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Routine Maintenance
Providing a moisture purge cycle 15 to 30 minutes after shutdown disperses the cold, humid air
inside the air-handling system more evenly throughout the building. This four-step cycle:
• Closes the outdoor air dampers.
• Turns off the cooling coil.
• Opens any variable-air-volume terminals connected to the air handler.
• Operates the supply fan for 10 to 15 minutes.
Air movement discourages water condensation and hastens re-evaporation of any condensate that
does happen to form. This simple preventative measure effectively combats microbial growth and
curbs moisture-related deterioration of air-handling components.
Internal Insulation
NOTICE
Microbial Growth!
Wet interior unit insulation can become an amplification site for microbial growth (mold), which
may cause odors and damage to the equipment and building materials. If there is evidence of
microbial growth on the interior insulation, the insulation should be removed and replaced prior
to operating the system.
The process of cooling and dehumidification produces condensate that must be continuously
removed from the air-handling unit. The section of the unit from the entering air side of the cooling
coil to the leaving edge of the drain pan is considered to be the “wet” section of the unit. Other
potentially “wet” sections are immediately downstream of a humidifier and/or an outside air intake
section.
Internal insulation in areas of the unit that are normally considered to be “dry” must also be
periodically inspected to ensure the insulation is clean and dry. Wet insulation in an area that is
normally considered to be “dry” can indicate an operational problem (refer to “Troubleshooting”
on page 98 for further information). The equipment should be inspected a minimum of every six
months or more frequently as operating experience dictates.
Accumulated dirt and other organic matter exposed to water or extended periods of high relative
humidity (60 percent or higher) can support microbial growth, which must be removed to prevent
the unit from becoming a contaminant source.
If evidence of contamination exists in either the wet or dry sections:
• Determine and eliminate the cause.
• Remove the contamination.
• Sanitize the affected area.
See “Troubleshooting” on page 98 for assistance in identifying the cause.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage!
Disconnect all electric power, including remote disconnects before servicing. Follow proper
lockout/tagout procedures to ensure the power can not be inadvertently energized. Failure to
disconnect power before servicing could result in death or serious injury.
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