Author Topic: Air Conditioning Units (Read 5002 times)

merlin2 · « **on:** September 25, 2007, 10:47:18 AM »

We are planning to fit air conditioning units into the ceilings of a number of small rooms in one of our buildings on site.Should they be wired up to shut down if the Fire Alarm is activated?Or is this practice mainly for ventilation units

Chris Houston · « **Reply #1 on:** September 25, 2007, 11:50:14 AM »

Are these "split" type units?

merlin2 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 25, 2007, 11:59:05 AM »

Yes, split units with condenser outside

Chris Houston · « **Reply #3 on:** September 25, 2007, 12:42:56 PM »

My personal opinion is that, as they do not take any fresh air in, or move any air out, that a shut down is not vital.

Remember to make sure the units and any ceiling mounted smoke detecotrs are not too close.

merlin2 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:12:38 PM »

Thanks Chris

Chris Houston · « **Reply #5 on:** September 25, 2007, 02:48:31 PM »

You might want to wait for some alternative view points before acting on my advice alone!!!!! Feel free to jump in guys........

kurnal · « **Reply #6 on:** September 25, 2007, 03:05:05 PM »

What is the use of the rooms served? Offices or commercial - no problem. I agree with Chris.
If there is some process going on or in a kitchen there may be value in shutting down- it depends where the air is blowing in relation to combustibel materials.

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