Solar Training 2011

Hickory Ridge Solar

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Solar Training 2011

Upcoming Class Dates

Elyria, OH 9:00 - 8:00 *$200 towards your first purchase when attending this class

August 16, 2011                  EcoFlare (9:00 -12:00) $50/person
Solar pool heating (1:00 - 4:00) $50/person
                                                UMA Solar distributorship opportunities (6:00 - 8:00) No charge

Ramada Elyria                         $79.00/night (plus tax), be sure to ask for UMA Solar event
1825 Lorain Blvd
Elyria, OH 44035
440/324-5411

Columbus, OH 9:00 - 8:00       *$200 towards your first purchase when attending this class
August 18, 2011                   EcoFlare (9:00 - 12:00) $50/person
   Solar pool heating (1:00 - 4:00) $50/person
   UMA Solar distributorship opportunities (6:00 - 8:00) No charge

Ramada Columbus North        $69.00/night (plus tax), be sure to ask for UMA Solar event
I-270 Exit 27
6767 Schrock Hill Court
Columbus, OH 43229
614-890-8111

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Class Descriptions

EcoFlare installation:

As a unique product that does not follow the same rules as other solar thermal products this course discloses what makes the EcoFlare solar collector different and how it can change the way we install solar thermal. The course highlights standard installations including closed loop, open loop, drain back, simple drain back, and thermo-syphon systems. We compare the advantages and disadvantages of each type of system and performance verses other types of collectors and other designs. There is heavy emphasis on the actual EcoFlare panel construction, mounting hardware and piping requirements. Contractors taking this course will be authorized by UMA to sell and install the EcoFlare system.

Course Cost $50/person

Solar Pool Heating:

This 3 hour course offers an introduction to the application of solar thermal heating for pools. The course shows the proper methods for installation and sizing for solar pool heating. The class uses actual panels, fittings and controls to allow attendees to be able to install the Heliocol version of solar pool heating systems.

Course Cost $50/person.

UMA Distributorship Opportunities:
UMA Solar, now over 30 years in business, is growing to meet the demands in the new era of energy conscious America. Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Solar pool heating and related products are manufactured and distributed by UMA in any of its 5 nationwide warehouses with an impressive list of professional contractors and distributors that are growing their businesses with UMA. Learn how UMA can help to round out product offerings, maximizes your sales efforts and help to grow your energy business. Whether your company is a pool service company looking for an extra service to offer customers, an electrical contractor and PV installer, or a full service solar energy or net zero home builder, we have products and services that can help you be more successful.

We will show you a quick overview of the product offerings.

Marketing materials

Web sites – lead generation

Field and classroom personalized and standardized training programs

Competitive pricing programs

Technical assistance to bid and install jobs

Solar thermal certification:

This one day course will provide you with the basic knowledge to identify and recommend hot water (thermal) solar systems. The course explains the different types of solar thermal systems, components and their uses. The class includes actual products and models to show the different types of collectors, storage tanks and controls. Course includes an abbreviated version of solar pool heating.

The class is a prerequisite to becoming a dealer for Solene solar collectors including Chromegen, Aurora and Corona flat plate collectors, Apricus and Hi-Tek evacuated tube collectors and the exclusive Simple Drain Back system.

Full day course includes continental breakfast, lunch and three ring binder with solar thermal data and brochures. A manufacturers training certificate is included for all those that attend and satisfactorily complete the program.

Course cost: $199 for the first person in your company, $99 for each additional.

Solar Electric training:

This 1 day course on solar PV (photovoltaic) includes the basic knowledge to install the Kyocera MYGen solar systems. The course explains solar electric technology, panel identification, inverters, string sizing, mounting hardware and mounting solutions. This in depth course will provide most of the answers and solutions necessary to install residential solar systems. Safety and proper design methods are emphasized.

Full day course includes continental breakfast, lunch and three ring binder with solar electric data and brochures. A manufacturers training certificate is included for all those that attend and satisfactorily complete the program.

Course cost: $199 for the first person in your company, $99 for each additional