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HVAC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT The project , that was completed in August 2021 having been initiated in March of that year , comprised the total replacement of the HVAC system .
When the building was restored and upgraded in 2008 from its very dilapidated state , at that point in time it was determined that a variable refrigerant flow ( VRF ) system would be most suitable and was thus installed .
The control and distribution boxes that form part of that system-type were installed under the wooden floors and in selected closed off bulk heads where it was possible to hide these components away and keep the aesthetics of the old
1 . One of the corridors in the three-storey building . 2 . An example of the pressed ceiling designs . The building contains a number of different patterns . 3 . Each main corridor ends with a beautiful stained-glass masterpiece .
building in focus . Due to the nature of the building – having unique pressed ceilings for one , installation within these spaces could not be achieved .
Over time this proved to become more and more of a challenge because each time maintenance was required it was a big task to access these units because the floors needed to be lifted . Adding to that , from around 2019 sourcing spare parts
All pipework had to be installed at the back of the building and through to each floor . A top view of the plant space .
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RACA Journal I February 2022 www . hvacronline . co . za