12 week course

With this program, the student will incorporate the two previous mentioned programs along with being instructed in extensive theory and practical training in the welding and electrical knowledge they will need in this trade.

This program is designed to train and prepare the least experienced applicants in the remanufacturing and recharging of RV absorption style refrigerators.

Detailed Curriculum — 12 Week Course

Gas Refrigerator

• Makes and Models
• Removal and Installation
• Proper Handling
• Door and Panel Replacement

Gas Operation Parts – Familiarization of all parts

• Learn to Trouble Shoot, Test and Replace

(j) Valves
(k) Filters
(l) Thermostats
(m) Lines
(n) Orifice
(o) Burners
(p) Safety Valves
(q) Thermocouples
(r) Baffles

How to use a Manometer and Test Gas Pressures

Ignition Devices – Learn about and Train on all 6 Ignition devices.

Electrical Safety

Basic Electrical Theory – AC and DC

Electrical Diagnosis

Meter Instruction – Multi and Amp

Electrical Operation Parts – Familiarization of all parts.

• Learn to Trouble Shoot, Test and Replace.

(i) Electric Thermostats
(j) Combination Thermostats
(k) Heating Elements
(l) Standard Switches
(m) 12 Volt Relays
(n) Electronic Boards – Identification of and Testing.
(o) Gas Solenoids
(p) Electrodes

Mig Welding
(a) Safety
(b) Instruction
(c) Techniques

Oxygen and Acetylene Welding
(a) Safety
(b) Instruction
(c) Techniques

Refrigerator
(e) Importance of Being Level
(f) Flame Blow Out
(g) Venting
(h) Do’s and Don’ts

Cooling Units
(zz) Cooling Unit Safety

(aaa) Removal and Installation
(bbb)Diagnosis
(ccc) Testing
(ddd)Operating Cycle
(eee) Chemical Properties
(fff) How it works
(ggg)Perk Tubes
(aa) Different Styles
(bb) Replacement
(cc) Unblocking
(hhh)Sandblasting
(iii) De-foaming
(jjj) Re-foaming
(kkk)Jig and Mold Manufacturing
(lll) Depressurizing
(mmm) Flushing
(nnn)Pipe Replacement
(ooo)Pipe Encasing
(ppp)Pipe Bending
(qqq)Complete Head Evaporator Replacement
(rrr) Levelling
(sss) Pressurizing
(ttt) Leak Detection
(uuu)Recharging and Safety Procedures
(vvv)Bench Testing
(www) Painting
(xxx)Backing
(yyy)Shipping

Shop
(e) Safety
(f) Set up
(g) Location
(h) Local By-Laws

Business
(f) Potential Customers
(g) Planning
(h) Industry Connections
(i) Preparing Warranty Claims

Receiving Free Parts and Refrigerators