R4.2 – Equipment Sizing, Manual J and S

Make sure to use the GoToWebinar link to obtain video access, this is required and verified for CEU credit. VIDEO VIEWING IS REQUIRED!

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CEU’s: 1 CSL (Topic- Energy), 1 BPI, 1 Code Official

Residential Webinar – Equipment Sizing, Manual J and S

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
According to the 2015-16 study on single-family residential homes, only 14% of homes meet the code requirement of designing mechanical equipment based on ACCA Manual S and Manual J. This course covers Manual S requirements and why following Manual S would not only lower energy bills, but also increase comfort. The discussion will include the ACCA design process, Manual J load calculation process & modeling, which is the first step in sizing equipment properly, Manual S over-sizing provisions, available software tools to carry out Manual S calculations, and ends with a case study demonstrating how the Manual J and Manual S process works.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1: Provide background on the Air Conditioning Contracts of America (ACCA)
2: Discuss the purpose and use of ACCA Manual D
3: Discuss the purpose and use of ACCA Manual J
4: Discuss the purpose and use of ACCA Manual S