140.010-IOM (NOV 2019)
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IDSC EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS
INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE
General information
IDSC units are designed to provide optimum efficiency
and an extended life when properly installed, operated
and maintained. As a result, it is highly recommended that
a comprehensive maintenance schedule be developed
and undertaken on a regular pre-determined basis. This
manual will assist the owner – operator in developing such
a schedule.
This equipment is relatively complicated and the instal
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lation, operation, maintenance, and servicing must only
be carried out by suitable individuals who are qualified to
carry out these functions. These individuals must also be
familiar with and comply with all applicable governmental
standards and regulations pertaining to the function(s).
NOTICE
The type of refrigerant must comply with what is
indicated on the submittal drawings and/or unit’s
nameplate. Design operating pressures, as indicated
on the nameplate, must never be exceeded.
NOTICE
Evaporative condensers and fluid coolers and all
piping systems must be correctly evacuated before
charging the system with refrigerant, to ensure the
complete removal of moisture and non – condens-
ables from the entire refrigerant circuit.
NOTICE
For evaporative condenser and fluid coolers installa
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tions that will be installed at or near coastal areas,
speak to your FRICK representative to confirm the
material combination compatibility.
NOTICE
In locations where the fluid within the evaporative
fluid cooler could possibly freeze due to ambient
temperatures dropping below freezing, drain the fluid
from the coil when the ambient temperature is at or
below 40˚F.
WARNING
Failure to comply with any of these requirements could
result in serious damage to the equipment and/or
the property where it is installed, as well as personal
injury and/or death to themselves and/or people at the
specific location.
WARRANTY STATEMENT
FRICK warrants the product to be free from defects in
workmanship and materials under normal usage for a peri-
od of 24 months from the date of purchase (the “Warranty
Period”), provided that the product is correctly installed
and operated within the recommended limits of FRICK’s
technical documentation. This warranty is only valid if the
product is given normal and proper use and complies with
FRICK‘s installation and maintenance instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Only qualified personnel who are familiar with this type
of equipment must carry out installation and mainte
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nance.
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Always wear safety glasses, gloves, and head protec
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tion when working on the equipment.
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Avoid contact with sharp edges as these can cause
painful lacerations.
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All units must be properly evacuated before charging
the system.
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Before undertaking any work, verify that the power is
switched off and that the unit is properly disconnected,
locked out, and tagged out.
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Never apply heat to a sealed refrigeration system.
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Keep hands away from fans when the unit is running.
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Ensure all mounting bolts are tight and are the correct
length for the specific application.
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Do not remove any of the safety labels from the unit.
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Maintain all safety labels on the unit in good condition.
If required replace with new.
WARNING
Although halocarbon refrigerants are classified as safe
refrigerants, certain precautions must be observed
when handling them. Refrigerants can be harmful if
inhaled. When released to the atmosphere in the liquid
state, refrigerants evaporate rapidly, freezing anything
they contact. Use and recover refrigerants responsibly.
Failure to follow this warning may result in personal
injury or death.
DANGER
Anhydrous Ammonia (NH3):
Specific precaution must be adhered to when people
are working with or are exposed to Anhydrous Am-
monia.
Ammonia is considered a high health hazard because
it is corrosive to the skin, eyes, and lungs. Exposure to
300 parts per million (ppm) is life threatening. Am-
monia is also flammable at concentrations of approxi
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mately 15% to 28% by volume in air. When mixed with
lubricating oils, its flammable concentration range is
increased. It can explode if released in an enclosed
space with a source of ignition present, or if a vessel
containing anhydrous
ammonia is exposed to fire.
Personal protective equipment must be worn at all
times when working with Ammonia. For systems that
have an operating charge greater than 10,000 lb a pro-
cess safety management program is mandatory. More
information on this topic is available from OSHA.
Failure to follow this warning may result in personal
injury or death.