4Air Purchases Training Schedule 2009
Click here to view our entire 2009 schedule at a glance, or scroll down to view individual class information. Following each class title you'll find a link to download a full course description and registration form.

Directions to our training centers can be found under Locations. For additional information, please contact Rich Zaker (781) 222-5315 or via e-mail.
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January

4 Trane Communicating Systems with ComfortLink II- Cost $35.00
Jan 8, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases - Burlington, MA
Jan 15, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases - Hyannis, MA
Jan 22, 4-8 p.m., Engel HVAC - Manchester, NH
This course covers the features, installation, auto configuration,
and optional set-up of Trane Communicating Systems.

NATE Course ID#: 1813-0018
Air Purchases Ref#: TRANECOMSYSINST

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4 Trane Gas Furnace - Cost $35
Jan 14, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Warwick, RI
This course is for installation and service technicians looking for a
greater understanding of Trane furnace installation, operation and
troubleshooting techniques.

NATE Course ID#: 1813-0005
Air Purchases Ref#: TRNFURN001

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4 Trane FreshEffects (ERV) - Cost $20.00
Jan 20, 4:00-7:00 p.m., Engel HVAC Supply, Manchester, NH
This course covers FreshEffects design, selection, sizing, set-up
and more.


NATE Course ID#:1813-0017
Air Purchases Ref#:Trane AP ERV IAQ

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February

4 Honeywell Wireless Technology - No Charge
Feb 4, 4-6 p.m., Air Purchases, Hyannis, MA
Feb 5, 4-6 p.m., Air Purchases, Hyannis, MA
Learn about Honeywell's new portfolio of Wireless and Prestige™ Comfort Systems.
Pizza and soda served.

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February/March

4 Trane Cooling & R410a Certification - $35.00
Feb 10, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Burlington, MA
Feb 12, 4-8 p.m., Engel HVAC Supply, Manchester, NH
Mar 19, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Hyannis, MA
This course is designed to provide you with a greater understanding of Trane residential air conditioning system application, installation and troubleshooting.

NATE Course ID#: 1813-0007;
Air Purchases Ref#:TRNAC001

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4Trane Variable Speed - Cost $35.00
Feb 17, 4-8 p.m. Air Purchases, Burlington, MA
Feb 19, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Hyannis, MA
Mar 5, 4-8 p.m., Engel HVAC Supply, Manchester, NH
This course is for the technician servicing Trane variable speed ECM-based systems and is required for new Trane dealers who wish to purchase variable speed equipment.

NATE Course ID#: 1813-0010
Air Purchases Ref#:TRNVSPD0001

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4 The Act Group's B-to-B Selling: Light Commercial 101 - Cost: $495
Mar 3 & 4, 8-5 p.m., Air Purchases, Burlington, MA
Look in any city in the US, in any area where light commercial businesses exist, and you'll see old, worn out rooftop A/C and heating systems. The market opportunity is at an all-time high and continues to grow each day as building owners and tenants continue to repair systems that are 20+ years old. B-to-B Selling 101 will give you two days of intense training to help you take advantage of this growing opportunity.

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4 Restructuring for Recession - Cost $95
Mar 9, 9-4 p.m., Air Purchases, Burlington, MA
Led by accomplished business specialist John Rupprecht, "Restructuring for Recession" is a one-day hands-on workshop for business owners who want to restructure or improve their business. You will work independently under the direction of the instructor using your own company financial information, which will be kept strictly confidential.

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4 Honeywell Wireless Technology - No Charge
Mar 31, 4-6 p.m., Air Purchases, Burlington, MA
Learn about Honeywell's new portfolio of Wireless and Prestige™ Comfort Systems.
Pizza and soda served.

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March/April

4 Thermodynamics - Cost: $30 UPDATED INFO
Apr 23, Engel HVAC Supply, Manchester, NH
Technicians will learn how to apply the thermodynamics properties of refrigerants into a method for system diagnostics. The program will use a combination of testing, lecture and system diagnostic exercises to help technicians diagnose with confidence. Attendees will learn how to interpret system measurements into specific charging and diagnostic procedures. We will use computer generated refrigeration cycle problems to reinforce the use of these principles.

NATE Course ID#: 1813-0014
Air Purchases Ref#APTHERMODYNAMICS

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April

4 BDR's Restructuring for Profit & Growth: Retail Focus - Cost $250 (Trane Dealers Only); $495 all others
Apr 7 & 8, Air Purchases, Burlington, MA
Attendees will learn the principles and processes necessary to build and grow a profitable heating and cooling business in today's new retail reality. This course covers every major business function and contains a new section on focus-based businesses, as well as a new Saturday strategy. Other key topics include how to structure your business for profitable growth, gross profit per man day and break-even.

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August

4 BDR's Creating a Strategic Business Plan - Cost $495
August 26 & 27, 8-5 p.m., Air Purchases, Burlington
Business is a journey. A business plan is a road map for your company's future that will ensure your team members are working toward the same corporate goals and a common vision. Creating a Strategic Business Plan provides the tools to develop mission, vision, and value statements, as well as a strategic five-year business plan. Dealers will leave class with a starter business plan (Opportunity Planner Workbook).

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September

4 ACCA Manual D Residential Duct Design - Cost $35
Sept 10, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Burlington, MA
Sept 17, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Hyannis, MA
Sept 24, 4-8 p.m., Engel HVAC, Manchester, NH

Discover why using .1 on your duct calculator will result in improperly sized ducts. Learn the correct method to determine what static pressure to use on your duct calculator, what TEL (Total Equivalent Length) is and how to calculate it, how to properly select the blower capacity to the duct system and how to use the ACCA
Friction Rate Chart.

4Optional: You may also purchase an ACCA Manual D for $35.00

This class qualifies for 4 CEUs towards NATE recertification in the following specialties:
Air Conditioning Service, Air Conditioning Installation; Air Distribution Service, Air Distribution Installation; Heat Pump Service; Heat Pump Installation; Gas Furnace Service, Gas Furnace Installation; Oil Furnace Service, Oil Furnace Installation; HVAC Efficiency Analyst - Senior.

NATE Course ID#:1813-0013
Air Purchases Ref# ACCAMAND

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September/October

4 National Comfort Institute's Air Diagnostics & Balancing
Sept 29-Oct 1, 8-5, Engel HVAC Supply, Manchester, NH
Choose from one, two or three days of training:

Sept 29 - Beginning Air Diagnostics 101 - $195
This single-day introductory event provides you with information to understand and perform the basics of air-side testing and diagnostics on a HVAC system.

Sept 30 - Intermediate Air Diagnostics & Balancing 201 - $345
Day-One graduates, thirsty for more knowledge and experience, are invited to stay and attend NCI's 201 class and get tested for NBI certification.

Oct 1 - Light Commercial Air Diagnostics & Balancing 301 - $395
If you plan on addressing more complex residential diagnostic jobs or working on commercial balancing project of systems to 20 tons, then you should attend NCI’s 301 course.

Oct 1 - Light Commercial Certification Test 401 - $195
Confirm your expertise and learning with NCI’s Light Commercial Certification Exam and upon passing get a 2 Year light Commercial certification award. A valuable document to show building owners/managers your expertise in the diagnostics and balancing field.

4 Click here to register with NCI. Be sure to mention you are an Air Purchases customer to receive $345 cost on Day II (a $50 savings).
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October

4 Trane Commercial Rooftop Units - Cost $95
Oct 15, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Burlington, MA
Oct 22, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Hyannis, MA
Oct 29, 4-8 p.m., Engel HVAC, Manchester, NH

This course is designed for technicians servicing Trane Voyager
and Precedent package units with micro-electronic controls.

NATE Course ID#:1813-0016
Air Purchases Ref# TRANEAPRTU

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-4 NCI's Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Training and Certification
Nov 3-5, 2009, Engel HVAC Supply, Manchester, NH

Nov 3, 8-5 p.m., The Complete Carbon Monoxide Story 102 - Cost $195
Nov 4, 8-5 p.m., CO & Combustion Solutions 202 - Cost $345
Nov 5, 8-5 p.m. , CO Review and Certification Testing - $195

4 Click here to register with NCI. Be sure to mention you are an Air Purchases' customer to receive the $345 price on Day II training (a $50 discount).
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November/December

4 Trane Gas Furnace - Cost $35
Nov 12, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Burlington, MA
Nov 19, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Hyannis, MA
Dec 3, 4-8 p.m., Engel HVAC, Manchester, NH

This course is for installation and service technicians looking for a
greater understanding of Trane furnace installation, operation and
troubleshooting techniques.

NATE Course ID#: 1813-0005
Air Purchases Ref#: TRNFURN001

4 Download registration form

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December

4 Trane Heat Pump - Cost $35
Dec 9, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Burlington, MA
Dec 10, 4-8 p.m., Engel HVAC, Manchester, NH
Dec 17, 4-8 p.m., Air Purchases, Hyannis, MA

This course is for installation and service technicians looking for a
greater understanding of Trane furnace installation, operation and
troubleshooting techniques.

NATE Course ID#: 1813-0005
Air Purchases Ref#: TRNFURN001

4 Download registration form