Manual J/S/D Workshop – April 3-4, 2024
Performing A/C Load Calculations
8 NATE and 8 Licensed Contractor CEUs
Location: Trane Supply West Florida
10411 Meridian Center Parkway, Ste. 130, Ft. Myers, FL 33913
8:30am-3:30pm (both days)
This two–day workshop provides comprehensive training on how to perform Manual J Load calculations,
how to select equipment as per Manual S and Ductwork Design as per Manual D. Included is how to
perform a field study and a discussion about the Florida Energy Code and its effect on load calculations
Day 1 Manual J (8:30am-3:30pm)
- Understanding Manual J
- Which construction codes to use
- The quickest and more accurate way to perform
load calculations - Load preferences (short-cuts)
- Outdoor air requirements
- Understanding load calculation results
Day 2 Manual S & D (8:30am-3:30pm)
- Selecting proper equipment as per code
R403.7.1.1 cooling equipment capacity
(residential and commercial equipment)
Residential ductwork design - Understanding static pressure loss
- Equivalent length fittings selection and duct
sizing calculations - Air side examples and samples of job duct
sizing
What You Need to Bring with You
Bring a laptop and mouse to interact with class and Wrightsoft demo version, which can be
downloaded at www.wrightsoft.com/download. If already using Wrightsoft, spreadsheet or Elite software
(licensed or demo) – it can be used during class instead of demo software. Software works best with a
PC-based laptop or Mac OS that is PC integrated.
Bob Volin – Instructor
Bob has been in the air conditioning industry for over 44 years, with 39 years as a state licensed A/C contractor. In 2001, he became a CEU provider to offer classes to A/C contractors throughout Florida on performing Manual J load calculations using Wrightsoft Software.
Continental breakfast provided.
