SPX Cooling Technologies 98-1514E user manual Maintenance Schedule

Page 27

Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Service

Monthly

Semi-annually

Seasonal Startup or Annually

 

 

 

 

Inspect General Condition and Operation

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Observe Operation of:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanical–motor, fan and drive mechanism

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Makeup valve (if equipped)

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Inspect for unusual noise or vibration

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Inspect and Clean:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Air inlet

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

PVC drift eliminators

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Distribution basin, nozzles and collection basin

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Fan motor exterior

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Check:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collection water basin level

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Blowdown–adjust as required

x

 

x

 

 

 

 

Belt drive:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fan shaft bearing lubrication (every 3 mo.)

 

every 3 months

every 3 months

 

 

 

 

Check and tighten support fasteners

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

Check shaft, sheave and belt alignment

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

Check belt tension and condition

 

x

x

 

 

 

 

Check sheave bushing fastener torque

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

Fan:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check and tighten blade and hub fasteners

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

Check fan blade pitch and tip clearance

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

Check fan cylinder for loose fasteners

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

Motor:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lubricate (grease as required)

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

Check mounting bolts for tightness

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

Operate at least

3 hours a month

3 hours a month

3 hours a month

 

 

 

 

Basin Heater (if equipped):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check for proper operation of temp/low water level sensor

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

Inspect/clean buildup of contaminant from sensor

 

x

x

 

 

 

 

Structure:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspect/tighten all fasteners

 

x

x

 

 

 

 

Inspect and touch up all metal surfaces

 

 

x

 

 

 

 

R — Refer to Component User Manual

Note: It is recommended at least weekly, that the general operation and condition be observed. Pay attention to any changes in sound or vibration that may signify a need for closer inspection.

27

Image 27
Contents Marley AV Cooling Tower Contents Preparation Safety FirstTower Location Hoisting Tower Receiving and HoistingTower Shipment Receiving TowerTower Installation InstallationInstallation When using a starter Motor WiringWhen using a VFD When using a two-speedstarterMechanical Equipment Installation Operation Tower Start-UpWater System Operation General Tower OperationAcceleration time of 30 seconds per hour Wintertime Operation Operation Intermittent Wintertime Operation Maintaining Water Quality Tower Cleaning, Water Treatment and BlowdownMaintenance Cooling Tower CleaningBlowdown Belt Tensioning Sheave Alignment Bushing Fastener Torque ValuesSchedule of Tower Maintenance Maintenance Seasonal Shutdown Instructions Prolonged Shutdown SPX Cooling Technologies’ ServicesMaintenance Schedule Trouble Cause Remedy TroubleshootingRepresentative Additional Information Page Manual 98-1514E