Centrotherm Venting
Centrotherm Venting Topics:
- Centrotherm Inno Flu polypropylene venting system
- Quick and easy installation method of the Gasketed Push-fit connection system
- The importance of UL1738 listing
- Approved by your trusted appliance manufacturers
- Flexible venting products for retrofit applications using chimneys or B-vent
- Best installation techniques
Steam Heating Systems
In this seminar you will learn the following:
- How to successfully install a New Steam Boiler into an Old System.
- The Proper techniques to remove air from a One Pipe System efficiently.
- Steam traps- How they work, Why they fail and What happens to the System’s Operation when they do.
- Flooding Boilers, Short Cycling Boilers- the Cause and the Cure.
- Condensate Pumps, Boiler Feed Pumps – the Difference between them and when to use each one.
Hydronic System Design
In this seminar you will learn the following:
- How to use B&G’s System Syzer calculator…no more confusion about flow rates, temperature drops or pipe sizes.
- How to properly select circulators for any application.
- The “Point of No Pressure Change” and how it can impact the system’s operation.
- Applying Proper Air Management techniques to design “Trouble Free” hydronic systems.
- Expansion Tanks…Steel, Diaphragm and Bladder tanks, we will discuss proper sizing and use of all three styles.
Primary Secondary Pumping
In this seminary out will learn the following:
- A Brief history on how B&G developed this effective pumping technique.
- The Fundamentals of how this Pumping Concept works.
- A Detailed discussion on several Applications that benefit from Primary/Secondary Pumping.
- How to Apply this Pumping Strategy on your next job.
ECM Pump Selection & Application
In this seminar you will learn the following:
- What an Electronically Commutated Magnetic pump is and how it differs from traditional pumps.
- The benefits of using ECM pumps on Modulating/Condensing Boilers.
- The onboard Microprocessor provides numerous hydraulic performance ranges within each pump model.
- Understand how to take advantage of Electric Utility incentive rebates for high efficiency ECM pumps.
Troubleshooting Steam Systems
In this seminar you will learn the following:
- How new Steam Boilers can create havoc in old Steam Systems.
- The Importance of how proper venting can improve operation of a One Pipe Steam System.
- Why Steam Traps need to be maintained to prevent Cold Rooms, High Fuel Bills and Unhappy Customers.
- Banging Pipes? Spitting Vents? We will discuss the importance of Near-Boiler Piping on these New Steam Boilers.
The B&G System Syzer
In this seminar you will learn the following:
- How to calculate the required flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM).
- Proper use of the calculator to select the proper size pipe for the required GPM.
- Accurate calculation of the frictional resistance for any flow rate and pipe size.
- How to calculate the proper velocity in a piping system to provide quiet and efficient operation.
Hydronic System Components
In this seminar you will learn the following:
- Circulators – Learn how a circulator “pumps” water through the system, how to properly size them and where to locate them in the system.
- Zone Valves – Why use a zone valve instead of a circulator? We will discuss the design considerations…
- Flo Control Valves – What they do and what happens to the system when they aren’t working properly?
- Pressure Reducing Valves – what do they do and how are they properly set?
- Expansion Tanks – Why every system needs one, how they work and how to size them correctly.
Lochinvar Residentional Boiler Service & Maintenance
In this seminar you will learn the following:
- Installation Recommendations
- Sequence of Operation
- Maximizing Operation & Efficiency
- Combustion Adjustments
- Annual Maintenance Recommendations
Lochinvar Commercial Boiler Service & Maintenance
In this seminar you will learn the following:
- Installation Recommendations
- Sequence of Operation
- Maximizing Operation & Efficiency
- Combustion Adjustments
- Annual Maintenance Recommendations
Lochinvar Crest Boiler Service & Maintenance
In this seminar you will learn the following:
- Installation Recommendations
- Sequence of Operation
- Maximizing Operation & Efficiency
- The Ins & Outs of the CREST Gas Train
- Combustion Adjustments
- Annual Maintenance Recommendations
Lochinvar LTI Tank-less Water Heaters
In This Seminar You Will Learn About The Following:
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Overview
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Sizing considerations
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Installation
Lochinvar Crest Gas Train and Overview
Crest Gas Train and Overview Topics:
- What is a Zero-governor system?
- How does it comply with 248 CMR 7
- Proper regulator sizing
- How does it operate with low gas pressure
- Low excess O2 across all modulation points
Lochinvar Domestic Hot Water Considerations
Domestic Hot Water Considerations Topics:
- Overview of Tank-less, Direct fired & Indirect
- Sizing considerations
- Potential pitfalls
- Water Chemistry
Lochinvar Noble Boiler Service & Maintenance
Noble Boiler Service & Maintenance Topics:
- Installation Recommendations
- Sequence of Operation
- Maximizing Operation & Efficiency
- Combustion Adjustments
- Annual Maintenance Recommendations
Residential Boiler Best Practices
Residential Boiler Best Practices Topics:
- Installation location
- Piping
- Wiring
- Accessories
- programming
Lochinvar Smart Control for Residential and Commercial
Smart Control for Residential and Commercial Topics:
- How to navigate through the control display.
- How to program the parameters for optimal performance.
- Learn to access settings that will reduce boiler cycling and increase its efficiency.
- You will have a full understanding of the various means and the proper settings for every application.
Venting DO's & DON'T
Venting DO's & DON'T Topics:
- Venting the correct way
- Proper termination locations and methods
- Understanding venting lengths
- Safe venting methods
- Local codes and standards
What is outdoor reset and why?
Key benefits of outdoor reset:
- Easy installation and wiring
- Operate the boiler at the lowest possible temperature to improve efficiency
- Minimize ticking expansion noises in baseboards by preventing large temperature swings
- Improve the comfort of occupants by better matching the heat requirements based on outdoor temperature
- Expand boiler life cycle with the Automatic Boiler Differential feature to minimize boiler short cycling
Tekmar Zoning Controls
tekmar’s new WiFi thermostats:
- Only two wires? Tekmar’s 2 wire Invita WiFi stat is the answer. Works with all HVAC systems.
- Floor sensor option for radiant systems
- Mobile app for iOS and Android
- Heat pump systems with a backup furnace or hydronic coil are called Dual Fuel or Hybrid systems.
- The Invita 564 can operate the heat pump or the backup system based upon the balance point/outdoor temperature.
- The Heat pump is turned off whenever the backup system is on, preventing the heat pump’s compressor from locking out.
Zoning Relay and Zone Valve Boxes:
- Connect ANY brand of low voltage thermostat
- End switch for use with on/off boiler or heat pump
- RoomResponse feature works with boilers that accept 0-10V (dc) or 4-20 mA
- Priority, priority override, exercising, post purge
- Domestic Hot Water options
tekmar Communicating and Zoning Controls
In this seminar you will learn the following:
- Indoor/Outdoor Reset and the Unmatched Comfort it provides.
- Controls Automatically adjusts the System Water Temperature to match the Home’s needs.
- Zone Synchronization Coordinates the zone operation, Reducing Boiler Short Cycling and Improving Efficiency.
- Two Wire Communicating Thermostats make system upgrades simple.
The Controls are all WiFi Compatible for remote access with a Tekmar Gateway.
tekmar Classic Controls
In this class you will learn about the following:
- Boiler Reset Controls for single boiler applications
- Boiler Staging Controls for multiple boiler applications
- Mixing Reset Controls for Radiant Heating applications.
- Setpoint Controls for DHW tank operation and Hot tub operation using pulse width modulation or on/off differential control
BoilerMag Overview
BoilerMag Overview Topics:
- BoilerMag product range & why you’d need them,
- The issues poor system quality could give boilers, ECM pumps etc.
- Chemicals and some of the new items like flush carts, sampling magnets.
