SECTION 20: MAINTENANCE
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Prior to any maintenance or service of the air
handler, shut off, lockout and tagout the electrical
disconnect and gas valve that supplies the unit in
accordance with OSHA regulations and allow ample
time for the air handler to cool. After maintenance is
performed or air handler is serviced, the air handler
shall be re-commissioned to the start-up procedure
as outlined on Page 116, Section 19.
Installation Code and Annual Inspections:
All installation and service of RAPID
®
equipment
must be performed by a contractor qualified in the
installation and service of equipment sold and
supplied by Rapid Engineering LLC and conform to
all requirements set forth in the RAPID
®
manuals and
all applicable governmental authorities pertaining to
the installation, service and operation and labeling of
the equipment.
To help facilitate optimum performance and safety,
Rapid Engineering LLC recommends that a qualified
contractor conduct, at a minimum, annual
inspections of your RAPID
®
equipment and perform
service where necessary, using only replacement
parts sold and supplied by Rapid Engineering LLC.
20.1 General
20.2 Unit Exterior
20.3 Blower Section
First 8 Hours of Operation Check belts and adjust as required (See Page 118, Section 19.2.2). Though
belts were properly adjusted at the factory, they will stretch after the first few
hours of operation.
First 100 Hours of
Operation
Re-check belt tension and adjust if necessary.
Annual Fall Start-Up Follow entire start-up procedure at this time and check control settings and
operation. See Page 116, Section 19.
Cabinet Exterior After installation, touch up scratches. Periodic painting should be done there-
after as required. The caulk around weather enclosures and over field joints
should be inspected annually. Re-apply caulk as needed to maintain integrity.
Warning labels and logo labels should be legible and accurate. Please con-
tact Rapid Engineering LLC or RAPID
®
independent distributor if you need
replacement warning labels or logo labels.
See Page 3, Figure 1 through Page 5, Figure 4.
Unit Location Verify that no flammable objects, liquids or vapors are present near the air
handler.
Do not hang anything from or place anything on the air handler.
Keep the area under and around the air handler free of all objects.
See Page 8, Section 3 for Clearances to Combustibles.
Blower Wheel Inspect blower wheel and clean as necessary. A small build up of dust can
cause a significant decrease in blower performance. Check for excessive
vibration, repair as required. Critical labels are located on or near the blower
housing. Contact Rapid Engineering LLC or RAPID
®
independent distributor
if you need replacement labels.
See Page 5, Figure 4.
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