GeoStar Product Overview, Basic Troubleshooting, and Advanced Residential Controls

Basic Troubleshooting covers many introductory and refresher topics to prepare a technician to perform diagnostics on our equipment. This course covers loop types, basic geothermal heat pump principles, and the refrigeration cycle. The course also includes how to troubleshoot a geothermal heat pump from the water and refrigeration systems, leak detection, TXV diagnosis, reversing valves, and other water source heat pump components. Basic component replacement is discussed, as well as controls and air and water-side analysis. This one-day class is the perfect course for a new technician or a seasoned technician looking to brush up on skills. • Understanding Product Nomenclature • Introduction to Loops • Basic geothermal heat pump principles • Geothermal Heat Pump Refrigeration Cycle • Basic Waterside Troubleshooting/Diagnostics • AID tool introduction

In depth product overview of the GeoStar equipment the O’Connor Co stocks. The difference between other product models as well as a full product lineup overview.

(Day 2) 5-17-2023 Module 5: Advanced Residential Controls (ARC) This very complete course covers the Aurora Controls System in detail. This one-day course is not only for the technician in the field but also useful for the designer and sales professional looking to improve their product knowledge. The course includes useful in-depth information on the ABC, AXB, and AID Tool for system design, installation, and troubleshooting. A few of the topics covered are safety features, modes of operation, configuration, high and low voltage wiring, thermostat and low voltage accessories, and advanced control operation. Advanced control operation includes pump linking, multiple units, smart desuperheater operation, and advanced monitoring. Remote monitoring of energy usage and performance monitoring is covered, along with home automation integration. Even if you’re not a technician, this class will give you a more complete understanding of the Aurora Control systems! • ABC, AXB and AID Tool Information • Advanced Control Operation • Pickit3 Software update demonstration • Installation and Wiring • Remote Monitoring and Diagnostics demo with AWL Course length: 8 hours Prerequisite recommendations: Module 1: Basic Troubleshooting

The class will be led by Jay Hammond, GeoStar Training Manager.