During the Spring cooling maintenance for Aplus, what tasks are performed specifically in May?
Aplus Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| Annual Service Call Frequency | 3X |
|---|---|
| Compressor Maintenance (Basic) | |
| Visually check for leaks. | X |
| Check and record suction & discharge pressure, oil pressure, room & ambient | X |
| temperature. | |
| Air Handling Unit (AHU) Maintenance (Basic) | |
| Install standard filters | X |
| Leave at site three additional sets of filters for site personnel to change each month. | X |
| Check electrical wiring and connections. Tighten loose connections. | X |
| Check and record amperage across blower motor. | X |
| Check tension, condition and alignment of belts. Adjust as necessary. | X |
| Lubricate shaft and motor bearing. | X |
| Condenser Maintenance (Basic) | |
| Check and record amperage across condenser fan motor. | X |
| Check electrical wiring and connections. Tighten loose connections. | X |
| Clean condensate lines and pans. | X |
| Check contactors and starters. | X |
| Cooling Maintenance (Spring only-May) | |
| Power wash condenser coil(s) and clean evaporator coil(s). | X |
| Change all belts. | X |
| Annual asset inventory report and analysis. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–302)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, cooling maintenance tasks performed in May include power washing condenser coils, cleaning evaporator coils, changing all belts, and completing an annual asset inventory report and analysis. These maintenance tasks are part of the annual service call frequency, which occurs three times per year.
For a prospective Aplus franchisee, this means that during the spring, specifically in May, they should ensure that these cooling maintenance tasks are completed. This ensures the proper functioning and longevity of the cooling equipment at the Aplus store.
The franchisee is responsible for maintaining the Aplus store equipment according to the Aplus Franchise Agreement. These maintenance responsibilities are detailed in the Franchisee Maintenance Responsibility Schedule.
Sunoco may make maintenance service calls for issues like leaks or product loss, and the franchisee has the right to observe these checks. After the service call, Sunoco representatives will provide a summary of findings and actions taken on a "Receipt of Services Performed," which the franchisee must sign, with a copy left on the premises.