OPERATING:

• Set up a regular schedule for maintenance of the cooling tower and the cooling system.
• Keep the water distribution systems and the cold water basin free of dirt and foreign matter.
• Regularly Check: -
  The circulating pump for speed, pressure or cavitation.
  - The pipelines for air, partially or inadvertently closed valves, dirt or restrictions.
  - The condenser being served by the cooling tower for scale, air or restrictions.
  - If a condenser becomes scaled badly; circulating water is usually retarded and pumping head is increased.
• Fill media must be kept level and clean. It is easier to prevent the deposition of foreign material than remove it at a later date.
• Motor lubrication, the lubrication and maintenance of each electric motor should be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Fan - visually inspect fan operation daily and clean blades when necessary.

SHUT DOWN:

Proper maintenance of equipment during shut down time will assure trouble free start up. As the intended period of the shut down increases in length, so will the extent of the protection required.

• Drain the water from the system, if necessary but leave the cold water basin full of water at all times.
• Electric motor if the cooling tower is to be out of service for a considerable period the motor should be removed from the cooling tower.

Under normal circumstances however the motor will remain in the cooling tower, and be shut down.
   -Blow down the windings with low pressure air to remove rubbish and dirt, lubricate the     bearings in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
   -Regularly (approximately every three to four weeks) turn fan shaft, several revolutions to     re-coat the bearings with lubricant.
   -As the motor performance affects the successful operation of the cooling tower greatly,     serious consideration should be given to have the motor serviced each annual shut down.

• Leaks through the cooling tower casings should be sealed by tightening of securing fasteners and similar attention should be paid to structural fixings.
• Do maintenance or repair work whenever possible, while the cooling tower is completely shut down

WATER TREATMENT:
Refer to our other product Scale Ban.

SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION PROCEDURE:
DAILY:

• Electric Motor: - Check for vibration or unusual noises.
• Fan: - Check for vibration or unusual noises.
• Operating level of water: - Cold water basin.
• Cold water outlet screen: - Inspect for general condition and clean as necessary.
• Make-up float valve: - Inspect for correct operation.

REGULARLY:

• Electric Motor: - Lubricate as per the Manufactures requirements.
• Cold water outlet: - Inspect for general condition.
• Hot water pipe: - Inspect and clean as necessary.
• Fill media & Eliminators: - Inspect and clean.
• Water: - If water treatment is being used follow the recommended program
• Cold water basin: - Inspect and clean.

ANNUALLY:

• Fan: - Repaint if necessary.
• Electric Motor: - Repaint if necessary and maintain in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Replace and/ or maintain those components, which require either of these to ensure that the cooling tower is in excellent working order.

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