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BAC PT2 - User Manual

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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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BAC PT2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBAC
ModelPT2
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety and Equipment Precautions

Safety Precautions

Essential safety warnings and precautions for operating the unit.

Equipment Precautions

Specific operational and handling advice for unit components.

General Maintenance Information

Overview of maintenance needs based on environmental factors.

Warranties

Details concerning the product's warranty coverage.

Unit Operation and Storage

Start-Up Procedure

Comprehensive steps for initiating unit operation.

Extended Shutdown

Procedures for safely shutting down the unit for extended periods.

Prolonged Outdoor Storage

Guidelines for storing the unit outdoors.

Water Distribution System

Preparing the water distribution system for storage.

Motors and Drives

Proper storage procedures for motors and drives.

Controls (If Ordered)

Storing control panels and associated components.

Miscellaneous

Additional storage-related tasks and checks.

Maintenance Requirements

Ongoing maintenance during prolonged storage.

Start-Up Preparation After Prolonged Storage

Steps for preparing the unit after storage.

Detailed Component Maintenance Procedures

Cold Water Basin

Maintenance and inspection of the cold water basin.

Inspection & Maintenance

Regular inspection and cleaning of the basin.

Fan

Inspection and maintenance of the fan assembly.

Inspection & Maintenance

Checking fan condition, blades, and tip clearance.

Fan Drive System

Maintenance of belt drives and motor assemblies.

Model Specific Fan Drive System Descriptions

Descriptions of different fan drive system types.

Inspection & Maintenance

General maintenance for fan drive systems.

Belt tension check

Procedures for checking belt tension.

Belt tension adjustment (if required)

How to adjust belt tension.

Drive alignment check and adjustment

Checking and adjusting drive alignment.

Fan Motors

Inspection and maintenance of fan motors.

Inspection & Maintenance

Cleaning and electrical checks for motors.

Adjustable Motor Base (BALTIDRIVE Power Train Only)

Maintenance of the adjustable motor base.

Fan Shaft Bearings

Lubrication and maintenance of fan shaft bearings.

Inspection & Maintenance

Lubricating and inspecting bearings.

Water Distribution System and Heat Transfer Section

Maintaining spray systems and heat transfer components.

Water Level Control

Managing water levels in the basin.

Mechanical Make-up Valve Assembly

Maintenance of the mechanical make-up valve.

Optional Electric Water Level Control Package

Operation of the electric water level control.

L.E.D. Status Codes

Understanding LED status indicators.

Corrosion Protection

Galvanized Steel Components

Inspecting and touching up galvanized steel parts.

Thermosetting Hybrid Polymer Components

Inspecting and touching up polymer-protected components.

Stainless Steel Components

Inspecting and cleaning stainless steel parts.

TriArmor Corrosion Protection System

Inspecting and touching up TriArmor® surfaces.

Water Treatment

Importance and overview of water treatment.

Corrosion and Scale Control

Strategies to prevent corrosion and scale.

Chemical Treatment Requirements

Guidelines for chemical use.

Passivation

Protecting galvanized steel surfaces.

Biological Control

Preventing microbial growth.

Long Term Care of Stainless Steel

Cleaning and maintaining stainless steel.

BACs Manufacturing Process

BAC's process for stainless steel parts.

Jobsite Considerations

Jobsite factors affecting stainless steel.

Recommended Cleaning Procedure

How to clean stainless steel.

Bleed Rate

Bleed Rate

Understanding and calculating bleed rate for water conservation.

Bleed;blowdown

Automatic bleed/blowdown for water usage optimization.

Cold Weather Operation

Inspection & Maintenance

Routine checks during subfreezing operations.

Fan Section Icing Protection

Methods to prevent ice buildup in the fan section.

Temperature Setting

Adjusting temperature to prevent ice formation.

Fan Control

Managing fan operation to prevent icing.

Basin Water and Internal Piping Freeze Protection

Protecting water systems from freezing.

Cold Water Basin Protection

Specific protection measures for the cold water basin.

Operation Considerations for Accessories

Basin Heater (Optional)

Using basin heaters to prevent freezing.

Stand Alone BAC Heater Control Panel (Optional)

Operation of the optional heater control panel.

Operation

Operating procedures for the heater control system.

Operation when the sensor probe is encased in Ice

Procedures for operating with iced probes.

Vibration Cutout Switch (VCOS)

Function and adjustment of vibration cutout switches.

Mechanical Vibration Cutout Switch (Standard)

Installation and adjustment of the mechanical VCOS.

Electrical Reset and Start-up Lock Out (Optional)

Electrical reset and lock-out features for VCOS.

Electronic Vibration Cutout Switch (Optional)

Operation and testing of electronic VCOS models.

Fan Control

Independent Fan Control (Optional)

Controlling fans individually for performance tuning.

Variable Frequency Drive Operation

Operating units with VFDs for fan speed control.

Resonant Speed Identification Procedure

Identifying and locking out resonant speeds for VFD units.

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