Training Classes

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

CLASS IS LIMITED TO 16 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/crimper
•11-in-1 screwdriver
•Utility razor knife
NOTE: if you need to purchase these, contact us for a class package!

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

Includes: Study guide, wiring materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments and lunch. 8am-2pm, $199pp

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

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.

As part of this hands-on course, participants will assemble and wire a control module that incorporates thermostats, zone valves, and an aquastat relay.

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

Students are required to bring the following tools to this class:  Electrical wire stripper/cutter,  ¼” Nut Driver, Wire crimper, 6-in-1 screwdriver, Razor knife

Seating is limited to the first 16 students!

Instructor: Don Steeby, Johnstone Supply

Class includes: study materials, class instruction, breakfast, lunch. $199pp

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

HANDS ON TRAINING!  Join Jim Fultz, National Technical Training Manager & industry veteran with over 30 years of HVAC experience, as he guides you through how to complete more jobs utilizing White-Rodgers universal controls.  You’ll learn practical gas furnace diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques, discover how universal controls can simplify and speed up service calls, and experience the latest NFC-enabled controls designed for use with the White-Rodgers Connect app.

• Each attendee will receive:
  •Rechargeable headlamp
  •5-gallon bucket
  •Chance to win a Veto Tech Pac LT backpack tool bag
• •Refreshments 30 minutes before class

Location: PETOSKEY  Holiday Inn Express / 1751 US-131 South / Petoskey MI 49770

Note:  2 hour class at no charge to you, sponsored by Johnstone & Copeland

HANDS ON TRAINING!  Join Jim Fultz, National Technical Training Manager & industry veteran with over 30 years of HVAC experience, as he guides you through how to complete more jobs utilizing White-Rodgers universal controls.  You’ll learn practical gas furnace diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques, discover how universal controls can simplify and speed up service calls, and experience the latest NFC-enabled controls designed for use with the White-Rodgers Connect app.

• Each attendee will receive:
  •Rechargeable headlamp
  •5-gallon bucket
  •Chance to win a Veto Tech Pac LT backpack tool bag
• •Refreshments 30 minutes before class

Location: TRAVERSE CITY – location tbd

Note:  2 hour class at no charge to you, sponsored by Johnstone & Copeland

Navien HVAC Equipment Training

This course will cover the installation, service and maintenance of Navien HVAC Equipment. Training will focus on the NPF Hydro-Furnace series and the NAZ Heat Pump series.

Topics Include
•Navien NPF & NAZ specs, major components & warranty information
•Installation procedure, including wiring, gas piping, and venting requirements
•Start-up procedures, including interpreting error codes
•Maintenance & service procedures
•Instructor: Drake Middlecamp -Johnstone Navien Specialist

Includes: Study materials, class instruction & breakfast.  8am-Noon, $49pp

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

HANDS ON TRAINING!  Join Jim Fultz, National Technical Training Manager & industry veteran with over 30 years of HVAC experience, as he guides you through how to complete more jobs utilizing White-Rodgers universal controls.  You’ll learn practical gas furnace diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques, discover how universal controls can simplify and speed up service calls, and experience the latest NFC-enabled controls designed for use with the White-Rodgers Connect app.

• Each attendee will receive:
  •Rechargeable headlamp
  •5-gallon bucket
  •Chance to win a Veto Tech Pac LT backpack tool bag
• •Refreshments 30 minutes before class

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

Note:  2 hour class at no charge to you, sponsored by Johnstone & Copeland

HANDS ON TRAINING!  Join Jim Fultz, National Technical Training Manager & industry veteran with over 30 years of HVAC experience, as he guides you through how to complete more jobs utilizing White-Rodgers universal controls.  You’ll learn practical gas furnace diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques, discover how universal controls can simplify and speed up service calls, and experience the latest NFC-enabled controls designed for use with the White-Rodgers Connect app.

• Each attendee will receive:
  •Rechargeable headlamp
  •5-gallon bucket
  •Chance to win a Veto Tech Pac LT backpack tool bag
• •Refreshments 30 minutes before class

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

Note:  2 hour class at no charge to you, sponsored by Johnstone & Copeland

HANDS ON TRAINING!  Join Jim Fultz, National Technical Training Manager & industry veteran with over 30 years of HVAC experience, as he guides you through how to complete more jobs utilizing White-Rodgers universal controls.  You’ll learn practical gas furnace diagnostic and troubleshooting techniques, discover how universal controls can simplify and speed up service calls, and experience the latest NFC-enabled controls designed for use with the White-Rodgers Connect app.

• Each attendee will receive:
  •Rechargeable headlamp
  •5-gallon bucket
  •Chance to win a Veto Tech Pac LT backpack tool bag
• •Refreshments 30 minutes before class

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

Note:  2 hour class at no charge to you, sponsored by Johnstone & Copeland

Course Objective
To train, by classroom instruction and examination, techs to be able to understand the requirements of the ASME CSD1 Code (Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers), All Trades Law, and the Boiler Law and Rules.  (Test & certificate issued, if test passed.)

Course Topics
•ASME Code CSD-1 breakdown
•Boiler law & rules manual
•Maintenance programs
•Review, test & results

MANUALS NEEDED FOR CLASS:
•ASME CSD1 manual 2018 (need to purchase ahead of time, or bring if you already own it)
•Boiler Law & Rules (provided)
•Article 9 of the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (provided)

Instructor:  Phil Forner, instructor from MIACCA

Location:  Johnstone Supply / 4757 Clyde Park SW / Grand Rapids MI 49509  /  8:30am registration / includes breakfast & lunch

$375 if you have your own CSD1 manual / $495 if you’d like a CSD1 manual from Johnstone Supply (limited quantity available at Johnstone to purchase for class)

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

Course Objective
To train, by classroom instruction and examination, techs to be able to understand the requirements of the ASME CSD1 Code (Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers), All Trades Law, and the Boiler Law and Rules.  (Test & certificate issued, if test passed.)

Course Topics
•ASME Code CSD-1 breakdown
•Boiler law & rules manual
•Maintenance programs
•Review, test & results

MANUALS NEEDED FOR CLASS:
•ASME CSD1 manual 2018 (need to purchase ahead of time, or bring if you already own it)
•Boiler Law & Rules (provided)
•Article 9 of the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (provided)

Instructor:  Phil Forner, instructor from MIACCA

Location:  Johnstone Supply / 1840 Industrial / Muskegon 49442  /  8:30am registration / includes breakfast & lunch

$375 if you have your own CSD1 manual / $495 if you’d like a CSD1 manual from Johnstone Supply (limited quantity available at Johnstone to purchase for class)

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 course is designed to introduce HVAC technicians to commercial refrigeration equipment… primarily coolers and freezers.

An emphasis will be placed on how commercial refrigeration equipment differs from conventional air conditioning, including components and their functionality.

Topics Include:
• Basic components that make up commercial refrigeration
• Understanding the defrost cycle for commercial coolers and freezers
• How head pressure controls are used on outdoor condensing units
• Metering device functionality
• Compressor controls
• Servicing and troubleshooting of the refrigeration system and electrical components

Class Includes: Study materials, class instruction, breakfast refreshments & boxed lunch.  7:30am registration & breakfast.  Class 8am-Noon. $79.

Instructor: Don Steeby – Johnstone Supply Training Manager

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