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Fundamental Series Item :Choosing the Best HVAC System <br />file:///cl/windows/TLMP/0,2637,16287,( <br />2 <br />System Selection Guidelines <br />Each of the following issues should be taken into consideration each time an HVAC <br />selected. <br />• Financial factors <br />• Initial cost <br />• Operating costs <br />Maintenance and repair cost <br />• Equipment replacement or upgrading cost <br />• Equipment failure cost <br />• Return on investment (ROI) <br />• lip Building conditions <br />• New or existing building ar space <br />• Location <br />• Orientation <br />• Architecture <br />• Climate and shading <br />• Configuration <br />• Construction <br />• Codes and standards <br />• Usage <br />• Occupancy <br />• Process equipment <br />• Energy availability <br />• Types <br />• Reliability <br />• Costs <br />• Control scheme <br />• Zone control <br />• Individual control <br />