Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine November 2018

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Manual J Training Update and New Classes Seven Manual J classes featuring Wrightsoft J and RightDraw® Software were completed in October and November in Jonesboro, Texarkana, Little Rock, Camden, Harrison, Fort Smith, and Bentonville. The last of the original eight is scheduled for December 12 & 13 at National Park College, Fredrick Dierks Building, Room 116, 101 College Drive, Hot Springs. The class runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Due to demand, another class has been scheduled for Little Rock on January 10 & 11 at the PTC Business & Industry Outreach Center at 3303 East Roosevelt Road, Little Rock. The first class had 30 students with requests from others but the class could not accommodate any more. Using the RightDraw® program to generate a Manual J load can be frustrating at first. That is why the class is so important. It helps students get their toe in the water and answer most of the basic RightDraw® questions. On the second day of the class, students develop a familiarity that makes using the program easier—on the path to being a pro. The class covers drawing and running a load on a single story, two story, and split level house. Additionally, the class covers

vaulted and tray ceilings, bonus rooms, and zoning. One important feature of the class is a comprehensive discussion of building structure components with a focus on local construction methods. A common refrain in the class is “If you sell it you own it!” meaning you have a responsibility to provide the promised comfort and equipment service after the installation. In the HVACR business, one doesn’t just install and leave. The contractor “Owns the Job.” Manual J New Classes

• Little Rock, January 10 & 11 PTC Business & Industry Center 3303 Roosevelt Road, Little Rock • Mountain Home, January Date & Location to be announced

Tuition $350 including the Software $50 if you already have current 2018 software

Contact Association for more information 501-487-8655 or tomhunt@arhvacr.org