The problem
AHU-2 is a 7,000 cfm air handling unit that was built in the 1990s. The air handler was at the end of its useful life and needed to be replaced. The challenges were how to get a new unit up into the penthouse and minimize downtime. The existing unit also had very little access to the coils and fans, and the final filters were installed in the supply duct.
The solution
Klimak Custom Air Handling Units, made in Italy, was the perfect choice, with full flexibility to manufacture an air handling unit that could fit in the elevator and be installed in modular sections, with Q-PAC ECM fanwall. Without taking up too much extra room, the Klimak unit was given plenty of access, with prefilters, coils, fans and final filters incorporated into the air handling unit, enhancing the overall performance.
The result
The existing unit was shut down on Friday night, demolished into pieces, and the Klimak unit was installed and up and running by Sunday afternoon.
See some of the before and after pictures. Please don't hesitate to reach out for more information: kkelly@flappliedproducts.com
