Harnwell Tip Sheet

Shower
Pull the shower curtain inside the tub or shower stall while showering to prevent leaks and flooding. In some showers, you may need to switch the spray from the faucet to the showerhead. Pull or turn the small lever attached to the tub spout or pull the temperature control knob to do so.

Prevent condensation by running the exhaust fan (connected to the light fixture) for 5-10 minutes after your shower.

Toilet
If your toilet overflows, turn the oval shaped handle attached to the pipe in the back of the toilet. This can help prevent flooding until maintenance arrives.

Disposal
Food waste should go in the trash. If you are cooking with oil or grease, put it in a container and let it harden, then dispose of it in the trash instead of pouring it down the sink, as it will cause a clog.

Use the trash chutes to dispose of your trash bags. Bags no larger than 13 gallons will fit inside the chute.  Please do not place the bags in the trash chute room.  Bulk trash that does not fit down the chute can be placed in the elevator lobbies on floors 1 – 24.

Storage
Use plastic containers to store food and dispose of leftovers quickly to discourage pests.

Kitchen
Run the kitchen exhaust fan for 5-10 minutes after cooking to prevent condensation.

Some electrical outlets are controlled by the switch on the wall. If the item you’ve plugged in doesn’t work, try flipping the switch and then try it again.

Do not cover or hang anything from either the sprinkler or smoke detector – this could cause flooding and damage to your room.

The windows in high rises do not have screens.  To open the window, ensure that the latches are disengaged (facing up).  Double-check that all latches are open (facing up), before trying to close the window all the way, and ensure that the latches are down to lock them.

There are different types of heating and cooling units in this building. Find the on/off switch and temperature dial on your heating and cooling unit. Adjust the amount of air being blown with the Fan Speed button. Use the temperature dial to make it warmer or cooler in your room. It may take a few minutes for the unit to kick in – please do not keep it maxed out.

When you raise the temperature set point in heating mode, the unit will run until the room reaches the desired temperature. If the temperature set point is lowered, the system will shut off until the room cools down naturally.

When you lower the temperature set point in air conditioning mode, the unit will run until the room reaches the desired temperature. If the temperature set point is raised, the system will shut off until the room warms up naturally.

Please keep your windows closed while the air conditioning is running to prevent moisture in your room.

For best air circulation, it is recommended that furniture is not placed against the FCU.

Seasonal Heating + Air Conditioning
The FCU is a dual temperature system and will provide heat or air conditioning seasonally. Facilities and Residential Services controls when the system transitions from one to the other.