Training
Educational and Training Programs
We understand the needs of our industry are constantly changing, and being able to adapt to those changes through continuous education has allowed us to thrive throughout our history.
As a result, one of the many values our clients receive when working with Dawson Company is the vast offering of educational and training programs offered at the customer’s site or our inhouse training facility.
At Dawson Company, we continuously conduct various training and educational programs at our onsite Training Center in our corporate offices in Pomona, California, which can seat up to 50 attendees in each session and up to 20 in San Diego. These programs, which are conducted by our internal staff, can range from technical discussions about specific products to installation and maintenance best practices.
Please continually check our website for upcoming sessions or complete the signup form to ensure you are notified via email when they are scheduled.
If you would like to schedule specific training for your company and employees, please email Crystal Olguin at colguin@dawsonco.com.
At Dawson Company, our quality of service and the relationships we build are paramount to your success. We are committed to pursuing excellence by demonstrating it every day in our people, processes, service, and the products we represent. It’s about putting your needs above all else.
There is nothing more important than the trust we build with you through every action we take.
Dawson Company Training Center
2025 Schedule
Pipe Movement Design in HVAC and Plumbing Systems Class (Pomona)
March 27, 2025
8:30am-3:30pm
Taught by : Dan Kish from Metraflex
Who Should Attend?: Engineers, HVAC & Plumbing Contractors
Information to be Covered:
- The Basics
- Installation
- Failure Analysis
- Expansion Joint Layout
- Selection
- Anchor Design
- Guide Layout
- Stress Analysis
VRF Basics Class (Pomona)
May 22, 2025
8:30am-1:00pm
Taught by : Matthew Kiemen
Matthew Kiemen, PE is a graduate of Iowa State University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Matt began his career in the consulting engineering world with energy modeling, HVAC design and LEED Certification. Matt worked for13 years in the Manufacturers rep world in Minnesota where he focused on supporting the mechanical consulting engineers with presentations, designs and specifications. Matt joined Fujitsu in 2023. He oversees all the Applied reps from Minnesota and West in the United States.
Who Should Attend: Consulting Mechanical Engineers and Design build contractors of VRF systems
Topics covered:
- What is VRF?
- How to Design a VRF System and Pitfalls when designing
- The difference between Heat pump and Heat Recovery
- Benefits and Disadvantages of VRF
- Different Applications of VRF
- Why VRF
Lochinvar Service & Maintenance Class (Pomona)
June 26, 2025
8:30am-4:00pm
Taught by : Steve McCool, Facilities Support Group Manager at Dawson Company & Service Team
Information to be Covered:
• Industry-Wide Governing Codes & Standards (Brief Overview)
• Standard Crest & Crest w/ Hellcat Combustion Technology
• Lochinvar Crest w/ Hellcat Combustion
• Product Identification and Description of Product Components
• Product Sequence of Operation/How Product Operates in Conjunction with System
• Controls - Explanation of the Different Methods of Remotely Controlling the Units
• Warranty & Maintenance
Heat Pump Water Heater Class (Pomona)
August 28, 2025
8:30am - 12noon
Who Should Attend: Plumbing Engineers/ Plumbing Engineers for Design/Build Contractors
Topics to be Covered:
• Overview of heat pump refrigerant cycle
• Discuss Minimum Lift and Water Side DeltaT
• Current 3rd Party Testing Standards (Energy Star, DOE, AHRI Standard 1300)
• Typical refrigerants used for CHPWH
• General design considerations
• “Single-Pass” vs. “Multi-Pass” configurationvs. piping schematic
• Peak and off-peak scenario hydronic analysis
• General comments on “single-pass” vs.“multi-pass”, pro’s/cons
• Electric Swing Tank vs. Electric Backup –hydronic analysis
• General comments vs. gas-fired, ASPE Fixture Tables
• CHPWH Sizing Methods-Peak/Off-Peak Sizing Method-Ecotope Sizing Method-CBECC-Res 2019 Sizing Method
• Other Sizing Methods – ASHRAE Load Profile
• Sizing example with CHPWH Sizing Methods
Plumbing System Design (Pomona)
September 25, 2025
8:30am - 4:00pm
Taught by: Nick Ekdahl, CPD, GPD, Kendal Smith & R.J. Santiago, CPD, GPD
Who Should Attend: Engineers & Plumbing Contractors
Topics to be Covered:
- Centrifugal Pumps
- Pump Curves
- System Syzer
- Pressure Booster Application & Design
- DHW Recirculation Design and Sizing
- Water Heating System and Sizing Techniques
- Recirculation Systems
Lochinvar Condensing Appliance Installation, Maintenance & Troubleshooting (Pomona)
October 23, 2025
8:30am - 4:00pm
Taught by: Steve McCool, Facilities Support Group Manager
Who Should Attend: HVAC/Plumbing contractors and/or facilities service/startup / maintenance / installation personnel
Topics to be Covered:
• Anatomy of High Efficiency / High Modulation Gas Appliances
• Proper Installation, Piping, and Controls
• Standard Crest & Crest w/ Hellcat Combustion Technology
• Lochinvar FTXL, Knight XL Condensing Boilers & Armor Condensing Water Heaters
• Product Identification and Description/Function of Product Components.
• Product Sequence of Operation - How Product Operates in Conjunction with the System
• Controls - Explanation of the Different Methods of Remotely Controlling the Units.
• Warranty & Maintenance
• Troubleshooting Operation Issues w/ ANY Condensing Appliance Lochinvar, or other.
2025 Training Schedule (Pomona)
2025 Training Schedule (San Diego)
Useful Training Resources
Lochinvar University
Bell & Gossett YouTube Channel Service Videos
Bell & Gossett Remote Training Hub
B&G public landing page – Xylem ACT Learning Platform (xylemsales.com)
Bell & Gossett Case Studies & White Papers
