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Symptom  

Cause  

Remedy

Cooling Module continued  

 E.  Excess water flow from 

the direct evaporative 

section’s sump into the 

system drain.

  1. Check if adjustable water bleed off 

valve is open too far and bleed off 

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 is 3-6% of the 

total water flow being recirculated.

  2.  Water level in the sump should be 

1/2" below the top of the sump’s 

overflow standpipe. 

  3.  Repair or replace valve.

SECTION VII - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 

continued

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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