5.3088.2 Regional Climatic Considerations

Topic: 
Forced Air
Subtopic: 
Special Considerations
Desired Outcome: 
Regional climatic variables are taken into consideration
TitleSpecification(s)Objective(s)
5.3088.2a
Very cold

Condensate line will be insulated

Verification of proper charge will be conducted when outdoor temperatures are suitable

Refrigerant charge evaluation will be done using proper evaluation techniques (subcooling/superheat) depending on metering device in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / ACCA ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America, www.acca.org Standard 5

Refrigerant will be weighed into heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning ( HVAC HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ) systems when outdoor temperatures do not facilitate accurate testing of system charge

Prevent freezing

Ensure proper equipment operation

5.3088.2b
Cold

Condensate line will be insulated

Verification of proper charge will be conducted when outdoor temperatures are suitable

Refrigerant charge evaluation will be done using proper evaluation techniques (subcooling/superheat) depending on metering device in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / ACCA ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America, www.acca.org Standard 5

Refrigerant will be weighed into HVAC HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems when outdoor temperatures do not facilitate accurate testing of system charge

Prevent freezing

Ensure proper equipment operation

5.3088.2c
Mixed humid

Refrigerant will be weighed into HVAC HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems when outdoor temperatures do not facilitate accurate testing of system charge

Verification of proper charge will be conducted when outdoor temperatures are suitable

Refrigerant charge evaluation will be done using proper evaluation techniques (subcooling/superheat) depending on metering device in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / ACCA ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America, www.acca.org Standard 5

Heating and cooling refrigerant lines will be insulated

Ensure proper equipment operation

Prevent energy loss and condensation

5.3088.2d
Hot humid

Refrigerant will be weighed into HVAC HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems when outdoor temperatures do not facilitate accurate testing of system charge

Verification of proper charge will be conducted when outdoor temperatures are suitable

Refrigerant charge evaluation will be done using proper evaluation techniques (subcooling/superheat) depending on metering device in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / ACCA ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America, www.acca.org Standard 5

Ensure proper equipment operation

5.3088.2e
Marine

Refrigerant will be weighed into HVAC HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems when outdoor temperatures do not facilitate accurate testing of system charge

Verification of proper charge will be conducted when outdoor temperatures are suitable

Refrigerant charge evaluation will be done using proper evaluation techniques (subcooling/superheat) depending on metering device in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / ACCA ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America, www.acca.org Standard 5

Ensure proper equipment operation

5.3088.2f
Hot dry

Refrigerant will be weighed into HVAC HVAC Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems when outdoor temperatures do not facilitate accurate testing of system charge

Verification of proper charge will be conducted when outdoor temperatures are suitable

Refrigerant charge evaluation will be done using proper evaluation techniques (subcooling/superheat) depending on metering device in accordance with ANSI ANSI American National Standards Institute, www.ansi.org / ACCA ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America, www.acca.org Standard 5

Ensure proper equipment operation