Chapter 3: Installation
3-1 Tower Installation Location
Roof Installation
Select a location over or nearest to the heaviest building structural members. These members should be outside
Choose a site with easy access to simplify routine maintenance. This consideration is especially important when a tower is located near a roof edge.
Avoid locations where wind currents can
Stay clear of roof discharge points. Avoid stacks, exhaust fans, dust collector discharges, or any process that can contaminate air circulating through the tower.
Caution! Multiple tower installations require at least five feet (60”/ 152cm) clearance between towers to reduce
Ground Installation
Elevate the tower so that positive pressure is on pump suction and to allow maintenance access to the underside of the tower cell.
Alternative Installations
Outside Installation with the Pump Tank Reservoir Inside. Water exits the tower and drains to a pump tank reservoir inside the building below. The tower outlet must be at least three feet (approximately 1 meter) above the top of the pump tank. The outside tower basin must drain completely when shut down to avoid winter freeze up.
Outside Installation Using the Tower Basin as a Reservoir. Process pump suction piping is directly connected to the bottom outlet on the tower. Install the optional outlet basket filter and automatic float assembly. Contact the Sales department for this accessory kit.
Note: A dimension of 60”is required between the tower air inlet and the wall of a building. See above caution for required distance between towers.
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