Course Duration - 1 Day

The Gas Water Heater Training course is a focused one-day programme designed to give technicians a practical understanding of the installation, commissioning, servicing and fault-finding of instantaneous gas water heaters.

The course explains how gas water heaters operate, how to size them correctly for hot-water demand, and how gas supply, water flow, combustion air and installation conditions affect performance.

Learners are also introduced to commissioning procedures, common operating faults, servicing requirements and the interpretation of error codes, with specific attention given to Paloma gas water heaters.

This programme is suitable for:

• gas installers and technicians

• appliance service technicians

• maintenance personnel

• plumbers working with gas water heaters

• technical staff responsible for hot-water systems

• LPG practitioners wanting to strengthen their water-heater knowledge

• technicians who install, commission or service instantaneous gas water heaters

A basic understanding of LPG systems and safe technical working practices is beneficial.

The programme develops practical understanding in areas including:

• how instantaneous gas water heaters operate

• the effect of seasonal temperature differences on water-heater performance

• sizing a gas water heater according to required hot-water demand

• ensuring adequate LPG supply to the appliance

• sizing LPG cylinder banks, pipework and regulators

• understanding the effect of contamination, oil and debris in gas systems

• water-supply requirements and filtration

• electrical-supply considerations

• combustion-air and ventilation requirements

• integrating gas water heaters with solar hot-water systems where applicable

• commissioning procedures

• static, dynamic and burner-pressure testing

• checking water temperature and flow rate

• carrying out final installation and setup checks

• explaining appliance operation to the customer

• diagnosing common starting and ignition problems

• investigating low hot-water temperature

• interpreting appliance error codes

• recognising when servicing is required

• carrying out basic servicing procedures

• inspecting appliances for corrosion, damage and deterioration

• descaling and flushing heat exchangers

• selecting suitable Paloma water heaters for different applications

This is a one-day training programme that can be delivered online or in person.

Online delivery focuses on technical theory, sizing, installation principles, commissioning procedures, fault diagnosis, servicing methods and the interpretation of manufacturer information.

In-person delivery allows for additional practical demonstrations, appliance inspection, testing procedures and servicing examples where appropriate.

Training includes:

• instructor-led presentations

• appliance diagrams and technical specifications

• sizing examples and calculations

• commissioning procedures

• pressure and flow testing examples

• troubleshooting scenarios

• interpretation of error codes

• servicing demonstrations

• manufacturer documentation

• discussion of real-world installation and performance problems

The course is designed to give technicians a structured understanding of both correct installation and the diagnosis of common gas water-heater problems.

There is no assesement for this course but employers and institutions may request that employees that they send on this course be assesed. 

Assessment may include:

• technical knowledge

• sizing and system calculations

• interpretation of pressure and flow readings

• analysis of fault scenarios

• understanding of commissioning procedures

• interpretation of manufacturer information and error codes

Successful participants receive the applicable Gas Uni course certification or attendance documentation, depending on the delivery and assessment format of the programme.

The programme can also be delivered to businesses, service companies, installers, maintenance teams and technical organisations that work with gas water-heating equipment.

Training can be adapted to focus on:

• particular water-heater models

• recurring installation problems

• specific gas-supply arrangements

• commissioning and testing requirements

• servicing procedures

• common appliance faults

• staff experience levels

• manufacturer-specific equipment such as Paloma systems

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Group training can be delivered online or in person depending on the requirements of the organisation.

Find out more...

Contact Gas Uni for information about upcoming training, delivery options, group bookings or customised programmes.

Email: admin@gas-uni.com
Phone: +27 (0)83 250 2934