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Uponor adds webinars to training schedule
January 19, 2012
Uponor announces its factory training schedule for the first
quarter of the year along with a new Professional Webinar Series, which
includes 13 sessions on relevant topics such as Radiant Cooling Application and
Design; Commercial Plumbing with PEX; Updates in the Residential Fire Sprinkler
Industry; and Efficiencies with Ecoflex® Pre-insulated Pipe Systems.
The following webinars are from 1 to 2 p.m. (CST) and
recorded webinars are also available for download at Uponorpro.com site
in the Online Training section.
Feb. 1: Introduction to Ecoflex Pre-insulated Pipe Systems — Explore the
benefits of using a flexible, sustainable, pre-insulated piping system for
underground energy transport for radiant heating and cooling, potable water and
district energy applications.
Feb. 22: Leveraging the Radiant Remodeling Market with Simple
Solutions — Grow your business in a down economy by using new
and existing products to break into the lucrative remodeling and retrofit
markets.
March 21: Radiant Cooling for Commercial Applications — Learn how and
when to use radiant cooling in commercial HVAC designs (engineer focus).
April 4: Insulation Options with Ecoflex Pre-insulated Pipe
Systems — Hear the different types of insulation used in
flexible PEX distribution systems and distinguish the differences between them.
April 18: Designing with Uponor Commercial PEX Plumbing Systems — Learn about
designing a commercial plumbing system with crosslinked polyethylene (PEX) tubing,
and how Uponor’s commercial design experts can help.
May 16: Designing a Radiant Cooling System from Concept to
Completion — Design an efficient radiant cooling
system from start to finish and then put that project to the test to see if it
meets the design requirements.
May 23: Efficiencies of Flexible Ecoflex Over Rigid
Pre-insulated Pipe Systems — See the time- and cost-saving
benefits of flexible Ecoflex pre-insulated pipe systems over traditional rigid
pre-insulated pipe systems; includes case study overviews.
June 20: Increasing Your Profits with Uponor Logic Plumbing — Learn how using
flexible PEX tubing and multi-port tees in a Logic layout can make plumbing
installs faster, easier and more profitable.
June 27: Ecoflex for Engineers — Focus on how to
specify Ecoflex and what makes it attractive from an engineer’s point of view.
July 18: Value Engineering with Uponor Commercial PEX Plumbing
Systems — Discover how Uponor’s plumbing systems can
significantly decrease the cost of your next commercial project.
Aug. 22: Moving Overhead Piping Underground with Ecoflex
Pre-insulated Pipe Systems — How and when to convert overhead
piping to underground, using Ecoflex pre-insulated pipe systems; analyze
various projects that have successfully converted overhead piping to
underground.
Oct. 17: Uponor Climate Control™ Network System: Integration
and Opportunity — Changes in the market are requiring
the integration of multiple HVAC systems; hear real examples of how the Uponor
Climate Cŏntrol Network System has provided a single solution to total system
integration.
Nov. 14: Technical Updates in the Residential Fire Sprinkler
Industry — Hear the latest fire sprinkler developments and
technical updates, including pending changes to NFPA 13D, new-product
development, mandate adoption status, contractor insurance and design services.
Classroom Training
For those
who are looking for in-depth, hands-on, classroom training, Uponor also offers
the following factory training courses at the Uponor
Academy in Apple Valley, Minn.,
for the first quarter of 2012.
Feb. 16-17: AquaSAFE™ Levels I and II — 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.
Feb. 22-24: Radiant Hydronics and Design with Controls — This course is
designed for contractors seeking to develop their understanding of hydronic
radiant heating systems and radiant system controls. Participants will gain an
understanding of the key elements of radiant floor heating and learn advanced
radiant design considerations. Attendees will also participate in Uponor’s
hands-on laboratory, learning to wire and program the Climate Cŏntrol
Multifunction Controller, Climate Cŏntrol Zoning System and proPANEL® series.
Feb. 22-24: Advanced Radiant Hydronics with ADS — This course is
for the contractor interested in going to the next level with hydronic radiant
heating systems. Training includes comprehensive radiant system design with the
use of Uponor’s Advanced Design Suite™ (ADS) software. Participants will learn
about heat-loss analysis, near-boiler piping strategies, system components and
controls, along with methods to simplify and economize radiant systems while
also enhancing their performance. During training, Uponor will provide
attendees with laptops and a set of blueprints to design a complete system. At
the end of training, participants will receive their own copy of ADS to take
home with them. Note that participants should have a basic knowledge of
hydronic heating systems.
March 13-15: Climate Control Network System — This course is
intended for the contractor requiring a smart solution for complete radiant and
HVAC system integration and control. The Climate Control 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.
To learn more and to register for
factory or online training courses, visit www.uponorpro.com/training.
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