In 2014, a major fast food chain rolled out a rooftop replacement program across 56 stores nation-wide. The purpose of the program was to replace older, less efficient equipment with newer, energy-efficient units. Further, the restaurant company sought to obtain a holistic view of the building pressure/balance, health of equipment, and comfort of their stores. Melink T&B was hired to verify proper installation, startup, and balance of the newly installed HVAC equipment across all stores. Additionally, Melink checked the old equipment for proper operation to provide to the company a report on the health and comfort of their stores.

1. Context:
In 2014, a major fast food chain rolled out a rooftop replacement program
across 56 stores nation-wide. The purpose of the program was to replace
older, less efficient equipment with newer, energy-efficient units. Further,
the restaurant company sought to obtain a holistic view of the building
pressure/balance, health of equipment, and comfort of their stores. Melink
T&B was hired to verify proper installation, startup, and balance of the
newly installed HVAC equipment across all stores. Additionally, Melink
checked the old equipment for proper operation to provide to the company
a report on the health and comfort of their stores. The work was requested
to be completed in 4 weeks during the Thanksgiving season. The project
required collaboration between Melink and the restaurant owner, the
rooftop unit manufacturers, and the installing contractor.
Solution:
All 56 restaurant locations were balanced on-time for efficiency and
comfort, without scheduling hiccups and with very few site-readiness
issues. The restaurant company’s management was provided with helpful
reports on the condition of their new and existing HVAC equipment for
each store. The challenge involved was in the scheduling coordination
between vendors to perform a high volume of work in a short period
of time. However, each group rose to the occasion with excellent
communication and professionalism to ensure comfort and efficiency for
the restaurants and their guests. The program is planned to continue in
2015.
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QSR Roof Sweep Program
December 2014
Melink T&B assisted a major fast food establishment in their Rooftop Replacement Program across 56 sites nation-wide:
MI, PA, OH, MN, FL, IL, CO, TX, WI, KY, MA, NC, IA, IN, NV
NUMBER OF STORES
56 stores
15 states
PUNCHLIST
RESPONSIBILITY
PUNCHLIST ITEMS &
RECOMMENDATIONS
Total: 384
Avg: 7 per store
TIMEFRAME
4 weeks
Electrician
Equip Installer
Mechanical
Owner

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Equipment not secure to curb
Broken Belt
Clogged Exhaust Fan
Dirty Filters
Return Duct Above Ceiling
Sample of Punchlist Items and
Recommendations:
1. Investigate lock mode for thermostats
2. Install relief dampers for RTU’s
3. Investigate condenser fan noise
4. Reposition T-Stats
5. Install electrical disconnect for RTU’s
6. Clean Kitchen Hood Filters
7. Repair/Replace outside air damper actuator
8. Install proper condensate trap
9. Paint gas line for existing RTU’s
10. Investigate remote sensors for RTU’s