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Helicopter Swaps Mall HVAC in Topeka | Topeka News
West Ridge Mall in Topeka turned heads Wednesday morning when they deployed a Chicago helicopter to swap out a decades-old HVAC unit—yes, literally flying in the new gear. With the old unit dating back to the mall’s late ‘80s opening, it was time for an upgrade, though that meant pushing back the grand reopening and waiting for fog to lift. While most rooftop units got cranes, this one proved too tricky—and cheaper—to handle by air. The helicopter, lifting only 4,500 pounds at a time, required careful piece-by-piece installation. It’s not just maintenance—it’s a spectacle locals won’t soon…
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