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Learn the fundamentals of load calculation, equipment selection, duct design and room air distribution. Quality HVAC system design is the foundation for a professional installation.

What is unique about this training is that heat transfer fundamentals are taught as a foundation for computer-assisted load calculation.

2006 International Residential Code M1401.3 Sizing - Heating and cooling equipment shall be sized based on building loads calculated in accordance with ACCA Manual J or other approved heating and cooling calculation methodologies.

The following materials are provided for each attendee:

- Manual J8 - Load Calculation Manual
- Essential Elements Workbook
- right-suiteTM UNIVERSAL - Demo Software

Attendees successfully completing this training will receive an ACCA certificate of completion.

Training Agenda

Tuesday – 8:30 to 4:30

- Manual J 8th edition overview
- Right-Suite™ UNIVERSAL – Load Exercise 1
- Right-Suite™ UNIVERSAL – Load Exercise 2
- Homework – Essential Elements Workbook

Wednesday – 8:30 to 4:30

- Right-Suite™ UNIVERSAL – Load Exercise 3
- Manual S – Equipment Selection
- Manual D – Duct Design
- Right-Suite™ UNIVERSAL – Duct Design Homework – Answer questions from Manual S and Manual D.

Thursday – 8:30 to Noon

- Manual T – Grille & Register Selection
- Right-Suite™ UNIVERSAL – Reports
- 2006 International Residential Code compliance

Who should attend: Contractors and their sales staffs, technical college instructors, building code officials, design and utility personnel, and wholesalers.

Attendees must bring the following to class:
- A laptop computer with Microsoft® Windows 2000, XP, or Vista operating system.
- Laptop must have a CD drive to load demo software.
- Network password-protected computers must be unlocked to accept demo software.
-A comfortable, user-friendly mouse.
- Four-function calculator.

Prerequisite: Students will be expected to understand the basics of Microsoft® Windows.

Space is LIMITED. Note: Lodging and food are not included in tuition cost.

This class provides 20 hours of continuing education credit toward NATE re-certification. Credits for state requirements may also be available; contact kelly.ercole@acca.org for more information.

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Questions? Contact Kelly Ercole at kelly.ercole@acca.org or 703-824-8840.