MACS Announces Mobile A/C Boot
Camp October 15/16, 2010
If you don't know what you don't know about mobile A/C repair...its time
to get your feet wet!
An intensely focused weekend of top-shelf mobile A/C technician
training is scheduled for Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16,
2010 at the training facility of the
Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide in Lansdale, PA.
Training classes will begin Friday, October 15 at 1:30pm with a
Section 609 certification class and hands-on instruction on how to
properly use a refrigerant recovery and recycling machine. This session
will be taught by Paul DeGuiseppi, MACS manager of service training.
On Saturday, October 16 at 8:00am, DeGuiseppi will present
MACS’ Best Service Practices and Compressor
Replacement Procedures.This class covers “Best
Practices” service and repair methods for mobile A/C systems. When
adhered to, the procedures outlined in this program should help assure
more accurate diagnoses, high-quality long-lasting repairs, reduction of
comebacks and increased customer satisfaction. Its “Boot
Camp” style approach delivers “everything you need/nothing
you don’t” in a fast-paced, highly informative manner.
It’s broad-based format not only appeals to individuals with
little or no knowledge concerning the operation and service of mobile
A/C systems, but it also serves as a great refresher for more
experienced technicians.
Major subjects in the class include;
A/C Systems: What They Do and How They Do It
A/C System Components: Description and
Operation
A/C System Refrigerants and Oils
Essential A/C System Service Practices and Precautions
Fundamental A/C System Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
After a lunch break, MACS instructor, Peter Orlando will conduct an
electrical class that answers the questions …Have you ever:
Unplugged a failed component and plugged it back in to find it works
fine now?
Replaced a component that tested bad, but the vehicle is still NOT
Fixed?
Replaced a fuel pump for low fuel pressure, only to find low pressure
after you replaced it with a new pump?
Have repeat electrical component failures and can’t figure out
why?
Then YOU CAN”T MISS THIS CLASS! This electrical session will
include the following topics:
- Essential Electricity & Electronics Overview
- Understanding Volts, Amps, Ohms, Wattage
- Electrical Systems Diagnostics and Applications: Including, Voltage
drop, High and low amp circuit analysis, using your current probe to
locate problems in blower motors, injectors, fuel pumps.
Attendees may register for one or both days of instruction.
Friday only: $35 MACS members, $55 non-members
Saturday only: $175 MACS members, $295 non-members
Friday and Saturday: $210 MACS members, $330 non-members.
Saturday’s fees include a continental breakfast and lunch.
Travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the attendee.
Attendees may register on the MACS website by creating a log-in and
password and registering through the My Profile page at
www.macsw.org. They can also call the MACS office at
215/631-7020 x 306 and speak with Pam Smith, MACS events manager or
e-mail pam@macsw.org Attendees
traveling from out of town can discuss local accommodation options with
Pam.
