Note
Warning
Preparation
Those are only some of the safety issues that may arise in the design process. SPX strongly recommends that you consult a safety engineer to be sure that all safety considerations have been addressed.
Several options are available that may assist you in addressing some of these personnel safety concerns, including:
—distribution basin access platform with ladder and handrail
—ladder extensions for distribution basin platform ladders (used where the base of the tower is elevated)
—safety cages for distribution basin platform ladders
—mechanical equipment access platform and ladder
—fan cylinder extensions
—flow control valve
Tower Location
Space available around the tower should be as generous as possible to promote ease of
Prepare a stable, level support foundation for the tower, utilizing weight, wind load, and dimensional information appearing on appropriate Marley submittal drawings. Supports must be level to insure proper operation of the tower.
The cooling tower must be located at such distance and direction to avoid the possibility of contaminated tower discharge air being drawn into building fresh air intake ducts. The purchaser should obtain the services of a Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect to certify that the location of the tower is in compliance with appli- cable air pollution, fire, and clean air codes.
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