Schwing Announces 2014 Training Schedule

Schwing has announced their 2014 service seminar schedule, which has again been divided into three different levels to appeal to a wide audience of concrete pumping professionals. The four-day seminars are held at Schwing’s dedicated training facility in White Bear, Minnesota and include multi-media training aids and hands-on troubleshooting. Students also receive a training manual on CD-ROM along with a print ed copy.

Level 1
February 3rd – 6th, 2014
Operators

Basic Hydraulics
Basic Electrical
Beginning Schematic Reading
Common Parts and How They Function
Emergency Jobsite Repairs
Safety and Safe Operating Procedures
Hands-on Troubleshooting

Level 2
February 10th – 13th, 2014
Mechanics

Review of Level 1 Topics
Reading Hydraulic Schematics
Troubleshooting with Schematics (Beginning Hydraulic and Electrical)
Setting Pressures
Proper Procedure for Changing Rams
Material Cylinder Alignment
Changing Differential Cylinder Rod Packings
Rod Side/Piston Side Changeover
Rock Valve Maintenance
Concrete Pump and Boom Maintenance
Safe Operating Procedures
Hands-on Troubleshooting

Level 3
Feb 17th – 20th, 2014
Advanced Mechanics

Review of Level 1 and 2 Topics
Basic Load Sensing Circuits
Hydraulic Schematic Reading/ Troubleshooting
Electrical Schematic Reading/ Troubleshooting
Radio Remotes
MPS Systems
Maintenance
Emergency Jobsite Repairs
Safe Operating Procedures
Hands-on Troubleshooting

Concrete pump owners, operators and mechanics are advised to sign up soon. “We anticipate excellent participation as customers value this factory training opportunity to make their employees more productive,” reports Glen Grabowski, manager aftermarket sales and product support. “With business picking up and companies hiring more help, the seminars are filling up.”

These comprehensive seminars can also be conducted at the customer’s location. Costs can be shared if more than one customer participates. Customized training can also be arranged at White Bear or in the field. For more information on custom training or to obtain a registration form for scheduled training, call (888) SCHWING (724-9464).