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140.925-IOM (APR 2019)

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XLP3 EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

•  Adjust the float to maintain the design operating level. See 

Table 4.

 

CAUTION

Openings and/or submerged obstructions may exist in the 

bottom of the cold water basin. Use caution when walking 

inside this equipment.

EC Fan System

For units supplied with electronically commutated (EC) mo-
tors, very little maintenance is required. As the fans are pro-
vided with sealed bearings, lubrication is not required.

•  With the fans running, check for any unusual noises or 

vibrations.

•  Thoroughly inspect the fans for damaged or deteriorated 

fan blades and replace the fan system as required.

•  After prolonged shutdowns, check the motor insulation 

with an insulation tester prior to restarting 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

•   If the unit is already in operation, while the fan is running, 

check for any unusual noises or vibrations.

•  With the fan off and the fan motor disconnected, locked 

out, and tagged out, check the general condition of the fan:

  •  Inspect for any loose or missing bolts in the fan shaft 

bushing, the fan hub, and the fan shaft bearing(s).

  •  Check the fan blades for looseness, first by twisting 

the blade by hand, and then by moving the blade tip 
forward and back. There should be no play or slippage.

  •  Inspect each blade for excessive scale build-up that 

could cause vibration.

  •  Check each blade for any cracks. If cracks are found, 

the fan motor should be locked out until the fan is 
replaced. Contact your local Frick Representative for 
assistance.

• 

Tip Clearance:

 Check the clearance between the tip of the 

blade and the fan cowl. The clearance should be between 
3/16” to 1/4”.

 

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.

• 

Blade Pitch: 

Check to ensure that the blades are all at 

the same pitch. If uncertain, measure the pitch with an 
inclinometer. All blades should be within 1/2° of each other.

DETAILED COMPONENT  

MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

Cold Water Basin

The cold water basin is constructed from one of the following 
materials of construction and the following maintenance applies 
to all basin materials of construction.

•  Galvanized steel
•  TripleGuard® Corrosion Protection System
•  Welded Type 304 stainless steel

Water Levels

Table 4 – Cold Water Basin Water Levels 

(Measured From 

Inside the Cold Water Basin)

Model Number

Operating 

Depth (in

Operating 

Height 

(in)

Operating 

Volume 

(gal)

Overflow 

Volume 

(gal)

XLP3-1012xxxx-xxxx

9

15.43

254

479

XLP3-1018xxxx-xxxx 

9

15.43

385

701

XLP3-1024xxxx-xxxx 

9

15.43

508

959

XLP3-1036xxxx-xxxx 

9

15.43

770

1402

XLP3-2012xxxx-xxxx 

9

15.43

508

959

XLP3-2018xxxx-xxxx 

9

15.43

770

1402

XLP3-1212xxxx-xxxx  

9

15.43

254

521

XLP3-1218xxxx-xxxx

9

15.43

385

774

XLP3-1224xxxx-xxxx

9

15.43

508

1,042

XLP3-1236xxxx-xxxx

9

15.43

770

1,549

XLP3-2412xxxx-xxxx

9

15.43

508

1,042

XLP3-2418xxxx-xxxx

9

15.43

770

1,549

•  Height is measured from unit’s base (mounting point) to 

water level. Depth is measured from the interior basin floor 
to water level.

•  The operating water level in the cold water basin will vary 

with system thermal load (evaporation rate), the bleed rate 
employed, and the make-up water supply pressure.

•  The make-up valve controls the operating level, which 

should be maintained at the levels shown in Table 4.

•  Check the operating water level monthly, and readjust 

the float when necessary to maintain the recommended 
operating level.

Inspection & Maintenance

•  Inspect the cold water basin monthly. Remove trash or 

debris that may have accumulated in the basin or on the 
strainer.

•  Quarterly, or more often if necessary, drain, clean, and 

flush the entire cold water basin with fresh water. This will 
remove the sediment, which can collect in the basin during 
operation. If not removed, sediment can become corrosive 
and cause deterioration of the protective finish of metallic 
basins.

  •  When flushing the basin, leave the strainer in place to 

prevent the sediment from re-entering the spray pump.

  •  Remove the strainer after the basin has been flushed.
  •  Clean and replace the strainer before refilling the basin 

with fresh water.

Summary of Contents for XLP3

Page 1: ...ive Condenser THIS MANUAL CONTAINS RIGGING ASSEMBLY START UP AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS READ THOROUGHLY BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJU...

Page 2: ...TIONS 14 START UP PROCEDURE 15 Considerations for Initial Start Up 15 General 15 Cleaning 15 Inspection 15 Start up 15 EXTENDED SHUTDOWN 16 PROLONGED OUTDOOR STORAGE 16 Storage Preparation 16 Motor Re...

Page 3: ...afety Cage Optional Coil Connection Refrigerant Vapor In Coil Connection Refrig erant Liquid Out Terminal Box Pump Factory Pre Assembled Platforms with Perimeter Handrails Optional BranchLokTM Removal...

Page 4: ...ellaneous 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 rig...

Page 5: ...to ensure an airtight seal between the top and bottom section Install flat butyl sealer tape Frick part 554000 supplied with the unit on the mating flanges of the lower section in a continuous line A...

Page 6: ...basin section sealer tape must be applied to both cross flanges see Figure 3 10 On units operating with a remote sump tank install a bleed line with valve between the system circulating pump discharg...

Page 7: ...lease ensure that the correct voltage is supplied to the unit If unsure check your unit s submittal to verify that the provided power matches your unit On the factory terminal box remove the NEMA plug...

Page 8: ...nd Figure 9 Detail A Check your submittal for the ladder orientation ordered Attach the ladder to the platform and fasten the lower and intermediate brackets to the ladder side rails as shown in Figur...

Page 9: ...DENSERS INSTALLATION Figure 9 End Ladder Installation Detail A End Ladder Bracket Detail A Perimeter Guardrail Installation Detail B Corner Guardrail Installation Detail C Perimeter Guardrail Installa...

Page 10: ...are provided for all handrail openings and all components are designed to meet OSHA requirements Share two lower fasteners on upper ladder bracket Upper ladder bracket Hoop Detail D Figure 11 Safety...

Page 11: ...per the control panel wiring diagram 5 Connect the heater power wire conduit s to the heater power wire hub s provided on the control panel Make sure the con nection is watertight and secure Pull the...

Page 12: ...Control Panel L1 L2 L3 Controller Liquid Level Temperature Combination Series TL Solitech CT N C NO NC T1 T2 G1 G2 Shielded Cable Assembly Sensor Probe Cord G2 G1 T2 T1 SH No 1 Heater 40 24 16 12 8 1...

Page 13: ...ter basin a For connections 3 or less score the TripleGuard Corrosion Protection System with a hole saw as shown in Figure 14 b For connections 3 or greater proceed to step 4 4 Cut the hole from the o...

Page 14: ...fan screens access panels and access doors in place CAUTION All electrical mechanical and rotating machinery are potential hazards particularly for those not familiar with their design construction an...

Page 15: ...locked out and tagged out Inspection Conduct external inspection of the equipment Check for leaks corrosion and any structural damage Conduct internal inspection of the equipment Check for anything u...

Page 16: ...fer to the manufacturer s guidelines before loading unloading weight from the unit Disconnect lock out and tag out the fans pump and motors Close the shut off valve in the make up water line supplied...

Page 17: ...ump 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...

Page 18: ...system performance or create a safety hazard Fan Section Icing Protection There are three basic operational methods which can be used to provide the system s required cooling temperature setting fan...

Page 19: ...heaters are sized for the specific unit The heating element has an enclosure that is suitable for outdoor use Annually inspect the basin heater prior to the risk of reaching freezing operating condit...

Page 20: ...bration cutout switch is not needed Mechanical Vibration Cutout Switch Standard Set Point Adjustment When Installed 1 For safety turn off then lock and tag out the electrical supply to the fan motor s...

Page 21: ...Control Panel L1 L2 L3 Controller Liquid Level Temperature Combination Series TL Solitech CT N C NO NC T1 T2 G1 G2 Shielded Cable Assembly Sensor Probe Cord G2 G1 T2 T1 SH No 1 Heater 40 24 16 12 8 10...

Page 22: ...ent Staging Down Turn off the fan motor No need for delays NOTICE For a unit with a VFD with a switching frequency of 2 5 kHz the line lead length cannot exceed 100 feet If the switching frequency is...

Page 23: ...the VFD on and verify that the fan is turning in the correct direction Using the VFD slowly about 1 RPM increase every five to ten seconds adjust the motor speed from the lowest limit to full speed wh...

Page 24: ...tors are disconnected locked out and tagged out Blade Pitch Check to ensure that the blades are all at the same pitch If uncertain measure the pitch with an inclinometer All blades should be within 1...

Page 25: ...s necessary Readjust tension at least once every three months Belt tension check Place a straight edge along the belt from sheave to sheave as shown in Figure 22a or use a tape measure as shown in Fig...

Page 26: ...the bearings as follows Initial Start Up Normally no lubrication is required since the bearings have been lubricated at the factory prior to shipment However if the unit has been stored at the job si...

Page 27: ...the valve seat if necessary Maintain the make up water supply pressure between 15 psig and 50 psig for proper operation Frick recommends a pressure regulator valve provided by others for pressures ove...

Page 28: ...tection System for signs of deep scratches or blemishes especially in areas with field penetrations Touch these up with 3M Windo Weld Super Fast Urethane which is available through your local Frick Re...

Page 29: ...Dissolved Solids TDS 1 500 ppm 2 050 ppm 2 050 ppm 2 500 ppm Conductivity 2 400 micromhos cm 3 300 micromhos cm 3 300 micromhos cm 4 000 micromhos cm Alkalinity as CaCO3 500 ppm 2 600 ppm 2 600 ppm 2...

Page 30: ...methyl or ethyl alcohol or mineral spirits Stainless steel wipes or glass cleaners commonly available in stores may also be used NOTICE Never use chloride or chlorine based solvents such as bleach or...

Page 31: ...reatment expert Bleed Line Calculations Bleed rate is determined by the fol lowing formula B E n 1 Where B Bleed Rate USGPM E Evaporation Rate USGPM Q USGPM x R F x 0 001 Q Process Fluid Flow Rate USG...

Page 32: ...for proper rotation X Check general condition of the fan X X Check fan for uniform pitch 4 X Check fan for rotation without obstruction X X Check and recoat steel shafts with RUST VETO 4 X X X Check...

Page 33: ...140 925 IOM APR 2019 Page 33 XLP3 EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS MAINTENANCE NOTES...

Page 34: ...ynesboro PA 17268 1206 USA Phone 717 762 2121 FAX 717 762 8624 www johnsoncontrols com frick Form 140 925 IOM 2019 04 Supersedes Nothing Subject to change without notice Published in USA 04 19 PDF 201...

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