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E-Coated Coil Cleaning
Documented quarterly cleaning of e-coated
coils is required to maintain coating warranty
coverage.
Surface loaded fibers or dirt should be
removed prior to water rinse to prevent
restriction of airflow. If unable to back wash
the side of the coil opposite of the coils
entering air side, then surface loaded fibers or
dirt should be removed with a vacuum
cleaner. If a vacuum cleaner is not available,
a
soft non-metallic
bristle brush may be used.
In either case, the tool should be applied in
the direction of the fins. Coil surfaces can be
easily damaged (fin edges bent over) if the
tool is applied across the fins.
Use of a water stream, such as a garden hose,
against a surface loaded coil will drive the
fibers, dirt and salts into the coil. This will
make cleaning efforts more difficult. Surface
loaded fibers must be completely removed
prior to using low velocity clean water rinse.
Quarterly
cleaning is required to maintain
warranty coverage and is essential to
maintain the life of an E-coated coil. Coil
cleaning shall be part of the unit's regularly
scheduled maintenance procedures.
Failure to clean an E-coated coil on the
prescribed quarterly cycle will void the
warranty and may result in reduced
efficiency and durability in the environment.
A routine two-step quarterly coil cleaning is
required to maintain warranty.
Step one is to clean the coil with the below
approved coil cleaner (see approved products
list under the "Recommended Coil Cleaners”
section.
Step two is to use the approved salt/chloride
remover under the "Recommended Chloride
Remover” section to dissolve soluble salts
and revitalize the unit. It is very important
when cleaning and/or rinsing not to exceed
130°F and potable water pressure is less than
100 psig to avoid damaging the unit and coil
fin edges.
Failure to clean an
E-coated coil will void the
warranty and may result in reduced
efficiency and durability.
Electric shock hazard. Shut off all
electrical power to the unit to avoid
shock hazard or injury from rotating
parts.
WARNING
Harsh chemicals, household bleach,
or acid cleaners should not be used to
clean outdoor or indoor e-coated coils.
These cleaners can be very difficult to
rinse out of the coil and can accelerate
corrosion and attack the E-coating. If
there is dirt below the surface of the
coil, use the recommended coil
cleaners.
High velocity water from a pressure
washer or compressed air should only
be used at a very low pressure to
prevent fin and/or coil damages. The
force of the water or air jet may bend
the fin edges and increase airside
pressure
drop.
Reduced
unit
performance
or
nuisance
unit
shutdowns may occur.
CAUTION
CAUTION