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Installing an economizer without verifying the damper opens in the correct direction

2nd YearSystems & Controls

After installation, manually stroke the economizer damper and verify it opens to introduce outside air and closes to recirculate. A backward damper wastes…

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After installation, manually stroke the economizer damper and verify it opens to introduce outside air and closes to recirculate. A backward damper wastes energy and can freeze coils in cold weather.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Installing an economizer without verifying the damper opens in the correct direction. What’s the approved correction for this job?

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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