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Positive Closure Plate Installation (Figure 11)
The optional positive closure plate and gasket can be furnished on multi-cell units to allow
individual cells to be isolated for cleaning and routine maintenance. For PT2 Cooling
Towers, the plate ships loose inside the basin. To install the positive closure plate and
gasket, follow the steps below.
1. If installed, remove flat washers and wing nuts from the flume box on the interior of
Cell #2.
2. Position the neoprene gasket and positive closure plate over the flume box hardware
and fasten in place with 3/8” flat washers and wing nuts.
Figure 11.
Positive Closure Plate Assembly
Detail A
Figure 12a.
Step 1
Figure 12b.
Step 2
Figure 12c.
Step 3
Lower Baffle
Side Baffle
1/4” Screw
Water Baffle Installation (Figures 12a, 12b, and 12c)
For multi-cell PT2 Cooling Towers (excluding Factory Mutual (FM) units), water
baffles join the interior basin sections to prevent leaks between modules.
Install
the anchor bolts in all cells before installing the water baffles.
To install the water
baffles, follow the steps below.
1. Slide the lower water baffle into place. The baffle is in its final position when
the end plates are in contact with the end wall flanges.
2. Orient the side baffles with the flanges facing out. Install the left and right
side water baffles by first aligning top notches and then sliding the bottom of
the baffle into place.
3. Secure the base of sides baffles with two #14 (1/4”) self-tapping screws in
each hole provided.
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