| All
mechanical firms, architects & builders
need to address this area with their
customer. |
Treat
these systems much like your own home
system.EPS designs these systems to fit
indoors in a small room.Of all dehumidification
systems, we offer the smallest “footprint” to
take up the least amount of space, therefore
all of the equipment is to be located
inside; we do not build rooftop equipment
(other than the outdoor condensing package).
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| Mechanical
space for these systems has always been
one of the most overlooked aspects of
these projects. Why is this so important? |
1. A
mechanical (room) space not allocated
or sized too small to house the system
can create problems for the installing
contractor and for the pool room itself.
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2. Clearances
must be left to access panels for installation
and serviceability. 36” from access
panels and compressors is recommended.
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3. Clearances
are required to ensure the ductwork (supply
and return ducting) is sized appropriately
to move the proper air flow in and out
of the pool room. Ductwork that is choked
down, or has numerous “turns” and “square
throats” because there wasn’t
enough room -- will not allow the proper
air flow/air turnovers to reach the pool
room, and subsequent condensation could
occur. AIR FLOW IS CRITICAL TO PREVENTING
CONDENSATION.
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| 4. Crawl
Space Mechanical areas: All Crawl Spaces
must be sized appropriately, and conditioned
and insulated to house this equipment. |
5. Attic
Spaces, Garages, Closets, etc.: Once
again, we recommend the appropriate mechanical
space be designed into new construction.
Crawls, Attics, Garages, etc. are generally
not recommended; however, if they are
utilized, they need to be insulated and
conditioned, and the appropriate clearances
left for the system and the air delivery
system attached to the unit.
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6. Second
floor/attic mechanical rooms. A secondary
drain pan is required under the unit.
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Again,
take into consideration necessary drains,
plumbing, and electrical, venting, combustion
or make up air, & serviceability,
and preventive maintenance involved in
these projects, and follow your own local/state/national
codes. This system cannot be located
in closets, under stairwells, garages
that are not heated. REMEMBER you have
all of the above and ductwork as part
of your system.
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| EPS
generally recommends (for 2-12 Tons) about
12 feet by 6 feet of mechanical space.
Much depends upon how your duct system
will be designed and where you want to
locate equipment. For all 30-60 Ton Systems,
please call EPS directly for mechanical
space requirements. |
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| MECHANICAL
SPACE REQUIREMENTS |
Please check our checklist first.
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4-12 TONS
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- 12ft X 6ft: IF USING NATURAL GAS TO HEAT
- 10ft X 5ft: IF USING ELECTRIC, HOT WATER COIL OR GEOTHERMAL HEATING
- Failure
to leave appropriate mechanical
space will result in
installations that do not meet the
required specifications or ductwork
requirements and can create
air flow and serviceability problems.
EPS will not guarantee any DRY-AIR
system not installed to our mechanical
specifications.
- Do not run plumbing across the front of the unit.
- Supply can be to the right, left, or top.
- Return can be to the right or left.
- Plumbing is always on the left hand side of the unit.
- Compressors are always on the right hand side of the unit.
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