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<p class=MsoNormal>eQuest Users,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Thank you for all the help with changing my building
floorplan in the detail edit mode. I have been successful in updating the
floorplan of my building. In doing so, however, I seem to have created another
issue. In altering the floorplan, I created about 12 new zones (with their
associated plenum zones). Now when the file loads up, I get a warning message
for 5 of the newly created plenum zones saying that they have delayed walls but
no delayed floor or ceiling. I have attached a screenshot. What does this mean,
and how do I get rid of it. Also, why am I having this issue with only a few of
the new zones and not the rest. I believe I created them all the same way. And
also, plenum zones (as I understand them) do not have floors or ceilings, just
walls and a roof (if at all). Is this correct? I searched through the archives
and saw that some people have solved this issue in the past by entering 70lbs/ft2
for the Floor Weight under the 'Contents' tab of the space properties. This
however, has not worked for me as I still get the same warning. Any help at all
would be appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Another issue that I'm having is with zonal exhaust makeup
through infiltration. I've got several zones in my building that have a
dedicated exhaust fan. However, all the air is not made up through the central
air handling unit. A portion of it is transfer air from adjacent zones. I was
under the impression that the way to accomplish this was to select
"Balanced Infiltration" under the 'Outdoor Air' tab for the Air Side HVAC
window of the zone in question. When I do this, however, my hours outside
throttling range skyrocket by about 3000 hours. Is there a procedure for
properly modeling zonal exhaust makeup through transfer air? Any help at all
would be greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>Again, thank you all for the great deal of help I've received
so far. This mailing list is awesome!!!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:navy'>Seun Odukomaiya, LEED AP - </span></b><i><span
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color:navy'>280 East 96th Street, Suite 280<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:navy'>email: <a href="mailto:amaue@laceindy.com"><span
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