140.960-IOM (JUN 2016)
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IDCF & IDC3 EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS
INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION
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 listed in this manual must
be thoroughly reviewed prior to rigging, assembly, start-up
and unit operation. Read and follow all warnings, cautions
and notes.
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. Refer to “Fan Control" section.
CAUTION
The operation, maintenance, and repair of this equipment
shall be undertaken only by personnel authorized and quali-
fied to do so. All such personnel shall be thoroughly familiar
with the equipment, the associated system and controls,
and the procedures set forth in this manual. Proper care,
personal protective equipment, procedures, and tools must
be used in handling, lifting, installing, operating, maintain-
ing, and repairing this equipment to prevent personal injury
and/or property damage.
SHIPPING
IDCF and IDC3 Evaporative Condensers are factory assembled
to ensure uniform quality with minimum field assembly. As
standard, models ship in two sections per cell (lower and
upper). Optional shipment of three sections per cell and
optional containerized shipments are available. Contact your
local Frick Representative for more information. For the
dimensions and weights of a specific unit or section, refer to
the submittal 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
Interior/Exterior Surfaces
Bearings
Section Mating Surfaces
Bearing Supports
Float Valve Assembly(s)
Fan Motor(s)
Louvers
Fan(s) and Fan Shaft(s)
Water Distribution System
Fan Guard(s)
Spray Water Pumps
Coil Surface
Water Basin Accessories
Miscellaneous Items:
All bolts, nuts, washers, and sealer tape required to assemble
sections or component parts are furnished by Frick and shipped
with the unit. A checklist inside the envelope attached to the
side of the unit 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.
INSTALLATION
Unit Weights
Before rigging any unit, the weight of each section should be
verified from the unit submittal drawing. Unit print weights
include the final assembled unit with all accessories. Accessory
weights (found on the respective drawing) can be deducted
from the total weight.
Anchoring
Seven-eighths inch (7/8”) diameter holes are provided in the
bottom flange of the basin section for bolting the unit to the
support beams. Refer to the suggested support drawing
included in the submittal for location and quantity of the
mounting holes.
The unit must be level for proper operation
.
Anchor bolts must be provided by others. The IBC rating is
only certified with standard anchorage locations. Using
alternate anchorage locations or alternate steel supports will
void any IBC wind or seismic ratings. Contact your Frick sales
representative for details.
Freeze Protection
These products must be protected by mechanical and
operational methods against damage and/or reduced
effectiveness due to possible freeze-up. Refer to “Cold
Weather Operation” or contact your Frick sales representative
for recommended cold weather operation strategies.
Location
All evaporative cooling equipment must be located to ensure
an adequate supply of fresh air to the unit air intakes. When
units are located adjacent to walls or in enclosures, care must
be taken to ensure the warm, saturated, discharge air is not
deflected and short-circuited back to the air intakes.
NOTICE
Location must comply with all local codes and regulations.
CAUTION
Each unit must be located and positioned to prevent the
introduction of discharge air into the ventilation systems
of the building on which the unit is located and of adjacent
buildings.
For detailed recommendation on equipment layout, contact
your Frick sales representative.
Warranties
Please refer to the Limitation of Warranties (located in the
submittal package) applicable to and in effect at the time of the
sale/purchase of these products.
UNIT RIGGING & ASSEMBLY
Refer to Table 1 for the minimum recommended vertical dimen-
sion “H” from the lifting device to the spreader bar. The use of a
supplemental safety sling may also be required if the lift circum-
stances warrant its use, as determined by the rigging contractor.
The maximum permissible lift point width “W” should be no
more than 1’ of listed value.
