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

6” recirculating evaporative cooling

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Turbo-Cool™
6" Recirculating Evaporative Cooling
Installation & Operator's Instruction Manual
October 1997
MV1438C

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  • Page 1 Turbo-Cool™ 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling Installation & Operator’s Instruction Manual October 1997 MV1438C...
  • Page 2: Chore-Time Warranty

    If such a defect is found by Chore-Time to exist within the one year period, Chore-Time will, at its option, (a) repair or replace such product free of charge, F.O.B. the factory of manufacture, or (b) refund to the original purchaser the original purchase price, in lieu of such repair or replacement.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chore-Time Warranty ........
  • Page 4: Support Information

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual 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: Safety Information

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Safety Information Caution, Warning and Danger Decals have been placed on the equipment to warn of potentially dangerous situations. Care should be taken to keep this information intact and easy to read at all times.
  • Page 6: Technical Information

    50’ at 60 Hz, 40’ at 50 Hz. Important Chore-Time Equipment strongly recommends that a good alarm system should be installed in confinement buildings to warn of power failure and high temperature. Chore-Time Equipment also recommends that an alternate power source be available for confinement buildings in case of power failure.
  • Page 7: Framing Information

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Framing Information Figure 2 shows two options for installing the cooling pad relative to the tunnel curtain and provides the required information for the Evaporative Cooling System opening. Notice the dimensional information included.
  • Page 8 Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Inlet End Sump End Figure 2. Framing Overview Diagram Item Description Item Description Curtain Width of Pad Bank 10” (250 mm) Minimum Clearance 2” x 6” (50 x 152 mm) Bottom Stringer 15” (38 cm) Minimum Clearance Pad Height plus 2-3/4”...
  • Page 9: Evaporative Cooling System Installation

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Evaporative Cooling System Installation Splash Plate and Pipe Hanger Installation Secure the Splash Plates to the upper stringer, using a 10-16x1-1/2” screw at each end. Note: The end holes in the Splash Plate must align with the chalk line and the end of the first Splash Plate must be flush with the inside of the end framing.
  • Page 10 Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual The next Trough Support (at the sump end) must be positioned in 10” (25 cm). See Figure 4. Space the remaining Trough Supports 20” (50 cm) apart. The chalk line provides the proper vertical location of the lag screws.
  • Page 11 Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual 5. Tighten the lag screw to secure the Trough in place against the stringer. See Figure 5, Step 2. Repeat steps 4 - 5 for all Trough Supports. 6. Form a loop, using the Trough and Trough Hangers, as shown in Figure 5, Step 2.
  • Page 12 Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Step 1 Step 2 Note: The Trough Support and Trough Hangers are not shown for clarity. Figure 6. Trough End Assembly Installation 10. Connect the outlet end of the Water Level Regulator to the Trough End Assembly.
  • Page 13: End Panel Installation

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual End Panel Installation The End Panels should be installed flush with the inside of the opening (at both ends). 1. Locate the top mounting hole (in the flange of the Upper End Panels) on the chalk line.
  • Page 14: Pad Support Installation

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Pad Support Installation Set the Pad Supports on the Trough Hangers, as shown in Figure 9. The Pad Supports should extend to both End Panels. Overlap the Pad Supports as required, depending on the Trough length.
  • Page 15: Sump Assembly Installation

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual end). 7. Insert at 2” Mechanical Gripper Plug in the end of the Distribution Pipe. See Figure 10. Figure 10. Distribution Pipe Installation Item Description 10-16 x 1/2” S.S. Screw 5’ Distribution Pipe 2”...
  • Page 16: Sump Components Installation

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual The Sump Base must sit squarely on the floor or support surface. 3. Install the 3/4” x 4-3/4” PVC Pipe in the fitting inside the Sump Base. This pipe serves as the overflow pipe.
  • Page 17 Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Figure 12. Distribution Pipe Installation Item Description Item Description 1-1/2” PVC Tee 1-1/2” Union PVC Valve 1-1/2” x 3/4” PVC Reducer Bushing 1-1/2” Adapter Valve 3/4” Water Bleed-Off Valve 1/3 H.P. 60 Hz. Pump...
  • Page 18: Evaporative Cooling Pan And Cover Installation

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Evaporative Cooling Pan and Cover Installation 1. Set the Evaporative Cooling Pads on the Pad Supports. See Figure 13. The top of the Pads should be against the Splash Plate and directly below the Distribution Pipe.
  • Page 19 Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Figure 14. Pad Orientation (cut-away view of side of Pad) 2. Set the Covers on the Pipe Hangers, as shown in Figure 15, Step 1. 3. Slide the Cover Locks onto the Pipe Hangers, as shown in Figure 15, Step 2.
  • Page 20: System Start-Up

    2. The water level adjustment knob is on the back of the Regulator near the Chore-Time logo. To increase the water level turn the knob in the direction of the “I” or “+”. To decrease the water level turn the knob in the direction of the “D”...
  • Page 21: System Operation & Maintenance

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual 4. Open the valve in the pump discharge pipe. 5. Flush dirt and debri from the Trough by removing the Sump Drain Plug and the Sump Screen. 6. Flush dirt and debri out of the Distribution Pipe by running the Pump with the 2”...
  • Page 22: Part Listings

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Part Listings End Kit (Part No. 38612) Item Description Part No. Quantity 1/4” Black Bleed Off Hose 14454-144 Hose Barb Cap 24111 3/4” Bleed-off Valve 9255 1-1/2” x 3/4” Reducer Bushing 38672 1-1/2” PVC Tee 38618 1-1/2”...
  • Page 23: Distribution Kit (Part No. 38679-5* & 38679-20*)

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Distribution Kit (Part No. 38679-5* & 38679-20*) Item Description Part No. Qty 5’ Qty 20’ Distribution Pipe 38616 Cover Lock 38352 Pipe Hanger 38351 Trough Support 38354 Trough Hanger 38353 Splash Plate 38357...
  • Page 24: End Panels Kit (Part No. 38676)

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual End Panels Kit (Part No. 38676) Item Description Part No. Quantity Evap. End Lower Panel (L.H.) 38733-2 Evap. End Upper Panel (L.H.) 38356-2 Evap. End Upper Panel (R.H.) 38356-1 Evap. End Upper Panel (R.H.) 38356-2...
  • Page 25: Miscellaneous Components

    Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual Miscellaneous Components Item Description Part No. Pump 38480 Trough 10 foot System 38625-12 15 foot System 38625-17 20 foot System 38625-22 25 foot System 38625-27 30 foot System 38625-32 35 foot System 38625-37...
  • Page 26 Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual...
  • Page 27 Turbo-Cool 6” Recirculating Evaporative Cooling System Manual...
  • Page 28 Page No. Description of Change 16,25 Removed information about installing a plug on the Pump, plug now supplied by vendor Contact your nearby Chore-Time distributor or representative for additional parts and information. CTB, Inc. P.O. Box 2000 Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 U.S.A.

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