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PT2
Cold Weather Operation
Inspection & Maintenance
BAC products can be operated at subfreezing ambient temperatures provided proper
operating methods are established and diligently followed.
• Carry out frequent visual inspections and routine maintenance services during
operation in subfreezing weather.
• Ensure all controls for capacity and freeze protection are set properly and functioning
normally.
• Prevent excessively high water levels and possible overflow of the cold water basin due
to over pumping, clogged strainers, or make-up valve malfunction.
• Some unit icing can be expected in very cold weather. Usually this will not affect
the operation of the unit. Resolve any icing conditions that may damage the unit
or the supports, impair the system performance, or create a safety hazard.
• The use of vibration cutout switches are highly recommended for unit operation
in freezing weather. If switches are installed, be sure they are properly wired and
tested regularly. Refer to
page 28
for more information.
Fan Section Icing Protection
There are three basic operational methods which can be used to provide the system’s
required cooling: temperature setting, fan control, and dry operation. The method of
control employed on a given application depends upon the climatic extremes which are
expected, the variations in heat load that will be encountered, and the compatibility of the
control system with other portions of the installation.
In subfreezing ambient temperatures, effective icing control may require a combination of
these three methods. Operate each unit with the highest thermal load it can handle, rather
than evenly dividing the total heat load across all cells. During prolonged cold weather
periods, bypass the idle units and drain the basins.
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