
Warnings, Cautions and Notices
CLCH-SVX07C-EN 3
Ultraviolet (UV) Germicidal Irradiation Lights!
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
believes that molds and bacteria inside buildings have the
potential to cause health problems in sensitive
individuals. If specified, Trane provides ultraviolet lights
(UV-C) as a factory-engineered and installed option in
select commercial air handling products for the purpose of
reducing microbiological growth (mold and bacteria)
within the equipment. When factory provided, polymer
materials that are susceptible to deterioration by the UV-C
light will be substituted or shielded from direct exposure
to the light. In addition, UV-C radiation can damage human
tissue, namely eyes and skin. To reduce the potential for
inadvertent exposure to the lights by operating and
maintenance personnel, electrical interlocks that
automatically disconnect power to the lights are provided
at all unit entry points to equipment where lights are
located.
WARNING
Equipment Damage From Ultraviolet (UV)
Lights!
Trane does not recommend field installation of
ultraviolet lights in its air handling equipment for the
intended purpose of improving indoor air quality. High
intensity C-band ultraviolet light is known to severely
damage polymer (plastic) materials and poses a
personal safety risk to anyone exposed to the light
without proper personal protective equipment (could
cause damage to eyes and skin). Polymer materials
commonly found in HVAC equipment that may be
susceptible include insulation on electrical wiring, fan
belts, thermal insulation, various fasteners and
bushings. Degradation of these materials can result in
serious damage to the equipment.
Trane accepts no responsibility for the performance or
operation of our air handling equipment in which
ultraviolet devices were installed outside of the Trane
factory.
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