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technicians are on site , the ability to gain immediate data and videos about how to apply the particular chemicals is available through product QR tags that ensure the most cost effective and efficient service is delivered .
Taking technology a step further , through a program that O3 has developed over the last four years , everything involved in any maintenance carried out on any unit is all linked through a unit QR tag that can either be issued at an OEM level or the contractor ( issued by O3 Chemicals directly ).
“ From the moment the QR tag of any unit is registered on our program , everything that happens on that unit can be recorded and is captured in such a way that we are able to , for example , generate graphs that will show how the coils were cleaned and what the airflow readings were before and afterwards . Facility managers or contractors with SLAs can check in on the maintenance status of any of the assets around the country . The program can also pinpoint an asset in a building , or when scanning the unit QR tag , give details about the owner and the unit history . This is another major breakthrough for us because nobody has provided this type of solution before ,” Blow continues .
Other advantages of this new system are that is has been accredited as 100 % safe to use in a variety of applications including offices and commercial spaces , medical and therapy suites , and even food processing and preparation facilities . The inclusion of a silent compressor in the solution allows contractors to be able to offer service during regular business hours without any disruptions to the client – which was historically a challenge too .
The availability of the data collected lets any business or corporate forecast the maintenance needs on their HVAC equipment 12 months in advance and illustrate actual cost savings through the efficiency maintenance provides . This can amount to hundreds of thousands of rands a year . Also , warranty expiry can be tracked , and reminders of maintenance schedules can be set for both facility managers and contractors with a list of what chemicals will be required and what quantities should be used .
“ The use of the data collected and ability to trace every unit that is part of this program now exists for the lifespan of the asset and creates the possibility of extending various services to clients . Advantages to both the contractor and facility manager ( or owner ) make this a complete and unique solution for the industry , and ‘ green ’ through significant savings on time and materials ,” Blow concludes . RACA
The solution , that includes the required chemicals , silent compressors and digital aspects , is far more efficient that the old-fashioned methods known to be wasteful .
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