A2L Refrigerant Training

Who It's For

Contractors and technicians interested in learning the importance, including the safety and technical aspects, of the proper use of A2L refrigerants in a residential setting.

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What Is Covered

By the end of this course, students will have a full understanding of ignition prevention as well as safety and best practices for the use of A2L refrigerants. By listening to each section of the online course and working through the accompanying workbook, you will be prepared to implement A2L refrigerants in the field safely and effectively!

To take the full course is just a little over 2 hours. You can access the course anytime of day, it's available 24/7. Just log in and pick up where you left off. 

Section 1 (Slides 1-24)

Introduction, Course Overview, Course Focus, Safety, Awareness, Prevention Methods, Purpose of this Training, Why Are We Moving to A2L’s, The Montreal Protocol, The Kyoto Protocol, The Kigali Amendment, The U.S. Schedule, EPA, SNAP.

Section 2 (Slides 25-39)

UL 60335-2-40, Approved A2L Refrigerants (R32, R454B, R1234yf), Occupation Classifications, Fire Triangle, Definitions (LFL, UFL, AIT).

Section 3 (Slides 40-59)

Restrictions on Refrigerant Use, Installation Restrictions, Restrictions on Refrigerant Use, Refrigeration Concentration Limit, Labeling Requirements, A2L Condenser Tech Tip Checklist, OEM Documents.

Section 4 (Slides 60-85)

EPA Regarding Training, ACCA’s Sources for Training, MSDS, ASHRAE Safety Classifications, R32 Flame Properties, Refrigerant Safety Checklist, Servicing Procedures, Non-Matched Labels, Technician Safety, Leak Testing, Recovery Tools, Recycle, Reclaim, Removal & Evacuation, Charging, Components.

Section 5 (Slides 86-108)

Handling Cylinders, Cylinder Containment and Transportation, Additional Best Practices, DOT Recommendations, Stenching, Tool Requirements, Course Overview, Conclusion, Thank You, References.

How It Works

Once you enroll and pay, you will receive an email to sign in/register. If it's your first time using our new system, you will need to enter your access code and user information. If returning, just use the link above and use the “Sign In” tab and enter your email address and password.

Once you are in, you will see the 5-part course. You can access the course anytime of day, it's available 24/7. Just log in and pick up where you left off. Once you have completed each section, there is a multiple choice quiz, you need to earn 80% to pass.

If you are looking to purchase 10+ courses, you can contact Christine Gibson at training@acca.org for a discount on pricing.

Available CEU/CEH's

About the Instructor

Matt Akins, ACCA Manager of HVACR Education, has sixteen years plus of HVACR experience, including five years as a technical trainer, teaching HVAC curriculum to hundreds of students across the country. He has managed all aspects of the training process, consisting of, designing classes for duct design, refrigeration, and HVAC system diagnostics as well as editing existing classes and making them current with current code and laws. 







ACCA would also like to thank Arkema for sponsoring the creation of this training.