Know the Facts that will keep you and your customers safe!

The EPA has established the phase out of the HCFC R-22 with no production or importing beginning in 2020. However, equipment manufacturers must phase out the use of HCFC R-22 in new units by January 1, 2010.

R-410A designed systems employ thicker walled tubing, and compressors capable of withstanding the higher pressures of R-410A. R-410A systems require different installation and service procedures.

New equipment that uses R-410A will require service personal to shift to different tools and equipment, safety standards and fundamentals when installing, changing out (retrofitting) older split A/C systems, and repairing systems in the field.

HVAC service persons need to understand the safe handling, proper charging, operating characteristics, proper applications, and general use of R-410A refrigerant.

How To Prepare For Certification

Preparing for the Universal R-410A Safety Certification, is easy. Either read the Universal R-410A Safety and Training Manual, or view the Universal R-410A Safety and Training Interactive CD-ROM.

Successful test takers will receive a wall certificate, a wallet sized certification card and an embroidered shoulder patch issued by HVAC Excellence.

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R410A

• Should only be used in equipment specifically designed and constructed for higher pressure refrigerants.
• Operates at considerably higher pressures and requires the use of special tanks, gauges and recovery equipment.
• Requires training of installation and service personnel in the proper and safe handling of R-410A
• Needs service personnel to understand why all refrigerant flow controls, valves and driers have changed and must be properly applied with newly designed & built compressors.
• Many equipment manufacturers are well aware of the concerns and safety issues of working with R-410A and other HFC refrigerants and are requiring installation and service professionals who purchase their R-410A systems to be R-410A Certified.

In order to prepare Air Conditioning Professionals for the challenges presented by R410A, some of the premier organizations of our industry have joined to create the AC&R Safety Coalition.

• ESCO Institute
• Ferris State University
• HVAC Excellence
• Indoor Air Quality Association
• Industrial Technical Excellence
• Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES)

By uniting to create a industry wide program, the AC&R Safety Coalition R-410A Safety Training and Certification program is offered by Associations, Manufacturers, Schools, Wholesalers and all facets of the industry including:

• Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
• Amana Heating and Cooling
• Bacharach Inc
• COSA
• Goodman Manufacturing
• International Comfort Products
• United Association

The AC&R Safety Coalitions R-410A Safety Training & Certification program provides the necessary training and practical knowledge to safely perform service on systems containing R-410A as well as R-407C and other near azeotropic blends. This program also includes information on: the R-22 phase-out, appropriate refrigerant and oil applications, service techniques, as well as safe handling of R-410-A.

Do not be denied your opportunity to work on current and future equipment because you did not opt to get certified.

Contact Us

If you have questions about the R-410A Safety and Training program, contact any member of the coalition or contact ESCO Institute the administrator of grading for the program.

AC&R Safety Coalition
PO Box 521
Mount Prospect, IL 60056

(800) 726-9696 phone
(800) 546-3726 fax

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday ~ 9 A.M. - 5 P.M. (Central Time)