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This manual contains rigging, assembly, start-up, and maintenance

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damage to the unit, or improper operation.

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IDSC

Stainless Steel Evaporative Condenser

Form 140.010-IOM (NOV 2019)

INSTALLATION - OPERATION - MAINTENANCE

File:

SERVICE MANUAL - Section 140

Replaces:

140.010-IOM (APR 2018)

Dist:

3, 3a, 3b, 3c

Summary of Contents for IDSC

Page 1: ...se instructions may result in personal injury or death damage to the unit or improper operation Check www FrickCold com for the latest version of this publication IDSC Stainless Steel Evaporative Condenser Form 140 010 IOM NOV 2019 INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE File SERVICE MANUAL Section 140 Replaces 140 010 IOM APR 2018 Dist 3 3a 3b 3c ...

Page 2: ... up 25 Cold weather operation 26 Extended shut down 27 Capacity control 27 Normal operation 27 Cold weather operation 27 Maintenance Detailed description of maintenance requirements 30 Inlet louver removal 30 Drift eliminators removal nozzle cleaning inspection 30 Cold water basin 31 Stainless steel casing and panels 31 Water distribution system 31 Water distribution pump 32 EC motors 32 Water qua...

Page 3: ...within the recommended limits of FRICK s technical documentation This warranty is only valid if the product is given normal and proper use and complies with FRICK s installation and maintenance instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Only qualified personnel who are familiar with this type of equipment must carry out installation and mainte nance Always wear safety glasses gloves and head protec tion whe...

Page 4: ... altered in any way outside of the manufacturer s factory or have been subject to misuse negligence or accident Equip ment or component parts such as valves electric motors electric heaters and electric accessories manufactured by others and used as part of or in connection with FRICK products carry only the warranty of the manufacturer thereof This warranty shall be void if equipment has been sub...

Page 5: ... top of the overflow drain connection basin It is neces sary to set the appropriate amount of water bleed from the unit to maintain the desired cycles of concentration Also known as a blowdown valve Lifting lug Heavy gauge or multiple heavy gauge plates joined together with a large hole to accommodate the attachment of an industrial lifting connection for example screw pin shackle Also called a li...

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Page 7: ...TION LAYOUT Ensuring optimum performance of the unit with unob structed airflow is the responsibility of the installing contractor In order to not compromise the performance of the unit locations on open rooftops or at ground level with no obstructions such as walls or adjacent buildings are optimal When optimal locations are not possible units must be positioned such that the discharge air is eit...

Page 8: ...uct extensions in such instances Units that are located in a well an enclosure or close to adjacent walls or buildings must be positioned such that the discharge at the top of the condenser is either level or higher than these adjacent obstacles If the unit is located in occupied areas or close to adja cent buildings it is good engineering practice that the discharge air is not in the direction of...

Page 9: ... C5 C6 C7 and C2 ft C3 and C4 ft Single 9 3 6 Single 12 3 5 7 Single 18 4 5 9 Dual end to end All 4 5 9 Dual side to side All 7 14 Quad All 7 14 Figure 6 One wall one unit Table 3 One wall one unit Unit configuration Unit length ft C1 and C2 ft Single 9 3 Single 12 3 5 Single 18 4 5 Dual end to end All 4 5 Dual side to side All 7 Quad All 7 Figure 7 Two walls one unit Table 4 Two walls one unit Un...

Page 10: ...he base of the basin section in the side panel flanges for securing each unit to the support structure using 3 4 in diameter bolts Refer to the FRICK unit certified drawing for the bolt hole locations All support beams and anchoring bolts are provided by others and must be selected in accordance with sound structural engineering standards When selecting the sup port beams calculate deflection by u...

Page 11: ...on the Bill of Lading and report to the carrier and factory im mediately Shipping and handling damages are not warranty items Take photos of all damaged equipment if possible Dam aged equipment is the responsibility of the designated carrier Do not return to the manufacturer unless prior approval is given to do so Confirm that all items listed on bill of lading are received C L of unit load Mounti...

Page 12: ...pping support detaches from the unit allowing for it to be removed The shipping support can be disposed of after the basin section is lifted Figure 17 Nuts on shipping support Figure 18 Basin shipping support nut removal Secure 4 screw pin shackles through each of the 4 lifting lugs Figure 19 Pin shackles at the lifting lugs Lifting lugs WARNING Do not use hooks to lift the unit Use the straps or ...

Page 13: ...IEW SIDE VIEW 8 5 WIDE UNITS 43 120 0 10 0 94 9 7 10 9 10 WIDE UNITS 120 10 0 49 111 1 9 3 1 12 WIDE UNITS 58 135 4 11 3 4 120 10 0 NOTICE Spreader bar must traverse the full width of the unit not the length Incorrect size and use of the spreader bar may result in equipment damage Figure 20 Lifting basin section with spreader bar 94 9 in 7 ft 10 9 in 120 in 10 ft 120 in 10 ft 120 in 10 ft 120 in 1...

Page 14: ... 3 8 10 3 138 2 11 6 2 120 0 10 113 9 9 5 9 51 109 0 9 1 120 0 10 120 0 10 49 Figure 22 Upper section of the unit lifting guidelines 120 in 10 ft 120 in 10 ft 120 in 10 ft 120 in 10 ft 18 ft long units 10 ft wide units 12 ft wide units 12 ft long units 51 60 48 49 113 9 in 9 ft 5 9 in 138 2 in 11 ft 6 2 in 106 3 in 8 ft 10 3 in 109 in 9 ft 1 in ...

Page 15: ... it also lifts off the shipping sup port structure Figure 23 Upper Casing Shipping Support Screw Removal Remove Secure four screw pin shackles through each of the 4 lift ing lugs Figure 24 Screw pin shackle attachment WARNING Do not use hooks to lift the unit Figure 25 Lifting upper casing with spreader bar Use the straps or chains to attach the spreader bar to the upper section of the unit Figure...

Page 16: ...equipment damage Figure 27 12 ft long unit Figure 28 18 ft long unit NOTICE Refer to the submittal package for specific installation instructions 46 Ref 106 3 in 8 ft 10 3 in Spreader bars Minimum recommended sling length 10 ft long Minimum recommended sling length 10 ft long Spreader bar drop leg 20 in minimum Spreader bars 109 in 9 ft 1 in 49 Ref Minimum recommended sling length 10 ft long Minim...

Page 17: ...bars Spreader bars drop leg Figure 31 12 ft wide unit 57 Ref 138 7 in 11 ft 6 7 in Minimum recommended sling length 10 ft long Minimum recommended sling length 10 ft long 20 in minimum Spreader bars Spreader bars drop leg NOTICE Refer to the submittal package for specific installation instructions 48 Ref 98 2 in 8 ft 2 2 in Spreader bars Spreader bars drop leg Minimum recommended sling length 10 f...

Page 18: ...er positioning and that it conforms to the information provided in Support Structure 4 Secure basin section of unit to the support structure with suitable 3 4 in diameter bolts not provided Use all of the bolt holes to secure the unit to the support structure For bolt hole locations see FRICK unit certified drawing 5 Prevent stresses on the unit Check that all mounting bolts are tightened equally ...

Page 19: ...joint RISER PIPE COUPLING INSTALLATION 1 Align the casing to the basin then proceed with tight ening the union nut Figure 35 Casing 2 Install the cover with M6 x 20 10x screws and wash ers Figure 36 Casing installed NOTICE Refer to the submittal package for specific installation instructions INLET LOUVERS The narrower inlet louvers fit into the inlet louver openings on the front and back of the un...

Page 20: ...far up as it can go into the inlet louver opening put the bottom of the inlet louver into place 4 Set the inlet louver down so that it rests in the bottom of the inlet louver opening Figure 40 Setting the louver REMOVING INLET LOUVERS 1 Grab the inlet louver pattern 2 Slide the inlet louver straight up to release the bottom of the inlet louver from the inlet louver opening Figure 41 Detaching the ...

Page 21: ...cation and away from areas with excessive traffic Ensure that the unit is well ventilated at all times during storage Do not store units for longer than necessary and make sure the original packaging is kept intact Do not re move the basin or the coil sections from their respective shipping support until the basin section is mounted and fastened on a support structure and the upper casing is prope...

Page 22: ... foreign objects such as windblown dust Against harmful effects on the equipment due to the ingress of water such as rain sleet snow splashing water and hose directed water Additional level of protection against corrosion Against the external formation of ice on the enclosure NEMA 4X is equivalent to IP66 protection classification As standard the enclosures are of FRP construction but a stainless ...

Page 23: ...140 010 IOM NOV 2019 Page 23 IDSC EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS INSTALLATION Figure 44 Basin heaters generic schematic ...

Page 24: ...140 010 IOM NOV 2019 Page 24 IDSC EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS INSTALLATION Figure 45 Electrical schematic for EC motor generic ...

Page 25: ...Remove all dirt leaves and debris from fan guards Inspect all water spray nozzles and clean if required START UP 1 Perform the following checks before start up Confirm that all impellers can rotate freely and are not obstructed in any way Ensure that all electrical connections and terminals are tight Conduct a visual inspection of the entire unit and verify that there are no structural or componen...

Page 26: ...basin from freez ing Basin heaters are offered as an accessory All cold water basin heaters are designed to maintain a water temperature of 40 F 5 C when the water distribution pump and fan motors are shut down When the equipment is run dry the cold water basin must be drained even if basin heaters are installed During dry operation ensure that the drain line for the basin is left open to prevent ...

Page 27: ...ndense and freeze on the impellers or fan orifices of the motors which are not running As such during these low ambi ent conditions all fan motors must be cycled to prevent extended idle times for each motor The fan cycling option not recommended by FRICK Automatic control of the motors using an internal set point on the GMM external analogue input 0 VDC to 10 VDC or external communication protoco...

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Page 29: ...equired Inspect fan motors and impellers for any noise or vibration X X Confirm correct rotation of impellers X X Confirm impellers rotate freely and have no obstructions X X Confirm correct rotation of water distribution pump X X Check all motor amperages against nameplate amps FLA X X Check all voltages X X Inspect all electrical junction boxes for loose wiring and moisture X X X Options and acc...

Page 30: ... the internal walkway at the top of the unit Figure 48 Internal walkway Figure 49 Drift eliminator pattern Grab the drift eliminator pattern and pull up so that the edge towards the center of the opening below the hinged fans comes out first Figure 50 Detaching drift eliminator pattern Figure 51 Removing drift eliminator pattern After the drift eliminators are removed the spray headers and water s...

Page 31: ...valve as standard or an electronic water level controller as an option The electronic water level controller includes a factory as sembled standpipe incorporating electrodes which are fac tory set at predetermined lengths to maintain the required water level When required remove these electrodes from the stand pipe and clean to prevent the buildup of any scale accumulation or biological growth Cle...

Page 32: ...tion data Inspect the pumps on a regular basis for leaks and rectify if required Inspect lubricate and maintain the pump and pump motor in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations which are available upon request EC MOTORS EC motors are essentially maintenance free Before connecting the power supply ensure that the supply voltage matches the operating voltage of the mo tors Ensure that th...

Page 33: ...lectrochemical reaction initiated by the presence of naturally occurring impuri ties in water or microbiological growth Corrosion is the destructive reaction of a metal with its immediate envi ronment resulting in metal loss and ultimately equipment failure Metal corrosion occurs as a result of galvanic action at a negatively charged pole or site on the metal surface Both anodes and cathodes can b...

Page 34: ...e proven technology in the proposed approach to wa ter treatment This does not exclude new technologies products or methods but does mean that the company can demonstrate that their proposed technology has been successfully applied at other locations with similar water treatment conditions and requirements It is also recommended at least twice a year to send water samples from the units to an inde...

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Page 36: ...aces Location Requirements section from previous revision Single Multiple Unit Layouts sub section added with diagrams tables Page 11 Receiving and Inspection section added Rigging and Hardware section replaces Connecting the Unit section from previous revi sion Page 18 Offloading and Assembly section added This section contains adapted information from Connecting the Unit section from previ ous r...

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