140.925-IOM (APR 2019)
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XLP3 EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS
OPERATION
• Apply a weather-resistant lubricant or heavy grease such
as Anti-Seize (Frick Part # 160069) to all exposed threaded
or flanged connections and the adjustable motor base
threaded rod.
• Insert desiccant bags into the control panel (if supplied) to
absorb moisture. Seal the control panel for storage.
• Spray coat electrical component housings (if supplied)
with a suitable protective coa ting, such as Cosmoline®
Weathershed, and individually cover them with plastic,
taking care to leave openings for free air circulation.
• Inspect the protective finish on the unit. Clean and refinish
as required. Refer to “Corrosion Protection” on page 28 for
more details.
Motor Recommendations
Electronically Commutated (EC) Motors
XLP3 Evaporative Condenser EC motors are designed for stor-
age at ambient temperatures of -40°F to 176°F (-40°C to 80°C).
Prolonged periods of exposure above or below these specified
conditions could degrade components of the motor and cause
malfunction or premature failure.
• Care must also be taken to protect the motor from flooding
or from harmful chemical vapors.
• The storage area should be free from ambient vibration.
Excessive vibration can cause damage.
• Keep stored motor(s) dry and protected from weather.
• Rotate the fan once per month.
• Precautions should be taken to prevent rodents, snakes,
birds, or other small animals from nesting inside the
motors. In areas where they are prevalent, precautions
must also be taken to prevent insects from gaining access
to the interior of the motor.
DANGER
Rotating equipment will cause severe personal injury or
death to persons who come in contact. Do not perform any
service on or near the fans, motors, and drives, or inside
the unit without first ensuring that the fans and pump
motors are disconnected, locked out, and tagged out.
Belt Drive Fan System
Frick standard motors are designed for storage at ambient
temperatures of -20°F to 104°F (-28.9°C to 40°C). Prolonged
periods of exposure above or below these specified conditions
could degrade components of the motor and cause malfunction
or premature failure.
• Motors should be removed and stored inside whenever
possible. When indoor storage is not possible the motors
must be covered with a tarpaulin. Do not use plastic or
plastic film. This cover should extend below the motor and
be secured; however, it should not tightly wrap the motor.
This will allow the captive air space to breathe, minimizing
formation of condensation.
• Care must also be taken to protect the motor from flooding
or from harmful chemical vapors.
• The storage area should be free from ambient vibration.
Excessive vibration can cause bearing damage.
• Precautions should be taken to prevent rodents, snakes,
birds, or other small animals from nesting inside the
motors. In areas where they are prevalent, precautions
must also be taken to prevent insects from gaining access
to the interior of the motor.
• If not stored indoors in a controlled environment, some
form of heating must be utilized to prevent condensation
from accumulating in the motor. This heating should
maintain the winding temperature at a minimum of 9°F
(5°C) above the ambient temperature of the surrounding
environment, keeping it from dropping below the dew
point where condensation could form inside the motor.
If space heaters are supplied, they should be energized.
Request the required voltage and transformer capacity
from your local Frick Representative. A third option is to
use an auxiliary heat source and keep the winding warm by
either convection or blowing warm air into the motor.
• Rotate the motor shaft monthly to redistribute bearing
grease.
Figure 17a — XLP3 Evaporative Condenser with
EC Fan System
Figure 17b — XLP3 Evaporative Condenser with
Belt Drive Fan System