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

Framing Information6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling

Framing Information

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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.
1.Determine the location of the bottom stringer. See Figure 2, Item 3.
Use Wood or Lag Screws to secure the Bottom Stringer to the Studs.
The Lower Stringer must be capable of supporting 30 lbs/ft [45 kg/m] plus
3 lbs/ft [4 kg/m] for each foot of Cooling Pad Height.
Example: A 6' Cooling Pad requires a Stringer capable of supporting 30 lbs/
ft + (3 lbs/ft x 6') = 48 lbs/ft.
2.Determine the location of the top stringer. See Figure 2, Item 8. The distance
between the top and bottom stringers should be 2'' [51 mm] less than the height
of the Evaporative Cooling Pads.
Example: For a 60'' [1524 mm] tall Evaporative Cooling Pad the distance
between the stringers would be 60'' [1524 mm] - 2'' [51 mm] = 
58'' [1473 mm].
The slope (if any) of the top stringer must be the same as the bottom
stringer.
3.Snap a Chalk-Line on the lower stringer at the locations specified in Figure 2,
Item 13. This Chalk-Line will determine the location of the lag screws for the
Trough Supports.
4.Snap a Chalk-Line on the top stringer at the locations specified
in Figure 2, Item 12 &15. This Chalk-Line will determine the location of the
Splash Plate lower holes.
5.A short section of 2 x 6 treated lumber (Figure 2, Item 20) is required beneath
the Bottom Stringer at the Sump end to provide a back support for the Sump
assembly.
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