Accumulations of water anywhere in the system may foster harmful biological growth that can bc distributed throughout the building. Air Cleaners Air cleaners may be an important part of an HVAC system, but cannot adequately remove all of the pollutants typically found in indoor air. Air cleaners should only be considered as an adjunct o source control and ventilation. Air cleaners that have a high filter efficiency and are designed to handle large amounts of air are the best choice for use in office buildings. Au cleaners include the simple furnace filter, the electronic air cleaner, and the ion generator.
All air cleaners require periodic cleaning and filter replacement to function properly.
It is generally agreed that poor indoor air can adversely affect employee health and productivity. Improvements in the indoor air environment may substantially increase employee moral and productivity. Therefore, it is important to include indoor air quality controls in operation, maintenance, and energy conservation strategies. Operate the ventilation system in a manner consistent with its de-sign. Perform maintenance and inspections on a regular basis, as prescribed by the manufacturer.