Unit Inspection Checklist - First Co First-Pak AC FPE Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

UNIT INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Complete the inspection procedures below before
preparing unit for installation:
1) Visually inspect unit for any shipping damage. Damage
must be reported immediately to the shipping
company to make a claim.
2) Ensure that the carrier makes proper notation of any
shortages or damage on all copies of the freight bill
and completes a common carrier inspection report.
3) Verify that unit nameplates on the data label match
the sales order or bill of lading (including, unit
configuration, size and voltage).
4) Immediately before installation, remove unit front
panel and verify that all electrical connections are
tight and that there are no loose wires.
5) Check to make sure that the refrigerant piping is free
from any kinks, no visible refrigerant leak and there is
no interference between unit piping and sheet metal
or electrical wires.
6) Check that the blower spins freely within the housing
and that there are no obstructions between the wheel
and housing. The wheel can sometimes come loose in
shipping.
7) Check to make sure compressor mounting bolts and
nuts are not loose.
8) Ensure that the evaporator distributor tubes are not
touching one in another and that they are over the
drain pan.
9) Check the air-coil fins for any damage during shipping.
10) Ensure that the shipping brackets and screws are
removed from the chassis section. Refer to FIGURE 3 -
Standard Packaging with Shipping Brackets – Front
View & FIGURE 4 - Standard Packaging with Shipping
Brackets – Back View for more information.
11) Inspect the electric heater section:
a. Check if there's any part damaged or loose.
b. Check to make sure all wiring connections are tight
and there are no loose or broken wires.
c. Check if the insulation is intact.
NOTE
Check the unit nameplate for correct voltage with the
plans before installing the equipment. Also, make sure
all electrical ground connections are made in
accordance with local code.
FPE SERIES – IOM (REV. E 3/24)
FIGURE 3 - Standard Packaging with Shipping Brackets -
Front View
FIGURE 4 - Standard Packaging with Shipping Brackets -
Back View
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FIRST-PAK IOM
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