OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL - McCormick PCS Info

MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENTOPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUALC • 8/Page 1 of 3No. C • 8Winterization ProceduresThe Chief Engineer will be responsible for developing a Winterization Procedures Manual for eachdesignated project.Manual Contents Guidelines• Winterization Procedures - Procedures should include the time frame and sequence of stepsand inventory with implementing the program.Following are the winterization procedures being performed annually:1. Energize and verify the operation of the cooling tower sump heaters in October. Setthermostats at 45°-50° degrees Fahrenheit.2. Energize all VAV heaters as weather permits. The 1st floor VAV and baseboardheaters are usually on by the end of September due to the large window areas andtenant comfort. All VAV heaters should be activated by November.3. Energize all stairwell, storeroom, deck and mechanical room cabinet heaters byNovember.4. Drain all drip legs on the garage dry pipe sprinkler system from October through toMarch.5. Energize and check the operation of all piping with heat tape by November.6. Drain the courtyard fountains by November, depending on the weather conditions.7. Verify the operation of the night setback thermostats in December.Snow Removal ProceduresIn October of each year the following will be conducted:• Preventive Maintenance on snow blower;• Check inventory and order salt; and• Check inventory of snow shovels.© 1992 - 1997, Michael Robert McCormickAll Rights Reserved