AIR-COOLED FLUID COOLER
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Air-Cooled Condenser Manual
1.6
Leg Assembly
The legs must be unbolted from their collapsed shipping position and extended prior to placing
the unit on its pad. Each leg extends down approximately 18 inches (457 mm) and reattaches
using the same bolts.
NOTICE:
Failure to extend the legs will result in poor air distribution
over the cooling coil resulting in significant capacity reduction and
system failure.
Concrete pads are often used to provide support for the heat exchanger when set on the
ground. Bolt holes in the bottom of each leg can be used to anchor the unit. Units mounted
on the roof should be placed on or suitable curbs or rails designed to distribute the unit weight.
Standard practices and in accordance with local codes should be followed in either instance.
1.7
Rigging
Outdoor heat exchangers should be moved to their mounting location (typically rooftop) using
a crane or forklift. Each fan section has heavy gage, steel leg supports with lifting holes at the
top of the legs.
Do not lift with a choke sling around the unit or coil. Spreader bars are recommended for lifting
multiple fan units (See
). Under no circumstances should the coil headers or piping
be used for lifting the unit. Ideally, the unit should be kept in its shipping crate until it is ready
to be set in place.
WARNING:
Use care when moving this equipment. Improper
handling could result in injury. Proper care should be taken when
uncrating the unit. The packaging has wrapping bands with sharp
edges that are under tension, crating has staples and splinters.
Proper protective equipment should be worn by qualified personnel.
