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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.

Residential Design Seminar

ACCA's Manual J Residential Load Calculation Procedure is the accepted industry standard, approved by ANSI, for the proper sizing and selection of HVAC equipment in residential homes. The eighth edition of Manual J is the most recent revision, a comprehensive new approach to ensuring that indoor environmental systems are as efficient, safe, and healthy as possible.

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. Attendees will receive a copy of Manuals J, S, D, and T along with a Duct Slide Rule and a demo version of the Wrightsoft Software.

Day 1:  An easy to learn and apply version of ACCA's Manual J 8th Edition.
MJ8AE provides complete instructions for estimating heat loss and heat gain for residential structures. MJ8AE makes it easier to learn the MJ8 procedures and easier to use hand calculation methods on a variety of home applications.
Jack Rise, the instructor for this program, is an ACCA Certified Instructor for all residential manuals including the 8th Edition of Manual J.

Day 2:  Manual D - Residential Duct Systems
Design a residential duct system in less time with the streamlined duct sizing procedure in this revised edition of Manual D. You can apply this procedure to constant volume systems and zoned, variable air volume systems, over the full range of duct construction materials.  Manual D also includes the most comprehensive equivalent length data ever published. (298 pages)

Day 3:  Right-Suite's New Right-J Offers Manual J-8 Compatibility!
ACCA’s Manual J Eighth Edition worksheet on screen! Since 1986 Right-J has set the standard for computerized residential load calculations.  Access all Manual J8 tables, a drag-and drop multi-zone screen, sales proposal templates in Microsoft Word, customizable help screens, and an Expert Assistant Screen with color pie charts.  A free ARI-GAMA electronic equipment directory is included. Create and save user-defined construction types in your own library.

Lodging and meals are not included in class tuition.

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

This class provides 20 hours of continuing education credit toward NATE re-certification.

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