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Operation and Maintenance Instructions
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
1. Gear Reducer – Check oil level with unit stopped -
24 hours
after start-up & monthly
2. Gear Reducer/Piping – Do visual inspection for oil leaks, audi-
tory inspection for unusual noises and vibrations -
monthly
3. Gear Reducer – Replace oil -
semi-annually
4. Oil Pump – Do visual inspection for leaks and proper wiring -
monthly
5. Gear Reducer/Coupling – Check alignment of the system -
24 hours after start-up & monthly
6.
Coupling/Shaft – Inspect flex elements and hardware for tight
-
ness, proper torque & crack/deterioration -
monthly
7. Heater Controller – Inspect controller and clean probe ends -
quarterly
8. Heater – Inspect junction box for loose wiring and moisture –
one month after start-up and semi-annually
9. Heater – Inspect elements for scale build-up –
quarterly
10. Electronic Water Level Controller – Inspect junction box for
loose wiring and moisture –
semi-annually
11. Electronic Water Level Controller – Clean probe ends of scale
build-up –
quarterly
12. Electronic Water Level Controller – Clean inside the standpipe
–
annually
13. Solenoid Make-up Valve – Inspect and clean valve of debris –
as needed
14. Vibration Switch (mechanical) – Inspect enclosure for loose
wiring and moisture –
one month after start-up and monthly
15. Vibration Switch – Adjust the sensitivity -
during start-up and
annually
16. Sump Sweeper Piping – Inspect and clean piping of debris –
semi-annually
17. Clean Dry Coil(s) –
semi-annually
18. Water Level Indicator – Inspect and clean -
annually
19. SUN Solar Panels – Inspect for damage and clean with hose
and soft brush -
semiannually
DURING IDLE PERIODS
1.
Two or more days
: energize motor space heaters or run mo-
tor for 10 min twice daily
2.
Few Weeks
: Run gear reducer for 5 minutes -
weekly
3.
Several Weeks
: Completely fill gear reducer with oil. Drain to
normal level prior to running. -
once
4. One Month or longer: Rotate motor shaft/fan 10 turns -
monthly
5. One Month or longer: Megger test motor windings -
semi-annually
* See maintenance manual for start-up instructions and lubrication recommendations.
** Cooling Towers must be cleaned on a regular basis to prevent the growth of bacteria including Legionella Pneumophila.