2 Day Course – Sales / Selection (Excluded)

Get Hands-On experience with the Right Tools:

Master Installation from Start to Finish:

• Using various specialty tools.
• Pipe brazing and modern joining techniques.
• Installing a complete, functioning heat pump (supervised)
• Learn function testing and basic service & maintenance. As well as correct pump down procedures.
• Lots of exclusive technical hand outs and a printed copy of the best practice guide book to take away following training.
• Industry recognised training certificate following successful completion of the course.

Objective

To provide the delegate with the basics of air conditioning & heat pump split system installation. Its content is based around best practice guidelines and is part theory and part practical. You will learn safe practices and the best techniques for a successful installation of a split system. It is highly recommended that the delegate is either a refrigeration engineer wishing to start to install heat pumps or a practicing electrician with the same requirement.

Benefits

• Understand how to install a split system heat pump.
• Work safely and understand the risks with refrigerant gas.
• Understand the reason for using certain specialist tools. How they work and why they have to be used.
• Grow your business by offering the installation of a split system heat pump.
• Avoid costly mistakes that can cause premature failure of the equipment.
• Learn techniques to improve unit selection for installation.
• Plus much more….

Content

Installation (a selection of some of the content included)

• Equipment selection – (Basic as sales content not included in this version of the course.)
• Correct positioning of indoor and outdoor units.
• Understanding noise issues and mitigation techniques.
• Correct mounting of the outdoor unit.
• Anti Vibration.
• Use of brackets and possible problems to avoid.
• Correct mounting of the indoor unit.
• Pipe work handling techniques. Handling issues. How to prevent common problems.
• Condensate management.
• Flaring of copper pipe to joints.
• Correct use of Oxy-Free nitrogen.
• Pressure Testing
• Leak Testing
• Dehydration and use of the vacuum pump and vacuum gauge.
• Electrical Isolators.
• Breaking the vacuum ready for use.
• Operational testing.
• Client Handover

Selection

• Meeting clients expectations.
• Planning the install
• Interface to fresh air

Commissioning / Client Handover 

• Remote control operation and position.
• Maintenance requirements.
• Defrost explained