Smardt training
Learn the skills and tools necessary to service and maintain Smardt oil-free chiller products.
A 3-day program designed to equip technicians
Learn the skills and tools necessary to service and maintain Smardt products. The certification received upon completion of this course authorizes the participants to carry out regular maintenance and troubleshooting of Smardt equipment.
The certification
Certification will remain valid for a period of 18 months, after which, Smardt reserves the right to require additional advanced or refresher training in order to maintain certification.
Smardt reserves the right to enroll applicants from multiple organizations in any course administered by Smardt, and the right to reject applicants or refuse certification at its sole discretion if the contractor or technician pre-requisites listed below are not met.
How our training courses work
Step 1
Check out our training sessions, available worldwide.
Step 2
Get trained by our certified senior technicians.
Step 3
Get certified to maintain Smardt chillers and grow your service business.
Current Training Sessions
About the Course
Smardt reserves the right to enroll applicants from multiple organizations in any course administered by Smardt and the right to reject applicants or refuse certification at its sole discretion if the contractor or technician pre-requisites listed below are not met.
Computer Pre-Requisites
Participants are required to bring a laptop computer that either runs or can emulate Windows 32 bit Operating System (OS) as well as open PDF and MS Office documents. Please note that Windows 10 has not been tested with any of Smardt’s products yet. Participants must also have access to and be able to operate a mobile internet device when servicing Smardt equipment.
Due not only to current international travel restrictions but also overwhelming demand over the last few years, we are moving our training program to our newly renovated facility in Plattsburgh, NY!
Classes will be held at our Plattsburgh facility.
Cost
$2,990 USD per US trainee
$3,900 CAD per Canadian trainee
Training Calendar
Smardt’s technician training classes for 2023 will be held at our Plattsburgh, New York facility. Training sessions are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be held on:
- February 21-23
- March 21-23
- April 18-20
- May 16-18
- September 19-21
- October 17-19
- November 14-16
Technician training classes for 2024 will also be held at our Plattsburgh, New York facility. Training sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. and will be held on:
- February 13-15
- March 12-14
- April 16-18
- May 14-16
- September 17-19
- October 15-17
- November 12-14
- December 17-19
These training session dates can change. Please contact Smardt to confirm these training dates and times.
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation fee of 30% will apply if attendance is cancelled within 30 calendar days of a scheduled course, 60% if cancelled within 14 calendar days, and 100% if cancelled within 7 calendar days or in the case of an absence.
Smardt reserves the right to cancel a scheduled course if enrollment is insufficient. Smardt will provide written notice of its intention to cancel a minimum of two weeks prior to the scheduled course date. Please confirm scheduling with the Service Department prior to making your travel arrangements.
Contractor Pre-Requisites
- Clean tubes/coils
- Leak check complete chiller
- Reclaim chiller refrigerant charge
- Evacuate chiller below 500 microns
- Replace compressors/components
Technician Pre-Requisites
Documented Education or related work experience (1 of the following 5)
- Engineering Degree
- Associates Degree
- Professional Certificate
- Trade Papers
- 5 years minimum experience with Centrifugal chillers
- Adequate Computer Skills
Adequate Computer Skills
- Familiar with Microsoft Windows
- Familiar with Microsoft Office
- Able to copy/paste files/folders
- Able to open, create, and save files
- Able to capture screen shots
- Able to download and install software
Familiar with basic multimeter functions
- Measuring resistance
- Measuring voltage
- Measuring amperage
- Measuring milli-amperage
- Measuring continuity
- Measuring diodes
- Measuring capacitance
Technician Preferences
- Ability to read P&ID documents
- Previous electrical experience/training
- Previous VFD experience/training
- Previous controls experience/training
Course Outline
The three-day course covers the revolutionary Danfoss (“Turbocor/DTC”) compressor technology, the innovative Kiltech controller, and the energy efficient Smardt chiller family. Each day begins at 8am and lasts for approximately 8.5 hours including a one hour lunch.
Day 1
- Company overview/technology history
- Discussion on centrifugal compressors
- Compressor in-depth
- Compressor operation
- Technical literature familiarization
- Smardt Forms and Procedures
Day 2
- Kiltech Controller Overview
- Kiltech controller setup
- Carel Controller Overview
- Software installation
- Data retrieval
- Chiller component overview
- Factory tour
Day 3
- Danfoss TT Compressor Overview
- Danfoss TT Compressor key features
- Danfoss Service Monitoring Tool (SMT) Installation
- Danfoss SMT Overview
- TT Compressor Troubleshooting
- Measuring diodes
- Measuring capacitance
Please download the application form for your country of residence:
For companies who wish to train groups of 8 or more we can come to your facility to perform the training, this could be a more cost effective way to get more members of your team up to speed with our technology. If you feel that this option may work for you please inquire.
We will get back to you with class dates once we receive your fully completed application. Smardt reserves the right to cancel any training classes or to schedule additional classes as it sees fit.
About the Course
This is tailored for the service contractor who will gain an understanding of how to maintain the equipment at a high level, once the warranty maintenance contract has expired with the Authorized Product Partner. This training class is held at the Smardt facility Bayswater North, Victoria. Whilst Smardt encourages that the maintenance agreement is retained with our product partners to provide and implement the correct maintenance procedures. Smardt acknowledges that there will be times where other service companies will provide preventative maintenance on the Smardt equipment. This course will allow for that situation although it is strongly recommended to engage an authorized Smardt partner to perform the quarterly maintenances.
Location
Smardt Chillers Australia
144 Colchester Rd, Bayswater North, Vic, 3153
(Note: This is approximately a 60 minute trip from the Melbourne Airport)
Course Outline
Smardt Centrifugal Chillers
- Key features of both the chiller and compressor
- Discussion on centrifugal compressors
Danfoss Turbocor Compressor
- Detailed study of major components
- Methods of controlling the compressor
- Troubleshooting and maintenance
Smardt / Danfoss Turbocor Software
Chiller Controls Password Protected
General Maintenance
Factory Tour
Competencies Achieved
Danfoss Turbocor Compressors
- TT300 components and troubleshooting
- TT350 components and troubleshooting
- TT400 components and troubleshooting
- TT450 components and troubleshooting
- TT500 components and troubleshooting
- Danfoss Turbocor monitoring software
Smardt Chiller range
- Air Cooled
- Evaporative condenser
- Water cooled
- Split chillers
- Condenser less
- Evaporator less
Smardt Chiller Controller
Basic setup and adjustments
Smardt Expansion Valves
- Expansion valve controller setup and adjustments
- Expansion valve
This course provides the individual technician with the information to carry out maintenance schedules outside the warranty period.
This certification will remain valid of 18 months, beyond which a refresher course may need to be attended unless otherwise indicated by Smardt.
Duration
27 hours over 3 days
- First day 9.30am - 6:00pm
- Second day 8.00am - 6.00pm
- Third day 8.00am - 4.30 pm
Cost
$2,750 AUD per AU trainee
Once the applicant has successfully completed the written exam with the appropriate pass mark at the end of the course the following will be provided to each participant:
Smardt and Danfoss Turbocor software, the relevant manuals in electronic format a Danfoss Turbocor DC Power Test Lead for the compressor, a USB-serial Adaptor, a Null Modem Cable and a Certificate of attendance valid for 18 months.
**These prices are all exclusive of GST and are per person per company. A cancellation fee of 30% is payable when cancellation occurs within 14 days of the scheduled class date, 60% is payable if cancellation occurs within 7 days, and 100% is payable if cancellation occurs within 24 hours, or in the event of non-attendance
Please download the application form:
Submit application via Fax (03) 9761 6707 or email: service.admin@smardt.com
Need more information about our training sessions?
Contact our training specialist at +1 (514) 426-8989
