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RIGGING AND

INSTALLATION

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RI_VL_SA 01/11-01

VTL

Cooling Towers

VFL

Closed Circuit Cooling Towers

VCL

Evaporative Condensers

The BAC equipment should be rigged and installed as
outlined in this bulletin.
These procedures should be thoroughly reviewed prior to
the rigging and operation to acquaint all personnel with
the procedures to be followed and to assure that all
necessary equipment will be available at the jobsite.

Be sure to have a copy of the unit certified drawing
available for reference. If you do not have a copy of this
drawing or if you need additional information about this
unit, contact the local BAC representative. The model
number and serial number of the unit are located on a
label on the sinde of the unit.

Table of Contents

Page

General Information

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Rigging

4

Optional Accessories Assembly

5

Inspection Prior to Start-up

7

Recommended Maintenance and 
Monitoring Programme

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Summary of Contents for VCL

Page 1: ...nd to assure that all necessary equipment will be available at the jobsite Be sure to have a copy of the unit certified drawing available for reference If you do not have a copy of this drawing or if you need additional information about this unit contact the local BAC representative The model number and serial number of the unit are located on a label on the sinde of the unit Table of Contents Pa...

Page 2: ... suggested support details on the certified drawing for locations of the mounting holes Anchor bolts must be provided by others Holes suitable for 20 mm bolts are provided in the bottom flange of the lower section for bolting the unit to the support beams The unit must be level for proper operation and ease of piping Support beams must also be level as shims should not be used between pan and supp...

Page 3: ...ens access panels and access doors in place When the equipment is operated with a variable fan speed control device steps must be taken to avoid operating at or near to the fan s critical speed For more information consult your local BAC Balticare representative ELECTRICAL SAFETY Each fan and pump motor associated with this equipment should be installed with a lockable disconnect switch located wi...

Page 4: ...ng shorten the slings at one end so the casing is approximately horizontal General Notes COOLING TOWERS VTL Model N Minimum H mm Spreader Bar Length mm Discharge Accessory1 Minimum H VTL 039 to VTL 079 3100 1250 3100 VTL 076 to VTL 095 4300 1250 4300 VTL 089 to VTL 137 5000 1250 5000 VTL 139 to VTL 227 4300 2450 4300 VTL 225 to VTL 272 5000 2450 5000 Table 1 Rigging method VTL and discharge access...

Page 5: ...ges of the upper section are about 50 mm above the lower section Dot not let the upper section swing and damage the sealer Using at least four drift pins see figure in the fastening holes located on the long sides of the sections to align the top section to the bottom section To avoid incorrect alignment refer to the below drawing for the position of the fastening holes to be used Use additional d...

Page 6: ...es of the clean out port are mounted with flanges towards the inside 1 On site the cover can be placed with flanges to the outside for easy access to hardware 2 Clean out port Figure 5 Clean out port cover mounted for transport Figure 6 Final installation of clean out port cover ...

Page 7: ...he Operating and Maintenance Manual see Table Recommended Maintenance and Monitoring Schedule Start up must be performed Proper start up procedures and scheduled periodic maintenance will prolong the life of the equipment and ensure trouble free performance for which the unit is designed Start up Inspection ...

Page 8: ...eration and monthly thereafter Schedule Type of Action Action Start Up Weekly Monthly Quarterly Every Six Months Annually Shutdown Checks and Adjustments Cold Water Basin and Strainers X X Operating level and make up X X Blow down X X Sump heater package X X Belt tension X X Drive alignment X X Locking Collar X X Rotation of fan s and pump s X Motor voltage and current X X Unusual noise and or vib...

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