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Repairing or Replacing Cabinet Insulation
IMPORTANT
DAMAGED INSULATION MUST BE REPAIRED OR
REPLACED before the unit is put back into
operation. Insulation loses its insulating value
when wet, damaged, separated or torn.
Matt- or foil−faced insulation is installed in indoor
equipment to provide a barrier between outside air
conditions (surrounding ambient temperature and
humidity) and the varying conditions inside the unit. If the
insulation barrier is damaged (wet, ripped, torn or
separated from the cabinet walls), the surrounding
ambient air will affect the inside surface temperature of the
cabinet. The temperature/humidity difference between the
inside and outside of the cabinet can cause condensation
on the inside or outside of the cabinet which leads to sheet
metal corrosion and subsequently, component failure.
REPAIRING DAMAGED INSULATION
Areas of condensation on the cabinet surface are an
indication that the insulation is in need of repair.
If the insulation in need of repair is otherwise in good
condition, the insulation should be cut in an X pattern,
peeled open, glued with an appropriate all−purpose glue
and placed back against the cabinet surface, being careful
to not overly compress the insulation so the insulation can
retain its original thickness. If such repair is not possible,
replace the insulation. If using foil-faced insulation, any
cut, tear, or separations in the insulation surface must be
taped with a similar foil−faced tape.
1. CUT INSULATION IN X PATTERN
2. APPLY GLUE
3. PRESS GLUED TABS AGAINST CABINET
GLUE − Make sure there is
full coverage of glue on the
metal or insulation so there
are no areas where air
pockets may form which
can lead to sweating.
Figure 18. Repairing Insulation
WARNING
This product and/or the indoor unit it is matched
with may contain fiberglass wool.
Disturbing the insulation during installation,
maintenance, or repair will expose you to fiberglass
wool dust. Breathing this may cause lung cancer.
(Fiberglass wool is known to the State of California
to cause cancer.)
Fiberglass wool may also cause respiratory, skin,
and eye irritation.
To reduce exposure to this substance or for further
information, consult material safety data sheets
available from address shown below, or contact
your supervisor.
Lennox Industries Inc.
P.O. Box 799900
Dallas, TX 75379−9900
