| Description |
Comment |
Maintenance Frequency |
| Daily |
Weekly |
Monthly |
Annually |
| Cooling tower use and sequencing |
Turn off or sequence unnecessary cooling towers. |
X |
|
|
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| Overall visual inspection |
Complete overall visual inspection to be sure all equipment is operating and that safety systems are in place. |
X |
|
|
|
| Inspect for clogging |
Make sure water is flowing in tower. |
X |
|
|
|
| Fan motor condition |
Check the condition of the fan motor through temperature or vibration analysis and compare to baseline values. |
|
X |
|
|
| Clean suction screen |
Physically clean screen of all debris. |
|
X |
|
|
| Test water samples |
Test for proper concentrations of dissolved solids, and chemistry. Adjust blowdown and chemicals as necessary. |
|
X |
|
|
| Operate make-up water float switch |
Operate switch manually to ensure proper operation. |
|
X |
|
|
| Vibration |
Check for excessive vibration in motors, fans, and pumps. |
|
X |
|
|
| Check tower structure |
Check for loose fill, connections, leaks, etc. |
|
X |
|
|
| Check belts and pulleys |
Adjust all belts and pulleys. |
X |
|
|
|
| Check lubrication |
Assure that all bearings are lubricated per the manufacturer's recommendation. |
|
|
X |
|
| Check motor supports and fan blades |
Check for excessive wear and secure fastening. |
|
|
X |
|
| Motor alignment |
Align the motor coupling to allow for efficient torque transfer. |
|
|
X |
|
| Check drift eliminators, louvers, and fill |
Look for proper positioning and scale buildup. |
|
|
X |
|
| Clean tower |
Remove all dust, scale, and algae from tower basin, fill, and spray nozzles. |
|
|
|
X |
| Check bearings |
Inspect bearings and drive belts for wear. Adjust, repair, or replace as necessary. |
|
|
|
X |
| Motor condition |
Check the condition of the motor through temperature or vibration analysis to assure long life. |
|
|
|
X |
