XL EVAPORATIVE COOLING PRODUCTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
S140-600 IOM (NOV 07)
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PREFACE
This manual has been prepared to advise the owner and service
personnel of recommended
INSTALLATION, OPERATION,
AND MAINTENANCE
procedures recommended by Frick
®
for XL Evaporative Cooling Equipment. Read the following
instructions completely prior to installation. These instructions
provide you with the information needed for safe, proper
installation, operation, and maintenance of your new prod-
uct. Care taken during the installation will directly affect the
satisfactory operation and reliability of the system.
To ensure correct installation and application, the units must
be properly selected and connected to an appropriately
designed and installed system. The engineering plans, pip-
ing layouts, etc. must be detailed in accordance with the
best practices and local codes, such as those outlined in
ASHRAE literature.
All units should be rigged and installed as outlined in this
manual. These procedures should be thoroughly reviewed
prior to the actual rigging operation to acquaint all personnel
with the procedures to be followed. It is also important that
these units be applied to a properly controlled refrigeration
system. Your authorized
Frick
representative should be
consulted for expert guidance on questions pertaining to
installation and application.
If at any time during the review of this document or installa-
tion/operation you require assistance, please call your local
Sales representative.
JOB INSPECTION
PLEASE RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE:
Model No.
Serial No.
Date Received
Immediately upon arrival at the job site, the unit should be
inspected to ensure all required parts have been received
and are free of shipping damage prior to signing the Bill of
Lading. Unpack all items and check against shipping lists for
any possible shortages. If any part appears to be missing,
contact your
Frick
representative. The following parts should
be inspected:
• Sheaves & Belts
• Spray Water Pump(s)
• Bearings
• Strainer(s)
• Bearing Supports
• Float Valve Assembly(ies)
• Fan Motor(s)
• Eliminators
• Fan(s) and Shaft(s)
• Interior and Exterior Surfaces
• Coils
• Belt Guard(s)
• Water Distribution
• Motor Hood(s)
System(s)
•
Miscellaneous
Items:
If required for fi eld assembly, the following parts will be pack-
aged and usually placed inside the pan section: Mastic, Bolts,
Nuts, Washers, and any accessory items.
TRANSIT DAMAGE CLAIMS
All claims must be made by the consignee. This is an ICC
requirement. Request immediate inspection by the agent of
the carrier and be sure the proper forms are executed.
Contact Parts and Warranty Department to report damage
or shortage claims.
UNIT IDENTIFICATION
NOTE: When inquiring about the unit or ordering repair
parts, provide the MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS from
the data plates.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
XL unit installation, operation, and maintenance – involves
heavy rotating machinery operating at high speed and high
voltage. Normal operations and maintenance procedures
may require working at elevations, enclosed space entry,
or use of hand and power tools. With these considerations,
safety must be the top priority in all activities with this evapo-
rative cooling product.
Frick
recommends that every client analyze and develop
an installation-specifi c safety regime that takes into account
such variables as specifi c site/system features, personnel
qualifi cations, hazard identifi cation, etc. The following ele-
ments of operational safety are recommended for inclusion
in every client’s XL condenser safety plan/requirements:
Electric
– Confi gure all power switches and controls to
provide an open, safe circuit before and during mainte-
nance procedures, until the unit is cleared by management
for normal on-line operations. For extended shutdowns it is
recommended that a qualifi ed technician remove fuses from
“fused-disconnect panels” or otherwise open the circuit in an
accepted, secure manner.
Fans
– All fan covers, guards, and shaft retainers (if any)
must be in place before applying power to an XL condenser.
Always disengage and lock out power before allowing interior
inspections. To prevent foreign objects from being drawn
into rotating fan blades,
never
allow operation with hatch
off/open.
Enclosed space inspections
– Inspections of condenser
coil, drift eliminators, etc., requires machinery lockout and
the use of a “lookout buddy” at a minimum. Consult your
internal safety policy and OSHA requirements for additional
safety rules/procedures.
Vibration and noise
– Discontinue or stop machinery that
emits unusual vibration and noise. The source must be
investigated (and apparent discrepancies corrected) before
testing or placing the unit back in operation.
Wet Surface Precautions
– Poorly maintained/wetted
machinery requires care to avoid electrical shocks from in-
