140.925-IOM (APR 2019)
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XLP3 EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS
INSTALLATION
FIELD CONNECTIONS
The following are installation instructions for adding new field
connections (Equalizer/Bypass/Outlet) on a cold water basin with
the TripleGuard® Corrosion Protection System.
Table 3 — Supplies for Installing Field Connections
Supplies Provided by Frick
Recommended Supplies
Provided by Others
Template for the connection with
bolt holes
Stainless steel threaded
shoulder bolts
Type 304 stainless steel backing
ring with gasket
150 lb flange, weld any piping
to the flange prior to installation
Vulkem® Caulk
Gasket for the outside of the cold
water basin
1. Use the Frick template provided with the accessory to layout
and mark the hole pattern on the exterior of the cold water basin.
2. Drill a pilot hole from the outside of the cold water basin to
the inside of the cold water basin.
3. On the inside of the cold water basin:
a. For connections 3” or less, score the TripleGuard® Corrosion
Protection System with a hole saw as shown in Figure 14.
b. For connections 3” or greater, proceed to step 4.
4. Cut the hole from the outside of the cold water basin.
a. Use a hole saw or a step drill bit for smaller connections 3”
or less as shown in Figure 15.
b. Use a reciprocating saw or a Sawzall® for larger connec-
tions 3” or greater.
5. Position the Frick supplied stainless steel backing ring gasket
to the inside of the cold water basin.
6. Position the flange to the outside of the cold water basin.
7. Bolt the flange and the stainless steel backing plate together
using stainless steel bolts.
8. Seal any exposed galvanized steel of the connection inside
the cold water basin with Vulkem® Caulk as shown in Figure 16.
NOTICE
Frick recommends adding a flange connection for field
installed equalizers, bypass and outlet connections. Please
order the recommended supplies listed in Table 3 prior to
unit shutdown.
Figure 14 — Scored TripleGuard® Corrosion Protection System
Figure 15 — Removal Material
Figure 16 — Caulk Exposed Galvanized Steel