Standard Operating Procedure: Operation and Preventive Maintenance of Air Handling Unit. 1.0 PURPOSE: 2.0 SAFETY

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
OPERATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF AIR HANDLING UNIT.
1.0 PURPOSE:
Procedure for operation and preventive maintenance of Air Handling Unit.
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2.0 SAFETY:
Person carrying out this work must have the following PPE; Overall, nose mask, gloves,
Safety shoes, helmet
3.0 STARTING PROCEDURE FOR AHU
3.1 Switch ON the AHU by pressing the start button on the VFD panel.
3.2 Start the dust collector / point exhaust of the respective area, if required.
3.3 Check the pressure difference across the 3µ and 0.3µ filter.
3.4 Record the start time records in Logbook 1.
4.0 STOPPING PROCEDURE FOR AHU:
4.1 Put OFF the AHU by pressing the stop button on the VFD panel.
4.2 Put OFF the dust collector/ point exhaust, if required.
4.3 Record the start time records in Logbook 1
5.0 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF AHU
(a) ELECTRICAL CHECKS
5.1 Switch OFF the mains
5.2 Check for electrical firmness and proper insulation of wires.
5.3 Variable Frequency drive (VFD) for dust and tightness of electrical connections.
5.4 Ensure that the panels are free from dust by use of a blower.
5.5 Check for any abnormal noise, leak seals and unusual vibrations while its running.
5.6 Check condition of bearings and change if necessary.
5.7 Check running current and verify the currents are balanced and don’t exceed name plate
rating.
5.8 Check insulation resistance between motor leads and ground.
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5.9 Check motor couplings, in case its damaged replace it.
5.10 Check door limit switches if the motor stops when the door is opened.
5.11 Check for electrical leakages and shocking on metallic parts.
5.12 Check AHU annunciation system and working condition of inspection lamp.
6.0 (b) MECHANICAL CHECKS
6.1 Switch OFF the mains.
6.2 Check condition of blower to motor canvas and vibration dampers.
6.3 Motor vibration shock absorbers.
6.4 Clean the cooling coil fins and tubes.
6.5 Clean drainage line for proper drainage.
6.6 Carry out filter cleaning as per Logbook 2 for Cleaning of AHU Filters.
6.7 Check locking arrangement of inspection door.
6.8 Check for any leakages from AHU body, if a leakage is found rectify the leakage.
6.9 Internal cleanliness of AHU.
6.10 Check operation and locking of dampers.
6.11 Switch ON and test the air handling unit for pressure difference across the filters and
pressure balancing.
7.0 ABBREVIATIONS:
AHU : Air Handling Units.

°C : Degree Centigrade
DOL : Direct On Line
Kg/cm² : Kilogram per centimetre square
µ : Micron
VFD : Variable Frequency Drive
SOP : Standard Operating Procedure
8.0 LOGBOOKS:
Logbook 1 : STARTING AND STOPPING OF AIR HANDLING UNIT
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Logbook 2 : PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF AIR HANDLING UINT
Logbook 3 : CLEANING OF AIR HANDLING UNIT FILTERS
Logbook 4 : MASTER SCHEDULE FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND

FILTER CLEANING
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LOGBOOK 1
STARTING AND STOPING LOGBOOK OF AIR HANDLING UNITS
DATE Equipment Start Time Stop Time Sign Remark

Code Planned Actual Planned Actual
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LOGBOOK 2
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK OF AIR HANDLING UINT
FREQUENCY: ___________________
AHU CODE NO: _________________
DONE DATE: ___________________ DUE DATE: __________________________
NO. ACTIVITY OBSERVATIONS

1. Check for electrical firmness and proper insulation of
wires.
2 Variable Frequency drive (VFD) for dust and tightness of

electrical connections.
3. Check for any abnormal noise, leak seals and unusual
vibrations while its running.
4. Check condition of bearings and change if necessary.
5. Check motor couplings, incase its damaged replace it.
6. Check door limit switches if the motor stops when the door
is opened.
7. Check AHU annunciation system and working condition of

inspection lamp.
8. Check running current and verify the currents are balanced
and don’t exceed name plate rating.
9. Do the Blower Maintenance.
10. Check the locking arrangement of inspection door(s), if

found damaged rectify it.
11. Check the condition of inspection door(s) gasket, if found

damaged rectify it.
12. Clean the cooling coil and hot water coil
13. Clean the drainage line and condensate pan for proper
drainage.
14. Check for air leakages from AHU System body; if any
leakage is found rectify the problem.
15. Check the operation and locking arrangement of dampers.
16. Check the condition of blower to motor canvas, if found

damaged replace it.
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LOGBOOK 2
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK OF AIR HANDLING UINT
NO. ACTIVITY
OBSERVATIONS
17. Check internal cleanliness of HVAC System.
18. Check the Supply, Return and Fresh Air damper settings for desired
pressure balancing.
19. Check chilled and hot water lines for leakages.
20. Check chilled and hot water lines valve and gasket condition.
21. Check the function of limit switch.
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LOGBOOK 3
CLEANING LOGBOOK 3 OF AIR HANDLING UNIT FILTERS
FREQUENCY: ___________________
AHU CODE NO: _________________ FILTER SIZE: _____________________
DONE DATE: ___________________ DUE DATE: ________________________
No. ACTIVITY OBSERVATIONS

1 Switch “OFF” the mains for AHU
2 Open inspection door and remove filters to be

cleaned.
3 Put the filters in a polybag and take the filters

to cleaning area.
4 Remove filters from polybag and load them in

the filter cleaning booth. Place the polybag in
the waste bin.
9 Check for any physical damage of the filter
under inspection light and replace if necessary.
10 Put the cleaned filters into a clean polybag.
11 Pass the filter through the clean filters exit

hatch and take to the respective air handling
unit.
12 Open the inspection door and clean the filter
compartment and blower section with a clean
dry piece of cloth.
13 Fix back the filters in the filter plenum and
check all screws are fixed and tight.
14 Switch ON and test the air handling unit for

pressure difference across the filters and
pressure balancing.
15 Check for any leakages from AHU body, if a
leakage is found rectify the leakage.
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LOGBOOK 4
MASTER SCHEDULE FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND FILTER CLEANING
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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

OPERATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF AIR HANDLING UNIT.

3.0 STARTING PROCEDURE FOR AHU

3.4 Record the start time records in Logbook 1.

4.0 STOPPING PROCEDURE FOR AHU:

4.2 Put OFF the dust collector/ point exhaust, if required.

4.3 Record the start time records in Logbook 1

5.0 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF AHU

(a) ELECTRICAL CHECKS

5.1 Switch OFF the mains

5.2 Check for electrical firmness and proper insulation of wires.

5.6 Check condition of bearings and change if necessary.

5.8 Check insulation resistance between motor leads and ground.

5.9 Check motor couplings, in case its damaged replace it.

5.11 Check for electrical leakages and shocking on metallic parts.

6.0 (b) MECHANICAL CHECKS

6.1 Switch OFF the mains.

6.2 Check condition of blower to motor canvas and vibration dampers.

6.3 Motor vibration shock absorbers.

6.4 Clean the cooling coil fins and tubes.

6.5 Clean drainage line for proper drainage.

6.7 Check locking arrangement of inspection door.

6.9 Internal cleanliness of AHU.

6.10 Check operation and locking of dampers.

AHU : Air Handling Units.

Logbook 1 : STARTING AND STOPPING OF AIR HANDLING UNIT

Logbook 2 : PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE OF AIR HANDLING UINT

Logbook 3 : CLEANING OF AIR HANDLING UNIT FILTERS

Logbook 4 : MASTER SCHEDULE FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND

STARTING AND STOPING LOGBOOK OF AIR HANDLING UNITS

DATE Equipment Start Time Stop Time Sign Remark

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK OF AIR HANDLING UINT

AHU CODE NO: _________________

DONE DATE: ___________________ DUE DATE: __________________________

NO. ACTIVITY OBSERVATIONS

2 Variable Frequency drive (VFD) for dust and tightness of

5. Check motor couplings, incase its damaged replace it.

7. Check AHU annunciation system and working condition of

9. Do the Blower Maintenance.

10. Check the locking arrangement of inspection door(s), if

11. Check the condition of inspection door(s) gasket, if found

12. Clean the cooling coil and hot water coil

16. Check the condition of blower to motor canvas, if found

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK OF AIR HANDLING UINT

19. Check chilled and hot water lines for leakages.

21. Check the function of limit switch.

CLEANING LOGBOOK 3 OF AIR HANDLING UNIT FILTERS

AHU CODE NO: _________________ FILTER SIZE: _____________________

DONE DATE: ___________________ DUE DATE: ________________________

No. ACTIVITY OBSERVATIONS

2 Open inspection door and remove filters to be

3 Put the filters in a polybag and take the filters

4 Remove filters from polybag and load them in

10 Put the cleaned filters into a clean polybag.

11 Pass the filter through the clean filters exit

14 Switch ON and test the air handling unit for

MASTER SCHEDULE FOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND FILTER CLEANING

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DONE DATE: _ DUE DATE: ________

AHU CODE NO: _ FILTER SIZE: _____

DONE DATE: _ DUE DATE: ______