting
•Refrigerant Circuit Operation
•Importance of Superheat/Subcooling
•How to Test Superheat/Subcooling
•Duct System & Airflow Diagnosis
•Best Installation Practices

•This class qualifies for 4 NATE credits / 4 ICP Elite credits – if applicable, must sign-in with info at class

Recommended that you first take the Hands-On HVAC Electrical Class PRIOR to this one!

Class Includes: Study materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments & boxed lunch.  7:30am registration & breakfast.  Class 8am-Noon. $85.

Class Location:  Johnstone Supply / 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids MI 49509

This course will cover Low GWP Refrigerants and their safe applications for air conditioning systems.

As the HVACR industry continues to move forward and innovate, refrigerants that were once commonplace to air conditioning systems are now being phased out. Replacing them are more energy efficient, environmentally friendlier refrigerants, known as Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants. Many of these new refrigerants are classified by ASHRAE as A2L, or slightly flammable.  As a result of these changes, air conditioning installers and service technicians will require additional training for the safe handling and transportation of these refrigerants.  Equipment manufacturers are now using Low GWP / A2L refrigerants in their product lines.

Topics Include:
• Refrigerant safety
• Introduction to Low GWP refrigerants
• Refrigerant properties and characteristics
• The refrigeration cycle
• Working with refrigerant blends
• Proper installation and service guidelines
• Flammable refrigerant considerations
• Explanation of the associated codes and standards for A2L refrigerant

Certification:
As part of this course, a training manual will be provided in advance that covers the class objectives. At the end of the course, an open-book 50 question assessment will be provided that verifies the comprehension of the course material.

Includes:  study manual, class instruction, test and breakfast. 7:30 am registration & breakfast.  $150pp

Class Location:  LANSING Country Inn & Suites / 6511 Centurion Drive / Lansing MI 48917

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 14 STUDENTS!  In this course, participants will study the fundamentals of electricity and how it relates to residential heating and cooling controls.  In addition, students will learn how to read and interpret wiring diagrams.  As part of this hands-on course, participants will assemble and wire a control module that characterizes residential heating and cooling controls.

Topics
•Understanding voltage, amperage, and ohms resistance in electrical circuitry
•How to use an electrical multimeter to troubleshoot circuits
•How switches, relays, contactors, and safety devices are used in electrical circuits
•Understanding the difference between pictorial and schematic wiring diagrams
•Differentiating between line voltage & low voltage circuits
•Troubleshooting heating and cooling controls

Required to Bring to Class
•Digital electric multimeter
•Electrical wire stripper/cutter
•Wire crimper
•6-in-1 screwdriver
•Razor knife
NOTE: if you need to purchase these, contact us for a class package!

This class is recommended for those wishing to participate in our “ AC Service Refresh” class in the spring.

Instructor: Don Steeby – professor of HVAC at Grand Rapids Community College

Includes: Study guide, wiring materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments and lunch. 9am-3pm, $199pp

Location:  Johnstone Supply Muskegon / 1840 Industrial Blvd / Muskegon MI 49442

EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F) under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act require that technicians who install, maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release ozone depleting refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified.

608 Test Includes:
•Core: Refrigeration Basics
Also covers laws & dates – everyone must pass core
•Type I Certification: Small Appliances
Includes refrigerators, freezers, room a/c, & vending
•Type II Certification: High Pressure Applications
•Type III Certification: Low Pressure Applications
•Universal Technician:
Includes certification on Type I, Type II & Type III levels

If you have taken the class & test before and need to come back for a retake on any section, bring the card or letter that states the results from your first test in order to retest.

Half Day Class Includes:
Study manual, class instruction, testing & breakfast refreshments.
Recommend sign-up at least two weeks in advance so you have time to study. Manual sent direct to you when you rsvp (Spanish version available upon request), bring manual to class with you, along with picture ID and non-programmable calculator.  7:30am registration & refreshments.  Retakes arrive at 10am.

Class Location:  Johnstone Supply / 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids MI 49509

TWO PART Full Day Class on understanding how air moves through ducts and it’s improvement to the overall performance of the air distribution system.

Part 1: Ingredients
•Pretest
•What are the ingredients for a Quality HVAC installation?
•What is static Pressure and how does it relate to the size & air flow of the air distribution system? Understanding Total External Static Pressure Test (TESP). What system components use up static pressure?
•What tools are available to help the technician? Practical application & Measuring airflow to calculate accurate CFM.
•Lab measuring the actual CFM on a system. Static pressure method. Temperature rise method. Anemometer.
•Equivalent Footage: Why does using the wrong fittings slow the air? Determine better fittings for smooth airflow.
•Flexible Duct: When should it be used in a forced air duct system.
•Understanding and using an air duct calculator.
•Lab Introduction of the duct design project on a building drawing. Supply Duct Design. Return Duct Design.
Part 2: Design
•Measuring CFM by Velocity Method with Lab exercises.
•Lab Continuation of the Duct design project from the first session. Consider duct design on longer than one hundred feet of duct or shorter duct. Friction in design. Best velocity.
•Solving Problems in existing ducts. Branch dampers
•Flexible Ductwork: Good? Bad? How do duct compression, duct support, and careful 90° bends come into play when utilizing flexible duct?
•Ovalizing Sheet Metal Ductwork. Will Oval duct conduct the same airflow as round without affecting static pressure?
•The effects of insulating or sealing your ducts.
•The effectiveness of an existing duct system. Troubleshooting duct systems. When replacing equipment, what should be considered?
•Does selection of evaporator coils on replacement equipment affect airflow?
•Post test.

Instructor: Mark Wood – Johnstone Supply Technical Trainer

Includes:  Study materials, duct calculator, class instruction, breakfast & lunch. 7:30am registration & breakfast.  $89pp

Class Location: Johnstone Muskegon / 1840 Industrial Blvd / Muskegon MI 49442

SORRY – CLASS IS FULL

This full day course provides a great technical overview of Fujitsu’s Halcyon products while complimenting it with application ideas, installation hints, tips, and requirements. Students will learn how Mini-Split Heat Pumps operate and how they can be applied to various heating and cooling projects.
In addition, the Electronics Testing & System Diagnostic (ETSD) portion of this class will provide in-depth troubleshooting for Halcyon Inverter systems. This will be a HANDS-ON portion of the course offering classroom style training on multi-meters, DC controls and circuits with diagnosis and testing of Fujitsu outdoor unit circuit boards.

Students need to bring a digital multi-meter with fresh batteries to the class. Multi-meter should be capable of specific component testing; this includes the diode check function and a 4 to10 mega-ohm testing capability.

Includes:  Hands-on electronics training, study materials, class instruction, breakfast & lunch.  Registration & breakfast 7:30am / $89pp

Instructor: Skylar Kaczanowski, Johnstone Technical Service Advisor

Note: Qualifies for Fujitsu Training Points & NATE Continuing Ed Credits.

Location:  Johnstone Grand Rapids / 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids MI 49509

Sequence of operation & troubleshooting AC refresher class, just in time for the AC season and good for beginner technicians as well.

Course Topics
•Electrical Sequence of Operation
•Electrical Testing & Troubleshoooting
•Refrigerant Circuit Operation
•Importance of Superheat/Subcooling
•How to Test Superheat/Subcooling
•Duct System & Airflow Diagnosis
•Best Installation Practices

•This class qualifies for 4 NATE credits / 4 ICP Elite credits – if applicable, must sign-in with info at class

Recommended that you first take the Hands-On HVAC Electrical Class PRIOR to this one!

Class Includes: Study materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments & boxed lunch.  7:30am registration & breakfast.  Class 8am-Noon. $85.

Class Location:  Johnstone Supply / 3220 Rosetta Place Dr / South Bend IN 46628

CO Safety & Combustion Analysis: Residential, Commercial & Industrial
Seitron analyzers are used worldwide for furnace & boiler combustion analysis & are designed and manufactured to guarantee the highest quality and reliability.

Topics
• What is combustion?
• 3T’s of combustion
• Excess air
• CO2 (carbon dioxide)
• Direct O2 vs. CO2 (why measuring O2 is important)
• CO (carbon monoxide)
• Draft
• NOx
• Why perform combustion test & why use analyzers?
• Why do we need to measure?
• How contractors can make money ($$) using an analyzer
• Atmospheric vs. High Efficiency condensing boilers / furnaces!
• How to use an analyzer
• Combustible gas leak detection
• Seitron Series of Gas Analyzers
• Instructor: Dan Kelly – Seitron Americas

• Class Qualifies for 2 NATE CEU Credits

Includes:  Class instruction, handout materials, breakfast refreshments. 7:30 breakfast / Free Class

Location:  Johnstone Supply Muskegon / 1840 Industrial Blvd / Muskegon MI 49442

CO Safety & Combustion Analysis: Residential, Commercial & Industrial
Seitron analyzers are used worldwide for furnace & boiler combustion analysis & are designed and manufactured to guarantee the highest quality and reliability.

Topics
• What is combustion?
• 3T’s of combustion
• Excess air
• CO2 (carbon dioxide)
• Direct O2 vs. CO2 (why measuring O2 is important)
• CO (carbon monoxide)
• Draft
• NOx
• Why perform combustion test & why use analyzers?
• Why do we need to measure?
• How contractors can make money ($$) using an analyzer
• Atmospheric vs. High Efficiency condensing boilers / furnaces!
• How to use an analyzer
• Combustible gas leak detection
• Seitron Series of Gas Analyzers
• Instructor: Dan Kelly – Seitron Americas

• Class Qualifies for 2 NATE CEU Credits

Includes:  Class instruction, handout materials, breakfast refreshments. 7:30 breakfast / Free Class

Location:  Johnstone Supply Grand Rapids / 4757 Clyde Park SW / GR MI 49509

CO Safety & Combustion Analysis: Residential, Commercial & Industrial
Seitron analyzers are used worldwide for furnace & boiler combustion analysis & are designed and manufactured to guarantee the highest quality and reliability.

Topics
• What is combustion?
• 3T’s of combustion
• Excess air
• CO2 (carbon dioxide)
• Direct O2 vs. CO2 (why measuring O2 is important)
• CO (carbon monoxide)
• Draft
• NOx
• Why perform combustion test & why use analyzers?
• Why do we need to measure?
• How contractors can make money ($$) using an analyzer
• Atmospheric vs. High Efficiency condensing boilers / furnaces!
• How to use an analyzer
• Combustible gas leak detection
• Seitron Series of Gas Analyzers
• Instructor: Dan Kelly – Seitron Americas

• Class Qualifies for 2 NATE CEU Credits

Includes:  Class instruction, handout materials, breakfast refreshments. 7:30 breakfast / Free Class

Location:  Johnstone Supply South Bend / 3220 Rosetta Place Drive / SB IN 46628

Join us to learn how Sensi EIM simplifies your upgrades!

You’re invited to the Sensi EIM Roadshow! More than a first look, it’s a hands-on training with our National Copeland Technical Training Manager.

The Sensi Equipment Interface module (EIM) makes the connections for you. No more pulling wires through the wall. Just plug them into the Sensi EIM. Get trained on this new technology with Copeland’s National Technical Training Manager, Jim Fultz. With over 30 years of industry experience, Jim knows how to make upgrades easier than ever.

What’s Included:

• FREE hands-on training with the NEW Sensi EIM
• Enter for a chance to win a Sensi EIM and Sensi Touch 2 smart thermostat kit
• Enter for a chance to win a $100 visa gift card
• Sensi swag
• Breakfast refreshments provided at 7:30am

Location:  Johnstone Supply Grand Rapids / 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids MI 49509

This FREE training will cover two topics! (And Lunch)

All you need to know about Low-GWP Refrigerants and HVACR best practices.
• A2L transition overview   • Flammability classifications
• A2L compatible tools   • A2L refrigerant best field practice changes
◦ Installation   ◦ Service   ◦ Leak detection
◦ Evacuation   ◦ Recovery   ◦ Service vehicle

Wireless System Troubleshooting: Easier, Faster, Better:
• Today’s HVACR professionals are expected to troubleshoot systems as quickly and efficiently as possible. In this session, you will learn how incorporating wireless technologies will make it easier to troubleshoot equipment in a fast and efficient manner. How is that possible? By gathering multiple data points at once, you can evaluate all aspects of system performance in real-time, allowing you to achieve peak system performance in the shortest amount of time.

Instructor:  Scott Sharrett – Fieldpiece technical trainer

This course qualifies for 2 Nate continuing education credits. Sign in at registration with your Nate ID number.

Class includes class instruction and lunch.  Registration & lunch starts 11:30am.  Class runs Noon-2pm.  No charge.

Location:  Johnstone Supply / 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids MI 49509

TWO PART Full Day Class on understanding how air moves through ducts and it’s improvement to the overall performance of the air distribution system.

Part 1: Ingredients
•Pretest
•What are the ingredients for a Quality HVAC installation?
•What is static Pressure and how does it relate to the size & air flow of the air distribution system? Understanding Total External Static Pressure Test (TESP). What system components use up static pressure?
•What tools are available to help the technician? Practical application & Measuring airflow to calculate accurate CFM.
•Lab measuring the actual CFM on a system. Static pressure method. Temperature rise method. Anemometer.
•Equivalent Footage: Why does using the wrong fittings slow the air? Determine better fittings for smooth airflow.
•Flexible Duct: When should it be used in a forced air duct system.
•Understanding and using an air duct calculator.
•Lab Introduction of the duct design project on a building drawing. Supply Duct Design. Return Duct Design.
Part 2: Design
•Measuring CFM by Velocity Method with Lab exercises.
•Lab Continuation of the Duct design project from the first session. Consider duct design on longer than one hundred feet of duct or shorter duct. Friction in design. Best velocity.
•Solving Problems in existing ducts. Branch dampers
•Flexible Ductwork: Good? Bad? How do duct compression, duct support, and careful 90° bends come into play when utilizing flexible duct?
•Ovalizing Sheet Metal Ductwork. Will Oval duct conduct the same airflow as round without affecting static pressure?
•The effects of insulating or sealing your ducts.
•The effectiveness of an existing duct system. Troubleshooting duct systems. When replacing equipment, what should be considered?
•Does selection of evaporator coils on replacement equipment affect airflow?
•Post test.

Instructor: Mark Wood – Johnstone Supply Technical Trainer

Includes:  Study materials, duct calculator, class instruction, breakfast & lunch. 7:30am registration & breakfast.  $89pp

Class Location: Johnstone Grand Rapids / 4757 Clyde Park SW / GR MI 49509

EPA approved online testing for 608 HVACR refrigerant certification.  Covers Core, Type I, II, III – Universal.  Recommend 2 weeks to study manual before taking online test.  Study manual will be mailed directly to you upon registration. You study on your own, and when ready, make your own appointment to take the online test with a virtual proctor. Will need reliable internet, a computer with camera & microphone, in a clean, quiet space to test.  If retesting, please show online proctor the results from your previous test.  (Spanish study manual & test available upon request.)

Please note: listed class time is just a placeholder on our registration page.  You will schedule an appointment with the online proctoring agent for your test time around your personal needs, so does not have to be on the 1st – any time and date that you choose.  Appointment will need to be scheduled at least 72 hours in advance.

Online testing requirements:

1. Computer with reliable internet access.
2. Computer with microphone & camera functions.
3. Private, quiet, clean testing area.
4. Picture ID

Bosch Inverter Duct Split (IDS) heat pump systems provide the ultimate in quiet and efficient home heating and cooling. During colder months, these air-to-air heat pumps extract heat from the outdoor air during colder months for heating, and extract heat from the air inside the home to expel it outside during warmer months for cooling.

This day-long training course will cover both the installation and diagnostic service of Bosch IDS Heat Pumps and is divided into the following sections:

Bosch IDS Light & Premium Intro & install (2hrs): The Bosch IDS Light 15 SEER System is the first inverter condenser to combine premium inverter technology with standard efficiency. It is available in 24k, 36k and 60k BTU capacities. The IDS Premium 20 SEER System combines the top tier BOVA20 and BOVC20 outdoor units with the exceptional BVA20 two stage constant torque ECM style air handler.

Bosch IDS Ultra (Cold Climate Heat Pump) Intro & Install (2hrs): The Bosch IDS Ultra Heat Pump can provide reliable, energy efficient heating even in sub-zero temperatures. This cold climate heat pump can provide 100% heating down to an outdoor temperature of 5° F and will continue to initiate heating even down to -13° F.

Bosch IDS Diagnostics training (4hrs):  This segment will cover troubleshooting and diagnostics of the various heat pump models.

Instructor: John Lynch – Bosch technical trainer

Includes: Class instruction, study materials, breakfast and lunch. 8am-5pm, $85pp

Location:  Johnstone Supply Muskegon / 1840 Industrial Blvd / Muskegon MI 49442

This course will cover Low GWP Refrigerants and their safe applications for air conditioning systems.

As the HVACR industry continues to move forward and innovate, refrigerants that were once commonplace to air conditioning systems are now being phased out. Replacing them are more energy efficient, environmentally friendlier refrigerants, known as Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants. Many of these new refrigerants are classified by ASHRAE as A2L, or slightly flammable.  As a result of these changes, air conditioning installers and service technicians will require additional training for the safe handling and transportation of these refrigerants.  Equipment manufacturers are now using Low GWP / A2L refrigerants in their product lines.

Topics Include:
• Refrigerant safety
• Introduction to Low GWP refrigerants
• Refrigerant properties and characteristics
• The refrigeration cycle
• Working with refrigerant blends
• Proper installation and service guidelines
• Flammable refrigerant considerations
• Explanation of the associated codes and standards for A2L refrigerant

Certification:
As part of this course, a training manual will be provided in advance that covers the class objectives. At the end of the course, an open-book 50 question assessment will be provided that verifies the comprehension of the course material.

Includes:  study manual, class instruction, test and breakfast. 7:30 am registration & breakfast.  $150pp

Class Location:  Johnstone Supply Grand Rapids / 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids MI 49059

Bosch Inverter Duct Split (IDS) heat pump systems provide the ultimate in quiet and efficient home heating and cooling. During colder months, these air-to-air heat pumps extract heat from the outdoor air during colder months for heating, and extract heat from the air inside the home to expel it outside during warmer months for cooling.

This day-long training course will cover both the installation and diagnostic service of Bosch IDS Heat Pumps and is divided into the following sections:

Bosch IDS Light & Premium Intro & install (2hrs): The Bosch IDS Light 15 SEER System is the first inverter condenser to combine premium inverter technology with standard efficiency. It is available in 24k, 36k and 60k BTU capacities. The IDS Premium 20 SEER System combines the top tier BOVA20 and BOVC20 outdoor units with the exceptional BVA20 two stage constant torque ECM style air handler.

Bosch IDS Ultra (Cold Climate Heat Pump) Intro & Install (2hrs): The Bosch IDS Ultra Heat Pump can provide reliable, energy efficient heating even in sub-zero temperatures. This cold climate heat pump can provide 100% heating down to an outdoor temperature of 5° F and will continue to initiate heating even down to -13° F.

Bosch IDS Diagnostics training (4hrs):  This segment will cover troubleshooting and diagnostics of the various heat pump models.

Instructor: John Lynch – Bosch technical trainer

Includes: Class instruction, study materials, breakfast and lunch. 8am-5pm, $85pp

Location:  Johnstone Supply Grand Rapids / 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids MI 49509

Bosch Inverter Duct Split (IDS) heat pump systems provide the ultimate in quiet and efficient home heating and cooling. During colder months, these air-to-air heat pumps extract heat from the outdoor air during colder months for heating, and extract heat from the air inside the home to expel it outside during warmer months for cooling.

This day-long training course will cover both the installation and diagnostic service of Bosch IDS Heat Pumps and is divided into the following sections:

Bosch IDS Light & Premium Intro & install (2hrs): The Bosch IDS Light 15 SEER System is the first inverter condenser to combine premium inverter technology with standard efficiency. It is available in 24k, 36k and 60k BTU capacities. The IDS Premium 20 SEER System combines the top tier BOVA20 and BOVC20 outdoor units with the exceptional BVA20 two stage constant torque ECM style air handler.

Bosch IDS Ultra (Cold Climate Heat Pump) Intro & Install (2hrs): The Bosch IDS Ultra Heat Pump can provide reliable, energy efficient heating even in sub-zero temperatures. This cold climate heat pump can provide 100% heating down to an outdoor temperature of 5° F and will continue to initiate heating even down to -13° F.

Bosch IDS Diagnostics training (4hrs):  This segment will cover troubleshooting and diagnostics of the various heat pump models.

Instructor: John Lynch – Bosch technical trainer

Includes: Class instruction, study materials, breakfast and lunch. 8am-5pm, $85pp

Location:  Johnstone Supply South Bend / 3220 Rosetta Place Dr / South Bend IN 46628

This full day course provides a great technical overview of Fujitsu’s Halcyon products while complimenting it with application ideas, installation hints, tips, and requirements. Students will learn how Mini-Split Heat Pumps operate and how they can be applied to various heating and cooling projects.
In addition, the Electronics Testing & System Diagnostic (ETSD) portion of this class will provide in-depth troubleshooting for Halcyon Inverter systems. This will be a HANDS-ON portion of the course offering classroom style training on multi-meters, DC controls and circuits with diagnosis and testing of Fujitsu outdoor unit circuit boards.

Students need to bring a digital multi-meter with fresh batteries to the class. Multi-meter should be capable of specific component testing; this includes the diode check function and a 4 to10 mega-ohm testing capability.

Includes:  Hands-on electronics training, study materials, class instruction, breakfast & lunch.  Registration & breakfast 7:30am / $89pp

Instructor: Skylar Kaczanowski, Johnstone Technical Service Advisor

Note: Qualifies for Fujitsu Training Points & NATE Continuing Ed Credits.

Location:  Johnstone Muskegon / 1840 Industrial Blvd / Muskegon MI 49442

This course will cover Low GWP Refrigerants and their safe applications for air conditioning systems.

As the HVACR industry continues to move forward and innovate, refrigerants that were once commonplace to air conditioning systems are now being phased out. Replacing them are more energy efficient, environmentally friendlier refrigerants, known as Low Global Warming Potential (GWP) refrigerants. Many of these new refrigerants are classified by ASHRAE as A2L, or slightly flammable.  As a result of these changes, air conditioning installers and service technicians will require additional training for the safe handling and transportation of these refrigerants.  Equipment manufacturers are now using Low GWP / A2L refrigerants in their product lines.

Topics Include:
• Refrigerant safety
• Introduction to Low GWP refrigerants
• Refrigerant properties and characteristics
• The refrigeration cycle
• Working with refrigerant blends
• Proper installation and service guidelines
• Flammable refrigerant considerations
• Explanation of the associated codes and standards for A2L refrigerant

Certification:
As part of this course, a training manual will be provided in advance that covers the class objectives. At the end of the course, an open-book 50 question assessment will be provided that verifies the comprehension of the course material.

Includes:  study manual, class instruction, test and breakfast. 7:30 am registration & breakfast.  $150pp

Class Location:  Johnstone Supply Muskegon / 1840 Industrial Blvd / Muskegon MI 49442