The Five W's Answered Regarding A2L Refrigerants

Jeff Warther, Chemours

We all know it: A2L refrigerants are coming to residential & light commercial Air Conditioning systems. This session will cover the 5 - W's, from a refrigerant 'point-of-view', to help instructors and contractors prepare for the upcoming changes.

This session will update: Who (Instructors/contractors), What (on A2L refrigerants), When (Maybe earlier than you think), Where (Federal Level or Individual States options), and Why (Kigali Amendment or AIM Act) and finally How (new standards, codes and equipment designs). We will discuss; Regulatory Updates, how to safely handle refrigerants, difference between A1 and A2L refrigerants and what changes you might see on your next air conditioning unit".

Key Takeaways:
  • Regulatory Updates
  • Federal View versus Individual States
  • Differences of A1 versus A2L Refrigerant classifications
  • Discussions of: ASHRAE 34 classification, LFL, MIE and HOC
  • Alternatives beyond A2L's
  • A2L's - Safe Handling and Similarities to A1 refrigerants
  • Benefits & Ease of Use
  • Changes to Cylinders & Service Tools
  • Updates on Storage
  • New Installation & Service Procedures
  • Glimpse of the next generation Air Conditioning Equipment

    • Approximately 34 minutes.

    This session will be released for viewing on March 23, 2021 and will be available for viewing (and reviewing) for 120 days thereafter.

    CEU/CEH certificate issued upon completion of the course.

    Instructor(s)

    Training Manager/Business Development Manager, Chemours Jeff Warther

    Jeff Warther has been in the HVAC/R industry for over 35 years. Currently working for the Chemours Company (formally DuPont) , as a Training Manager / Business Development Manager. He has also held training positions at the Carrier Corporation (OEM manufacturer) and Habegger Corporation (HVAC distributor).

    Work experience: HVAC/R technician (Kroger Company), HVAC trainer / service manager (Habegger Corporation), National HVAC trainer / Product Support Engineer / Product Manager (Carrier Corporation), Segment Marketing Manager (Danfoss) and HVAC/R trainer /Business Development Manager (Chemours Company).

    Education / Certifications: HVAC/R certificate (Great Oaks Vocational School), "Universal" EPA 608 certification, NATE Certifications in Air Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration servicing, an Associate-degree in Electro-Mechanical Technology (Cincinnati State College), a Bachelor-degree in Business Management (Indiana Institute of Technology).

    Member of AHRI's Safe Refrigerant Transition Task Force (SRTTF). Previously, Program Chair for ASHRAE Technical Committee (TC) 8.11.


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