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Summary of Contents for Thermal Care FT Series
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Inlet Louver Installation (FT8220) ................................7 Inlet Louver Installation (FT8250) ................................7 Inlet Louver Installation (FT8260-FT8280) .............................. 8 Lifting ............................................. 8 Figure 4 – FT Series Rigging ..................................8 Piping ............................................ 9 Installation - Electrical ......................................9 Start-Up Procedure ......................................9 Step 1 –... - Page 4 Page Intentionally Blank...
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Page 5: Foreword
Foreword Hot Surface Warning The cooling tower consists of evaporative fill Flammable Material Warning material, a fan, water distribution system, shell, and water collection basin. The purpose is to provide evaporative cooling of process water. General Mandatory Action This manual is to serve as a guide for installing, operating, and maintaining the equipment. -
Page 6: Pre-Installation
Record any signs of concealed damage and file a CAUTION: The equipment will exceed 70 dBA sound shipping damage claim immediately with the pressure at 1 meter distance and 1 meter elevation shipping company. Most carriers require concealed when operating. Wear ear protection as required for damages be reported within 15 days of receipt of personal comfort when operating or working in close the equipment. - Page 7 Figure 1 – FT8220 Structural Steel Base Frame Dimensions...
- Page 8 Figure 2 – FT8250 Structural Steel Base Frame Dimensions...
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Page 9: Unit Location
Figure 3 – FT8260. FT8270, and TC8280 Structural Steel Base Frame Dimensions Unit Location Avoid areas that can create a “micro-climate” such as The cooling tower is available in different an alcove with east, north, and west walls that can be configurations. -
Page 10: Fan Motor And Blade Assembly (Ft8260 & Ft8270)
following steps to install the fan motor and fan blade Hang the turnbuckle from the “TEE” shaped assembly. tension wire support post on top of the sprinkler head. Verify the fan pitch is set so the “0” on the fan blade lines up with the “0”... -
Page 11: Inlet Louver Installation (Ft8220)
Place a piece of plywood on top of the fill in the 14. Line up the non-threaded holes of the fan spool tower to prevent damage during installation. with the threaded holes in the split tapered bushing. Position sprinkler arms with studs in end of pipe positioned at 12 o'clock when viewed from 15. -
Page 12: Inlet Louver Installation (Ft8260-Ft8280)
For more rigidity, bolt cooling tower. the overlapping louvers together in the same Figure 4 – FT Series Rigging fashion as above, but in a vertical pattern. Inlet Louver Installation (FT8260-FT8280) In order to prevent possible shipping damage, the inlet louvers ship uninstalled. -
Page 13: Piping
Piping proper sequence should read “ABC” on the meter. If the meter reads “CBA”, open the main power The PVC piping and connections on the tower are disconnect and switch two line leads on the line not designed to support the weight of the external power terminal blocks (or the unit mounted piping. -
Page 14: Step 1 - Flush The Basin
WARNING: This equipment contains hazardous terminals. After making proper power connection voltages that can cause severe injury or death. and grounding, turn the main power on. Step 3 – Fill Water Circuit WARNING: This equipment may contain fan blades or other sharp edges. Make sure all fan guards and Check to make sure all water piping connections are other protective shields are securely in place. -
Page 15: Step 4 - Trial Fan Operation
susceptible to fouling of heat transfer surfaces due sure it is still clean and free from debris. Check water to scale or debris. Fouling of these surfaces reduces level in the system again to make sure system is still the heat-transfer surface area and reduces the heat full. -
Page 16: Operation And Maintenance
Operation and Maintenance weather, or when operating against minimum loads, the opportunity for freezing of the water contained in the water basin and internal piping within the Fan Motor tower exists. Maintain freedom of fan rotation. Do The motor should bring the fan up to full speed in not operate if snow, ice, or other obstructions will less than five seconds. -
Page 17: Number Of Concentrations
Number of Concentrations The number of concentrations present in the system is the measure of how concentrated the level of dissolved solids in the water. Number of = Evaporation + Drift + Bleed-Off Concentrations Drift + Bleed-Off Make-Up Water Required The amount of make-up water required is dependent on a number of factors Make-up water required (GPM) = E + D + B... - Page 18 Notes...
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