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PROBLEM / SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION
The water is not falling
uniformly from the fill.
Clogged nozzle(s) Clean nozzles and replace as required
Low pressure at the water inlet Check pressure at the inlet and adjust as necessary
(while pumps are running)
Obstructed fill media Inspect and perform cleaning and maintenance if
required (see section “D.2 BASIN” of this manual)
Water leaking around the
access door
Improperly installed or
damaged gasket
Ensure that the bolts attaching the access door are
all in place and are properly tightened. If leakage
does not stop it will be necessary to take the Tower
out of service to inspect or replace the gasket
Water leaking from a
crack in the fiberglass
The Tower was not handled
properly during installation
or some other impact has
occurred
Call your local REYMSA Representative for advice
Water leaking through the
air inlet louvers
High water operating level Adjust the water make-up valve to a lower
operating level
System water is overflowing
the Tower when pumps are
stopped
Check piping height, grade and check valve in
pump discharge
Excessive water flow through
the Tower
The Tower should have been installed with a
water pressure gauge and throttling valve at the
water inlet. Check the pressure reading at the
Tower inlet and ensure that is does not exceed
the recommended pressure for each Tower. Use
the throttling valve to adjust the pressure. Cooling
Towers are designed to operate between 2 psi and
10 psi at the Tower inlet, REYMSA recommends to
work between 4-8 psi
Damaged or reversed louvers Replace the louvers if damaged. Confirm that
louvers are installed properly, parts facing inward
and downward.
Excessive Drift
Excessive water flow through
the Tower
The Tower should have been installed with a water
pressure gauge and a throttling valve at the Tower
inlet. Check the pressure reading at the inlet and
ensure that it does not exceed recommendations.
Use the throttling valve to adjust the pressure
Drift Eliminators are
damaged, are not lying flat or
improperly aligned
Inspect the drift eliminators to ensure that there is
no damage, that they are lying flat and that there
are no gaps between them
Excessive accumulation of
debris or dirt in the bottom
of the basin
Unsatisfactory water treatment Remove the debris and dirt while the Tower is out of
service
Excessive airborne
contamination
Consider filtration
Unusual noise or vibration in
the Gear Reducer (RTG &
RTGM)
Misalignment Stop operation of the tower. Make sure that gear
drive, drive shaft and motor are bolted and tighten
Torsional Vibrations
Unstable support Make sure the motor support is secured
Trouble-Shooting
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