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Why is 'Fan Shutdown' a critical sequence of operation to verify?

ULC-S524 and S537 require that fan shutdown for HVAC units over a certain capacity must be confirmed. The verification ensures the relay physically breaks the f

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Question: Why is 'Fan Shutdown' a critical sequence of operation to verify?

Answer options:

  • To prevent the smoke from being cleaned by the HVAC filters
  • To save energy during a fire emergency ✅ To prevent the movement of smoke and air to unaffected areas
  • To ensure the building becomes airtight for fire suppression

Correct answer: To prevent the movement of smoke and air to unaffected areas

Explanation: ULC-S524 and S537 require that fan shutdown for HVAC units over a certain capacity must be confirmed. The verification ensures the relay physically breaks the fan motor circuit or its control.

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