Amcot ST Series - Inlet Louvers & Anti-Splash Louvers

AMCOT ST SERIES FIBERGLASS COOLING TOWER
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
AIR INLET LOUVERS
The PVC air inlet louvers are designed to allow maximum air flow to enter the unit while preventing
large debris from entering the tower which could cause water flow problems. The louvers are secured
to a louver support system which uses knob pins or wing bolts with plastic washers to hold them in
position. The louvers can be removed for cleaning or to provide access to the cold water basin of the
tower.
Louvers should remain in place at all times especially during operation and should not be modified.
Modification of the air inlet louvers will change the air flow dynamics of the cooling tower and can
impact performance, capacity, or cause the motor amperage draw to increase which ultimately will lead
to a mechanical failure. Modifying inlet louvers without written approval by Amcot will void tower
warranty.
Amcot only recommends using the standard louver or the optional Anti-Splash Louver (ASL) option on
the ST Series cooling tower. The ASL louver is an optional accessory that replaces the standard louver
screen and is designed to prevent water splash out from occurring and minimize sunlight exposure to
the basin which helps minimize biological growth.
ANTI-SPLASH LOUVERS (OPTIONAL)
Anti-splash Louvers (ASL) are an optional inlet louver design which can be used as a substitute to the
standard inlet louvers. ASL louvers are specially designed to prevent water splash out from occurring
while allowing the required air flow to pass through the unit without increasing amp draw or impacting
performance of the tower.
ASL is installed in sections and secured to the tower with stainless steel fasteners. The fasteners can be
removed so that the ASL sections can also be removed whether for cleaning, maintenance or access to
the basin.
Modification of the ASL louvers will change the air flow dynamics of the cooling tower and can impact
performance, capacity, or cause the motor amperage draw to increase which ultimately will lead to a
mechanical failure. Modifying ASL type louvers without written approval by Amcot will void tower
warranty.