Amcot ST Series - STARTUP PROCEDURES

AMCOT ST SERIES FIBERGLASS COOLING TOWER
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STARTUP INSPECTION
Once your cooling tower has been properly installed by licensed professionals, proper startup of the unit
should occur. Below is a checklist of items to verify prior to performing initial startup of your unit and
after seasonal shutdowns.
GENERAL PROCEDURES
REMEMBER TO ALWAYS SHUT DOWN AND PERFORM LOCKOUT/TAG-OUT PROCEDURES
PRIOR TO SERVICING OR ACCESSING YOUR EQUIPMENT!
 Unit should be installed level and on proper footings or foundations made from concrete or
steel.
o Uneven foundations can impact equipment service life and void your warranty.
 Units should be secured and fastened according to the unit’s foundation drawing.
o Failure to properly secure the unit can cause equipment damage and void your
warranty.
 Circulating water pump suction connection must be below the outlet connection to the cooling
tower.
o Failure to properly install your pump will cause damage to not only the pump’s
components but also can impact your overall system design.
 All piping should be properly supported. The cooling tower is not designed to be or act as a pipe
support.
o Failure to properly secure piping can cause physical damage to the cooling tower and
void your warranty.
 Inlet and Outlet connections should incorporate flex connections at the point of connection to
help isolate vibration from the tower or the pump.
 All piping connections should have operable valves for proper water balancing and tower
isolation and servicing.
 Ensure your disconnect switch is properly installed and working.
 Any safety interlocks should be tested.
 When operating ST Series towers on inverter drives or Variable Frequency Drives, make sure the
minimum speed requirements have been programmed.
o Standard Fan Motors on the ST Series can be operated on variable frequency drives with
an operating range of 20-60 hertz.
 Verify all valves, sensors, gauges, or other accessories are working properly.
 Amcot recommends a local water treatment specialist provide you with a water treatment
program that is suitable for your local conditions.
o Failure to implement and maintain a water treatment plan may void your tower
warranty as this is the responsibility of the owner to maintain such plans.
 Make sure all electrical connections are secure.
 Check inside your tower and remove any debris.
 Check under or around your tower for any signs of water leaks.