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These instructions assist in obtaining efficient, long life from Marley
counterflow cooling towers. Direct questions concerning cooling
tower operation and maintenance to your Marley sales representative.
Always include your tower serial number when requesting informa-
tion or ordering parts. Look for this number on the sidewall casing.
Note
The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to
bring attention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels, or
to important information concerning the life of the product.
Indicates presence of a hazard which can cause severe personal
injury, death or substantial property damage if ignored.
Indicates presence of a hazard which will or can cause personal
injury or property damage if ignored.
Indicates special instructions on installation, operation or mainte-
nance which are important but not related to personal injury hazards.
Caution
Note
Tower Startup ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................................... 7
Water Quality and Blowdown ................................................................................................................... 8
Spare Parts ..........................................................................................................................................................10
Seasonal Shutdown Instructions .......................................................................................................11
Tower Inspection and Maintenance .................................................................................................12
Inspection and Maintenance Schedule ........................................................................................13
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................14
Safety ........................................................................................................................................................................15
Inspection Checklist .....................................................................................................................................16
Warning