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Part No. 4801-5120 Rev. 1-2020 

Mega-Cool System 

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Squeeze and twist splash 
guard downward to snap 
splash guard into place. 

Front View 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Install Splash Guards 

1. 

Insert splash guard into support bracket as shown in diagram at 
left. 

2. 

Press back edge of splash guard against support bracket as 
shown and rotate downward into back position.  

3. 

Use both hands to grip splash guard near midpoint.  Squeeze and 
rotate splash guard downward until splash guard locks into front 
position in the support bracket.  Slide Cover to abut to previous 
one.  NOTE: Cover to be in Closed position before rotation into 
Open position. 

4.

 

 

Use both hands to grip splash guard near midpoint.  Squeeze and 

 

rotate splash guard upward until splash guard locks into Open 

 

Option position in the support bracket.   

5.

 

 

Add a splash guard splice to each joint where two splash guards 

 

abut.  Splash guard splice clips over joint.  See diagram below. 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Splash 

Guard

 

Splice 

Insert splash guard into 
support bracket 

Press back of splash guard  
into bracket as shown. 

Side View 

Splash 

guard 

Squeeze and twist splash 
guard upward to snap  
splash guard into place. 

Closed Cover 
Option 

Open Cover 
Option 

Summary of Contents for MEGA-COOL

Page 1: ...Manual Part No 4801 5120 Rev 1 2020 MEGA COOL Evaporative Cooling Systems Cumberland 1004 E Illinois St Assumption IL 62510...

Page 2: ...Support Brackets 17 Install Spray Line 18 Install Splash Guards 19 Install Cool Pads Front Covers 20 Assemble End Caps 21 Install System End Caps 22 Install In Line Pump Platform 23 Install In Line Pu...

Page 3: ...the warranted parts and equipment and does not cover labor charges for removing or installing defective parts shipping charges with respect to such parts any applicable sales or other taxes or any ot...

Page 4: ...wn into individual groups The basic groups are defined by their collective purposes These groups are reservoir fill line in line pump kit sump pump kit supply line spray line and pads Reservoir The re...

Page 5: ...ep by step instructions refer to the most commonly used straight systems Refer to the system specific figures for additional details Some of the pads have been removed from the figures for clarity Exa...

Page 6: ...Ground level Pads not shown for clarity Ground level The Mega Cool system can be mounted in two sump pump configurations depending on the application requirements Know the application requirements bef...

Page 7: ...49 1 8 in 124 78 cm 50 1 8 in 127 32 cm 5ft Pad 61 1 8 in 155 26 cm 62 1 8 in 157 80 cm 6ft Pad 73 1 8 in 185 74 cm 74 1 8 in 188 23 cm Dimension C 6 PAD 4 PAD 4 ft Pad 50 1 8 in 127 32 cm 51 1 8 in 1...

Page 8: ...System without the left end cap 2 The figure details the overall dimensions for each pad system and minimum clearance from roof Dimension A 6 PAD 4 PAD 4 ft Pad 61 1 8 in 155 23 cm 62 1 8 in 157 80 c...

Page 9: ...ad 3 Frame the opening with treated lumber as shown above Make sure boards are level NOTE Use steel equivalent to frame opening if installing Mega Cool system to steel building Front View 2 x 6 board...

Page 10: ...PORTANT The height of the bottom of the System should be a minimum of 9 inches above the ground in order to elevate the pump above ground Failure to do so may void the motor warranty 2 Stretch chalk l...

Page 11: ...ssembly to the pipe For example for a system with 50 of pad the 8 pipe will be 53 2 ft on the float tank end and 6 inches extending past the post on the opposite end NOTE If a Center Mount In Line Pum...

Page 12: ...ipe 4 If using 4 thick Pad mark with chalk line two parallel lines running along the length of pipe These lines should be at a distance apart of 4 5 11 43 cm cm as measured along the outside of pipe T...

Page 13: ...ail should be installed as shown at left The high end drip rail will ship with the center mount In Line Pump supply kit Refer to Supply Kit Numbers shown on Page 39 2 Secure the bottom flashing to the...

Page 14: ...Be sure to glue end cap onto end of suction pipe This will affect the way pump will prime End Cap Install PVC End Caps 1 Glue 1 end cap of Pick Up Pipe onto end of pipe as shown in diagram above left...

Page 15: ...r unless a Center Mount System is installed Removable End Caps should be installed on both ends if a Center Mount system is used DO NOT GLUE ON REMOVABLE END CAPS Tighten worm gear clamp provided with...

Page 16: ...L WITHOUT THE 1 DROP 3 Stretch chalk line between marks of end posts and mark all posts of system 4 For each post of system align top edge of BackPlate with mark on post Assemble BackPlate as shown in...

Page 17: ...ckPlate is at proper framing height 2 Attach spray line support brackets with 8 x TEK screws at the pre drilled hole positions as shown in diagram above Side View Front View A 8 x TEK screws BackPlate...

Page 18: ...e correct tee placement verified 2 Insert spray line assembly into one end of top bracket Slide assembly until spray line spans entire length of top bracket 3 Rotate spray line to place holes facing u...

Page 19: ...position in the support bracket Slide Cover to abut to previous one NOTE Cover to be in Closed position before rotation into Open position 4 Use both hands to grip splash guard near midpoint Squeeze a...

Page 20: ...ne support bracket and against back plate Repeat for all pads 4 Fit covers into the front slots of the spray line support brackets Insert top flange of cover into slots of brackets as shown above 5 Ti...

Page 21: ...ion adjust height for 4 ft pads Second set of holes from the 4 ft holes adjust height for 5 ft pads Third set of holes from the 4 ft holes adjust height for 6 ft pads Bottom set of holes adjust height...

Page 22: ...aps 1 Install metal end cap assembly at each end of system See Page 19 2 Fit spray line through hole at top of end cap 3 Securely fasten end caps to framing with 10 x 1 TEK screws 4 Press 1 4 plastic...

Page 23: ...ipe Support Brackets as shown for ideal In Line Pump location 2 Align the In Line Pump Support Brackets with the marks on the Pipe Support Brackets and securely mount with 14 x 1 Hex Head TEK Screws 3...

Page 24: ...union and the other end to the 1 1 2 3 8cm coupling on the outlet side of the filter NOTE Install filter with the arrow pointed in the direction of water flow toward the In Line Pump 4 Connect the ot...

Page 25: ...ine as shown in diagram 5 Slide In Line Pump cover over the In Line Pump and fasten with screws to the wood platform IMPORTANT Refer to Diagram on page 27 for additional spray line connections for sys...

Page 26: ...Mount In Line Pump System is being installed a ball valve and coupling must be placed on both ends of the system Refer to the Center Mount System Diagram on Pages 25 and 29 Float Valve Assembly 1 Scre...

Page 27: ...on Slide Arm 1009 0112 95 mm Ball Float 1009 0111 Bolt Float Valve Assembly 1009 0108 Nut 1001 3060 Hose Adaptor 1021 0113 Washer 1003 0111 Float Bracket 0404 4974 Cover 0404 4972 8 Screw 0404 1130 x...

Page 28: ...t the center of the System as shown in the diagram below NOTE Excessive turns elbows in pipe will reduce water flow and stress the pump Drip Rail For PVC Tee 0403 5605 For 6 pad 0403 5790 For 4 pad Pl...

Page 29: ...ne Pump and strainer basket 4 Installation complete NOTES 1 One side of the system can be longer than the other side as long as the TOTAL system length does not exceed 80 feet 2 Pipe is in 10 Length I...

Page 30: ...stems which operate from a single water supply pump located between the two Mega Cool systems as shown in diagram below NOTES 1 One side of the system can be longer than the other side as long as the...

Page 31: ...servoir t fill line Fill the Strainer Basket WARNING Do not over tighten the Strainer Basket lid Hand Tight ONLY 3 Turn on In Line Pump to flush out system 4 After flushing system turn off In Line Pum...

Page 32: ...l reservoir to fill line Fill the Strainer Basket WARNING Do not over tighten the Strainer Basket lid Hand tight ONLY 3 Turn on In Line Pump to flush out system 4 After flushing system turn off In Lin...

Page 33: ...he 8 x2 Pipe Item 5 Then glue opposite end of the Elbow Item 6 onto the 8 system Reservoir Pipe Item 7 as shown at the left Make sure the 8 x2 Pipe Item 5 is level during assembly and is angled away f...

Page 34: ...ble remaining supply line assembly as shown at the left using fittings called out and 1 pipe supplied Cut 1 pipe into necessary lengths required When gluing all pieces together be sure that bottom par...

Page 35: ...See diagram above 2 Turn on water Fill reservoir to fill line 3 Turn on sump pump to flush out system 4 After flushing system turn off sump pump 5 Close ball valve at end of spray line 6 Close spray l...

Page 36: ...to the bottom of Tee Item 3 Then glue the Slotted Pipe Item 4 into the top of the Tee Item 3 Make sure to align the slot in Item 4 with the extended center of Tee Item 3 as shown at the left 6 Glue th...

Page 37: ...ign with 8 pipe as shown 2 Next assemble remaining supply line assembly as shown at the left using fittings called out and 1 pipe supplied Cut 1 pipe into necessary lengths required When gluing all pi...

Page 38: ...water Fill reservoir to fill line 3 Turn on sump pump to flush out system 4 After flushing system turn off sump pump 5 Close ball valves at ends of spray line 6 Close spray line above filter 7 Clean f...

Page 39: ...INE Use Copper Conductors Only 230 Volt 60 Hz 1062 5027 Part Number Voltage Freq Phase HP RPM Type 1062 5027 230 60 1 3 4 3450 Pentair Above Ground 1062 5013 230 50 1 1 N A Pentair Above Ground 1062 5...

Page 40: ...ct the pad life is greatly shortened For this reason you must choose for yourself which is more important When the system is started and stopped every ten minutes the pads are wetted and dried outs si...

Page 41: ...ers should be avoided Disinfect the whole system once per quarter Have the sump and pad in the shade if possible Allow the pads to dry completely every 24 hours Never use phosphate based water treatme...

Page 42: ...amine Sodium hydrogen sulfate Alkyl dimethyl benxyl ammonium chloride The following are not approved products chemicals for water treatment for Polar Cool Systems and Pads Product Names SYNTRxpH Powde...

Page 43: ...System Right End Cap Bottom 0403 10572 0403 10587 System Left End Cap Bottom 0403 10573 0403 10588 Float Cover 0404 4972 0404 4972 Float Valve Assembly 6450 7598 6450 7598 Float Extension Arm 1009 01...

Page 44: ...1 1009 0103 Elbow 90 1 1 2 1021 0106 Adapter male 1 1 2 1021 0109 Union 1 1 2 1021 0110 Tee 1 1 2 to 1 1021 0111 8 Removable Cap w Clamp 1021 0116 Adapter MGHTx1 1021 6002 Coupling 1 1 2 to 1 1 4 102...

Page 45: ...ly Kit 240v 60Hz End System 6618 9501 MegaCool Supply Kit 240v 50Hz End System 6618 9502 MegaCool Supply Kit w o In Line Pump End System 6618 9503 MegaCool Supply Kit 240v 60Hz Center Mount w 6 PVC Te...

Page 46: ...ed hex 6 req 2 1062 8001 Diffuser 3 4 hp bracket 9 1062 8008 Plug 1 4 in drain plug black 3 1062 8002 Nut 10 24 s s 6 req 10 1062 8009 O ring 2 1 8 in i d x 1 8 in dia 4 1062 8003 O ring 3 16 in brack...

Page 47: ...Note ALL items are not available individually Item Number Part Number Description 1 16 1062 5027 PUMP MC 3 4hp 230v 50 60hz 1 8 1062 5017 PUMP MC 6 Strainer Basket 2 1062 5024 PUMP MC 6 Strainer lid...

Page 48: ...Part No 4801 5120 Rev 1 2020 Mega Cool System Page 48 of 48 Copyright 2015 by The GSI Group LLC Printed in the USA...

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