AGCO headquarters to host MACS mobile A/C training clinic

Feb. 27, 2018
This high-value, mobile A/C technical training clinic consists of live leader-led training, covering a variety of agricultural and off-road service information and diagnostic techniques

Longtime MACS member Sherwood Wheeler AGCO Supervisor of dealer technical support will present and host a MACS mobile A/C clinic on AG, HD vehicles at the AGCO headquarters in Hesston, KS on Friday, April 6, 2018.

This high-value, mobile A/C technical training clinic consists of live leader-led training, covering a variety of agricultural and off-road service information and diagnostic techniques including:

•             Mobile A/C system types, components and operation

•             Condensers, Evaporators, Compressors, Lines & Hoses

•             Receiver/Driers & TXVs – Accumulators & OTs

•             Control Devices: What they are and how they work

•             Diagnosing, testing & servicing mobile A/C systems

•             Refrigerant recovery & recycling

•             Compressor diagnosis and replacement

•             Proper oil balancing & accurate charging

•             A/C system troubleshooting and performance testing

•             Best practices repair methods

Even though the focus will be on heavy-duty, off-road agricultural equipment and TXV systems, the training is also applicable for on-road vehicles.  In the afternoon the class will separate into teams for hands-on diagnostics and troubleshooting of some AGCO equipment parked in the service bays.

Cost to attend this training event is $75 for member of MACS and $125 for non-members. The event will include lunch. To register or become a member of MACS attendees can call the MACS office at 215-631-7020 x 0, visit the MACS website and register through the events tab, or fax a registration to 215-631-7017.

Since 1981, the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide has been the advocate for service and repair owners, distributors, manufacturers and educators making their living in the total vehicle climate and thermal management industry.

MACS Worldwide empowers members to grow their businesses and delivers tangible member benefits through industry advocacy with government regulators and by providing accurate, unbiased training information, training products, training curriculum and money-saving affinity member services. MACS has assisted more than 1-million technicians to comply with the 1990 Clean Air Act requirements for certification in refrigerant recovery and recycling to protect the environment.

To learn more about MACS Worldwide visit our website at www.macsw.org. The MACS 2019 Training Event and Trade Show, A/Ccess will take place February 21-23 at the Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim, CA. A current calendar of all regional training can be found on the training page of MACS website.

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