Alternative Fuel Systems - Training

Training

BAF Technologies is in business to integrate current and emerging alternative fuel vehicle technologies with the ever-changing needs of our customers. From light-duty vehicle conversions to medium-duty and heavy-duty truck applications, as well as industrial equipment, BAF Technologies provides products and services to cover the expanding use of natural gas and propane as proven alternative fuels. Alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) require proper maintenance, just as conventional vehicles do. It is important to have trained and competent AFV technicians to properly maintain and service AFVs. Technicians must understand the differences between the various fuels and fuel systems, and, have a good understanding of the required maintenance procedures for system components. At BAF Technologies, we understand that providing a product, no matter how good, is not the end of the story. That is why we also offer complete product training for technicians, fleet managers, and vehicle operators. Our current courses include:

Comprehensive System Training (CST)
The CST course is just what it says – comprehensive. This is a 24-hour course designed for the technician, fleet manager, or anyone else desiring to know it all! All the way from CNG, LNG, and LPG as alternative fuel sources, to current EPA regulations, to state-of-the-art equipment, and of course, product and personal safety, this is the course to take for a complete understanding of the present state of the industry. Also included is training on the customer’s selected conversion system equipment using the manufacture’s recommended training materials and diagnostic equipment. This course is presented in a lecture format with a portion of time allocated for hands-on demonstrations and system troubleshooting.

Specific System Training (SST)
This course is designed to provide trainees with an advanced understanding of a specific manufacturer’s equipment including system theory, maintenance procedures, diagnosis and troubleshooting methods as well as proper use of any required diagnostic equipment. Each course runs 8 hours and is targeted to a single manufacturer’s system. If training is needed for multiple manufacturers’ equipment, the course can be extended 8 hours for each additional system. The format for this class begins with a lecture format and ends with hands-on diagnosis and problem solving. Currently SST courses are available for the following systems:

• Teleflex/GFI
• Baytech
• Hybrid Fuels Systems
• Impco
• Technocarb

Vehicle Operator Training (VOT)
Designed to prepare the vehicle operator for the new experience of operating an alternative fuel vehicle, this course closes the loop within our customers’ organization to ensure “buy in”. In this course we describe the unique operating characteristics of an alternative fuel vehicle and the many similarities to their liquid fueled counterparts. Each trainee is made aware of the inherit safety BAF Technologies designs into the vehicle as well as measures operators should to take to ensure passenger safety. During a complete tour of the vehicle, trainees are made familiar with equipment function and use. The format of this class begins with a comprehensive lecture on alternative fuel safety then moves on to a complete vehicle/system review including an opportunity for each trainee to operate the vehicle and, if available, a hands-on refueling demonstration. This course can be shortened to a time frame where the hands-on refueling exercise is eliminated and vehicle operation is limited to a single demonstration by one trainee.

Our instructors are well qualified with more than 45 years of alternative fuel experience including automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial applications. The content of each course is specifically targeted to the stated needs of our customers. A complete set of course materials are provided to each trainee. Our training can be provided at the customer’s location to minimize expense. To ensure we meet our goal of reaching every trainee on their level, class size is limited to a maximum of ten trainees.