USER`S MANUAL and INSTALLATION GUIDE
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1. Guth f q Figure 2A ag m FS j m a fo m T q d q T 24 ae 48 oC 24 typical L Tee and Cap setting on ground or level surface Goi Figure 2B ct BS ert Ue J e 5 42 48 48 O C 12 typical ee L Tee and Cap setting on ground or level surface AEROTECH INC FORM QM1127 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA Rev 6 April 2000 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 Page 3 of 20 3 with top of 1 x 6 ata maximum of 5 O C At the bottom fasten the Pipe Support Bracket on the post stud necessary for spacing from Chart A flush with 9 s x 31 2 Lag screws provided Pre drill framing for Lag screws using 1 4 drill bit See Figure 3A and 3B If framing does not match Figure 3A framing must be capable of supporting 50 60 Ibs per foot 48 48 O C Typical _ Double 2 x 4 Treated Framing eg Double 7 Z r 2x4 Treated Framing v D D oO I I ko O vv oa z faii ls Y Pad Length 1 2 gl set ty a Z Lg 2L pr A Pipe Support ZEN laya N y r Bracket A 7T FA HN a F fa 7 E Stud a Enclose area N _ 1x6 Treated Framing xira Stu between pj L 1x 4 Treated Framing or Post for Left or Pipe Support Frami 1x6and 1x4 to Bracket a A make air tight i Figure 3A Aa we Set ee ee Ke ney Zz a zi 12. Distribution Cap ra lt 7 _ Pad Retainer J N 6 Stainless Steel Bolt Nylon Wing Nut Figure 17 27 Installation of cooling frame is now complete Installation should resemble that of Figure 18A amp B Proceed to next section for plumbing instructions Distribution Cap lt lt gt D D L I ke kel y o oa A 105 8 AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 Pad Height 138 4 Double 2 x 4 Treated Framing Pad Retainer N i N g i ve _ Pipe Holder 4 Distribution Pi 6 Stainless Steel Bolt L Ar istribution Pipe S Nylon Wing Nut Drip Collector 3 8 x 31 2 Lag Screws N lt 10 pipe 1 x 6 Treated Framing Pipe Support i A Bracket Figure 18A amp B DOON Support Brace SIDE VIEW FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 12 of 20 10 or 15 Slip Cap PLUMBING 1 Installation Instructions for Float Valve Catalog No EC 1231 are included with the Float Valve see QM1124 Figure 19 shows the Float Valve installed 2 Complete water supply piping from pump to cooling See Figure 22 23 or 24 on pages 14 15 and 16 Recommended Overflow Options Installation of an overflow drain pipe is strongly recommended into the end cap opposite of the pump 3 One option is to drill 2 2 holes placed side by side
3. NK Ne 10 x 5 4 MWe IC TEK Screws n Ly WAS Left Side Vo Sa eae 2x 4 k pi pom g N Framing i Figure 13C AEROTECH INC S FORMOM 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA Rev 6 April 2000 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 Page 10 of 20 22 Slide pipe holders over distribution pipe one for every 2 of pipe See Figure 14A The section of pipe with the slip cap will go on the end opposite the supply pump end For systems longer than 12 connect sections of pipe together keeping holes aligned See Figure 14B Position pipe and pipe holders in distribution cap on stainless steel bolts Rotate pipe so that holes are straight upward 12 o clock See Figure 14C 7 Distribution Holder rm Belled end of Pipe Distribution Pipe 23 Begin putting cooling pad in place taking care to position pieces so that the Directional Arrows are Pipe Holder Slip Cap JS Figure 14B y Double 2 x 4 Framing pointing upward and to the inside of the building See Figure 15 Continue this pattern stopping at the next to the last piece of pad Set the right end panel in place do not secure it 24 While holding the right end panel tightly in place slide the next to the last piece of pad into the end panel Measure the opening that is left for the last piece of pad at the top and bottom of the opening If the opening is smaller than the width of the last piece of pad then using a hand
4. 10 x 28 L Pipe a 1 Male Adapter TS 1 2 Foot Valve S L 10 Slip Cap s 2 1 x 10 Pipe Nipples y l D FF Flared end of Distributor Pipe Pipe Caps ee ae a a a SS j gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt N End Panel4 WO Re a NR RT ae N AAA ALA A ALAA A AAA AAA A A AY s s A I 10 Slip Cap 10 x 13 L Pipe 10 Tee ee 4lncluded with CR cooling Included in EC1600 Tank Kit AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 i F qT if A 10 Slip Cap for end 10 Pipe j Pipe Support Bracket and Brace of Pipe Reservoir Figure 22 EC1600 TANK KIT ELEVATION VIEW WITH NON SUBMERSIBLE PUMP FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 14 of 20 1 Slip Ball Valves R 2 1 x 10 Pipe Nipples Flared end of Distributor Pipe4 Pipe Cap4 1 x 1 Reducing Bushing RA 1 Slip Elbow haha 1 Supply Line 1 In Line Strainer 5 amp Mie 2 1 Male Adapters 1 Slip Ball Valve AS oo 1 x 5 Pipe Nipple 4 1 x 1 x 1 Slip Tee 142 Slip Union am eat Ei 4 TIAN 3 4 Supply Hose not included aA a a a a aA aA av AAA A AAA IIT ITT OT OT OD ISTO OT OI ON OT OOOO F
5. H No Height EC1101 EC1102 EC1103 Figure EC1115 EC1104 48 48 O C Typical Double 2 x 4 Treated Framing r Install Level _7 Double yy i 7 i Ae A H Treated A Framing Z x Z i d Pad Length 1 2 tT 4 5 houd 2 Oy A 1 x 6 Treated Z Z Z Z y Z ENA Li Framing 5 Z a JA HH I WU 1 x 4 Treated Extra Stud a istia 1 x 6 Treated Framing Framing or Post for eee 4 x 4 Treated Framing Install Level Left or Right See end Framing Chart A if necessary AEROTECH INC FORM QM1127 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA Rev 6 April 2000 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 Page 2 of 20 2 For proper pipe support bracket spacing refer to Chart A Figures 2A and 2B Chart A Length of No of Length of No of Cooling Brackets Placement of Cooling Brackets Placement of IMPORTANT System Needed Brackets System Needed Brackets bi racceis y rac ceis The tee and cap must be evenly setting on 11 the ground or sup 12 ported securely on a 12 level surface 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 Placement feet from each end M 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 9 oO NOTE If framing for the pipe support brackets is different than shown in Figure 2A and 2B order additional pipe support brackets EC1325 and pipe support brace kit EC1625
6. 1 4 20 Stainless Steel varies 7 EC1103 Pad Material see Price Sheet PCSD varies 8 EC1046 Right and Left End Panel 6 H Plastic varies 9 EC1159 Reducer Bushing 11 2 x 11 4 Schedule 40 1 10 EC1172 Pipe Nipple 11 4 x 10 L Schedule SDR21 PVC 2 11 EC1168 Ball Valve 11 4 Slip Schedule 40 PVC 1 12 EC1202 Angle Bracket 11 2 x 4 x 11 2 Aluminum 2 13 EC1169 Distribution Pipe 11 4 Dia with 5 s2 Dia holes 3 O C varies foot 14 KN2302 Wing Nut 5 6 Dia Nylon varies 15 KS1009 Bolt 6 x 5 16 Dia Stainless Steel varies 16 EC1030 Pipe Holder for 11 4 Dia Aluminum varies 17 EC1071 Pad Retainer 2 L Aluminum varies foot EC1065 Pad Retainer 4 L Aluminum varies foot EC1066 Pad Retainer 6 L Aluminum varies foot EC1067 Pad Retainer 8 L Aluminum varies foot EC1068 Pad Retainer 10 L Aluminum varies foot EC1069 Pad Retainer 12 L Aluminum varies foot 18 EC1078 Distribution Cap 2 L Aluminum varies foot EC1072 Distribution Cap 4 L Aluminum varies foot EC1073 Distribution Cap 6 L Aluminum varies foot EC1075 Distribution Cap 8 L Aluminum varies foot EC1076 Distribution Cap 10 L Aluminum varies foot EC1077 Distribution Cap 12 L Aluminum varies foot 19 EC1153 Slip Cap 11 4 Schedule 40 White PVC 1 Catalog No changes depending on type and size of pad AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000
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8. centered 2 from the top of the slip cap See Figure 20 3 4 Supply Line Figure 19 4 The second option is recommended for installations requiring overflow to be plumbed away from the system to a drain This installation will require additional parts provided by others These parts should be installed in a similar fashion to Figure 21 Using a 1 overflow centered 13 4 from the top of the slip cap Note that this overflow installation should slope directly down and away from the system 5 Installation is now complete Figure 20 2 is te BQ L 10 Slip Cap on end opposite Tee 2 1 2 Safety Overflow holes AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 Pipe Nipple y Tank Fitting 90 Elbow ve Male Adapter _ x 4 cm 19 4 mi Hose J J Figure 21 10 Slip Cap FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 13 of 20 1 Slip Ball Valves 112 x 11 4 Reducing Bushing4 1 Slip Elbow they 112 Supply Line a 1 In Line Strainers ___ 2 1 Male Adapters 1 Slip Ball Valve Ea 1 x 5 Pipe Nipple 4 1 x 1 x 1 Slip Tee 112 Slip Union a 1 Slip Elbow aml 2 1 2 Male Bene a Pump not included ec 3 4 Supply Hose not included Float Valve 1 Supply Line
9. cooling panel collection trough Drain and clean sump tank Clean float valve MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Follow the guide lines below to prevent early pad failure and to get the maximum life from your AeroCool pads AWARNING 1 Reduce the number of on off cycles Do Not use 10 minute cycle timers on pumps 2 Shade the pads and sump to minimize algae growth Do not allow fire sparks welding or smoking near dry pads AWARNING gull Do not apply chemical or commercial water treatments to sump or sump water Dry the pads out completely each night to kill algae A 24 hour timer may be installed to shut pumps off at 10 pm and allow them to come on after 9 am Bleed off some water continuously to prevent concentration of minerals and dissolved chemicals in sump Start with 1 gallon hour for each linear foot of cooling system and adjust as necessary Drain and disinfect the water distribution system every three months to minimize algae fungus and mineral build up Run the recommended quantity of water over the pads The pump must provide 3 4 gallon minute for each linear foot of cooling system for 6 thick pad For 4 pad provide 1 2 gallon minute for each linear foot of cooling system Periodically check for leaks in water distribution system Avoid harmful contaminants such as dust fumes fertilizers harsh cleaners and water treatment chemicals Complete the items on the Maintenance Schedule as require
10. panels where end panel meets drip collector and pipe Also caulk each drip collector joint 19 Slide 6 stainless steel bolts into distribution cap and drive into position using hammer and punch Bolts must be completely seated in See Figure 13A Attach distribution cap to left end of framed opening using 14 x 11 2 Lag screws Be sure that the lag screws go in square so as not to tip cap upward See Figure 13B amp C 20 Holding the left end panel tight to distribution cap place the long side of the Angle Bracket on the end panel and the short side on top of the distribution cap See Figure 13C Attach the angle bracket to the distribution cap using 2 10 x 3 4 TEK Screws provided Fasten angle bracket to end panel using 2 10 x 3 4 TEK Screws provided 21 Repeat Step 19 until you have installed all of the distribution caps Double 2 x 4 Treated Framing Distribution Cap AN 4 Es a Ab ae 14 x 1 2 Lag Screw A ed ae A Distribution Cap L 7 Y Va X H A I a 6 Stainless Steel Bolt i U Figure 13A a HH 6 Stainless Steel Bolt S Figure 13B Distribution Caps _ 10 x 3 4 TEK Screws 10 x 3 4 TEK Screws 7 Angle Bracket 14 x 11 2 10 x 3 4 a Ate Lag Screw TEK Screws VS Angle P 7 Bracket lt N L x a ka l 07 Left End Panel es
11. saw trim the last piece of cooling pad to fit the opening Put the last piece in place and secure the end panel to the framed opening using the 14 x 14 Lag screws See Figure 16 Attach the angle bracket to the distribution cap and right end panel using 4 10 x 3 4 TEK Screws provided refer to Step 20 Distribution Cap rd 4 Drip Collector we 2 N Pipe Reservoir O _ Figure 15 AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 Treated Framing 4 Distribution Cap ee Distribution Hole in Pipe E Distribution Pipe i ye Pipe Holder a FI eT N _ 6 Stainless Steel Bolt Figure 14C Measure at the top 7 Pd Angle Bracket s 10 x 3 4 TEK Screws Right End Panel RNAS Next to the last piece of Cooling Pad VAAN RA K FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 11 of 20 25 Slide 10 L pipe nipple through hole in end panel nearest the pump and fit it into the belled end of the distribution pipe Make sure that the holes in the distribution pipe are pointing straight up 26 Slide pad retainer section s onto stainless steel bolts Lift pad retainer up and slide into groove on distribution cap and hold in place while tightening nylon wing nuts See Figure 17 Double 2 x 4 Treated Framing f Groove on Distribution Cap Pipe Holder with Pipe
12. 6 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 5 of 20 12 Starting on the end that the tee will mount on measure 7 from the end of the pipe and place a mark on both lines drawn in Step 11 From these marks measure a distance equal to the pad length of the system The remaining length of pipe may be longer than 7 or can be cut down to no less than 7 Draw a line between these marks to form the end of slot to be cut See Figure 8 Using a circular saw cut one of the long marked lines Cut the end lines last While cutting the first line insert a screwdriver into the cut 18 to 24 behind the saw to keep the cut from pinching and stalling the circular saw Then cut the remaining lines See Figure 8 Clean out saw dust from bottom of pipe 2 Minimum _ Cut Pattern Length of Pad 7 Minimum _ Figure 8 13 Insert drip collector into opening of pipe and fasten one side only using 10 x 4 TEK screws every 15 for the entire length Use the V notch in the drip collector to align the screws See Figure 9 10 x 3 4 yr TEK Screw 15 zi Screw location V Notch 14 While one person holds the end of the pipe and drip collector level have another person twist the pipe and drip collector to its level position and fasten the remaining side with 10 x 3 4 TEK Screws every 15 O C See Figures 9 and 10 Continue installing
13. d WARNING DO NOT add chemicals or commercial water treatments to the sump or supply water If the above recommendations are followed and problems on the pad are observed such as algae growth mineral deposits or softening of the pad material contact Aerotech Inc for further recommendations WARRANTY See Aerotech Inc Limited Warranty Statement AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 18 of 20 Mri i rill AeroCool System NOTE Measure system length and height before contacting your local representative or Aerotech office O y I Si Sy AN SE NO m w h 1 w i OY LE eee EN Whi SS Saal G fl Hin Ss SSS SSE Y en ee ae lt eE ES S FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 19 of 20 AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 AeroCool System Ref No Cat No Description Qty 1 JP3020 10 Dia Air Pipe PIP 50 White PVC varies foot 2 EC3412 Drip Collector 12 L White PVC varies foot 3 EC1324 Support Brace Powder Coated Steel varies 4 EC1325 Pipe Support Bracket Coated Steel varies 5 KS0750 Wafer Head Screw 1 4 20 x 3 4 Stainless Steel varies 6 KNO702 Flange Nut
14. drip collector until fully installed by repeating Steps 13 amp 14 leaving no gap between collectors press sections tightly together 1 x 6 Treated Framing as AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 Figure 9 Drip Collector I Pipe Reservoir o Sf A y L DN Pipe Support Bracket Support Brace Figure 10 FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 6 of 20 15 Prepare the tee pipe nipples and pipe cap in accordance to PVC primer and cement directions and assemble the 2 pipe nipples tee and pipe cap See Figure 11A See Figure _ 13 Pipe Nipple 11B C for assembly completion le _7 Tee 28 Pipe Nipple la Pipe Cap Le Figure 11A P N a _ 7 15 x 15 L Pipe Cap gt i 10 x 13 L Pipe Cap fv N li h K J Sc 7 18 Tee N Q p 10 Tee E Ne J 10 x 13 L Pipe J N d ri 4 N NO J 4 N A 10 45 Elbow a KaRa Bi 10 x 28 L Pipe Treo Pipe Ka A N tl Se neces SZ e H TaN eee NG see SO 10 Slip Cap i Figure 11C Figure 11B EC1605 EC1600 AND EC1601 COMPLETED COMPLETED FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 7 of 20 AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 16 Once the PVC cement has dried use primer and cement and assemble the tee fully onto pipe Be sure the drip collec
15. e h AeroCool aecrotec Evaporative Cooling System The Ventilation System Experts USER S MANUAL and INSTALLATION GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page Unpacking the Cooling System ccccceecseceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeseaaaeeeceaaaeeeeaaaeesesaeeeseeeeeeeeeeaaaees 2 IStallations setecests uh el a e E beet a te Ah esos Taek ts at ae 2 12 PIUMBDING 4 2 A teietiiees fk ee ea ee eh A al a ted 13 16 Flush Out Kit EC1506 purchased separately ccccccccccessececeteeeeceseeeeeseeseeessesseeeetiseesennaness 17 System Start W pe 25 ctisstate eli Meret eata he aaa a eatin apts aul pela 17 System Operation and Adjustment 0cccceeceeeeeeeeeeeecaeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeecaaeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeseaeeeneneees 17 Maintenance 1 lt a siptee iit E peeled aeons 18 Maintenance Checklist c cccccceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeceaaeeeeceeeeeseaaeeeceaaeesecaeeeeseaaeeesaaeeseeeeeeseaaees 18 Warranty sicircceesutitit Ae A teen aiitteed E eeer aide teeta 18 Exploded View and Parts LiSt ceeeeecseeceeeeeeecneeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeeeeeaaaeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeseeeaaeeeeeeeeeaaas 19 20 THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing an Aerotech Inc Evaporative Cooling System Aerotech equipment is designed to be the highest performing highest quality equipment you can buy With the proper installation and maintenance it will provide many years of service PLEASE NOTE To achieve maximum performance and insure long life from your Evaporative Cooling System i
16. ipe Reservoir 15 x 28 L Pipe Y ea a pe and prace Pump not included Re ee p715 Slip Cap Tor ale Pa Te Figure 24 4lncluded with CR cooling Included EC 1605 Tank Kit AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 EC 1605 TANK KIT ELEVATION VIEW WITH SUBMERSIBLE PUMP FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 16 of 20 FLUSH OUT KIT EC1506 purchased separately 1 If Flush Out Kit EC1506 was purchased Hole in End Panel refer to page 9 Step 17a for instructions ie Coupling on drilling hole end panel Remove the 11 4 Pipe N F r TEK screw and pipe cap from the end of i A distribution pipe Assemble Flush Out Kit FEA 90 Elbow piping as shown in Figure 25 Installation o A of the 90 elbow and 1 11 4 x 10 pipe is Wie ee optional depending of the desired direction a a 11 4 Valve for water flow Z Ze 11 4 x 10 Pipe Nipples 2 Replace pad retainer and tighten wingnuts Flush Out Kit Assembly is now complete Figure 25 SYSTEM START UP 1 Prime pump with water 2 Turn on the electrical power and fresh water supplies 3 Activate the pump by setting the cooling thermostat below room temperature 4 Open the flow control valve at each cooling panel enough to completely saturate the pad ma
17. it was purchased then drill a 13 4 2 dia hole in the other end panel also See Figure 12A Pad Length of Height End Panel V Groove Guide for center of hole 18 4 2 Dia hole for Water Supply or Flush Out Kit 271 4 391 4 511 4 43 4 631 4 751 4 Chart B Rib to be trimmed E a Rib to be trimmed amp S Rib to be trimmed eae J eee ig Fajas E V SN lt 1 RIGHT END PANEL N 3 4 Oo amp Rib g to be 2 A fone lt A Figure 12A ret re P Jie LEFT END PANEL 3 17b Slide end panel into notch in pipe on left end End panel should sit flat on drip collection while holding the end panel tightly in place attach it to the framing with 14 x 11 2 Lag screws provided See Figure 12B and Chart C for spacing and number of lag screws provided Pad No of Height Screws Spacing 12 0 C 18 0 C 24 0 C 18 0 C 14 x 1 2 Lag Screw 24 0 C End Panel lt lt S 14 Chart C Double 2 x 4 il Treated Framing A Drip Collector V Groove ae lt Figure 12B AEROTECH INC FORM QM1127 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA Rev 6 April 2000 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 Page 9 of 20 NOTE PVC cement must be completely dried before filling system with water Failure to do so may result in pipe and tee sections coming apart 18 Caulk around inside and outside of end
18. loat Valve lt A 1 Supply Line N wai 2 10 x 28 L Pipe NE ne Pipe 10 Tee Pump not included 10 Slip Cap ol La T Included with CR cooling Included in EC1601 Tank Kit AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 10 Pipes Pipe Support Bracket and Brace4 of Figure 23 EC1601 TANK KIT i 1 10 Slip Cap for end of Pipe Reservoir ELEVATION VIEW WITH SUBMERSIBLE PUMP FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 15 of 20 1 Slip Ball Valve4 p 2 1 x 10 Pipe Nipples er 1 x 11 Reducing Bushing i Flared end of Distributor Pipe Pipe Cap4 Or x AA ra z z z 7 z z z 1 Slip Elbow y tip aaa III IIIu 11 2 Supply Line J 1 In Line Strainer ____ P 2 1 Male Adapters L77 1 Slip Ball Valve Bed 1 x 5 Pipe Nipple 7 gt 112 x 1 2 x 1 Slip Tee 1 Slip Union 15 Slip Cap 3 4 Supply Hose not included Nt End Panel4 FR EE EE EE EE ORE NOY CO OE SOE EY OO CY SE SO E Float Valve E We 0 1 15 x 15 x 10 Tee _ a B p wee aaa _4Bo j ip Cap for end 11 Supply Line as mas 10 Pipes Pipe Support Bracket of P
19. or to assembly apply a generous amount of PVC cement to the inside of the belled end and the outside of the male end See Figure 4 While aligning the notch and mark insert the male end into the belled until the mark meets the edge of the belled pipe approximately 4 See Figure 5 Position next section of pipe in Pipe Support Bracket and continue assembly by repeating Steps 6 9 until complete Making sure to keep all the notches aligned 10 Allow the PVC cement to dry fully based on the PVC cement directions minimum of 2 hours 11 After PVC cement has fully dried use a level to find the top center of the pipe at end of each pipe section and mark it with a permanent black felt marker marks should not be more than 12 O C Then use a chalk line or a piece of the aluminum pad retainer as a straight edge to draw a line between the marks See Figure 6 Measure 71 4 down from the original marks and draw another line See Figure 7 Pipe Support Bracket A Support d Brace Figure 6 L Mark on top of Pipe Belled end PVC Pipe Primer and Cement Inside 3 Notch Figure 4 Support Brace Figure 7 Pipe Support Bracket NOTE PVC cement must be completely dried before cutting takes place Failure to do so may result in pipe sections coming apart AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 67
20. sed to determine the correct rate for your location After the cooling system has operated for a week or two a light mineral coating may develop on the face of the pad material If this occurs increase the bleed off rate slightly and observe the tendency of the coating to increase or stabilize If after an extended period of time the mineral deposits become more visible again increase the bleed off rate Through this trial and error process a bleed off rate will eventually be established at which the formation of new deposits will cease Slightly increase the rate from this point to compensate for fluctuations in water hardness The cooling system should now equalize and no more deposits should form AEROTECH INC FORM QM1127 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA Rev 6 April 2000 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 Page 17 of 20 MAINTENANCE To maintain your cooling system in top condition the recommendations given in Chart C should be treated as minimums More frequent maintenance may be required at initial system start up in certain climates and in areas with hard water conditions Chart C MINIMUM MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SCHEDULE Monthly Yearly Maintenance Operation Weekly Clean the foot valve or the pump filter screen Flush in line strainer Clean return water filter screen Check for dry streaks on pad material Clean debris from face of pad material Clean cooling control Clean cooling panel distribution pipe holes Clean
21. t is essential that it be installed and maintained properly Please read all instructions carefully before beginning installation AEROTECH INC FORM QM1127_ 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA Rev 6 April 2000 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 Page 1 of 20 UNPACKING THE EQUIPMENT Before beginning installation check the overall condition of the equipment Remove packing materials and examine all components for signs of shipping damage Any shipping damage is the customer s responsibility and should be reported immediately to the freight carrier 61 8 Each CR System includes vs 10 Pipe PVC Drip Collector PVC Distribution Cap Aluminum Pad Retainer Aluminum 11 4 Pipe with holes PVC 11 4 Slip Cap PVC 2 End Panels left right Plastic Evaporative Cooling Pad Pipe Support Brackets supplied for 4 O C see Chart A 1 Hardware Package 1 Flush Out Kit EC1506 purchased separately Pad Height Pad Height 133 4 X K Pad Height 4 si NOTE EC1600 for non submersible pumps or EC1601 or EC1605 for submersible pumps must be purchased with each CR Cooling System INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Construct a wall opening according to your cooling system size with studs 4 O C max 5 O C See Figure 1 For example a CR36 with EC1115 Catalog Pad would have an opening of 36 1 2 L x 64
22. terial 5 Adjust the bleed off valve to discharge water from the cooling system at a rate of 1 gallon per hour per lineal foot of cooling system For example The bleed off rate for a 6 H CR40 system 40 L x 6 H would be 40 gallons per hour SYSTEM OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENT 1 Setthe cooling setpoint on the temperature controller as shown on your Aerotech Inc ventilation system drawing If this is not available contact your Aerotech Inc field representative for proper settings 2 Adjust the flow control valve at each cooling panel to give the pad material a shiny wet surface Pad material performs best when as much water as possible is used but the flow should not be so great that water falls from the material 3 If the pad material remains dry on one side even at full water flow adjust the distribution pipe so that the distribution holes are pointing straight upward 4 If water drips from the cooling panel s upper edge the pad material may be loose in its frame Correct this by tightening the wing nuts on the front cover to press it more firmly against the pad material 5 Water bleed off is necessary to limit mineral deposits on the pad material by assuring the continuous addition of fresh water The rate of 1 gallon per hour per lineal foot of cooling system should be considered only as a starting point in determining the required amount of bleed off Due to differences in water hardness a trial and error process must be u
23. tors remain on top and the tee is straight up and down When tee is completely installed the 28 pipe nipple with cap may be buried so that when together it rests on the ground or another support See Figure 11D and 11E IMPORTANT The tee and cap must be evenly setting on the ground or supported securely on a level surface 13 Pipe Nipple la _7 Tee lt 28 Pipe Nipple Te A Pipe with Drip Collectors Peake ISi i Figure 11D T PIPE CAP BURIED A Pipe with Drip Collectors Figure 11E 1 Pipe Cap _7 13 Pipe Nipple va 7 Tee _7 28 Pipe Nipple va _ Pipe Cap PIPE CAP ON GROUND eee AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 8 of 20 17a Determine the height of your cooling system and cut the end panels down to the correct length according to Chart B Trim the end panels as indicated below Determine which end panel will be at the end with the water supply and drill a 13 4 2 dia hole 1 s from top as shown If the EC 1506 Flush Out K
24. x 6 Treated a Framing N zZ aS E 3 e x 31 2 Lag Screw 4 Np Wafer Head Bolt i i Enclose area 4 between _ Support Brace 1x6and1x4 to ae air _1 x 4 Treated tight Framing 4 N Z Sa _ Figure 3B nae 4 Head Bolt and Nut provided tighten Be bracket See Figure 3B 5 With small hole in Support Brace against bottom of Pipe Support Bracket fasten together using 1 Wafer sure that the wafer head bolt is fully seated into countersink of Fasten Support Brace to the 1 x 4 with 1 9 s x 31 2 Lag screw provided Use the pre drilled hole in the brace Pre drill framing for Lag screw using 1 4 drill bit See Figure 3B Enclose the area between the 1 x 6 and 1 x 4 to make air tight AEROTECH INC 4215 Legion Dr Mason MI 48854 1036 USA 517 676 7070 Fax 517 676 7078 FORM QM1127 Rev 6 April 2000 Page 4 of 20 Cut a 3 notch on one side of the belled end of the Male PVC pipe to allow the male to slide in easier Put Pipe Primer a mark on the male pipe 4 from the end See and Cement Figure 4 NOTE may not need to cut if Outside __ temperature is above 85 90 Can slide pipe up to bell First prepare the pipe with PVC Pipe Primer following directions of use and drying After priming use Rain or Shine type of PVC cement in accordance to PVC cement directions Position first 2 sections of pipe in Pipe Support Brackets Pri
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