WIRING & Controls (A)
FIR-30
The ULTIMATE electrical training program for heating technicians.

The original, and still the best, complete course in electrical wiring, controls and advanced troubleshooting. This one to five day seminar reviews the fundamentals of electricity, wiring and control systems and moves on to the most advanced and complex control systems entering the field for the control of hot water, steam and warm air and it always reflects the latest technologies.

Features trainer/demonstrators specifically built to teach this program and includes hands-on training using student provided multimeters and clamp meters (where facility is available). Subjects covered will include air system electronic controllers, steam controls and the latest hydronic controls from Argo, Honeywell and others. The course looks at diagnostic troubleshooting using proven methods and meters instead of guesswork. Proper troubleshooting of electronic ignitors, PSC and ECM motors is also included. NORA Certified for 24 CEUs. The course is also available in a 8, 16 and 20 hour sessions.

• Advanced Electrical Fundamentals
  Voltage-Power
  Current-Amperage
  Resistance-Ohm’s

• Practical Applications
  Voltage-Power
  Current-Amperage
  Resistance-Ohm’s

• Basic Switch Theory
  SPST
  DPST
  DPDT

• Basic Relay Theory
  SPST
  DPST
  DPDT

• Loads
  Motors 
  Transformers

• Meters & Testers
  Volts
  Ohms
  Current

• Steam Heating
  Pressure Controls versus Vaporstats
  Low-Water Cutoffs

• Hot Water Heating
  Integrated vs. Non-Intergrated Operation
  Gravity
  Forced
  Multi-Zone
  Multi-Function Controls

• Air Heating
  Gravity – Hot Air
  Forced – Warm Air

• Motors
  PSC
  ECM
  Split-Phase

• Thermostats
  Low Voltage
  Line Voltage

• Primary Controls, Purpose & Function
  Operation
  Code Requirements

• Stack Mounted Controls
  Mounting
  Operation
  Troubleshooting

• Oil Cad Cell Controls
  Intermittent
  Interrupted

• Basic Gas Controls
  Ignition Systems
  Gas Valves

• Delays
  Pre-Purge
  Post-Purge
  Recycling Type

• Troubleshooting Ignition Systems
  Intermittent
  Interrupted

• Meters

• Testers

• Flame Simulator Troubleshooting

ADVANCED RESIDENTIAL OILBURNERS
FIR-29

Features training on the current residential burners from the
industry leaders and tips on setup, tune-up and troubleshooting.
       

This unique seminar will take you through how to produce the perfect fire and what it takes to keep it going reliably and profitably. Features detailed and concise information on setup and troubleshooting of all of the industry’s major burner lines from Beckett, Carlin and Riello and how to profit from doing oilburner service better than your competitors and with no OEM sales-pitches.  

This two-day seminar is an intense study of fuel combustion, oilburner theory, operation and service. Topics include proper flame quality issues and proper draft to achieve trouble-free operation.

 The program debunks many 'urban legends' and demystifies the mysteries of troubleshooting 'the perfect flame'. This program is constantly upgraded to reflect emerging technologies and current state-of-the-art problems and solutions and features the latest combustion testing techniques and equipment.

This two-day program affords each attendee with14 NORA CEUs and a wealth of knowledge from the industry’s leading authority on oilburner operation, George Lanthier. George has worked with all three major companies on training and service issues and writes a monthly column for the industry publication Fuel Oil News. This seminar is chock full of information and all required training materials are provided.