LANSDALE, Pa. – The Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide will host what it promises will be an intensely focused weekend of top-shelf mobile A/C technician training on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16, at the MACS training facility in Lansdale, Pa.

Classes will begin Friday, Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m. with a Section 609 certification class and hands-on instruction on how to properly use a refrigerant recovery and recycling machine. This session will be taught by Paul DeGuiseppi, MACS manager of service training.

On Oct. 16 at 8 a.m., DeGuiseppi will present MACS’ Best Service Practices and Compressor Replacement Procedures. This class covers “Best Practices” service and repair methods for mobile A/C systems. When adhered to, the procedures outlined in this program should help assure more accurate diagnoses, high-quality, long-lasting repairs, reduction of comebacks and increased customer satisfaction. The “Boot Camp” style class approach delivers “everything you need/nothing you don’t,” according to MACS, in a fast-paced, highly informative manner. The broad-based format should appeal to individuals with little or no knowledge concerning the operation and service of mobile A/C systems, and also serve as a great refresher for more experienced technicians.

Major subjects in the class include:
·    A/C Systems: What They Do and How They Do It
·    A/C System Components: Description and Operation
·    A/C System Refrigerants and Oils
·    Essential A/C System Service Practices and Precautions
·    Fundamental A/C System Diagnosis and Troubleshooting

After a lunch break, MACS instructor, Peter Orlando will conduct an electrical class that answers the questions "Have you ever …":
·    Unplugged a failed component and plugged it back in to find it works fine now?
·    Replaced a component that tested bad, but the vehicle is still not fixed?
·    Replaced a fuel pump for low fuel pressure, only to find low pressure after you replaced it with a new pump?
·    Have repeat electrical component failures and can’t figure out why? 

The afternoon 3-3 ½ session will include the following topics:
• Essential Electricity and Electronics Overview
• Understanding Volts, Amps, Ohms, Wattage
• Electrical Systems Diagnostics and Applications including: voltage drop, high and low amp circuit analysis, using your current probe to locate problems in blower motors, injectors, fuel pumps

Attendees may register for one or both days of instruction.
Friday only:  $35 MACS members, $55 non-members;
Saturday only:  $175 MACS members, $295 non-member; or
Friday and Saturday: $210 MACS members, $330 non-members.

Saturday’s fees include a continental breakfast and lunch. Travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the attendee.

Attendees can register on the MACS website by creating a log-in and password and registering through the My Profile page at www.macsw.org, or call the MACS office at 215-631-7020 x 306 and speak with Pam Smith, MACS events manager or e-mail pam@macsw.org. Attendees traveling from out of town can discuss local accommodation options with Pam.