5.3003.9a
Mercury based thermostat will be removed safely and disposed of in accordance with
EPA
EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov
regulations
Protect workers and occupants from injury
Protect environment from damage
5.3003.9b
Existing controls will be removed in accordance with
EPA
EPA
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, www.epa.gov
lead-safe work rules
Protect workers and occupants from injury
Protect environment from damage
5.3003.9c
Penetrations for control wiring will be sealed with a durable sealant (e.g., caulk, silicone, foam)
Ensure controls operate as designed
Minimize
infiltration
Infiltration
The uncontrolled passage of outside air into a building through unintended leaks in the building envelope
and
exfiltration
Exfiltration
The uncontrolled passage of inside air out of a building through unintended leaks in the building envelope
from house
5.3003.9d
Thermostats will be installed to reflect the temperature of the zone in which they are installed
Thermostats will not be exposed to extreme temperatures, radiant heat sources, and drafts
Ensure controls operate as designed
5.3003.9e
Blower speed will be set for equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications
Ensure equipment has correct air flow
5.3003.9f
A thermostat with equipment supplementary heat lockout that can interface with an outside temperature sensor will be selected
Ensure supplementary heater operation is prevented when the heat pump is capable of meeting the load
5.3003.9g
Supplementary heat will be used on air-to-air heat pumps with conditions that allow for a balance point of less than 30°F
Supplementary heat lockout will be installed and set to manufacturer specifications
Ensure supplementary heater operation is prevented when the heat pump is capable of meeting the load
5.3003.9h
For air-to-air heat pumps, low ambient compressor lockout will be set to 0°F outdoor temperature or to manufacturer specifications
Ensure supplementary heater operation is prevented when the heat pump is capable of meeting the load
5.3003.9i
An outdoor temperature sensor will be installed in accordance with manufacturer specifications
Ensure equipment operates as designed
5.3003.9j
Supplementary heat will be wired onto second-stage heating terminal in accordance with manufacturer specifications
Do not operate supplementary heat in stage one heating
5.3003.9k
The installer options will be set to match the thermostat to the equipment and control board settings
Ensure equipment operates as designed
5.3003.9l
Time delay for equipment will be set in accordance with manufacturer specifications and as appropriate for the climate zone (e.g., no time delay for hot humid climates)
Maximize transfer of heat without adversely affecting indoor humidity levels
5.3003.9m
Humidistat will be installed to reflect humidity of the zone in which it is installed
Humidistat will be installed in a dry location
Ensure controls operate as designed
5.3003.9n
Occupants will be educated on proper use of thermostat including:
Proper use of setbacks for air conditioners and heat pumps Allowing occupant comfort to determine setback for combustion heating appliances Using emergency heat appropriately Ensure equipment and controls operate as designed
Provide comfort throughout house
