Trane CAH-SVX01A-EN, Custom Climate Changer Air Handlers manual General Information

General Information

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(1). If specified, Trane provides ultraviolet lights (UV-C) as a factory-engineered and installed option in select commercial air handling products.

When UV lights are 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.

1.United Sates Environmental Protection Agency; A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and your Home; Brochure EPA 402-K-02-003.

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￿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 (can 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.

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