The current norms of labor legislation to ensure comfortable working conditions for office workers imply the maintenance of certain temperatures in winter and summer. Heating works in cold weather. In summer, the temperature should be no higher than 26 degrees. With an outside temperature of 35 degrees, it is difficult to fulfill the norms for an office without appropriate climatic equipment, for which you can get a fine and a ban on working in improper conditions.
Why air conditioning in the office
Office work with external simplicity is far from easy. People spend 8 hours sitting at the table. At the same time, in a stuffy room, there may be problems with the heart or blood pressure. If heat exchange with the environment is disturbed and the body overheats, heatstroke is possible. This phenomenon sometimes ends in death, if you do not call an ambulance in time. It is important that a comfortable climate in the office is constantly maintained, while the equipment does not interfere with work and does not have a harmful effect on the body.
Office equipment raises the temperature as it generates heat, so air conditioners must be properly sized to compensate for heat dissipation.
Is it possible harm from an air conditioner in the office
A properly installed and well-maintained air conditioner cannot harm your health. But if you direct it to working people and turn it on at full capacity, then problems are inevitable:
- colds in the summer;
- respiratory tract infections due to microbes in dirty filters;
- neuralgia due to hypothermia of the muscles and the nerves in them;
- sinusitis, headaches due to a sharp change in temperature.
An office air conditioner must be serviced on time - it is better to trust this process to professionals and closely monitor the process of work, so that later you can take care of the equipment yourself.
Types of air conditioners, advantages and disadvantages
The type of HVAC equipment for the office depends on the number of premises, people and equipment. Its main indicator should be the power corresponding to the needs for cooling.
Are used:
- conventional wall-mounted air conditioners with one indoor and outdoor unit;
- multi-split systems with multiple indoor units and one outdoor unit;
- floor and ceiling equipment;
- channel devices;
- cassette devices.
In an office with a large number of rooms, installing classic wall models has its pros and cons. If the outdoor unit fails, cooling stops in only one room. On the other hand, the cost of air conditioning all rooms will be very high.
The cost of a multi-split system for an office is not inferior to the previous one, but in the event of a breakdown of the external unit, the cooling stops in all rooms. The advantage of the system is the absence of many compressors around the building, which does not spoil the appearance.
A more suitable choice is ducted office air conditioners operating on the principle of cold air distribution in all directions. You can get by with one cooling device serving all rooms. If combined with ventilation, fresh air can be supplied at the same time.
Duct and multi-split systems operate only in two modes - for heating or for cooling the air.
Another good option is a cassette ceiling air conditioner for an office. His positive work points:
- flaps distribute cold air in all directions without creating "dead zones";
- performs three functions simultaneously - cleaning, heating and cooling, which saves on additional equipment;
- does not take up space, as it is mounted in the frame of the false ceiling;
- used as one of the components of a multi-split system.
All manipulations are carried out by the control panel. The disadvantage is the impossibility of installation without a false ceiling.
Office mobile air conditioners can be used separately or be part of an overall system. The advantages of this type: the ability to move it from one room to another and ease of maintenance.
Column air conditioners are installed in those rooms where high performance is required and there is no possibility of wall mounting.
Choosing an air conditioner for the office
- the need for generated power to be enough for all premises;
- the need for power consumption;
- ease of management;
- the possibility of ventilation;
- conditions for the installation of equipment;
- dimensions;
- the noise level of the equipment.
If the office building is of historical value, the city administration will not give permission to drill the walls and install many outdoor units.
Installing the system
The installation of office climate control equipment is entrusted to the specialists of the company from which the devices were purchased. It will be problematic to independently carry out the installation without experience in such work. The range of devices is large, and each has its own nuances of installation. Only a professional can understand the instructions and make a technical analysis of the premises and conditions. If the power is incorrectly calculated, then the equipment will randomly turn off when it overheats (the temperature outside the window is taken into account).
Installation requires specific tools, the purchase of which is expensive at one time. Usually installers give discounts when it comes to a large office space.
Rules for the operation of air conditioners
To ensure the safety of equipment and increase the effect of air conditioning, you must follow the rules for using climate technology:
- do not open windows and doors while the cooling split systems are in operation;
- regularly take preventive measures - clean filters or change them;
- do not use the "heating" function at minus temperatures outside - the compressor will fail;
- The refrigerant charge should be entrusted to specialists with a professional set of tools.
The maximum benefit from the climatic equipment can be obtained if the power of the devices with the dimensions of the room is correctly calculated, the pipes are installed to the outdoor unit according to the instructions, and the maintenance of the units is carried out on time.
In order not to be mistaken with the choice of an air conditioner for the office, it is recommended to deal with the varieties and characteristics of models according to photos and descriptions, read customer reviews, watch a video about the features of installing cooling systems in a house or office buildings. Then you can proceed with the purchase and installation.
