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Due to strong interest, this is an Invite Only event hosted by General Air Products. To inquire about attending in 2025, email Dave Fremont or contact your local General Air Products Sales Manager.
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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.

*NOTE: This is an IN-PERSON Training Event in Bethesda, MD.
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*NOTE: This is an IN-PERSON Training Event in Atlanta, GA.
Event Details:
Event Type:
Free: In-person
Venue:

General Air Products Training Facility

115 Summit Drive
Exton, PA 19341

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Date:
May 29, 2024
Time:
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Presenter Information
Who Should Attend:
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Who Should Attend

Field Technicians
Fire Protection / Design Engineers
Service Technicians
Installation Technician
Inspectors
Estimators
Fire Sprinkler Designers
Service Coordinators
Purchasing Agents

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3-21
ARRIVAL TIME
8:30 AM Arrival – Breakfast will be served

8:45 AM
Ray Fremont Jr
President

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.

9:50 AM
Darren Palmieri
General Manager - Residential

Everything You Need to Know About Listed Antifreeze

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

10:20 AM
Lainey Liotta
Sr. Market Manager

Lubrizol’s FBC™ System Compatible Program

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

10:55 AM
Jim McHugh
President

Best Practices to Extend the Life of Your Fire Sprinkler Systems

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.

12:00 PM
Matthew McTamney
Product Specialist

Ferguson Fire & Fabrication has provided decades of experience and strength to the fire protection industry as one of the nation’s largest distributors of Sprinkler Pipe, Valves, Fittings and Fabrication.
Lunch – 12:20 – 2:30 PM

2:30 PM
Antony Mizak
Regional Sales Manager

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.

3:35 PM
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.

Pressure Regulation Devices

Discussion on types of Pressure Regulation devices, the importance of understanding static and residual pressures, and NFPA-13 / NFPA-25 testing requirements.

4:40 PM
Jon Mele
Sales Manager

Victaulic Vortex™
Hybrid Fire Extinguishing System

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.

Dinner at GAP
3-22
ARRIVAL TIME
8:30 AM
BREAKFAST SERVED

9:30 AM
Steve Tajer
Sales Manager

Less Installation and Cost Savings in Design

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.

10:35 AM
Cole Rigney
National Sales Manager

An overview of fire pump control panels and starting methods, installation best practices and general operation of the HMI.

11:40 AM
Chris Dilday
National Sales Manager

“Show Me Your Pump Room”

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.

Brian Coyle
District Sales Manager

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.

1:40 PM – Lunch – games
Webinar Dates Available:

Thursday, December, 14th
12:30 – 2:00 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Monday, December, 11th
12:30 – 2:00 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Wednesday, December, 6th
2:00 – 3:30 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Friday, December, 1st
1:00 – 2:30 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Tuesday, November, 28th
2:00 – 3:30 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Wednesday, November, 22nd
10:00 – 11:30 AM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Friday, November, 17th
12:30 – 2:00 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Tuesday, November, 14th
10:00 – 11:30 AM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Thursday, November, 9th
2:00 – 3:30 PM
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Wednesday, August 16th
2:00 – 3:30 PM EST
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Monday, August 14th
10:00 – 11:30 AM EST
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Thursday, August 10th
3:00 – 4:30 PM EST
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Friday, August 4th
2:00 – 3:30 PM EST
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

Wednesday, August 2nd
11AM – 12:30 PM EST
NICET Credits: 1.5 CPDs

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COMPLETED

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.

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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.

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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.

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Lunch Provided – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch Provided – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

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.

Lunch Provided – 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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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.

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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.

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Tuesday, April 9th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Thursday, April 11th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Monday, April 15th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Thursday, April 18th:
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors & Vapor Pipe Shield – Corrosion Mitigation Technology for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Friday, April 19th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Wednesday, April 24th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Friday, April 26th:
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors & Vapor Pipe Shield – Corrosion Mitigation Technology for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems (1.5 NICET CPDs)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Thursday, May 2nd:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Friday, May 7th:
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors & Vapor Pipe Shield – Corrosion Mitigation Technology for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems (1.5 NICET CPDs)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Wednesday, May 8th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Tuesday, May 14th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Friday, May 17th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Friday, May 20th:
Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors & Vapor Pipe Shield – Corrosion Mitigation Technology for Dry & Pre-Action Fire Sprinkler Systems (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Wednesday, May 22nd:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
COMPLETED
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Friday, May 24th:
Fire Protection Air Supply Decisions - Choosing the Right Air Supply for Your Dry or Pre-action System (1.5 NICET CPDs)
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
COMPLETED
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If you have any questions about this event, please call  800-345-8207
Hotel Recommendation:
Discounted Rates Available
Sheraton Great Valley Hotel
707 E Lancaster AveFrazer,
PA 19355 (610) 524-5500
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Travel Information:
Exton Train Station -Amtrak/SEPTA
445 Walkertown Road
Exton, PA 19341 (800) 872-7245
Trains – Direct to Exton from: Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore & Washington DC
More Info Here
Airport – Philadelphia International
8000 Essington Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19153 (215) 937-6937
More Info Here
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