Nor shall EVAPCO, Inc. be responsible for any loss or damage (direct, indirect, consequential, or other) during installation or handling of equipment after shipment. For a full description of EVAPCO’s liability policy, please visit www.evapco.com to access our Terms and Conditions.
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PMC & eco-PMC SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS FOR EVAPCO AUTHORIZED PARTS AND SERVICE, CONTACT YOUR LOCAL EVAPCO REPRESENTATIVE OR THE LOCAL SERVICE CENTER EVAPCO, Inc. — World Headquarters & Research/Development Center P.O. Box 1300 • Westminster, MD 21158 USA 410-756-2600 •...
International Building Code. The code provisions require that evaporative cooling equipment and all other components permanently installed on a structure must meet the same seismic design criteria as the building. The PMC series and eco-PMC series coolers and condensers are compliant with the latest IBC codes up to 1g with standard construction and up to 5.12g with additional structural modifications.
PMC & eco-PMC SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS flange and the beams as this will not provide proper longitudinal support. NOTE: Consult the latest IBC code for required steel support layout and structural design. Table 1 – Steel Support Dimensions...
PMC & eco-PMC SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS Applying Sealer Tape Once the bottom section has been set on the supporting steel and bolted in place, wipe the top flanges to remove any dirt or moisture. Place sealer tape over the mounting hole centerline on the side flanges. Apply two strips of sealer tape, one partially overlapping the other, on the end flanges.
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PMC & eco-PMC SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS COIL ANGLE WITH HORIZONTAL LIFTING MUST U-BOLTS EXCEED 60° Figure 8 – Large Casing Section (12’ Long Sections) Figure 7 – Small, Single Casing Sections BOX SIZES: 10’ x 12’ BOX SIZES: 10’...
PMC & eco-PMC SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS Assembly of the Heat Transfer Casing (Top) Section to the Basin & Fan (Bottom) Section Before assembling the heat transfer casing (top) section to the cold water basin and fan (bottom) section, remove any loose parts shipped in the basin.
PMC & eco-PMC SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS Optional Straight-Sided Hood Section Some units may be supplied with an optional discharge hood section. This section will ship from the factory as a separate item or loosely mounted on top of either the basin and fan section or casing section to reduce freight charges. Each hood section is equipped with U-bolts located at the four corners for lifting and final positioning (Figure 14).
PMC & eco-PMC SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS Field Assembly of External Service Platform and Ladder The external service platform and ladder assemblies are shipped separate from the unit. The platform is partially assembled prior to shipment to minimize field assembly. The platform and ladder assembly should be attached after the unit is fully rigged following the instructions below in Figure 15.
PMC & eco-PMC SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS Final Assembly and Startup Details Shipping Materials - Remove any wood chocks, spare parts, or miscellaneous items that have been placed inside the unit for shipping purposes. Clean all debris from the basin.
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