Send us Your Greenhorns Training Event
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This is a must attend event for all Apprentice, Newbies and Greenhorns that are newer to the Fire Sprinkler Industry. General Air Products team up with AGF Manufacturing, Zurn, Viking and Blazemaster for this must see educational learning experience. This training event offers 5 NICET CPD Credits.
Field Technicians
Fire Protection / Design Engineers
Service Technicians
Installation Technician
Inspectors
Estimators
Fire Sprinkler Designers
Service Coordinators
Purchasing Agents
Simplifying corrosion prevention in Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems. Vapor Pipe Shield is a patented, UL Listed Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor delivery system that is fully mechanical and piped directly in line between the air compressor and the Dry System valve, making corrosion prevention efficient, easy to install and maintain, and highly cost effective.
The most advanced Fire Protection Air Compressors ever built - The Advance Series Compressors feature a UL 508 Listed, General Air Products Digital Pressure Switch. Our Digital Switch not only makes installation a breeze, but is also a very powerful troubleshooting tool.
Understand the components of an antifreeze listing and how and why listings (like minimum pressure requirements and maximum volume allowances) differ among listed solutions
Gain insight into the requirements for antifreeze systems per NFPA 13/13R/13D
Learn the changes related to antifreeze systems published in the 2023 Edition of NFPA 25
Recognize the best practices and tools needed to design, install, test, and maintain a system with a listed antifreeze and how they may differ from those of a non-listed solution
The types of chemicals that can affect performance, and where they commonly come from
Tips and free resources to ensure compatibility from the start of a job and beyond
How to use the FBC™ System Compatible program website and mobile app
Leaks due to corrosion and flooding caused by frozen auxiliary drains in a fire sprinkler system can cause severe property damage and leave a facility susceptible to fire. These common issues are preventable, and recent additions to NFPA 13 code have been adopted to address these concerns.
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New K28 ESFR with UL specific application listings to increase storage capacity in new and existing warehouses.
New P frame for K22 & K25 ESFRs which provide the smallest take out in the industry especially when utilized with our new FM approved guard and shield assembly which meets the FM criteria when utilizing ESFR Pend’s for in rack storage systems.
And the LB11, which is the industries only HSW sprinkler for storage applications, and the industries first sprinkler for Lithium-Ion Battery Storage.
Overview of Backflow Preventers will include where and why they are used, maintenance & repair requirements, flow performance & system design, and their impact on sprinkler system performance.
Discussion on types of Pressure Regulation devices, the importance of understanding static and residual pressures, and NFPA-13 / NFPA-25 testing requirements.
Covering hybrid suppression systems and some of the updates to both the technology and software, which lowers the barrier of entry to suppression applications for the Fire Sprinkler Contractor, making it more accessible than ever.
ASC Engineered Solutions new Flexhead releases are now available! The innovator of the flexible drop, Flexhead offers tool less installation, increased installation speed, and cost savings in design.
An overview of fire pump control panels and starting methods, installation best practices and general operation of the HMI.
This Class will go over the basics of pump room layouts. Types of fire pump systems, Fire Pump Accessories. We will focus on best practices for installation, look at some of the do’s and don’ts for installation.Reasons why we do not do certain things and basic NFPA and NEC Electrical Requirements for fire pumps.
A leading distributor serving the fire protection industry; Core & Main understands the importance of providing quality products and services to our customers. Backed by vast resources, large inventories and state-of-the-art fabrication facilities, their many branches across the U.S. are there to serve you; and remain committed to complete customer satisfaction.
9:00 – 10:00 AM
General Air Products
Kyle Curran – Regional Sales Manager
Air Compressor 101
With so many air supplies to choose from to fill Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems, let’s get back to basics. We’ll discuss how to properly size Fire Protection Air Compressors, what makes their build & features different than other air compressors, proper installation procedures & techniques, and troubleshooting best practices.
9:00 – 10:00 AM
General Air Products
Kyle Curran – Regional Sales Manager
Air Compressor 101
With so many air supplies to choose from to fill Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems, let’s get back to basics. We’ll discuss how to properly size Fire Protection Air Compressors, what makes their build & features different than other air compressors, proper installation procedures & techniques, and troubleshooting best practices.
10:00 – 11:00 AM
AGF Manufacturing
Jim McHugh – President
Air Venting & NFPA 13 Code Requirements, Freeze Protection and Corrosion Detection
Learn where air vents are required, how many are necessary and why they are needed. Also how to prevent freeze up in systems, as well as corrosion monitoring.
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Zurn
Scott Monroe – Business Development Manager
Backflow 101
Overview of Backflow Preventers will include where and why they are used, maintenance & repair requirements, flow performance & system design, and their impact on sprinkler system performance.
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Viking Supply Net
Bryan Berkley – Senior Technical Rep
Hands-on With Viking Valves
Hands on training understanding the difference between an external reset dry valve and a traditional dry valve. Also understanding the components and troubleshooting the maintenance of each style valve.
2:00 – 3:00 PM
BlazeMaster®
Carl Ray
CPVC Fire Sprinkler Systems Installation Training
This training will focus on installation, application, and maintenance of CPVC fire sprinkler systems and review chemical compatibility best practices. This session will also include hands-on cut and join training. All attendees will be qualified to be issued a BlazeMaster® Installation training card and certificate. Identify the occupancies for which BlazeMaster CPVC is listed for use.
