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Services & Training 3
Training and
Maintenance:
Where to Start?
Electrical systems are becoming increasingly
complex. Without proper installation, training
and maintenance, the consequences of an
improperly installed or mismanaged system can
range from costly annoyances like unplanned
downtime to a significant disaster, such as an
arc flash or even a major explosion. Proper
training and preventative maintenance can help
your facility avoid these expensive, and often
dangerous, situations.
Not only do proper installation, training and
maintenance help guarantee the safety of
your workforce and reduce the occurrence of
downtime, they also extend the useful lifecycle
of your electrical system by reducing excessive
and unnecessary wear and tear on your assets.
A licensed electrician should complete
preventative maintenance on your electrical
system at least once every three years. Certain
equipment, such as motors or air handlers, may
need to be inspected annually or even quarterly.
Maintaining a strict maintenance schedule and
tracking activity, results and record keeping are
imperative to your success — and safety!
So, if you are planning to install a new electric
system or institute a preventative maintenance
plan, where should you begin?
Comprehensive Training
from the Name You Trust
In the highly specialized field of electrical equipment and design, the manufacturer must play
a strong role in helping its customers understand even the smallest nuances of their equipment.
Never has managing and retaining a skilled workforce been a greater challenge than it is today.
Expertise is key.
Thomas & Betts provides a wide variety of services and training programs to ensure that
your electrical system is installed and maintained in the safest and most appropriate way.
We have over 200 direct representatives prepared to train you and your staff on the proper
use of product, tools and appropriate installation practices.
Not only do we offer onsite NEC® Code update training and full tool service and loaner/leasing
programs, we also provide our customers with online resources that enable them to create
accurate project plans at reduced design costs. Our free online CAD Library provides access
to many of our product lines, available in 2D and 3D images, and in a variety of file formats.
But we don’t stop there! Thomas & Betts is committed to assisting its customers in the
field or in the classroom to maximize efficiencies and eliminate wasted time and materials
on the jobsite.
For many of our product lines, we offer Field Application Engineers who are available for
field training on a variety of topics, from proper installation of current-limiting fuses to onsite
installation training and certification. Mobile Technical Specialists and Inside Tech Support staff
are available for many products, as well as onsite installation training and certification.