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2015 Education Sessions
9:00-9:55 AM
Training
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Why Technology is Critical to Propane Safety & Compliance
9:00-9:55 AM
Presentation
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Pool Heating - The Latest & Greatest
9:00-9:55 AM
Warehouse
Alcove
Polyethylene Pipe - What You Need to Know
10:00-10:55 AM
Training
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Advancements in Autogas Refueling
10:00-10:55 AM
Presentation
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CSST - Massachusetts Fuel Gas Code Update
10:00-10:55 AM
Outdoor Area
Smart-Hose Technologies - Introducing the Break-Away
11:00-12:15
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Wake Up! And Live Powerfully
Does your company scrutinize100% of your propane agreements - gas checks, leak checks, cathodic protection inspections and more? You have some documentation,
but that does not provide adequate legal protection. In this workshop you will learn about the most common propane safety documentation and reporting mistakes and
how you can fix them. For the first time marketers can have a system that identifies training needs based on the automated scrutiny of every inspection form. Don’t miss
this insightful overview and software demonstration focused on the industries new best practices for safety and compliance documentation.
Presented by: Shawn Litchfield, Regional VP - P3 for Propane
Learn about pool heater changes and product updates. You will be introduced to the new JXI Pool Heater by Jandy/Zodiac. One more source for selling more gallons in
the warm summer months!
Presented by: Bill Gaias, Regional Sales Mgr. - Zodiac
Come see a demo of Polyethylene Pipe Auto Coil. In addition there will be a discussion reviewing the advantages of shrink/stretch wrapping the pipe along with
answers to frequently asked questions about poly pipe production.
Presented by: Tim Howser, LP Industry Rep. - Oil Creek Plastics
As the Autogas industry grows, so does your list of questions. This seminar will cover some of the newest advances in Autogas equipment including the new Euro style
nozzle, mass flow metering, eCONNECT and more.
Presented by: Mike Merwarth, National Sales Mgr. - CleanFUEL USA
CSST is a National Fuel Gas Code approved material for gas piping systems in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions. This presentation will
review the latest revisions to the code and address the most common questions that arise during an installation. (Based on 2012 MA 248-CMR)
Presented by: Bob Torbin, Eastern Regional Sales Mgr. - Omega Flex
You will see a live pull-away demo utilizing air to experience the Smart-Hose Technologies break-away fitting that works in conjunction with the Smart-Hose Safety
System. The Smart-Hose break-away fitting is designed with an engineered break point and can help protect facilities from the potential devastating consequences
associated with pull-away incidents
Presented by: Joel Alzate, Quality Control Engineer - Smart-Hose Technologies
FEATURE PRESENTATION
Mike Jaffe is a nationally-recognized speaker, seminar leader, executive coach, author, and founder of The Mike Jaffe Company, a global corporate
coaching firm providing scalable, single-vendor solutions for talent development. Mike is committed to championing programs that bring perspective,
tools and support to the workplace, enabling increased professional success and accountability together with a better quality of life.
Mike stands out for his energetic, authentic, real life approach to the issues and opportunities that people and organizations face in today’s complex,
fast-paced world. His programs have impacted business results for major global players such as BuzzFeed, Yahoo!, FreeWheelTV, PepsiCo, Disney
Interactive, GE Capital, Glaxo Smith-Kline, Pernod Ricard, NCR, and Marsh and McLennan and other companies ranging from the Fortune 500 to
small businesses. He has appeared as a featured expert on CNN, Fox News, New England Cable News and has been published and quoted in the
Wall Street Journal, MSN, CNBC, US News & World Report, Crain’s NY Business, Entrepreneur Magazine Radio and other national and regional
media outlets.
Prior to founding his company, Mike’s career experience includes business consulting, strategic planning, new product development, client retention and loyalty for major
global players such as American Express, Marsh and McLennan and JP Morgan Chase. He received his MBA in Management and Marketing from New York University and
his BBA in Management and Finance from SUNY Albany. He currently serves as the President of The Coach Initiative, an organization that offers coaching support to
not-for-profit projects around the world that focus on the betterment of the human condition and the human spirit.
1:30-2:25 PM
Training
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Remote Electronic Ignition & Control Systems
1:30-2:25 PM
Presentation
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The Business Benefits of Safety & Training
1:30-2:25 PM
Warehouse
Alcove
S2G Propane Chassis - Propane Delivering Propane
2:30-4:00 PM
Training
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Service Calls - How to Handle the Problem Customer
2:30-4:00 PM
Presentation
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Navien - The Features & Benefits of Condensing Technology
2:30-3:15 PM
Warehouse
Alcove
Benefits of Propane Tank Anchoring
Many hearth product manufacturers use the GV60 remote electronic ignition and control system that operates in conjunction with standard pilot burner and ODS systems.
This course contains a review of Mertik Maxitrol’s GV60 Gas Control System and will cover basic operation, advanced diagnostics, and field service questions. Topics
covered include: GV60 system features, basic operation, system components, control valve components, receiver components, field service questions and possible
solutions, and advanced diagnostic procedures.
Presented by: Robert Taylor, Technical Sales Engineer - Maxitrol Company
Everyone strives to have a safe workplace and safe customers. All things being equal, a company that spends less of its resources on incidents, accidents, and law
suits enjoys a higher profit margin. This session will highlight many of PERC’s workforce safety training programs, including new Autogas dispensing technologies, and
consumer safety education programs that help lower the barriers and challenges associated with providing critical workforce training and customer communications. All
attendees will receive a package of various PERC-developed programs and materials.
Presented by: Stuart Flatow, PERC - Vice President, Safety Training
Get a detailed, firsthand look at the S2G propane chassis from Freightliner Custom Chassis - the first true, factory-built and supported propane chassis. In this session,
experts from FCCC, CleanFuel USA and Powertrain Integration will provide detailed overview and training on the product’s fuel system, engine and other key technical
components.
Presented by: Brad Shantry, Powertrain Integration - Operation Mgr.; Wayne Moore, CleanFUEL USA - COO;
Mike Stark, FCCC - Commercial Chassis Product Mgr.
Learn how to properly conduct a service call, including how to protect oneself and the company, when dealing with unreasonable consumer demands. Learn to re-state
issues with proper perspective to help defuse problems, and how to properly document calls to head off BBB complaints and possible litigation.
Presented by: Rich Dahl, Empire Comfort Systems - National Service Trainer
The Navien training will consist of a features and benefits overview of the NHB (boiler), NCB (combi) and NPE (water heater) and a discussion of the similarities of the
technical properties of each unit. Also included will be: gas pipe sizing, venting and intake, and where applicable, common venting and intake. A Q&A session will follow the
presentation.
Presented by: Ian Monaghan, Navien - National Technical Trainer
See firsthand the importance of tank anchoring. It only takes one hurricane to prove it’s worth it! This will be followed by demonstration and question/answer session.
Presented by: George Waechter, Sales Representative - Minute Man Products
Ongoing All Day Propane Powered “Ride & Drive”
Cul-de-Sac
A real work truck…powered by propane and here for you to TEST DRIVE! The S2G Propane Chassis from FCCC is the first factory-installed and supported work chassis
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powered by propane. Backed by the engineering excellence and history of quality only FCCC can offer, the S2G offers unparalleled performance, capabilities, safety and
convenience. And it’s all powered by liquid propane, an affordable, abundant and accessible alternative fuel source.