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PMC-E FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS
Table of Contents
Method of Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Storage. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
General . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
International Building Code Provisions .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Structural Steel Support. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .4-5
Rigging the Basin/Fan Section — Standard Lift . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Rigging the Basin/Fan Section — Extended Lift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Applying Sealer Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Rigging the Coil Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
Assembly of the Coil Section to the Basin/Fan Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Optional Straight-Sided Hood Section. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Rigging Hardware Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Field Assembly of External Service Platform and Ladder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Final Assembly and Startup Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
The PMC SERIES FORCED DRAFT EVAPORATIVE CONDENSERS should be
rigged and assembled using the instructions and recommendations
outlined in this bulletin.
All personnel should review these procedures, as well as the latest industry-approved
Installation practices, prior to rigging and assembly. The information in this bulletin is
for informational purposes only. These instructions do not purport to cover all variations
and possible contingencies in connection with installation. Additionally, the procedures
described therein are subject to change without prior notice, due to EVAPCO, Inc.’s
ongoing research and development.
EVAPCO, Inc. makes no representations or warranties with respect to these instructions
or the products described herein. Nor shall EVAPCO, Inc. be responsible for any loss or
damage (direct, indirect, consequential, or other) during installation or handling of
equipment after shipment.
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Terms and Conditions.