HVAC/R Educational Training Units and Curriculum

“The iConnect training units are excellent – the students really can see how the units hook up with their cell phones.”

About Southwest Virginia Community College

Southwest Virginia Community College is a two-year institution of higher education established as a part of a state-wide system of community colleges with a physical service area covering the counties of Buchanan, Dickenson (partial), Russell, and Tazewell. The College operates under policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and a College Advisory Board. The institution is financed primarily by State funds supplemented by contributions from the participating localities. The College operates on the semester system and is open on a year-round basis. Classes normally are held from 8:00 am through 9:50 pm.

iConnect Training units they use:

• TU-701 Table Top Heat Pump Trainer: This heat pump trainer gives students hands-on experience in troubleshooting wiring, piping and controls on a working heat pump unit. It’s ideal for introducing heat pump theory since it’s not as advanced.

“Thank you again for the awesome service you provide to us, it’s noticeable, and appreciated.
Your friend in the industry, Alan Mecurio”

About PPA

The Pennsylvania Petroleum Association (PPA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing independent petroleum marketers at both the wholesale and retail levels, as well as firms supplying petroleum products and other related services.

iConnect Training units they use:

• TU-9240 HVAC Electrical Control Trainer: This trainer gives students the opportunity to learn the basics of electricity and how to set up a control circuit. It’s designed for lessons teaching the apprentice or vocational student early in their training.
• TU-9250 HVAC Controls Training System: This is a companion unit to the TU-9240 and is designed to show the sequence of operation of a residential heating and cooling system.
• TU-701 Table Top Heat Pump Trainer: This training unit provides hands-on experience in troubleshooting wiring, piping and controls on a working heat pump unit. It is perfect for introducing heat pump theory since this isn’t an advanced trainer

“Our students are using the TU-806 trainer with natural R-290 refrigerant with great success! This trainer will provide them with the ability to learn about the systems that they will encounter in the field. Thanks for your support.”

“The training units are giving students a better understanding of the electrical circuits and the refrigeration trainer is great at showing the refrigerant moving through the glass tubing.”

Patrick Stott, HVAC Instructor
Fort Myers Technical College, Fort Myers, Florida

About Fort Myers Technical College

On its 30-acre, beautiful campus located in the heart of Fort Myers, Fort Myers Technical College provides students with industry-standard technology and equipment in all classrooms and labs. Fort Myers Technical College gives students an education that enables them to become productive members of the HVAC workforce and community. Their instructors are certified and licensed teaching professionals.
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“I like the fact that we have an unobstructed view of the workings of the air handler, and we can show students the parts without having to take covers off. Now that they are on a smaller platform, it’s easier to move from classroom to classroom. These Training Units are well put together, and everything is sturdy. They give us the ability to mimic service problems and have students try to overcome them with good methodology.”

“New apprentices can see the refrigerant in the sight glasses and it’s awesome for them to see something that we have discussed in class. We have bought a number of iConnect trainers and hope to buy more soon! We are bringing in over 100 new apprentices and these trainers will be used a lot!”