OPERATION IN SALT AIR OR SEA SPRAY.

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2-15. 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.

b. Roll down and secure the fabric cover on the back of the

cabinet during all periods when the air conditioner is not in

operation.

OPERATION UNDER EMERGENCY CONDITIONS.

a. CBR Hazard. When operation is anticipated under potential

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

this connection. Adjust the return air louvers in conjunction with

the CBR filter controls to provide a higher overpressure within the

room or enclosure.

b. Power Conservation. During periods when full electrical

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

be turned off completely, it should be operated in VENTILATE mode

only when possible.

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