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Start-up 
1. Prestart: 
Check for correct dry cooler fan rotation. This can be done 
by quickly jogging the fan contactor. Be sure that the fans 
run freely. The same check is recommended for pumps. 
2.  Filling and Purging the System 
The system should be pressure tested before adding glycol. 
The system can be tested with air or water, however if the 
ambient temperature is at or below freezing the use of air 
is recommended. Test pressure should not exceed 60 
PSIG. 
a. 
Roof Mounted Fluid Cooler 
To fill the system, pour the premixed water and glycol 
into the expansion tank. Fill the system until the 
expansion tank is half full, then purge the air from 
ALL vents. Operate the system for a minute, then 
purge ALL vents again, and add glycol as required. 
Repeat the purging of all vents after the first hour of 
operation and again after several hours of operation. 
b. 
Ground Mounted Fluid Cooler 
The fluid cooler may be lowest point in the system, 
consequently the premixed water and glycol will have 
to be pumped into the system. Close the shut off valve 
and open the two hose bibbs installed in the piping 
run on the leaving side of the pump, see piping 
diagram. 
Connect a pump and hose to the hose bibb away 
from the pump and a hose to the hose bibb closest 
to the pump. Begin pumping the glycol mixture into 
the system at FULL PRESSURE. For the return 
hose you should close the hose bibb so that you 
get only a small flow of fluid or air. This is 
necessary so you will build a head of fluid which will 
force the air from the system. Once all the air is out 
you will have a steady flow of only fluid. At this joint 
you should close off the two hose bibbs and open 
the shut off valve. See Diagram 3. 
3. 
Flow Adjustment Procedure: 
Once the system is completely full of fluid, start the fluid 
circulating pump. To assure proper fluid flow, adjust the 
shut-off valve for required GPM by checking pump curve 
and observing gauge pressure, or by using an in-line flow 
meter. 
4. Instruction 
Envelope: 
Keep wiring diagrams, instructions, list of spare parts, in 
an envelope within easy reach of the installed dry cooler. 
Diagram 3. 
 
Space and Location Requirements 
The most important consideration which must be taken 
into account when deciding upon the location of air-cooled 
equipment is the provision for a supply of ambient air to the 
condenser, and removal of heated air from the fluid cooler 
area. Where this essential requirement is not adhered to, it 
will result in higher head pressures, which cause poor operation 
and possible eventual failure of equipment. Units must not be 
located in the vicinity of steam, hot air or fume exhausts. 
Another consideration which must be taken is that the 
unit should be mounted away from noise sensitive spaces 
and must have adequate support to avoid vibration and noise 
transmission into the building. Units should be mounted over 
corridors, utility areas, rest rooms and other auxiliary areas 
where high levels of sound are not an important factor. Sound 
and structural consultants should be retained for 
recommendations.