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Chore-Time Turbo-Cool Installation & Operator's Instruction Manual

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6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling
Installation & Operator's Instruction Manual
Mv1669-018 04/01
November 2018
MV1669U

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  • Page 1 Turbo-Cool™ With Open Top 6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Installation & Operator’s Instruction Manual Mv1669-018 04/01 November 2018 MV1669U...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    One (1) year from the date of installation by the original purchaser (“Warranty”). If such a defect is determined by Chore- Time to exist within the applicable period, Chore-Time will, at its option, (a) repair the Product or Component Part free of charge, F.O.B.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    55438 (Frame End Kit) Turbo-Cool™ w/Open Top ........

  • Page 4: General

    General Support Information The Turbo-Cool 6'' Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System is designed to help cool livestock and poultry houses. The system is shipped unassembled. Using this equipment for any other purpose or in a way not within the operating recommendations specified in this manual will void the warranty and may cause personal injury.

  • Page 5: Materials And Tools Required For Installation

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingElectrical Connection Materials and Tools Required for Installation Socket Wrench · 5/16” 3/8”, and 7/16" Sockets · Teflon Tape PVC Cement · Utility Knife · Saw · Tape Measure · Chalk-Line · Caulking · Pressure Treated Lumber for Framing. See Figure 2 (on page 9) Required fresh water supply Outside Air Water Required in Gallons/Minute...

  • Page 6: Planning Information

    Planning Information6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Planning Information System Layout The Sump Assembly can be installed anywhere within a system following these guidelines..•The maximum length of the system is determined by the Pump used (See “Submersible Pump Options” on page 5). Maximum system length includes the length of system on both sides of the Sump in "Sump in the middle"...
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  • Page 8: Framing Information

    Framing Information6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Framing Information Figure 2. on page 9 shows two options for installing the cooling pad relative to the tunnel curtain and provides information for the Evaporative Cooling System opening with Sump on either end. See Figure 3. on page 10 for opening information for Evaporative Cooling System with Sump in the middle It is recommended to frame the Pad opening using treated lumber.

  • Page 9: Framing Diagrams For Systems With Sump At The End

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingFraming Information Framing Diagrams for Systems with Sump at the End Option 1 Option 2 Mv1669-006 04/01 Item Description Item Description Curtain Pad Height plus 2'' [51 mm] 7.5'' [191 mm] Minimum Clearance 1-1/4'' [32 mm] 14-1/2'' [368 mm] Minimum Sump Clearance Bottom Stringer Chalk-Line 30'' - 36'' [762 - 914 mm] Walkway Top Stringer Chalk-Line...

  • Page 10: Framing For System With Sump In The Middle

    Framing Information6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Framing for System with Sump in the Middle Item Description 6" [152.4 mm] Minimum Clearance for Trough End Insert Cover this opening 18" [458 mm] 1/2 Total System Length rounded to nearest 5' increment MV968-32 6/99 Remainder of Total System Length Total System Length plus 18"...

  • Page 11: Evaporating Cooling System Installation

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingEvaporating Cooling System Installation Evaporating Cooling System Installation Note: If installing a large tank, refer to Chore-Time Instruction MV1697 (24" Trough Plumbing Kit). Sump Preparation If the Sump is to be installed to the right of the Trough, the left side of the Sump will need to be cut at the indicated cut line.

  • Page 12: Sump End Clamp Assembly

    Evaporating Cooling System Installation6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Sump End Clamp Assembly Place the 2" x 24" self adhesive tape around the Sump End and assemble the Clamp with the Insert as shown in Figure 6. Do not tighten down at this time. Trough will be inserted in a later step.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Sump

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingEvaporating Cooling System Installation Attaching the Sump Align the bottom most set of 1/4'' holes in the rear of the Sump with the 1/4" holes in the Sump Support Assembly (See Figure 8.) Attach the Sump and Sump Support to the Bottom Stringer with two 1/4 x 1-1/2"...

  • Page 14: Trough Installation

    Evaporating Cooling System Installation6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Trough Installation Orient the Trough so that the Pattern of holes on top are offset to the left of the holes across the bottom (See Figure 9, Item 6). Hang the Trough from the Bottom Stringer beginning with one end of the Trough Material against the Sump and the top holes in the Trough Material aligned with the Chalk-Line.

  • Page 15: Trough Installation Continued

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingEvaporating Cooling System Installation Trough Installation Continued..Form the Trough into a "U" shape as shown in Figure 10 and fasten the Trough to the Trough Support using the 1/4" Drive Rivets. Insert the 1/4" Drive Rivet through the hole in the Trough and the Trough Support.

  • Page 16: End Panel Installation

    Evaporating Cooling System Installation6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling End Panel Installation First install the end panels at the Sump end. Install the End panels opposite the Sump end after installing the Deflectors (next step); this makes the system assemble easier due to small variations in system length. 1.Apply a bead of silicone caulk to the end 2 x 4 as shown in Figure 12.

  • Page 17: Water Deflector Installation (Pvc And Metal Shown)

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingEvaporating Cooling System Installation Water Deflector Installation (PVC and Metal shown) Install Deflectors (Item 1A if Metal, or 1B if PVC, Figure 13) on the Pipe Supports (Item 2A if Metal, or 2B if PVC) as shown. Use Deflector Couplers (Item 5) to cover the joints between adjacent Deflectors.

  • Page 18: Distribution Pipe Installation

    Evaporating Cooling System Installation6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Distribution Pipe Installation 1.Set this Distribution Pipe on the Pipe Hangers above the Sump end of the Trough. Note: The belled end must be away from the Sump end. See Figure 14. 2.Assemble the remaining Distribution Pipes by inserting the straight end of one pipe into the belled end of another.

  • Page 19: End Panel Support Installation

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingEvaporating Cooling System Installation End Panel Support Installation Install the End Panel Support at both ends using 1/4 x 1-1/2 Lag Screws, as shown in Figure 15. The End Panel Supports hold the End Panels against the Pads and keep them perpendicular to the Top Stringer.

  • Page 20: Caulking The End Panels

    Evaporating Cooling System Installation6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Caulking the End Panels Fill the joint at the rear of each end panel with caulking (not supplied) as shown in Figure 17 below. Splash Guard not shown Caulk Mv1669-017 04/01 Figure 17.Caulking the End Panels MV1669U...

  • Page 21: Evaporative Cooling Pad Installation

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingEvaporating Cooling System Installation Evaporative Cooling Pad Installation •Beginning at one end, set the Evaporative Cooling Pads on the Pad Sup- ports. See Figure 18. The top of the Pads should be against the Top Stringer and directly below the Distribution Pipe.

  • Page 22: Pad Retainer Installation

    Evaporating Cooling System Installation6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Pad Retainer Installation Install the Pad Retainer (Item 2A if Metal, 2B if PVC) as shown in Figure 19. below. Lock the Pad Retainer in place by tapping it with the heel of your hand. Cover the joint between adjacent Pad Retainers with the Pad Retainer Couplers.

  • Page 23: Trough End Insert Installation

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingEvaporating Cooling System Installation For future reference, to remove the Pad Retainers, grasp and twist the Pad Retainers as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20.Removing the Pad Retainer Mv1669-016 04/01 Trough End Insert Installation On the Trough end opposite the Sump, cut off the Trough leaving 4"- 6" of Trough extending beyond the End Panel.

  • Page 24: Distribution Pipe Orientation

    Evaporating Cooling System Installation6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Distribution Pipe Orientation Orient the Distribution Pipe so there is approximately 2" from the Distribution Pipe Gasket to the first hole in the Distribution Pipe at the Sump End of the system as shown in Figure 22 below.

  • Page 25: Sump Components Installation

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingEvaporating Cooling System Installation Sump Components Installation Assemble the Sump Components as shown in Figure 24, beginning at the Pump. The lengths of 1-1/2'' PVC Pipe Item 6 will vary depending on desired Valve height, Pad height, etc. Use teflon tape on threads as required.

  • Page 26: Sediment Trap Installation

    Evaporating Cooling System Installation6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Sediment Trap Installation Install Sediment Trap Parts as shown below in Figure 25. Item Description End of Distribution Pipe 2" x 1-1/2" PVC Tee 2" PVC SPIG x FIPT Adapter 2" PVC MPT Plug 1-1/2"...

  • Page 27: System Start-Up

    System Start-Up6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Start-Up 1. Partially fill Trough with water. 2. Flush dirt and debris from the Trough by removing the Sump Drain Cap. 3. Set Initial Water Level For 49046, 49046-3, and 49046-4 Refill system with water. With the Hose Clamp (Item 4) loose, raise/lower the 3/4"...
  • Page 28 System Start-Up6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling After the system runs for a while and turns off, the water level will rise 1.5-3.0'' above the level it was initially set at. 5.Open the valve in the pump discharge pipe. 6.Flush dirt and debris out of the Distribution Pipe by running the Pump with the Ball Valves opened.

  • Page 29: System Operation & Maintenance

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingSystem Operation & Maintenance System Operation & Maintenance 1.Reduce the mineral and chemical build-up in water by; a). Bleeding water off the system. Begin by adjusting the Bleed-Off Valve to drain.25 gpm/100 sq ft. of Cooling Pad while the Pump is running. Increase the bleed-off rate if minerals build up on the face of the Cooling Pad b).

  • Page 30: Parts Lists And Kits

    Parts Lists and Kits Sump Kits 49046, 49046-3,-4,-5, and -6 * The 5' PVC Pipe is not supplied with the Sump Kits. It is included in the End Panel Kit (Part No. 41482) or the 44979-xx Pad Frame Kit.

  • Page 31: Part Numbers

    Part Numbers Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. 1/4'' Black Bleed Off Hose 14454-144 Valve,PVC Float .30 Orifice 45989 (Sump Kit 49046) Hose Barb Cap 24111 Valve,PVC Float .50 Orifice 48545 3/4'' Bleed-off Valve 9255 (Sump Kits 49046-3, and 49046-4) 1-1/2"...

  • Page 32: 46587-Xx (Metal Frame Kits), 55440-5,-20 (Pvc Frame Kits), And 55438 (Frame End Kit) Turbo-Cool™ W/Open Top

    Parts Lists and Kits6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling 46587-XX (Metal Frame Kits), 55440-5,-20 (PVC Frame Kits), and 55438 (Frame End Kit) Turbo-Cool™ w/Open Top Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. Deflector Coupler 46558 Evap. End Upper LH End Panel...

  • Page 33: 46725 Center Panel Kit (To Install In Center Of A System)

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingParts Lists and Kits 46725 Center Panel Kit (to install in center of a system) 19 * Mv1669-037 03/01 Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. RH Lower End Panel 46555-1 Sump Insert 46033 LH Lower End Panel 46555-2 Clamp Strap 46100...

  • Page 34: 90° Around The Corner Kit (50464)

    Parts Lists and Kits6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling 90° Around the Corner Kit (50464) 19 * MV1669-055 4/06 Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. RH Lower End Panel 46555-1 Clamp Strap 46100 LH Lower End Panel 46555-2 End Panel Support 44391 RH Upper End Panel 46556-1...

  • Page 35: Miscellaneous Components

    6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingParts Lists and Kits Miscellaneous Components Item Description Part No. ** Pump (see chart on page 5) ----------- Trough 24" wide, (100 mil) 15" hole spacing 49184-XX 3** Cooling Pads: Munters Celdek 45°/15° 6" x 12" x 4 foot 38624-4 6"...
  • Page 36 33781 Various Added 49046-5, and -6 models New Sump Water Capacity For additional parts and information, contact your nearest Chore-Time distributor or representative. Find your nearest distributor at: www.choretime.com/contacts Chore-Time Group, A division of CTB, Inc. PO Box 2000 Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA Phone (574) 658-4101 Fax (877) 730-8825 Email: choretime@choretime.com...

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