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South America info@evapcodc.com A licensed manufacturer of EVAPCO, Inc. EVAPCO Iowa EVAPCO Brasil Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt EVAPCO Power México S. de R.L. de C.V. Sales & Engineering (20) 10.054.32.198 Equipamentos Industriais Ltda. Mexico City, Mexico Medford, MN USA evapco.tiba-group.com Indaiatuba, São Paulo, Brazil...
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 PM series condensers are compliant with the latest IBC codes up to 1g with standard construction and up to 5.12g with additional structural modifications.
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PM SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS The supporting I-beams should be level to within 1/8” in 6’ (1.5mm in 1m) before setting the unit. Do not level the unit by shimming between the bottom flange and the beams as this will not provide proper longitudinal support.
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PM SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS Table 2 “H” Box Size Model Numbers Dimension (m) 1.9m Wide Models PMC-175E to 240E 6’ x 12’ (1.9m x 3.6m) PMC-250E to 375E 6’ x 18’ (1.9m x 5.5m) 3m Wide Models 10’x12’ (3m x 3.6m) PMRC-332 to PMRC-530 10’x18’...
PM 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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PM SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS COIL ANGLE WITH HORIZONTAL LIFTING MUST U-BOLTS EXCEED 60° Figure 8 – Large Casing Sections (3.6m Long Sections) Figure 7 – Small, Single Casing Sections BOX SIZES: 3m x 3.6m BOX SIZES: 3m x 7.3m 1.9m x 3.6m...
PM 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.
PM 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 Figure 14 hazard exists.
PM 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 instructions below in Figure 15. SECURE DIAGONAL SUPPORT...
PM 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. Pump Discharge Line - Connect the riser pipe from the pump discharge on the basin and fan section to the riser pipe on the casing section using the flexible connection and hose clamps provided.
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PM SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS Appendix A Units are provided with match markings on each section. Standard match marking location is at the rigging seam on the connection face. Standard match marking designation is shown below: XX - Y...
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