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== Heating == | == Heating == | ||
| − | The space has four independently-controlled furnaces. Please be aware that a significant fraction of your membership fees are spent on heating. | + | '''Introduction''' |
| + | *The space has four independently-controlled furnaces. | ||
| + | *All four furnaces have the same type of thermostat. | ||
| + | *Please be aware that a significant fraction of your wintertime membership fees are spent on heating. | ||
| + | *Our customary wintertime temperature when working in the space is 60-65 degrees. | ||
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| + | ''' Thermostat How-To ''' | ||
| + | *The default temperature setpoint is intended to protect the space and equipment. | ||
| + | *To prevent unattended heating, the thermostat will automatically revert to the default setpoint at certain times. | ||
| + | *To increase the temperature for comfort, nudge the "up" arrow until comfortable. | ||
| + | *When leaving, push the "run" button to return to the default setpoint immediately. | ||
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| + | ''' Expert Thermostat How-To ''' | ||
| + | *Please do not push the buttons covered with green tape. | ||
| + | *For further information on the buttons covered with green tape, contact Eric Merrill. | ||
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| + | '''Area-Specific Information''' | ||
*'''Office area''' | *'''Office area''' | ||
| − | ** | + | **The office has central heating (furnace located on roof? in closet? location of air filters?). |
| − | ** | + | **The thermostat is located in the hallway, between the kitchen door and chem lab door. |
| − | ** | + | **The default temperature setpoint in the office area is 55 degrees. |
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*'''South shop area''' | *'''South shop area''' | ||
| − | ** | + | **There is an overhead furnace near the main entrance. |
| − | + | **This furnace is NOT TURNED ON right now. Please just ignore it. | |
| − | + | **The thermostat is on the shop side of north kitchen wall. | |
*'''North shop area''' | *'''North shop area''' | ||
| − | ** | + | **There are two overhead furnaces in the Fab Lab area. |
**Each furnace has its own thermostat mounted on the nearest shop wall. (One is behind the sandblaster.) | **Each furnace has its own thermostat mounted on the nearest shop wall. (One is behind the sandblaster.) | ||
| − | + | **The default temperature setpoint in the shop area at 45 degrees. | |
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== Ventilation == | == Ventilation == | ||
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**Laser cutter | **Laser cutter | ||
**Dust collector (under construction) | **Dust collector (under construction) | ||
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== Air Conditioning == | == Air Conditioning == | ||
| − | + | Please be aware that a significant fraction of your summertime membership fees are spent on air conditioning for the office area. | |
*'''Office Area''' | *'''Office Area''' | ||
**Central air conditioning (location of air filters?) | **Central air conditioning (location of air filters?) | ||
| − | ** | + | **The thermostat is located in the hallway, between the kitchen door and chem lab door. |
| − | + | **Our customary office area temperature when occupied is ?? degrees. | |
| − | + | **Please turn off the air conditioning when the office area is unoccupied. | |
| − | + | **How to work this thermostat? | |
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Revision as of 14:44, 24 June 2012
Heating
Introduction
- The space has four independently-controlled furnaces.
- All four furnaces have the same type of thermostat.
- Please be aware that a significant fraction of your wintertime membership fees are spent on heating.
- Our customary wintertime temperature when working in the space is 60-65 degrees.
Thermostat How-To
- The default temperature setpoint is intended to protect the space and equipment.
- To prevent unattended heating, the thermostat will automatically revert to the default setpoint at certain times.
- To increase the temperature for comfort, nudge the "up" arrow until comfortable.
- When leaving, push the "run" button to return to the default setpoint immediately.
Expert Thermostat How-To
- Please do not push the buttons covered with green tape.
- For further information on the buttons covered with green tape, contact Eric Merrill.
Area-Specific Information
- Office area
- The office has central heating (furnace located on roof? in closet? location of air filters?).
- The thermostat is located in the hallway, between the kitchen door and chem lab door.
- The default temperature setpoint in the office area is 55 degrees.
- South shop area
- There is an overhead furnace near the main entrance.
- This furnace is NOT TURNED ON right now. Please just ignore it.
- The thermostat is on the shop side of north kitchen wall.
- North shop area
- There are two overhead furnaces in the Fab Lab area.
- Each furnace has its own thermostat mounted on the nearest shop wall. (One is behind the sandblaster.)
- The default temperature setpoint in the shop area at 45 degrees.
Ventilation
The shop area has many types of ventilation equipment.
- Shop roof exhaust fans (blocked off in winter)
- Metal shop wall exhaust fans (currently do not work)
- Shop ceiling fans
- Controlled by dimmer switch next to front door
- Recommend half-speed operation in wintertime when space is occupied
- Specialized exhaust systems
- Welding area
- Laser cutter
- Dust collector (under construction)
Air Conditioning
Please be aware that a significant fraction of your summertime membership fees are spent on air conditioning for the office area.
- Office Area
- Central air conditioning (location of air filters?)
- The thermostat is located in the hallway, between the kitchen door and chem lab door.
- Our customary office area temperature when occupied is ?? degrees.
- Please turn off the air conditioning when the office area is unoccupied.
- How to work this thermostat?
