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Safety
Adequate precautions appropriate for the installation and location of these products should
be taken to safeguard the equipment and the premises from damage and the public from
possible injury.
The procedures in this manual must be thoroughly reviewed prior to rigging
and assembly. Read all dangers, warnings, cautions, and notes detailed in the margins.
When the fan speed of the unit is to be changed from the factory set speed, including the
use of a variable speed device, steps must be taken to avoid operating at or near the fan’s
“critical speed” which could result in fan failure and possible injury or damage. Consult
with your local BAC Representative on any such applications.
Shipping
BAC Cooling Towers are factory assembled to assure uniform quality and minimum field
assembly. Models S3E/XES3E-8518-xxx, S3E/XES3E-1020-xxx, S3E/XES3E-1222-06x,
S3E/XES3E-1222-07x, and S3E/XES3E-1424-07x ship in one section ship in one section.
Models S3E/XES3E-1222-10x through S3E/XES3E-1222-14x and S3E/XES3E-1424-12x
through S3E/XES3E-1424-14x ship in two sections. For the dimensions and weights of a
specific unit or section, refer to the certified drawings.
Pre-Rigging Checks
When the unit is delivered to the jobsite, it should be checked thoroughly to ensure all
required items have been received and are free of any shipping damage prior to signing the
bill of lading.
The following parts should be inspected:
Sheaves and Belts / Gearbox
Bearings
Bearing Supports
Fan Motor(s)
Fan(s) and Fan Shaft(s)
Float Valve Assembly(s)
Water Distribution System
Fill
Cold Water Basin Accessories
Interior Surfaces
Exterior Surfaces
Optional EASY CONNECT
®
Piping
Arrangement (when provided)
Louvers / Combined Inlet Shields
Optional Air Inlet Screens
(when provided)
Mating Surfaces Between Sections /
Modules
Miscellaneous Items: All bolts, nuts,
washers, and sealer tape required to
assemble sections or component parts
are furnished by BAC and shipped
with the unit. A checklist inside
the envelope marked “Customer
Information Packet” indicates what
miscellaneous parts are included
with the shipment and where they are
packed. This envelope will be attached
to the side of the unit or located in a
box inside the unit.
SERIES 3000 COOLING TOWER
Introduction
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WARNING:
Failure to use lifting
provisions can result in a dropped
load causing severe injury, death,
and/or property damage. Lifts
must be performed by qualified
riggers following BAC published
Rigging Instructions, and generally
accepted lifting practices. The
use of a supplemental safety
sling may also be required if the
lift circumstances warrant its
use, as determined by the rigging
contractor.
CAUTION:
Only personnel qualified
to do so should undertake
operation, maintenance and repair
of this equipment. Proper care,
procedures and tools must be used
in handling, lifting, installing,
operating, maintaining and
repairing this equipment to prevent
personal injury and/or property
damage.
