140.925-IOM (APR 2019)
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XLP3 EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS
INSTALLATION
INTRODUCTION
Safety
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 and assembly. Read 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” in the Operation section of this
manual.
WARNING
In the event of extended lifts or where hazards exist, the
lifting devices should be used in conjunction with safety
slings placed under the unit.
Shipping
Frick XLP3 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). Contact
your local Frick Representative for more information. For the
dimensions and weights of a specific unit or section, refer to
the submittal drawings.
WARNING
Only personnel qualified to do so should undertake the
installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of this
equipment. Proper care, procedures, and tools must be
used in handling, lifting, installing, operating, maintaining,
and repairing this equipment to prevent personal injury
and/or property damage.
Pre-Rigging Checks
When the unit is delivered to the job site, 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 (if applicable for
the unit's configuration):
Sheaves,Belts, and
Bearings
Bearing Supports
Fan Motor(s)
Fan Guard(s)
Fan(s) and Fan Shaft(s)
Float Valve Assembly(s)
Water Distribution System
Coil Surface
Cold Water Basin
Accessories
Interior Surfaces
Exterior Surfaces
Spray Water Pumps
Mating Surfaces Between
Sections/ Modules
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 marked “Custom-
er 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 in-
clude 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 bot-
tom 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 al-
ternate steel supports will void any IBC wind or seismic ratings.
Contact your local Frick Representative for details.
CAUTION
Unit must be properly anchored in place before operation
begins.
Cold Weather Operation
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” in the
Operation section of this manual or contact
your local Frick
Representative for recommended protection alternatives.
WARNING
Before an actual lift is undertaken, ensure no water, snow,
ice, or debris has collected in the basin or elsewhere in
the unit. Such accumulations will add substantially to the
equipment’s lifting weight.
Location
All evaporative cooling equipment must be located to ensure
an adequate supply of fresh air to the fans. When units are lo-
cated adjacent to walls or in enclosures, care must be taken to
ensure the warm, saturated, discharge air is not deflected and
redirected back to the air intakes. 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 recommendations on Frick
equipment layout, contact your local Representative.
NOTICE
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.
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.