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

6" Recirculating Evaporative CoolingSystem Operation & Maintenance
System Operation & Maintenance
MV1669U
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). Draining all the water from the system once a week during operating season.
Increase the frequency if minerals build up on the face of the Cooling Pad.
2.Shade the pads as much as possible to minimize algae growth.
3.Allow the pads to dry out completely once every 24 hours to kill algae.
4.Reduce the number of times the pad is wetted and dried out each day to
maximize pad life.
5.Clean the strainer regularly to maintain a sufficient supply of water to the pads.
6.Periodically check the jets of water from the top of the Distribution Pipe.
7.Keep the Distribution Pipe holes free of debris. A 5/32" drill bit may be used to
clean the holes or a large round brush may be attached to 3/4" pvc pipe and
pushed through the Distribution Pipe to clean out the holes. The 2" Pipe Plugs at
either end of the Distribution Pipe can be removed to allow cleaning brush
access. Clogged holes may cause dry streaks and lead to clogging of the pad.
8.Regularly flush the Distribution Pipe by opening the 1-1/2'' Ball Valve at the
end of the sediment trap and allowing the pump to run. See Figure 25 (on
page 26)
9.Periodically, gently hose and brush deposits from the face of the pads.
10.Completely drain the system for winter storage. Remove the Sump Drain Cap.
Remove the Pump.
11.Avoid contaminants such as dust, fertilizers, and harsh cleaners.
12.The pH of the water being circulated through the system should be maintained
at between 6 and 8 to prevent premature pad softening.
13.Check that Cooling Pads are installed correctly. See Figure 18. and Figure 19.
on page 22
14. The water holding capacity of pads increases as pads age. This extra water
raises the Sump water level when the system shuts down. To prevent overflow
at shut down, slightly lower the float level.
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