Training Classes

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 Muskegon: 1840 Industrial Blvd, 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, IN 46628

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.  If retesting, please bring results from 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

Navien NPE Level 2 Training in Muskegon

Tuesday, April 4th / 8am-Noon

Instructors:  Navien Technical Reps

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

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

With Air Conditioning season fast approaching, it’s time for service & install techs to learn the proper procedures for effective refrigerant recovery and system evacuation. In this class, students will learn the basics and also advanced techniques on how to increase speed during refrigerant recovery and system evacuation. This class is designed for the tech who is just starting out or the journeyman who wants to refine their processes further.  Training will cover the use of Appion products and tools for use with refrigerant recovery and system evacuation.

Course Topics
• Why proper refrigerant recovery is required
• How to increase recovery speed by using Appion products
• Effective system evacuation techniques, and why they’re important
• How to know when proper evacuation levels have been achieved
• Getting the job done right – with the right tools

Includes: Study materials, class instruction and breakfast refreshments.  8:30am registration & refreshments.  $49/pp

Instructor:  Chris Scherer – ETS Group

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

With Air Conditioning season fast approaching, it’s time for service & install techs to learn the proper procedures for effective refrigerant recovery and system evacuation. In this class, students will learn the basics and also advanced techniques on how to increase speed during refrigerant recovery and system evacuation. This class is designed for the tech who is just starting out or the journeyman who wants to refine their processes further.  Training will cover the use of Appion products and tools for use with refrigerant recovery and system evacuation.

Course Topics
• Why proper refrigerant recovery is required
• How to increase recovery speed by using Appion products
• Effective system evacuation techniques, and why they’re important
• How to know when proper evacuation levels have been achieved
• Getting the job done right – with the right tools

Includes: Study materials, class instruction and breakfast refreshments.  8:30am registration & refreshments.  $49/pp

Instructor:  Chris Scherer – ETS Group

Class Location:  Johnstone Benton Harbor  /  2106 M-139 • BH • 49022

Navien NPE Level 2 Training in Lansing

Friday, April 7th / 8am-Noon

Instructors:  Navien Technical Reps

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

Location:  Crowne Plaza West / 925 Creyts Road / Lansing MI 48917

Navien NPE Level 2 Training in Benton Harbor

Tuesday, April 11th / 8am-Noon

Instructors:  Navien Technical Reps

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

Location:  Johnstone Benton Harbor / 2106 M-139, MI 49022

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 & morning 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.  8:00am registration & refreshments.  Retakes arrive at 10am.

Class Location:  Crowne Plaza Lansing West / 925 S. Creyts Rd, Lansing MI 48917

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.  Goodman / Daikin is currently using Low GWP refrigerants in some of 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, breakfast refreshments, box lunch. 8:00am registration & breakfast.  $150pp

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

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 Supply South Bend / 3220 Rosetta Place Drive / SB Indiana, 46628

All Fittings are not created equal: Understanding how air moves around corners and it’s relationship to the overall performance of the distribution system.

Myths Challenged
•What is Static Pressure and how does it relate to the size and air flow of the air distribution system?
•Equivalent Footage: Why using the wrong fittings will slow the air. How to determine correct fittings for smooth airflow.
•Understanding and using an Air Duct Calculator.
•Flexible Ductwork: Good? Bad? How does compression come into play?
•Ovalizing Sheet Metal Ductwork. Will it handle the same airflow as round?
•Understanding Total External Static Pressure test (TESP).
•Insulation, sealing and the effectiveness of an existing duct system.

Class Includes: Study materials, class instruction and lunch.  12:30 registration & lunch.  Class 1:00pm-4:00pm. $69.

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

Course provides a great technical overview of Fujitsu’s Halcyon products. It provides a more technical perspective than the FAST class, while complimenting it with application ideas, pictures, installation hints, tips and requirements. Troubleshooting sections offer excellent guidance for system and component troubleshooting. The course is comprised of 6 modules.  This full day course helps ensure all participants receive the basics skills and knowledge to apply and support Fujitsu minisplit products.  Class goal is to assist technicians and installers who work with minisplit systems to be more familiar with installation and application differences from traditional unitary systems, without boring them to death with sales jargon and promotion.

What to expect from Fujitsu Tech 101:  · Great information for products and service  · Earn points on the Fujitsu Portal  · A factory trained and authorized instructor  · Class Handouts and Training Certificate  · NATE 8 hour credits (must bring NATE ID # to class)

Schedule: 7:30am Breakfast & Sign-in / 8:00am Product & Installation / 11:30am Morning Quiz / 12:00pm Lunch / 1:00pm Service & Troubleshooting / 4:00pm Maintenance & Quiz  / 5:00pm Class concludes

MUST also register on Fujitsu Training Portal to receive Fujitsu Training credits. 

Class Includes: Study materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments and lunch.  7:30am registration & breakfast.  Class 8am-5pm. $89.

Class Location:  Johnstone Supply South Bend / 3220 Rosetta Place Drive / SB, 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.  Goodman / Daikin is currently using Low GWP refrigerants in some of 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, breakfast refreshments, box lunch. 8:00am registration & breakfast.  $150pp

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

Continuing on with Hydronics training, this course is designed to instruct participants on the proper methods of sizing boilers and hydronic systems. Students learn how different piping configurations and terminal units affect the functionality of hot water systems. In addition, proper pumping methods will be covered as they relate to system capacity.

Topics Include
• Selecting the proper boiler and terminal units based on building loads and configurations
• Types of boiler piping arrangements and how they are configured
• Pumping considerations for hot water boilers
• Selecting the right pump based on flow and resistance
• Control strategies for best performance

Instructor:  Don Steeby – Professor of HVAC at GRCC

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

Location:  Crowne Plaza Lansing West / 925 S. Creyts Rd, Lansing MI 48917

Pre-requisite: Attended Fujitsu FAST or Fujitsu Tech 101 class prior to attending.

This is a full day class providing in-depth troubleshooting for Halcyon Inverter systems. The class is
an instructor-led, hands-on course held across the U.S. 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. (Meters are not provided)
Multi-meter should be capable of specific component testing; this includes the diode check function and a 4
to10 mega-ohm testing capability.

MUST also register on Fujitsu Training Portal to receive Fujitsu Training credits. 

Class Includes: Study materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments and lunch.  7:30am registration & breakfast.  Class 8am-5pm. $89.

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

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.  If retesting, please bring results from 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

Course provides a great technical overview of Fujitsu’s Halcyon products. It provides a more technical perspective than the FAST class, while complimenting it with application ideas, pictures, installation hints, tips and requirements. Troubleshooting sections offer excellent guidance for system and component troubleshooting. The course is comprised of 6 modules.  This full day course helps ensure all participants receive the basics skills and knowledge to apply and support Fujitsu minisplit products.  Class goal is to assist technicians and installers who work with minisplit systems to be more familiar with installation and application differences from traditional unitary systems, without boring them to death with sales jargon and promotion.

What to expect from Fujitsu Tech 101:  · Great information for products and service  · Earn points on the Fujitsu Portal  · A factory trained and authorized instructor  · Class Handouts and Training Certificate  · NATE 8 hour credits (must bring NATE ID # to class)

Schedule: 7:30am Breakfast & Sign-in / 8:00am Product & Installation / 11:30am Morning Quiz / 12:00pm Lunch / 1:00pm Service & Troubleshooting / 4:00pm Maintenance & Quiz  / 5:00pm Class concludes

MUST also register on Fujitsu Training Portal to receive Fujitsu Training credits. 

Class Includes: Study materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments and lunch.  7:30am registration & breakfast.  Class 8am-5pm. $89.

Class Location:  Johnstone Supply Muskegon / 1840 Industrial Blvd, Muskegon 49442   (park in back of building for training entrance)

Continuing on with Hydronics training, this course is designed to instruct participants on the proper methods of sizing boilers and hydronic systems. Students learn how different piping configurations and terminal units affect the functionality of hot water systems. In addition, proper pumping methods will be covered as they relate to system capacity.

Topics Include
• Selecting the proper boiler and terminal units based on building loads and configurations
• Types of boiler piping arrangements and how they are configured
• Pumping considerations for hot water boilers
• Selecting the right pump based on flow and resistance
• Control strategies for best performance

Instructor:  Don Steeby – Professor of HVAC at GRCC

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

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

Pre-requisite: Attended Fujitsu FAST or Fujitsu Tech 101 class prior to attending.

This is a full day class providing in-depth troubleshooting for Halcyon Inverter systems. The class is
an instructor-led, hands-on course held across the U.S. 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. (Meters are not provided)
Multi-meter should be capable of specific component testing; this includes the diode check function and a 4
to10 mega-ohm testing capability.

MUST also register on Fujitsu Training Portal to receive Fujitsu Training credits. 

Class Includes: Study materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments and lunch.  7:30am registration & breakfast.  Class 8am-5pm. $89.

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