Mestek Alton Manual Download Page 1

IOMECM-2

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL 

FOR DIRECT EVAPORATIVE COOLING MODULES

ATTENTION: READ THIS MANUAL AND ALL LABELS ATTACHED TO THE UNIT CAREFULLY BEFORE 
ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR SERVICE THESE UNITS! CHECK UNIT DATA PLATE FOR 
TYPE OF GAS AND ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND MAKE CERTAIN THAT THESE AGREE WITH 
THOSE AT POINT OF INSTALLATION. RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THE APPLIANCE IS NOT TO 
BE USED BY PERSONS (INCLUDING CHILDREN) WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL 
CAPABILITIES, OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE, UNLESS THEY HAVE BEEN GIVEN 
SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION. CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO 
NOT PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE.

4830 Transport Drive, Dallas, TX  75247   Phone:  214-638-6010    

www.mestek.com 

FOR YOUR SAFETY

The use and storage of gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in open 

containers in the vicinity of this appliance is hazardous.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If you smell gas:

1. Open Windows

2. Don’t touch electrical switches.

3. Extinguish any open flame.

4. Immediately call your gas supplier.

WARNING:  Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can 

cause property damage, injury or death.  Read the installation, operating and maintenance 

instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.  

INSTALLER'S RESPONSIBILITY

Installer Please Note: This equipment has been tested and inspected. It has been shipped free 

from defects from our factory.  However, during shipment and installation, problems such as 

loose wires, leaks or loose fasteners may occur. It is the installer's responsibility to inspect 

and correct any problems that may be found.

WARNING

Install, operate and maintain unit in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to 

avoid exposure to fuel substances or substances from incomplete combustion which 

can cause death or serious illness. The state of California has determined that these 

substances may cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Summary of Contents for Alton

Page 1: ...this appliance is hazardous FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas 1 Open Windows 2 Don t touch electrical switches 3 Extinguish any open flame 4 Immediately call your gas supplier WARNING Improper install...

Page 2: ...s filed They will give you disposition instructions Packing We comply with the packing requirements of the transportation companies and your bill of lading proved that everything was in good condition...

Page 3: ...or to beginning installation of a module that has been in storage for weeks or months the module and its components should be closely inspected Shipments are made F O B Dallas Texas by flat bed truck...

Page 4: ...electrical connections must conform to the current edition of ANSI NFPA No 70 National Electrical Code and applicable local codes The following recommen dations are not intended to supplant any requi...

Page 5: ...ke up water inlet NOTE Soft water equipment should not be attached to water lines going to the evaporative cooler Soft Water will cause corrosion and decrease the effective life of the cooler Proper w...

Page 6: ...the power lines to the line side of the main disconnect switch 2 Mount and wire remote control panel thermostats temperature sensors and any other field installed con trols as indicated on the unit co...

Page 7: ...ntrol inspection However these settings should be verified at the job site 11 Depending on local water pressure a pressure regulating valve may be required to stabilize the make up water flow and the...

Page 8: ...p The bleed off required is dependent on the qual ity of water used and the rate of evaporation As climate conditions change the rate of evaporation may increase thereby requiring an increase in the b...

Page 9: ...ive media damaged or partially blocked 2 Media water distribution header or orifices plugged 1 Localized media face velocity exceeding 500 FPM 2 Evaporative media is damaged 3 Too much recirculating w...

Page 10: ...f rate is excessive 2 Verify that water level in direct evaporative section s sump is correct 3 Direct evaporative section s sump water fill and level control valve defective 1 Minimum bleed off rate...

Page 11: ...or death Periodic maintenance is essential to the efficient operation and extended service life of this equipment Failure to provide maintenance as recommended may void the equipment warranty A Maint...

Page 12: ...ered MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER FACTORY ORDER F O and PART NUMBERS are required Contact the Technical Services Department at 214 638 6010 for all warranty issues All warranty parts will be shipped fre...

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