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T-Series Climate Changer Air Handler
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Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
Equipment Damage From Ultraviolet (UV) Lights!
Trane does not recommend field-installation of ultraviolet lights in its air handling
equipment for the intended purpose of improving indoor air quality. High intensity
C-band ultraviolet light is known to severely damage polymer (plastic) materials and
poses a personal safety risk to anyone exposed to the light without proper personal
protective equipment (could cause damage to eyes and skin). Polymer materials
commonly found in HVAC equipment that may be susceptible include insulation on
electrical wiring, fan belts, thermal insulation, various fasteners and bushings.
Degradation of these materials can result in serious damage to the equipment.
Trane accepts no responsibility for the performance or operation of our air handling
equipment in which ultraviolet devices were installed outside of the Trane factory.
Ultraviolet (UV) Germicidal Irradiation Lights
(
optional
)
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) believes that molds and
bacteria inside buildings have the potential to cause health problems in sensitive
individuals. If specified, Trane provides ultraviolet lights (UV-C) as a factory-engineered
and installed option in select commercial air handling products for the purpose of
reducing microbiological growth (mold and bacteria) within the equipment. When
factory provided, polymer materials that are susceptible to deterioration by the UV-C
light will be substituted or shielded from direct exposure to the light. In addition, UV-C
radiation can damage human tissue, namely eyes and skin. To reduce the potential for
inadvertent exposure to the lights by operating and maintenance personnel, electrical
interlocks that automatically disconnect power to the lights are provided at all unit entry
points to equipment where lights are located.