Hydrocarbon Awareness Course

You can’t afford to miss this educational opportunity to become involved
with the most environmentally friendly refrigerant alternatives

HC-12a® & HC-22a®

Training and education are the keys to bringing environmentally friendly hydrocarbon refrigerants HC-12a® and HC-22a® to the forefront of the North American Marketplace.

Learn about:

Environmental Issues Handling of Hydrocarbon Refrigerants
   - Effects of CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs    - Safe Handling Procedures
   - Legislation    - Health Hazards of Hydrocarbons
   - Effects of Hydrocarbon Refrigerants    - M.S.D.S.
Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Properties    - Transportation of Hydrocarbons
   - Physical Properties    - Storage of Hydrocarbon Refrigerants
   - Capacity of Hydrocarbons Charging of Hydrocarbon Refrigerants
   - Flammability of Hydrocarbons    - General Guidelines
   - Refrigerant Purity    - Charging with a Cylinder
   - Zeotropic Blends    - Charging with a Scale
   - Glide and its' Effect    - Leak Detection
   - Charging of Blend Refrigerants    - Leak Repairing
Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Usage    - Setting Superheats
   - End Users of Hydrocarbon Refrigerants    - Drop-In Conversion Procedure
   - Regulations
   - Charge Limits

Who takes the course?

Refrigeration and Air-conditioning mechanics
Auto, transport and agricultural mechanics
Equipment manufacturers
People that need an alternative to R-12, R-22, R-502 and R-134a
People interested in energy savings and environmental protection

How to get started?

The first step is to fill in the registration form and submit it to HC-Tech Inc.
When we receive the information, one of our representatives will get in touch with you.
For the fee of $45.00 you will receive the following material:

One Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Training Manual containing the above information, upon which you will be tested.
One Properties and Performance Test binder containing the following information for your reference.
Technical Information on the Refrigerants
Refrigerant Performance Tests
Background Information
   - Who is using hydrocarbon refrigerants
   - What are the applications
   - Testimonials from actual end-users
Risk Assessment

When you have finished studying the course material, HC-Tech Inc. will make arrangements for you to be tested at your local college.

All purchasers and end-users of HC-12a® and HC-22a® in Canada must first successfully pass HC-Tech Inc.'s Hydrocarbon Awareness Course examination.

Successful applicants will receive an H.A.C. (Hydrocarbon Acquisition Certificate) card.
By displaying this card you will be able to purchase refrigerants HC-12a® and HC-22a® from HC-Tech Inc., or from one of our local distributors.

Don't miss this opportunity !