INSTALLATION,

OPERATION &
MAINTENANCE MANUAL

(English Version)

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Table of Contents
Lifting & installation procedures …..…..……… 17
Drains traps …..…..……… 21
Start-up form ……………… 23
Maintenance .…...………. 25
Troubleshooting …………….. 26

Notes :
 This is a generic manual; it has not been Warnings :
customized for your custom equipment. In some
sections, information’s might or might not be • If the original wiring must be modified, the
applicable to your project. replacement wiring must meet the same specifications
and certification as the original device. This does not
 It is understood that the personnel performing the guarantee that the unit will always be certified following
checks, installation or maintenance have the modifications made by a contractor/electrician.
qualifications and training required to perform the
work. • Minimum clearances are required around appliances
for safety, operation, service and maintenance. The
 The electrical diagram of the equipment supplied building code also requires 1m (39 in.) in front of
by Bousquet Technologies can be found inside the control panels and power disconnect.
control box of the equipment.
• The air inlets of outdoor units must be located in such
 Manuals more specific to some components, for a way as to prevent snow, rain, flammable and/or toxic
example: gas burners, heat exchangers, etc., will gases from entering the air handling unit.
have additional operation and maintenance details
on their respective manuals. • Outdoor units must be installed on a roof curb or
structure to raise the bottom of the unit to prevent snow
 It is recommended to always keep this manual in accumulation/infiltration. Per building code, it is also
the unit and be accessible. the responsibility of the contractor to mechanically
fasten the unit to the base of the roof/structure with
screws or other suitable fastening means.
DANGER :
 Improper installation, adjustment or modification
could cause property damage, injury or even death.
Read the manual carefully before installing,
operating, and maintaining the equipment. Any
modifications to the delivered equipment might
void the unit certification, please be aware before
making any changes.
 This unit functions under high voltage. The
electrical installation must be performed by a
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certified electrician.

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 not be valid if air handling unit is damaged by the result
improper operations during the rigging and lifting
operation.

3. Installations standards
Installation Manual
The installation of this air handler must comply with the
Lifting and installation procedure relevant installation codes, namely the Electrical
Building Code (ex.: CSA C22.1 – 2021) and the
1. Summary of the Procedure ANSI/NFPA 70 2020 standard. All internal and external
This document is a general procedure which outlined electrical installations must comply with the electrical
the steps used for rigging, manipulating, and assembling diagrams provided. For more information, refer to the
a Bousquet Technologies air handling unit consisting of 1 start-up instructions, the sequence of operation and the
or more sections. It is the responsibility of the adjustment instructions.
contractor to carefully follow this manual and to ensure
The grounding of the device must be done properly to
a secure rigging and a leak-proof unit assembly.
avoid injuries and/or unit damage.
Each air handling unit is a custom-made equipment.
From approved shop drawing and/or constructed 4. Lifting and Installation Instruction
drawing, verify the number of lifting lugs, the weight of  As mentioned previously, it is important to use all
each section, and if applied, locate all metal pieces lifting lugs provided on the structural unit base of
provided from the factory to cover all joints sections, the unit. (Figure 1). If all lifting lugs are not used,
damages on the unit, injury or death can occur.
sealing gasket and sealant tubes. Once verified, simply
follow the procedure listed in this present document.

2. Tools
Typical tools will be needed on construction site for
rigging and assembling the unit. The following include,
but not limited for field or area with restrictive access, a
list of tools required for rigging, lifting, and assembling
the equipment. Figure 1: Possible Lifting Lugs
 Ensure that the unit is installed leveled. Non leveled
 Adjustable spreader bars (for crane)
units could potentially create issues and damage
 Cables (cables, chains or straps)
components. Some components also required to be
 Basic tools: screwdriver, wrenches, ratchet, cutter…
installed leveled to deliver the performances they
 Level, square, hammer, drill…
were selected for (ex.: heat pipes).
 Measuring tape
 Ladder, portable light, extension cord  It is important not to flip on its side any sections to
 Tools required to pull section together (chains, chain be able to enter in a space. It would be preferable to
blocks, ‘come-along’ puller) unassembled pieces of the section rather than tilting
 Caulking gun it. Tilting the unit may cause damage to the
equipment and serious injuries or death.
For lifting, it is the responsibility of the contractor to
select the proper tools and equipment to manipulate the  Some unit design will require removable lifting lugs
air handling unit. Lifting lugs are located at the unit (Figure 2) which will need to be taken out before
structural base frame and ALL lifting lugs must be used joining two sections together. In addition, the shape
and the weight can influence the necessity of using
for a secure and proper rigging operation. It is strictly
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removable lifting lugs.

not recommended to lift nor pivot unit on one side to
avoid damages and on field accident. Warranty might
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 Figure 2: Removable Lifting Lugs: mostly installed
between sections when unit is very large
 Remove the protective cover of the unit used for the
transport (if provided).
 It is highly recommended to use spreader bars
(Figure 3) to keep rigging away the chains or/and Figure 4: Installation of the Sealing Gasket
sling from the unit cabinetry to avoid damages of the
unit roof perimeters/gutters, and the paint. It is the  When sealing gasket is in place, and the crane
responsibility of the contractor to select the proper operator did move the adjacent section as close as
equipment for rigging and lifting procedure. possible to the preceding one, you might need a
Improper technics for lifting can damage the chain block to bring both sections closer. Shown in
equipment and/or cause injury or death. Figure 5, lifting lugs located at each corner of the
section can be utilized with the use of the chain
block.

Figure 5: Approaching 2 sections with a chain block

Figure 3: Utilization of the Spreader Bars
 When both sections are aligned, use the supplied
 Followed by the lifting procedure for 1 section, apply bolts and nuts to fasten them together to the corner
the sealing gasket provided with the unit BEFORE lifting lugs of both sections. Once fastened, it will
bringing the next module closer. If removable lifting bring and secure both sections together while the
lugs are in conflicts, please remove them (Figure 2). installed sealing gasket, shown in Figure 4, will be
In some cases, reinforcing panels (Figure 11) are well compressed. Two bolts grade 5 and 2 nuts are
installed in between section for transport, and these supplied at each unit joint (Figure 6).
will need to be removed.

Note : Please be careful to avoid empty gap between the

extremities of the sealing gaskets when a new roll of
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gasket is starting (Figure 4).

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  Install the cover flange A (Figure 8) with the use of
metal screws (not provided by Bousquet
Technologies) on the fixation flanges.

Figure 6: Supplied Bolt and nut

 Two metals pieces are supplied, for each side of the
section, to hide the joint at the structural base level.
Before fixing the metal plate on the structure, apply
a generous bead of sealant behind the plate. Repeat
the same step for each side of the unit (Figure 7).
Figure 8: Installation of the cover flange on joint section
 For the joint roof, same type of cover flange will be
supplied. And again, apply generously some sealant
between the 2 pieces resulting a « T » at the unit roof
before fixing the cover flange (Figure 9).

Figure 7: Metal plate for structure base frame

 This following step is to blank all pieces of the joint
section with a cover flange (Figure 8A). Before
installing these flanges, you will need to apply
generously a bead of sealant (provided by Bousquet)
between each fixation flange (Figure 8B). Ideally, Figure 9: Cover flange for the roof
caulk the joint seams of the unit by filling the cavity
(Figure 8C) where the sealing gasket was installed in  Internal joint cover pieces are also provided. These
figure 4. If the sealing gasket is too distant from the pieces (shown in pink on Figure 10) must be fixed by
border, please apply the caulking at the surface of the interior of the air handling unit section. It is the
the panel level (Figure 8D) where the fixation installer decision to apply another sealant joint
flanges are located. Please note, sealant is not shown before fixing the internal joint cover or depending
in Figure 8. on the client preference and/or the project
application (Figure 10).
 Before fixing the cover flange A (Figure 8A), use
metal screws (not provided by Bousquet
Technologies) to tighten the fixation flanges (Figure
8B) at every 12in.
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 NOTICE - For unit that must be set onto the curb:
Note that Bousquet Technologies is not manufacturing
curbs but will provide which perimeter size it should be
built to for a nice fit. For recessed curb installation, First,
a gap of ½” [13 mm] is left between the curb and the unit
base frame on all outer sides. Use ½” [13 mm] wood shims
to set the gap. This is important, as it will prevent the first
section from sliding on the curb towards the next sections,
when pulling the multi-section (modular) unit together
and align the duct connection of the unit with the curb.
The roof curb shall sits inside the unit perimeter base and
the unit base overhangs the curb to prevent water entry.
Note that a gasket, provided by the curb manufacturer
shall be installed on top of the curb before installing the
unit.

Figure 10: Internal joint cover pieces For structural steel or pad mounting, if the dimension of
the support is larger than the curb, then the end section
 When installation is completed, it is important to
base must be positioned so the duct connection lines up
remove the cover panels or reinforcing panels for
properly and then fastened to the structural steel or pad
shipping before installing the ducts and/or operating
to prevent the end section from moving when pulling
the air handling unit. (Figure 11) Also, as mentioned
sections together.
before, cover/reinforcing panels must be removed
when joining 2 sections together. In some cases,
For both installation type, fastening method to the curb
some panels cannot be removed once the sections
or structure must be determined by the Installing
are joint together.
Contractor based on the local codes.

5. Equipment Shut-Down
 Extended shutdown
When the unit is not used for a long period of time, it
is recommended to turn off the power supply. It is
also recommended to inspect the equipment before
restarting the device after a prolonged shutdown.
 Shutdown in an emergency
For any emergency, or maintenance, it is necessary
to stop the unit using the main disconnect (OFF
position).
• Restarting after stopping the unit, follow the
following minimum procedure:
i. Put the main disconnect in the OFF position
ii. Check the condition of the filters, replace if
Figure11: Removal of the cover panels for transport necessary
iii. Make sure that nothing partially obstructs the air
Air handling unit with only 1 section, please follow inlets and outlets of the unit
Figures 1, 2, 3 and 11 (if applicable). iv. Make sure that nothing obstructs the components
of the unit in their movement (dampers, motors,
Since it is not allowed to ship paint, if touch-ups are fans, and others)
required, Bousquet Technologies standard paint code v. Make sure no one is inside the unit.
is RAL 7030.
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 vi. Place the main disconnect switch in the ON escaping into the drain caused by positive pressure.
position and the sequence of operation will begin. Condensate piping can be steel, copper or PVC. Slope the
vii. If nothing starts, consult customer service and/or drain lines downward in direction of flow not less than
the control firm.
1/8” per foot toward the building drainage system;
otherwise use a condensate pump. Refer to local codes for
6. Wiring sequence
proper drainage requirements. Installing a plug for cleaning
 The unit nameplate gives the voltage and the total of the trap is recommended. Fill the P-traps with water
amperage required. before starting the unit. Winterize the drain line before
 The main power supply cable must be connected to freezing on outdoor units.
the main disconnect switch (or terminal block) as Under some conditions, heat tracing may be required on
shown on the electrical drawings provided. the drain pipe. Check and clear drains annually at start of
 Make sure the power supply clamping screws are cooling season. Drainage problems can occur should drains
properly tightened. be inactive and dry out, or due to reduced water flow
caused by buildup of algae. Regular maintenance will
 Connect the service circuit (optional) via the 120/1
prevent these from occurring.
junction box or the service disconnect provided.
 Connect any remote sensors that may be required
(optional). Check if your device needs these probes
in the shop drawings. NOTICE:
Each drain connection requires a separate drain trap
supplied and installed on site by the contractor.
7. Fans check up For a trap to work properly, it must be primed.
During freezing periods, primed traps may need to be heat
Check the direction of rotation of the fans. As Bousquet traced or drain and plug the trap when not in use.
Technologies mainly uses direct drive fans, it is very If a drain connection has a smaller pipe inside, connect to
the outer pipe only.
common that variable frequency drives will have to be Ensure that the trap is of adequate depth to operate
operated above 60 Hz. Consult the shop drawings for against a static that includes the extra pressure drop for
the expected operating frequency of the motors. dirty filters.
Cooling coil drain pans may have multiple drain
connections extending outside the unit casing.
8. Additional verifications Multiple drains may be connected to a common drain
providing that each drain is individually trapped and
Before starting the equipment and after 8 hours of vented to avoid problems from drains in different
operation, it is strongly recommended to check the pressure zones.
alignment and lubrication of the bearings (when The drain must be properly sized and sloped.
present). Also check their connecting collars.
In rare cases, please check the alignment and tension of
the drive belts.

Drain traps
Cooling coils, humidifiers, sensible heat exchangers or
other options that can produce condensation are provided
with a drain pan with a MPT (Male Pipe Thread) drain
connection. A drain trap and condensate line of equal size
must be field provided by the Installing Contractor on the
drain connections and coupled to the building drainage
system to prevent air or sewer gases from being pulled into
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the unit caused by the negative (suction) pressure and

forcing water out of the pan into the unit or from air
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Size drain trap with the following minimum requirements :

a) Units with draw through drain pans :

H1 = Negative Static* x 1.5 + 3.5” (89mm)
H2 = Negative Static* x 0.75 + 2.5” (64mm)
b) Units with blow through drain pans:
H2 = Maximum Positive Static* x 1.5
H1 = H2 + 0.5” (13mm)
*Static Water gauge (w.g.) in inches including fully loaded
filters.
Ensure adequate clearance for properly sized drain traps.

Figure 1: Drain traps

WARNING! Failure to properly trap each connection can

result in drain pan flooding, standing water inside the
equipment, building damage, injury or death, cause poor
air quality or other problems.
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START-UP FORM
General Information
Contractor : Project Name:
Technician : Unit tag # :
Date :
Email : Phone :

Pre-Start checklist

BEFORE starting the unit, the following form must be completed:

CHECK VALIDATION
Is the electrical connection (disconnect) is in the "OFF" position?
Is the unit data documentation included, clear and complete?
Are joints between sub-sections properly installed?
- For units only in section
In order to avoid air and/or water intrusion, are all holes well sealed?
Is all debris and packaging outside the unit?
Are fans properly installed? (The turbine rotates freely? the belts are well aligned and
tightened?
Are air filters clean and properly installed?
The coils were not damaged during transport or installation?
Is the piping completed, rinsed, ventilated, and tested? (Check for leaks)
Are refrigeration components properly connected and in good condition? (Check that the
required clearance around each component is respected)
Are the dampers and actuators properly installed?
The heat wheel media is not damaged, and the wheel rotates freely (by hand)?
The heat wheel is well centered (does not tilt during rotation) and its seals are well
positioned?
Are the heat wheel components properly adjusted? (The wheel motor mounting clips and the
alignment and tension of the belt pulley)
Plate heat exchanger, heat wheel, heat-pipe or Superblock was not damaged during transport
/ installation?
Have the drains been installed and connected to the outside properly?
The high and low voltages in the sections initially connected in the factory have been
reconnected? (for unit in sections only)
Ship loose components have been installed and connected?
Has the electrical diagram been checked and left inside the unit?
Have power supplies and wiring been checked and validated by local authorities?
Electrical connections made at the plant and site have been checked and tightened as
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required?
Have ventilation, heating and air conditioning systems been checked and tested?
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 CHECK VALIDATION
Power up the unit at least 24 hours before starting to ensure that the liquid coolant has
evaporated from the compressors? (if applicable)

Start-up Checklist
DURING unit start-up, it is important to follow the steps below:

COMPLETED
STEPS
(Y/N)
Close all doors and access panels.
Turn off heating and air conditioning applications and test fans (check direction of rotation)
and energy recovery component.
-See appropriate manual for recovery type
Check the dampers for proper operation.
Adjust the VFD to the appropriate frequency.
For recirculation mode, adjust the fresh/return/mixing/exhaust air dampers to obtain the
required air volumes.
Check the amperages of each motor over several phases and compare them with the
amperages of the nameplate.
Check the voltage of the disconnector and compare it to the voltage on the nameplate.
Turn on the refrigeration system and check that the compressors do not produce excessive
vibration/sounds.
Check that the condenser fans are turning in the correct direction and do not produce
whistling.
Check refrigeration and/or water piping and make sure there are no leaks.
For heating systems, ensure adequate air supply and set the minimum flow rate on the burner
rating plate.
Turn on the heating system and make sure to follow the start-up steps for burners and
electrical coils
-See the installation, operation and maintenance manual for each
Check pre-programmed instruction points and adjust as required.
Check the air balance for the different operation sequences (occupied and unoccupied)
Upon completion of the checks, return the unit to default operation mode and send a copy of
the checklist to Bousquet Technologies (support@bousquet.ca ) to validate the warranty.
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Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule

MAINTENANCE
FREQUENCY
COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION Month Semi- Annual
annual
General inspection of the unit •
General Cleaning of debris & dirt •
Noise & abnormal vibration check •
Replace filters •
Filters Inspect the filter holding •
Cleaning the fans •
Align, adjust or replace belt (centrifugal fans) •
Fans Check motor voltage and current •
Lubrication (motor, shaft bearings, motor base screws, etc.) •
Inspect for dirt and leaks •
Dampers Check assembly (actuators and connecting parts) •
Lubrication of parts •
Cleaning of coils •
Cleaning of condensation drain pans •
Coils Wintering Water Coils •
Clean the p-trap of the drain line and check its liquid level •
Burners Refer to the Burner Type Manual (section “Maintenance of the
Appliance”). In this manual, there will be different checks to be •
performed.
Heat Wheel Check that the wheel rotates freely •
Check all wheel components
•
-See wheel manual for details
Plate Heat- Inspect the general condition of the plate
•
Exchanger -See Heat Exchanger Manual for details
Measure the pressure difference through the heat exchanger •
Regenerative
Energy Inspect Superblock general condition
•
recovery- -See Manual for details
Superblock
Check electrical connections, tighten if necessary •
Check all motor overload settings •
Electrical Check system operation in all control modes •
Refrigeration Check for oil on refrigeration components (coils, compressors, etc.) to
•
indicate coolant leakage
Inspect condition of condenser fans •
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Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

GENERAL
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS
The unit does not Open Occupancy Contact Check external wiring
start Open unoccupied Recirculation Contact Check wiring in control panel
The unit does not Closed occupancy contact Check external wiring
turn off Closed unoccupied recirculation contact Check wiring in control panel
The ducts vibrate Install flexible connections
Fan wheel misaligned and/or hooks other Adjust the fan wheel or replace the defective
components part. If necessary, remove the fan-motor
assembly from the unit
The unit is noisy Belt tension (too loose or too tight) Adjust the belt tension
Unit is too close to occupants Install a silencer
Thermal wheel contact seal not properly See Heat Wheel Manual for proper installation
installed
Supply air is too Unbalance between supply air and Check filters and heat exchanger for obstruction
cold exhaust air Check air flow balance
Install a heating module
The damper does The power supply is interrupted Check actuator wiring
not open
The damper opens The wires are inverted Reverse the actuator wires
when it should be
closed
The filters are dirty Replace filters
Air Leakage Seal leaks in ducts and on the walls of the unit
The exchanger does not perform as Check the pressure difference of each flow and
expected compare with the document
Low air flow Fan wheel rotates in the wrong direction Reverse rotation
Fan rotation speed is too slow Increase speed by increasing the diameter of the
motor pulley or decreasing the diameter of the
fan pulley
The fan belt slides Adjust the belt tension
Filters are no The filters are too dirty and are out of Clean or change filters
longer in their rack
holding frame The filter holder is damaged and/or Repair the filter holding and reinstall the filters.
missing fasteners Order new fasteners.
Static pressure too low Check for filters and other components
Fan Motor Motor electrical voltage is too high/low Check electrical voltage and adjust as required
Overload Fan speed is too high Reduce speed
Motor power is too low Install a more powerful motor
The unit is in “Free Cooling” mode Check connecting wire for proper operation
Energy recovery Wheel Motor Failure Check your operation
wheel not working Wheel Belt Failure Check for derailment or failure
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Wheel Pulley Failure Check its connection with the motor shaft

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 WATER RELATED ISSUES
Problème Cause probable Solutions
Presence of water Unit not properly sealed at installation. Check Seal all joints (pay special attention to sections
inside the unit electrical ducts and piping under negative pressure). Inspect and seal all
holes drilled by electrical wires and piping
The water The flow is too high Reduce flow rate by adjusting the frequency
carryover from the controller
cooling coil on the The absence of an intermediate condensation Install an intermediate condensation drain pan
components (fan, drain pan
motor, etc.)
Condensation P-Trap drain not properly installed Revise drain installation and dimensions
drain pan does not Unit is not level Level the unit
drain
appropriately
Pre-filters are wet Air intake hood (shipped separately from Reinstall the air intake properly
unit) not properly installed and sealed
Flow exceeds design conditions and draws Redo air intake design or reduce airflow
water into the unit

PROBLEMS RELATED TO REFRIGERATION

Problème Cause probable Solutions
Solenoid valve There is no power to the coil Check circuit connections
does not open Solenoid coil is defective Replace the solenoid coil
Condenser Fans Improperly adjusted control sequences Adjust with VFD
Short Cycle
Overheating too Expansion valve is defective Disassemble the valve, remove dirt and recheck
low due to excess the overheating. If the problem persists, replace
refrigerant the valve.
transmitted to
evaporator
Condenser fan failure Check fan rotation. Check speed, overload,
controls, motors burned.
Compressors High pressure control malfunction Check the controls settings
Lock-out Insufficient fluid flow through condenser coil Clean the dirt on the coil. Repair damaged fins.
Excessive coolant filling Check condenser sub-cooling and adjust charge
as required.
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Notes :

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