Air Filters; Maintaining And Replacing Filters; Figure 71 - Typical Filter Types - Pace PAI Installation And Assembly Manual

SECTION 3 - HANDLING, STORAGE, AND INSTALLATION

AIR FILTERS

Filters MUST be in place in the filter frames before
putting the AHU into operation to protect and keep the
coils clean. Due to the wide variety of filters, it is not
possible to cover all filter types. Refer to Figure 72 on
page 48 for typical filter types.
Multi-Sak Multi-Cell
Bag Filter 12 in. Rigid Filter
Multi-Pleat Elite
2 in. Pleated Filter

Figure 71 - Typical Filter Types

Install the filters in the correct orientation with regard to
airflow and with pleats or pockets vertically, wherever
possible. Refer to the Air Handling Units - Operation
and Maintenance Manual (Form PA102.20-OM2) for
more information.
Form PA102.20-N1
Most AHUs will be shipped without filters. The PACE
sales office is responsible for ordering and delivering the
filters in a timely manner. The contractor or commission-
ing agent must contact PACE regarding this issue be-
cause various filter types will have different lead times.
Filter latches as shown in Figure 72 on page 48, if
required, will be shipped with the first filter shipment, ex-
cept for HEPA filters. The HEPA filter latches will be at-
tached to the filter racks inside of the AHU. Filter latches
are not required for side load filter arrangements.
The contractor is responsible for installing the filters. and
for freight claim, if the filters arrive damaged. Address
other issues such as size, type, spares, replacements,
or quantity with the PACE sales office. Filter types are:
Multi-Pleat XL8
2 in. Pleated Filter
LD09650a

Maintaining and Replacing Filters

Every month, check the cleanliness of the filters and
replace, if necessary. Replace the filters when the
pressure, measured by a manometer, reaches the pre-
scribed limits for the installation.
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Issue Date: 07/03/2018