Warning
Caution
Note
/ Introduction /
The purpose of a basin heater is to prevent water freezing in the cooling tower basin during periods of shutdown or standby operation. The heater system is sized according to tower model and location to give maximum protection against water freezing in the cold water basin. This heating
system is not intended to protect the tower fill and other components from icing. Refer to Marley Technical Bulletin #
for a copy of this publication.
The Marley basin heater system is manufactured by INDEECO, a leader in immersion heating equipment. The system is referred to as a "heater package" and consists of immersion heaters, a control panel and combina- tion temperature / liquid level sensor with a
The panel may control more than one heating element, up to its nameplate KW rating for the voltage and phase stated. In addition to the components of the basic panel described above, available options are fusing, circuit breakers or disconnect switches. The circuit diagram located on the inside of the panel cover will indicate the panel configuration.
The following defined terms are used throughout this manual to bring at- tention to the presence of hazards of various risk levels, or to important information concerning the life of the product.
Indicates presence of a hazard which can cause severe personal injury, death or substantial property damage if ignored.
Indicates presence of a hazard which will or can cause personal injury or property damage if ignored.
Indicates special instructions on installation, operation or maintenance which are important but not related to personal injury hazards.
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