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Those are only some of the safety issues that may arise in the design
process. SPX strongly recommends that you consult a safety engi-
neer to be sure that all safety considerations have been addressed.
Several options are available that may assist you in addressing some of these
personnel safety concerns, including:
— mechanical access platform and ladder
— ladder extensions (used where the base of the tower is elevated)
— safety cages for ladders
— safety gate for ladders
Tower Location
Space available around the tower should be as generous as possible to pro-
mote ease of maintenance—and to permit freedom of airflow into and through
the tower. If you have questions about the adequacy of the available space
and the intended configuration of the tower, please contact your Marley sales
representative for guidance.
Prepare a stable, level support foundation for the tower, utilizing weight, wind
load, and dimensional information appearing on appropriate Marley submittal
drawings. Supports must be level to insure proper operation of the tower.
The cooling tower must be located at such distance and direction
to avoid the possibility of contaminated tower discharge air being
drawn into building fresh air intake ducts. The purchaser should ob-
tain the services of a Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered
Architect to certify that the location of the tower is in compliance
with applicable air pollution, fire, and clean air codes.
Tower Shipment
Unless otherwise specified, MD cooling towers ship by truck on trailer(s),
which lets you receive, hoist, and install the tower in one continuous operation.
Single-cell towers ship on one truck. Multicell towers, depending on their size,
and towers with access options (i.e. factory assembled access platforms) may
require more than one truck.
Responsibility for the condition of the tower upon its arrival belongs to the
truck driver—as does the coordination of multiple shipments, if required. Each
tower has recommended tie down instructions by which they should be se-
cured to the flatbed. Drivers should follow these instructions when securing
the tower to the flat-bed.
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