Training Classes

Condensing boilers have become very popular, but they require different service and maintenance considerations as compared to conventional boilers.

This course will discuss service and maintenance techniques on condensing boilers. In addition to proper service procedures, we will cover troubleshooting practices as well as proper cleaning and maintenance of condensing boilers. We will be featuring Viessmann High Efficiency Condensing Boilers as a basis of design.

Topics Include
• How condensing boilers operate
• Service considerations for condensing boilers
• Proper maintenance procedures
• Troubleshooting steps for repair
• Following a routine service and maintenance plan
Instructors:  Tom Leyder, Johnstone TSA and Eric Mulder, Viessmann rep

Includes:  Study materials, class instruction, breakfast, lunch.  Registration & breakfast 7:30am / $79pp

Location:  Johnstone Grand Rapids / 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids, 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

Condensing boilers have become very popular, but they require different service and maintenance considerations as compared to conventional boilers.

This course will discuss service and maintenance techniques on condensing boilers. In addition to proper service procedures, we will cover troubleshooting practices as well as proper cleaning and maintenance of condensing boilers. We will be featuring Viessmann High Efficiency Condensing Boilers as a basis of design.

Topics Include
• How condensing boilers operate
• Service considerations for condensing boilers
• Proper maintenance procedures
• Troubleshooting steps for repair
• Following a routine service and maintenance plan
Instructors:  Tom Leyder, Johnstone TSA and Eric Mulder, Viessmann rep

Includes:  Study materials, class instruction, breakfast, lunch.  Registration & breakfast 7:30am / $79pp

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

In this course, participants will study the basic operation and maintenance of hot water boilers and hydronic systems. Students learn to identify and understand the operation of boiler components and hot water piping arrangements. Installation, service, and troubleshooting issues will also be covered.

Topics Include:

• Types of hot water boilers including the difference between high mass and low mass
• Boiler system components and their function – used for safety and control
• Different types of piping arrangements and their applications
• The function of hot water circulating pumps and zone valve operation
• Compare and contrast different types of hot water terminal devices
• Operation of radiant hot water systems for in-floor heating and snow melt
• Basic installation practices including proper location of expansion tanks
• How to service and troubleshoot common system issues

Class Includes:  Study material, class instruction, breakfast, box lunch. 7:30am registration & breakfast.  Class 8am-Noon.  $79pp

Instructor:  Don Steeby, Professor of HVAC at Grand Rapids Community College

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

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.

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

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 South Bend / 3220 Rosetta Place Dr / South Bend IN 46628

Join us for training on Bosch Heat Pumps featuring
High SEER, Super Quiet, Superior Inverter Drive Technology

Course Topics
•Product Changes
•Product Installation
•Basic Diagnostics
Instructor
•John Lynch   -Bosch technical trainer

Includes:  Class instruction, study materials & dinner refreshments.  Registration & food 5pm / $25pp

Location:  Johnstone Traverse City / 1666 Northern Star Drive / Traverse City MI 49696

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

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

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 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 South Bend / 3220 Rosetta Place Drive / 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 Grand Rapids / 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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