This course is designed for contractors seeking to develop their understanding of hydronic radiant heating system design, operation and application. Participants will gain an understanding of the key elements of radiant floor heating systems.

This course will include:

• Radiant system design
• Radiant heat delivery fundamentals
• Heating plant options
• Piping strategies
• Installation techniques
• Manifold balancing
• Zoning
• Radiant-specific heat loss
• Radiant system control strategies
• Climate Cŏntrol™ Line overview

This course is for the contractor interested in going to the next level with hydronic heating systems. Training will provide information about heat-loss analysis, near-boiler piping strategies, system components and controls, which will provide the knowledge to configure and troubleshoot a hydronic heating system from the heat source to the heat emitter. Participants should have a basic knowledge of hydronic heating systems.

This course will include:

• Principles of heat loss
• Heat-loss calculations
• Radiant system design
• Snow and ice melt design
• Installation strategies (Value engineering)
• Boiler selection
• Near-boiler piping design
• Zoning
• Mixing options
• Hybrid systems
• Climate Cŏntrol Line overview

This course offers design and installation methods for incorporating geothermal heat sources into hydronic radiant systems. Training will include information about ground-source heat pumps, design issues and geothermal system types. Participants should have a basic knowledge of hydronic heating systems.

This course will include:

• Geothermal process overview
• Economic and environmental benefits
• System design (open loop, closed loop)
• Equipment selection
• Geothermal sizing
• Installation
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting

This course is ideal for contractors seeking to deepen their understanding of Uponor radiant system controls. Participants will learn advanced radiant design considerations as well as participate in Uponor’s hands-on laboratory, learning to wire and program the Climate Cŏntrol Multifunction Controller, Climate Cŏntrol Zoning System and proPANEL® series.

This course will include:

• Climate Cŏntrol Multifunction Controller (system adaptive control)
• Climate Cŏntrol Zoning System (wireless control)
• proPANEL (near-boiler piping made easy)
• Advanced radiant design
• Sequence of operation
• Components review and operation
• System installation
• System programming
• Hands-on laboratory

This course is intended for the contractor requiring a smart solution for complete radiant and HVAC system integration and control. The Climate Cŏntrol Network System simplifies installation, programming and system start up. Contractors will learn the theory of operation along with web-based programming, all in a hands-on laboratory setting.

This course will include:

• Sequence of operation
• Components review and operation
• System installation
• System programming
• Remote access programming
• Hands-on laboratory

This course is designed for contractors seeking to deepen their understanding of radiant system design through the use of Uponor’s Advanced Design Suite™ (ADS) software. This class concentrates on whole-house radiant system design, offering methods to simplify and economize radiant systems while also enhancing their performance. Attendees will work with a laptop computer (provided) and a set of radiant blueprints to design a complete radiant system.

This course will include:

• Radiant system design
• Heat-loss calculations
• Advanced zoning options
• Computer laboratory

This course is designed for the plumbing professional interested in Uponor AquaSAFE multipurpose fire sprinkler systems. Participants will review installation guidelines for installing AquaSAFE in one- and two- family dwellings and manufactured homes according to NFPA 13D guidelines.

This course will include:

• Multipurpose system design
• Installation
• Sprinkler spacing
• Obstruction rules
• Code interpretation
• Troubleshooting
• AquaSAFE certification test (passing grade 70%)

This course offers on-the-job experience to plumbing professionals interested in proper installation of AquaSAFE residential fire sprinkler systems. Participants will be given a set of plans to lay out an AquaSAFE system from start to finish.

This course will include:

• Looped and Network systems
• Site plan review
• Sprinkler head placement
• Piping layout considerations
• Flow testing