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HVAC Educational
Training Catalog
2018
General Information
Maryland - Pennsylvania Trane provides indoor comfort systems and energy efficiency solutions for
commercial, industrial and institutional applications. We are pleased to provide you with a full
schedule of HVAC educational programs at our local offices.
Descriptions and details of each course are provided in the following catalog. We will provide your
team with a real world education on the latest innovations in HVAC equipment and controls systems
including operation and maintenance procedures for owners, engineers, property managers and
contractors.
We work hard to provide you with the highest quality training for your dollar.
Tuition includes instruction, materials and catered light breakfast and/or lunch.
Payment must be received prior to class. Registration is available by mail, email, fax or phone.
Dates are subject to change. We reserve the right to cancel any class due to class size, weather or
illness. All students will be notified as early as possible, ideally prior to billing.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel up to 72 hours before class and tuition will be refunded less a
$35 registration fee. Cancellations in less than 72 hours and “no shows” will not be refunded.
Trane is an approved provider of Maryland and Pennsylvania professional development licensing
boards. At the conclusion of each course, attendees will receive a Certificate of Completion.
Maryland-Pennsylvania Trane Training Locations
Allentown, PA
5925 Tilghman Street, Suite 300 Pittsburgh, PA
Allentown, PA 18104 400 Business Center Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Harrisburg, PA
3909 TecPort Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17111 Wilkes Barre, PA
1185 N. Washington Street
Hunt Valley, MD Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
10947 Golden West Drive, Suite 100
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
If you would like more information, have questions or would like to register for any of our
educational offerings, please contact Rebecca McCoy, Marketing Coordinator,
at 717-561-5415 or by email at rebecca.hall@trane.com.
Meet Our Instructors Nelson Warthan, The Warthan Group Nelson Warthan has 40 plus years of experience in educational training, consulting, public speaking, management and leadership. Mr. Warthan is a Military Veteran with over 30 years of honorable service and is nationally recognized for his technical, managerial and facilities consulting. Mr. Warthan and The Warthan Group provide organizations with valuable commercial property systems training. Elmer Franklin Elmer Franklin is a graduate from Michigan Mott College of Applied Science’s Mechanical Technology Program as well as a graduate of the United States Air Force Refrigeration Specialist Program. Mr. Franklin specialized in the building operation and maintenance field for Ameritech, and was a corporate technical specialist and educational director for a five-state area, providing technical assistance and training for 600 employees who maintained 4,000 buildings. Mr. Franklin retired from the corporate world in 2000 and now conducts seminars. Rick E. Hoover PE, CEM Rick Hoover is a graduate from Penn State University with a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and Power Technical Institute. Mr. Hoover is a Registered Professional Engineer in DE and PA, a Certified Energy Manager, and holds a National Electric Code Inspector license. Mr. Hoover worked for Met-Ed as an Electrical Engineer for 13 years. He has taught electrical courses for York Technical Institute, Met-Ed, Schaedler YESCO, Cocciardi Associates, the Manufacturers Association and many others. He also performs NFPA 70 E Arc Flash studies and certification classes. Trane University Trane University, Trane’s corporate training group, provides comprehensive training directly from the source. Their industry-leading training empowers attendees to develop a high level of proficiency operating and optimizing their equipment, controls and building systems. Trane University integrates innovative teaching technologies for instructor-led, distance learning, online courses and webinars.
Course Descriptions
Arc Flash Safety Training
Course Number: AFT3
Allentown, PA: November 6, 2018 Pittsburgh, PA: April 3, 2018
Harrisburg, PA: September 18, 2018 Wilkes Barre, PA: March 6, 2018
Hunt Valley, MD: October 2, 2018
One Full Training Day - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This course is designed to show how the National Electric Code (NEC) the NESC & OSHA tie together
and learn about new NEC codes that will affect the working environment. Additionally, students will gain
a full understanding on NFPA 70 E safe work practices and learn about SCCR ratings, Arc Flash, Arc
Blast, cal/cm2 and energy levels. Finally, the course will cover an understanding of OSHA, who is
qualified, what training is required and what PPE students should be using as part of their everyday
routine.
Attendees who complete this course will become NFPA 70 E Arc Flash qualified per the NEC.
Instructor: Rick Hoover
Audience: Building Owners, Facility Managers, Facility Operators, Contractors
Tuition: $350.00 per person
Boilers and Safety Controls Operation & Maintenance
Course Number: BSC1
Allentown, PA: October 23, 2018 Hunt Valley, MD: January 29, 2018
Harrisburg, PA: November 27, 2018 Wilkes Barre, PA: April 17, 2017
One Full Training Day - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This course will explain the operation and components of boilers, burners, combustion safety devices
and low-pressure steam and hot water heating boiler fittings. Common steam and hydronic heating
systems are discussed along with procedures to initially startup and maintain them. Testing and
maintenance procedures are covered including step-by-step ASME CSD-1 requirements.
Job aids are provided to assist technicians with tasks associated with most combustion safety control
testing.
Instructor: Elmer Franklin
Audience: Building Owners, Facility Managers, Facility Operators, Contractors
Tuition: $350.00 per person
Questions? Contact Rebecca McCoy at rebecca.hall@trane.com or call 717-561-5415
Course Descriptions
Electrical Troubleshooting for HVAC
Course Number: ETH1
Allentown, PA: October 24, 2018 Hunt Valley, MD: January 30, 2018
Harrisburg, PA: November 28, 2018 Wilkes Barre, PA: April 18, 2017
One Full Training Day - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
After an overview of electric terminology, the attendees will learn the operation of various electrical
devices used in HVAC systems and the procedures for troubleshooting those devices. This course
incorporates principles of relays and other wiring mechanisms and covers the basic principles of
reading schematic wiring diagrams. The attendees will become familiar with HVAC electrical devices,
circuits and will be able to use this knowledge to troubleshoot electrical controls and electrical systems
in order to repair them.
Instructor: Elmer Franklin
Audience: Building Owners, Facility Managers, Facility Operators, Contractors
Tuition: $350.00 per person
Indoor Air Quality
Course Number: IAQ2
Allentown, PA: February 20, 2018
One Full Training Day - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This course brings to light the factors that affect indoor air quality or IAQ. It covers how to discover if a
facility has a potential IAQ problem, how to prevent potential IAQ issues and how to remedy issues that
already exist. Attendees will learn how to deal with problems and concerns of employees and the public
with effective communications. Includes a 229-page IAQ guide from the United States EPA.
Instructor: Nelson Warthan, The Warthan Group
Audience: Building Owners, Facility Managers, Facility Operators, Contractors
Tuition: $350.00 per personCourse Descriptions
Precedent & Voyager Operations
Course Number: PVO2
Harrisburg, PA: January 22, 2018 Pittsburgh, PA: May 1, 2018
Wilkes Barre, PA: October 29, 2018
One Full Training Day - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This course is designed to familiarize participants with the Voyager Rooftop Unit, specifically
commercial 3 through 50 ton rooftop air conditioners with VAV or CV controls. This course focuses on
installation, operation and maintenance. Also included are system troubleshooting, micro controls,
ignition and combustion. This workshop will also introduce attendees to the Precedent Unit, which is
the “mini-Voyager” concept.
Instructor: Nelson Warthan, The Warthan Group
Audience: Building Owners, Facility Managers, Facility Operators, Contractors
Tuition: $350.00 per person
Preventive Maintenance for Building Systems
Course Number: PM4
Allentown, PA: October 25, 2018 Hunt Valley, MD: January 31, 2018
Harrisburg, PA: November 29, 2018 Wilkes Barre, PA: April 19, 2017
One Full Training Day - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This course prepares participants to better understand the preventive maintenance needs for
mechanical systems such as air handlers, low-pressure boilers, chillers and more. Participants will
be prepared to start a preventive maintenance program or better operate an existing program. This
course emphasizes the reliability centered maintenance approach of combining strategies to reduce
overall cost and keep equipment in top shape.
Instructor: Elmer Franklin
Audience: Building Owners, Facility Managers, Facility Operators
Tuition: $350.00 per person
Questions? Contact Rebecca McCoy at rebecca.hall@trane.com or call 717-561-5415Course Descriptions
Tracer Ensemble™ Operation
Harrisburg, PA: October 9 - 11, 2018 Pittsburgh, PA: March 13 - 15, 2018
Hunt Valley, MD: April 24 - 26, 2018
Two & a Half Training Days - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tracer Ensemble™ Operation is specifically designed for building operators and administrators to
become more efficient with their Tracer Ensemble™ software, a Web-enabled service and monitoring
tool for multiple building facilities. Tracer Ensemble™ allows building operators and administrators
access to the software from the local network or the Internet to monitor and control their building
system. Students will have the opportunity to work with the Tracer Ensemble™ software to become
more familiar with common tasks.
Audience: Tracer Ensemble™ System Owners, Operators, and Building Engineers
Tuition: $1,100.00 per person
Registration: To register for this course, please contact Trane University
Phone: (651) 407-4022 Email: TraneUniversity@trane.com
Note: Hotel and transportation not included.
Tracer SC™ Operation
Harrisburg, PA: February 13 - 16, 2018 Hunt Valley, MD: September 11 - 13, 2018
Two & a Half Training Days - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In the Tracer SC™ Operation course, students learn to operate and modify an installed Tracer SC™
system. This highly interactive course includes presentations and hands-on workshops where students
practice using the software applications integral to a Tracer SC™ building management system.
Audience: Tracer SC™ System Owners, Operators, and Building Engineers
Tuition: $1,100.00 per person
Registration: To register for this course, please contact Trane University
Phone: (651) 407-4022 Email: TraneUniversity@trane.com
Note: Hotel and transportation not included.Course Descriptions
Variable Air Volume & VariTrac Controls
Course Number: VTC2
Allentown, PA: February 21, 2018 Pittsburgh, PA: May 2, 2018
Harrisburg, PA: January 23, 2018 Wilkes Barre, PA: October 30, 2018
One Full Training Day - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This course is designed to promote an understanding of variable air volume (VAV), the concept of air
movement and discusses the different concepts in equipment and design. This course also introduces
the systems, valves, controls and zone controls. Early pneumatic styles up to early electronic boards
are covered as well as the newer style of boxes along with their electronic controls. VariTrac is used
to turn small constant volume commercial systems into VAV. VariTrane and VariTrac boxes are used
in both configurations.
Instructor: Nelson Warthan, The Warthan Group
Audience: Building Owners, Facility Managers, Facility Operators, Contractors
Tuition: $350.00 per person
If you would like more
information, have questions
or would like to register for a
training course,
please contact
Rebecca McCoy,
Marketing Coordinator,
at 717-561-5415
or email
rebecca.hall@trane.com.Course Descriptions
TRACE 3D Plus Analysis Software Training
Course Number: T3D
Harrisburg: March 20 - 21, 2018
Two Full Training Days - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students May Select One or Two Days of Training
TRACE 3D Plus Load Design - March 20 - Course Number T3D-1: TRACE 3D Plus Load software is
a separate program incorporating the load and system portion of the design process. In other words, it
contains the functionality of TRACE 3D Plus minus the energy and economic portions of the program.
Use this program to complete complex building load calculations for virtually any building.
The class is designed primarily for beginning users, but advanced users will gain a better
understanding of program methodology and garner tips from the trainer. This class provides basic
information critical for understanding subsequent C.D.S. TRACE 3D Plus Energy & Economics course
and advanced topics.
Prerequisites: You must hold a valid license for the TRACE 3D Plus software.
TRACE 3D Plus Energy & Economics - March 21 - Course Number T3D-2: TRACE 3D Plus software
is the benchmark complete load, system, energy and economic analysis program that compares the
energy and economic impact of such building alternatives as architectural features, HVAC systems,
building utilization or scheduling and economic options.
The class is designed primarily for intermediate users. The information in this class provides basic
information critical for understanding subsequent C.D.S. TRACE courses (e.g. the TRACE 700, LEED,
and ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and the Advanced Topics courses).
Prerequisites: You must hold a valid license for the software. Participants are expected to have
previously attended TRACE Load Design training, and if not, to be a proficient TRACE Load user.
Instructor: Trane Customer Direct Services (C.D.S.)
Audience: Architects, Consulting Engineers, Design Contractors
Tuition: $400.00 - 1 Class
$700.00 - 2 Classes
Note: Hotel and transportation not included.Course Descriptions
2018 Air Conditioning Clinics
Course Number: ACC4
Evening Courses - 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Dinner / 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Instruction
Allentown, PA: Tuesdays, September 11 - November 25 , 2018
The multi-session Air Conditioning Clinics are intended to educate students on the fundamentals
of Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC). More experienced individuals may consider this a
refresher course. This is not a maintenance or repair class.
The AC Clinics cover:
Refrigeration Cycle and Refrigeration Compressors
Refrigeration System and Piping Components
Introduction to HVAC Systems (5 Subsystems)
Psychrometrics & Air Conditioning Fans
Cooling and Heat Load Estimation
Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems
Water Source Heat Pumps
VRF Systems
Chillers: Helical-Rotary, Centrifugal and Absorption
Chilled Water Systems
Ice Storage Systems
HVAC System Automatic Controls
* Sessions will be presented in the order listed above.
Audience: New designers, consulting engineers, architects, building operators and
contractors - all trying to better understand their systems or a good refresher course for
veterans.
Tuition: $600.00 per person for all sessions - OR - $ 95.00 per person for individual sessions
* For companies sending three or more attendees, we will offer a reduced rate of $550.00
per person for all sessions.
Questions? Contact Rebecca McCoy at rebecca.hall@trane.com or call 717-561-5415Registration Form
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