Revised 1-8-2007
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Table of Contents
Delta Cooling Towers Principle of Cooling Towers………………..……………. 2
Cooling Tower Terms and Definitions…………………… 2
Water Treatment……..………………………….……….. 3
General Information Safety………………..………………………………….… 3
Approximate Weights………………..…………………… 4
Dimensions & Other Physical Data……..………...……… 4
Handling & Installation On-Site Inspection………………..………..…….….……. 5
Off Loading……..……………..………………………….. 5
Anchoring……..……….…………………………..……… 8
Electrical Wiring of Fan Motor & Accessories……..…….. 8
Location, Piping & Connections……..…….……….…….. 8
PVC Solvent Cementing Instructions………………...…… 10
Operation and Maintenance Safety in Operation of the Fan..…..………..…….….……. 11
Water Distribution System……..…………………………. 11
Fan & Mechanical Drive System….………………..…...… 12
Start-up Instructions………………………………..…….. 12
Water Level in Tower Sump…..……..…….……….…….. 13
Cold Weather Operation…………...………………...…… 14
Trouble-Shooting Guide.…………...……………….….… 16
Motor Trouble-Shooting Guide…………...………....…… 18
Other Information Cooling Tower Optional Accessories..…..…...….….……. 19
Recommended Replacement Parts……..…………………. 19
Preventative Maintenance Checklist….……………….….. 20
Important:
Delta’s cooling towers have been designed to provide trouble-free service over an extended period of time. To obtain
the design performance, it is necessary that the cooling tower be installed, operated and maintained as prescribed in
these instructions.
Only persons possessing the skill and experience described herein should attempt to install this equipment. Prior to
installation, these instructions should be read carefully by the person who is to install the cooling tower to be
certain that its installation, operation and maintenance are thoroughly understood.
Questions regarding the installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment should be directed to Delta Cooling
Towers, Inc., Rockaway, New Jersey, (Telephone: 973/586-2201).
Step-by-step instructions contained in this brochure are based on normal installation conditions only. Abnormal or
unusual combinations of field conditions should be brought to the attention of Delta Cooling Towers or its
representative prior to installation of the equipment. The information contained herein is subject to change without
notice in the interest of product improvement.