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HEATING Programs

Check our schedule on our discussion board DragonTalk.

Courses marked (A) can be taught with gas or oil as fuel source.
Courses marked (B) are fuel neutral.
Courses marked (C) are fuel oil programs.

NORTH AMERICAN OILBURNER WORKSHOP
(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 and service materials are provided that have a retail value of over $150.00. 

ADVANCED ELECTRICAL WORKSHOP (A)
(FIR-30)
The ULTIMATE electrical training program for oilheat technicians.

A complete course in electrical wiring, controls and advanced troubleshooting. This three-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

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.

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

Cad Cell Controls
Intermittent
Interrupted

Delays
Pre-Purge
Post-Purge
Recycling Type

Troubleshooting Ignition Systems
Intermittent
Interrupted

Meters

Testers

Flame Simulator Troubleshooting

      Call us for dates or check our discussion board DragonTalk.

Combustion - Part One (C)
FIR-1        7 CEUs

Combustion - Part Two (C)
FIR-2        7 CEUs

Understanding Fuel Systems (from oil tanks to nozzles) (C)
FIR-3            8 CEUs

Oilburner Primary Controls (C)
FIR-4            8 CEUs

Advanced Common Sense Troubleshooting - Part 1 - Oilburners (C)
FIR-5A            7 CEUs

Advanced Common Sense Troubleshooting - Part 2 - Heating Systems (A)
FIR-5B            7 CEUs

The CMR4.00 Seminar (MA Oilburner Code) includes NFPA211 on venting (C)
FIR-6            6 CEUs

NFPA31 Seminar (National Oilburner Code) includes NFPA211 on venting (C)
FIR-7            6 CEUs

Designing HVAC Systems (B)
FIR-8            8 CEUs

Designing Domestic Hot Water Systems (B)
FIR-9            4 CEUs
Troubleshooting Domestic Hot Water Systems (B)
FIR-10          4 CEUs

WIRING Fundamentals For Oilheat Technicians (A)
FIR-11          8 CEUs

WIRING & System Control For Oilheat Technicians (A)
FIR-12            8 CEUs

Hydronic Systems (Design, Piping & Wiring) (B)
FIR-13            8 CEUs

The RIELLO Troubleshooters Workshop (C)
FIR-14            8 CEUs

The Annual Tune-Up Done Right (C)
FIR-15            4 CEUs

Troubleshooting Commercial Burner Control Systems (A)
FIR-16            16 CEUs

Residential Steam School (B)
FIR-17            8 CEUs

Troubleshooting Warm Air Systems (B) 
FIR-18            4 CEUs

Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting For Oilheat Technicians - Part 1 (A)
FIR-19            8 CEUs

Advanced Electrical Troubleshooting For Oilheat Technicians - Part 2 (A)
FIR-20 & 21    8 CEUs

Complex Limit Controls for Hydronic, Steam and Warm Air Systems (A)
FIR-22            8 CEUs

WIRING Hydronic Systems & Zones (B)
FIR-24            8 CEUs 

Troubleshooting the 'No Heat Call' (C)
FIR-25           4 CEUs

Oilburners & Carbon Monoxide (FACTS & Fantasies) (C)
FIR-26           4 CEUs

Advanced Oilheat Efficiency Options (C)
FIR-27          4 to 7 CEUs

NEFI's Applied Service Management Course (B)
FIR-28          24 CEUs

Important Note: Please keep in mind that although many of our courses run up to 8 hours per day, 
they can be modified to suit your time block and budget. CEUs will be issued based on the time the program actually runs for.

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