OPERATION IN SALT AIR OR SEA SPRAY.

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2 - 1 5 . OPERATION IN SALT AIR OR SEA SPRAY.

Salt air or sea spray may cause many of the same clogging problems

as encountered when operating in a dusty or sandy environment. In

addition the nature of salt presents serious corrosion problems.

Some of the steps that should be taken when operating in a salt air

or sea spray environment are:

Frequent cleaning during which all exposed surfaces should

be thoroughly spray rinsed or sponged with fresh water to remove

salt deposits.

Roll down and secure the

fabric cover on the back of the

cabinet during all periods when

the air conditioner is not in

operation.

2-16. OPERATION UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

When operation is anticipated under potential

CBR Hazard.

chemical-biological-radiological (CBR) conditions, a CBR filtering

It may be

unit should be connected to the fresh air intake.

necessary to remove the guard and fabricate a special adapter for

Adjust the return air louvers in conjunction with

this connection.

the CBR filter controls to provide a higher overpressure within the

room or enclosure.

Power Conservation.

During periods when full electrical

power is in critically short supply, if the air conditioner cannot

b e t u r n e d o f f c o m p l e t e l y it should be operated in VENTILATE mode

only when possible.

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