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HCA IOM 1.1 8-28-2017

PREINSTALLATION

1. Check items received against packing list.
2. Do not stack unit components or accessories

during storage. Stacking can cause damage or
deformation.

3. If unit is to be stored for more than 2 weeks pri-

or to installation, observe the following precau-
tions:

a. Choose a dry storage site that is reasona-

bly level and sturdy to prevent undue
stress or permanent damage to the unit
structure or components. Do not store unit
on vibrating surface. Damage to stationary
bearings can occur. Set unit off ground if in
heavy rain area.

b. Remove all fasteners and other small parts

from jobsite to minimize theft. Tag and
store parts in a safe place until needed.

c. Cover entire unit with a tarp or plastic cov-

erall. Extend cover under unit if stored on
ground. Secure cover with adequate tie-
downs or store indoors. Be sure all coil
connections have protective shipping caps.

d. Monthly — Remove tarp from unit, enter

fan section through access door or through
fan inlet, and rotate fan and motor slowly
by hand to redistribute the bearing grease
and to prevent bearing corrosion.

Rigging —

Do not remove shipping skids or protec-

tive covering until unit is ready for final placement.
Use slings and spreader bars as applicable to lift
unit.

Do not lift unit by coil connections or headers.

Do not remove protective caps from coil piping
connections until ready to connect piping.
Do not remove protective cover or grease from
fan shaft until ready to install sheave.
Lay rigid temporary protection such as plywood
walkways in unit to prevent damage to insula-
tion or bottom panel during installation.

WARNING

AUXILIARY

DRAIN

PAN

RECOMMMENDED:

This  product  has  an  auxiliary  condensate  drain
which  should  be  piped  to  a  condensate  overflow
sensor or safe drain location or both to protect the
equipment  and  property  from  damage  in  the  case
of condensate overflow.

In  addition,  the  International  Mechanical  Code
(IMC)  section  307.2.3  requires  the  use  of  auxiliary
drain pans.  Many municipalities have adopted this
code.

Magic  Aire  holds  that  this  practice  represents  the
standard for professional installation whether or not
this code has been adopted in a specific municipal-
ity or territory.  As such, water damages that would
have  been  prevented  had  an  auxiliary  pan  been
deployed  will not  be considered for compensation.
This  position  is  taken  regardless  of  whether  the
source of the moisture was specified as a potential
failure mode in the applicable building code or not.
A  freeze  burst,  cracked  drain  pan,  failed  weld,  or
corrosion  induced  leak  are  some  of  the  potential
failure  modes  that  are  mitigated  when  an  auxiliary
pan  is  properly  installed.    Professional  installers
recognize  the  value  of  protecting  customer  assets
against  foreseeable  events.    Customers  who
choose  to  avoid  the  cost  of  common  protective
measures waive their right to seek damages when
those  foreseeable  events  occur.    If  the  product  is
located  above  a  living  space  or  where  damage
may result from condensate overflow, install a wa-
tertight  pan  of  corrosion-resistant  metal  beneath
the  unit  to  catch  over-flow  which  may  result  from
clogged  drains  or  from  other  reasons.  Provide
proper  drain  piping  for  this  auxiliary  pan.  Consult
local codes for additional precautions before instal-
lation.