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    ElectroFin Coil Cleaning Recommendations

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    A scheduled cleaning of all e-coat coil areas is needed to ensure the proper operation and service life of the unit. The removal of harmful residues (chlorides) and dirt will greatly increase the life of the coil. A monthly clean water rinse is recommended for coils that are applied in coastal or industrial environments to help to remove chlorides.

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    A scheduled cleaning of all e-coat coil areas is needed to ensure the proper operation and service life of the unit. The removal of harmful residues (chlorides) and dirt will greatly increase the life of the coil. A monthly clean water rinse is recommended for coils that are applied in coastal or industrial environments to help to remove chlorides.

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    A scheduled cleaning of all e-coat coil areas is needed to ensure the proper operation and service life of the unit. The removal of harmful residues (chlorides) and dirt will greatly increase the life of the coil. A monthly clean water rinse is recommended for coils that are applied in coastal or industrial environments to help to remove chlorides.

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    Coil Cleaning Recommendations & Procedures for ElectroFin E-coated Coils

    A scheduled cleaning of all e-coat coil areas is needed to ensure the proper operation and service life of the unit. The removal of harmful residues (chlorides) and dirt will greatly increase the life of the coil and extend the life of the unit. The following maintenance and cleaning procedures are recommended as part of the routine maintenance activities to extend the life of an e-coated coil.

    Warning: Prior to cleaning the unit, turn off and lock out the main power switch to the unit and open all access panels.
    Remove Surface Loaded Fibers
    If unable to back wash the side of the coil opposite that of the coils entering air side, then surface loaded fibers or dirt should be removed with a vacuum cleaner. If a vacuum cleaner is not available, a soft nonmetallic bristle brush may be used. In either case, the tool should be applied in the direction of the fins. Coil surfaces can be easily damaged (fin edges bent over) if the tool is applied across the fins. NOTE: Use of a water stream, such as a garden hose, against a surface loaded coil will drive the fibers and dirt into the coil. This will make cleaning efforts more difficult. Surface loaded fibers must be completely removed prior to using low velocity clean water rinse.

    Periodic Clean Water Rinse


    A monthly clean water rinse is recommended for coils that are applied in coastal or industrial environments to help to remove chlorides. However, it is very important that the water rinse is made with water, (not to exceed 1300 F) at a low enough pressure to avoid damaging the fin edges.

    Quarterly cleaning as described below is recommended as a minimum.


    Routine Quarterly Cleaning of E-coated Coil Surfaces
    The contributing cause of corrosion on HVAC/R coils is chlorides that adhere to and readily attack the coils. Quarterly cleaning is essential to extend the life of an e-coated coil. Coil cleaning should be part of the units regularly scheduled maintenance procedures to ensure long life of the e-coated coil. Failure to clean the e-coated coil may result in reduced efficiency and e-coat durability in the environment. The most effective cleaning technique to extend e-coat service life is to first clean the coil with a coil cleaner that will not harm the e-coat surface (see approved products list under Recommended Coil Cleaners section). After cleaning the coils with an approved cleaning agent, use CHLOR*RID DTS to remove soluble salts and revitalize the unit. The following cleaning agents have been approved for use on ElectroFin e-coat coils to remove mold, mildew, dust, soot, greasy residue, lint and other particulate without harming the e-coated surfaces:

    Product Enviro-Coil Concentrate

    Reseller
    HYDRO-BALANCE CORPORATION TELEPHONE: 800 527-5166 FAX: 972 394-6755 P.O. Box 730 Prosper, Texas 75078

    Part Number H-EC01

    Enviro-Coil Concentrate

    Home Depot Supply

    H-EC01

    Enviro-Shield Coil Cleaner

    Carrier Totaline Dealer Locator

    P902-0301-1

    Enviro-Coil Cleaner

    Trane Parts Centers Dealer Locator

    CHM255

    Enviro-Coil Concentrate

    York Source One Parts

    S1-EC01

    *Follow the manufacturers directions on the container for proper mixing and cleaning guidelines.

    Recommended Chloride Remover

    CHLOR*RID International Inc PO Box 908 Chandler, Arizona 85244 Bus: (800) 422-3217 Bus Fax: (480) 821-0364
    CHLOR*RID DTS is quite effective at removing soluble salts, but the directions must be followed closely. This product is not intended for use as a degreaser. Any grease or oil film should first be removed with an approved cleaning agent.

    1. Remove Barrier - Soluble salts adhere themselves to the substrate. For the effective use of this
    product, the product must be able to come in contact with the salts. These salts may be beneath any soils, grease or dirt, therefore, these barriers must be removed prior to application of this product. As in all surface preparation, the best work yields the best results.

    2. Apply CHLOR*RID DTS - Apply CHLOR*RID DTS directly onto the substrate. Sufficient
    product must be applied uniformly across the substrate to thoroughly wet out surface, with no areas missed. This may be accomplished by use of a pump-up sprayer or conventional spray gun. The method does not matter, as long as the entire area to be cleaned is wetted. After the substrate has been thoroughly wetted, the salts will be soluble and is now only necessary to rinse them off.

    3. Rinse -It is highly recommended that a hose be used, as a pressure washer will damage the fins.
    The water to be used for the rinse is recommended to be of potable quality, though a lesser quality of water may be used if a small amount of CHLOR*RID DTS is added. Check with CHLOR*RID International, Inc. for recommendations on lesser quality rinse water.

    Caution:
    Harsh Chemical and Acid Cleaners
    AST ElectroFin coating has an operating range of 3pH to 12pH. Harsh chemicals, household bleach or acid cleaners should not be used to clean outdoor or indoor e-coated coils. These cleaners can be very difficult to rinse out of the coil and can accelerate corrosion and attack the e-coat surface. If there is dirt below the surface of the coil, use the recommended coil cleaners as described above.

    High Velocity Water or Compressed Air

    High velocity water from a pressure washer or compressed air should NEVER be used to clean a coil. The force of the water or air jet will bend the fin edges and increase airside pressure drop. Reduced unit performance or nuisance unit shutdowns may occur.

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