Routine Maintenance; Maintenance Checklist; Air Filters - Trane BCHE Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

Routine Maintenance

WARNING
Hazardous Service Procedures!
Failure to follow all precautions in this manual and on
the tags, stickers, and labels could result in death or
serious injury.
Technicians, in order to protect themselves from
potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical
hazards, MUST follow precautions in this manual and
on the tags, stickers, and labels, as well as the
following instructions: Unless specified otherwise,
disconnect all electrical power including remote
disconnect and discharge all energy storing devices
such as capacitors before servicing. Follow proper
lockout/tagout procedures to ensure the power can
not be inadvertently energized. When necessary to
work with live electrical components, have a qualified
licensed electrician or other individual who has been
trained in handling live electrical components perform
these tasks.
Table 38. Maintenance Checklist
Frequency
Every week
Every month
Every three to six months
Every year

Air Filters

WARNING
Rotating Components!
Failure to disconnect power before servicing could
result in rotating components cutting and slashing
technician which could result in death or serious
injury.
Disconnect all electric power, including remote
disconnects before servicing. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure the power can not be
inadvertently energized.
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Maintenance
Observe unit weekly for any change in running condition and unusual noise.
Clean or replace air filters if clogged or dirty.
• Manually rotate the fan wheel to check for obstructions in the housing or interference with fan blades. Remove
any obstructions and debris.
• Check motor bracket torque.
• Inspect and clean drain pans.
• Inspect coils for dirt build-up. Clean fins if airflow is clogged.
• Inspect the unit casing for chips corrosion. If damage is found, clean and repaint.
• Clean the fan wheels. Remove any rust from the shaft with an emery cloth and recoat with L.P.S. 3 or
equivalent.
• Inspect and clean drain pans.
• Check damper linkages, fan set screws, and blade adjustment. Clean, but do not lubricate, the nylon damper
rod bushings.
• Clean damper operators.
• Inspect, clean, and tighten all electrical connections and wiring.
• Rotate the fan wheel and check for obstructions. The wheel should not rub. Adjust the center if necessary.
• Examine flex connections for cracks or leaks. Repair or replace damaged material.
WARNING
Rotating Components!
Failure to disconnect power before servicing could
result in rotating components cutting and slashing
technician which could result in death or serious
injury.
Disconnect all electric power, including remote
disconnects before servicing. Follow proper lockout/
tagout procedures to ensure the power can not be
inadvertently energized.

Maintenance Checklist

Always install filters with directional arrows pointing toward
the fan. For units with high efficiency filters (MERV 8 or
MERV 13), the filters need to replaced with equivalent
MERV-rated filters to maintain unit performance.
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