CTS T-2 Troubleshooting guide

Operating
Instructions and
Service Manual
T-2 Model Cooling Towers
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Preface
Adequate knowledge of cooling tower maintenance and
control is necessary for optimum, safe performance over time.
In this manual, equipment construction, function, operation
and checking procedures will be described as follows:
(1) TOWER CONSTRUCTION
1.1 Type
CTS incorporates an induced-draft counter-flow design with
an axial flow fan mounted on top of the tower to draft air out.
The low internal pressure loss and circular-shaped design
ensure optimum efficiency and space economy.
1.2 Casing
The F.R.P. (fiberglass reinforced polyester) is composed of
fiberglass mat laminated from unsaturated polyester resin.
The high structural strength of the material protects the unit
against impact and cracking. Gel coat is then applied to form
a smooth surface.
1.3 Water Basin
Also made of F.R.P. material. The circular-shaped basin with
a cylindrical suction sump (ST200-1000) keeps cavitation of
the pump to a minimum. A drain connection is provided for
removal of accumulated dirt from the basin.
1.4 Tower Support Framework
(a) T-25 – T-2175: The F.R.P. base legs are incorporated
with the water basin in a single unit to withstand wind
pressure and vibration.
(b) T-2200 – T-3000: Provided with hot-dip galvanized steel
to resist corrosion and rust.
1.5 Motor Support Framework
Made of hot-dip galvanized steel to resist corrosion and rust.
1.6 Air Inlet Louver
The P.V.C. plastic mesh is fitted on the air inlet to prevent
foreign material from falling into the basin of water splashing
out of the basin.
1.7 Filling
Made of rigid polyvinyl chloride sheet which is embossed and
corrugated in a honeycomb configuration. It provides
maximum air-to-water contact for highest thermal efficiency.
1.8 Sprinkler Device
Consists of a set of sprinkler pipes and one sprinkler head
that is mounted on top of the stand pipe on the cooling tower.
The sprinkler is rotated by the pressure of circulating water.
There are numerous holes in the sprinkler pipe to allow the
water to jet out as the pump impacts rotation.
The speed can be controlled by adjusting the sprinkling angle
in accordance with the water flow rate. There are two types
of sprinkler heads.
(a) T-25 – T-260 (refer to figure 1): The outer casing is
made of nylon material; the sliding part is lubricated
by the water.
(b) T-270 – T-3000 (refer to figure 2): The whole body
is made of aluminum alloy and is fitted with sealed
type bearings to take thrust and radial loads and to
ensure that the sprinkler head revolves smoothly.
1.9 Fan Blade
The cooling tower blades move large volumes of air quietly
and efficiently.
(a) T-25 – T-230: Made of reinforced plastic material,
the blades are coupled to the fan hub by bolts and
paste.
(b) T-240: Made of aluminum alloy, the blades are
freely adjustable by the pitch angle scale of the fan
hub.
(2) PREPARATIONS FOR STARTING
2.1
Open the drain at the bottom of the water basin and wash
dust and dirt away while scrubbing the water basin with a
brush.
2.2 Trial Circulation Wafer
Fill water in the water basin to the level where the discharge
from the ball tap stops. Slowly rotate the sprinkler by hand to
check whether it is free. Start the circulating pump, and after
washing the interior of the tower and the water pipes
thoroughly, refill the circulating water.
2.3 Checking
After the circulation test, check if there is any dirt or foreign
matter sticking to the interior of the tower or the outlets of the
sprinkling pipes. Check to see if the speed reducer belt has
been adjusted correctly.
After confirming that that the fan revolves smoothly by turning
it by hand, check the state of the gap between the tip of the
blades and the tower casing. Measure the supplied voltage
and make sure that the power supply is in the regulated type.
Revolve the fan for a short time and make sure that air is
blown upward. Revolve the fan two or three hours to see if
any vibrations or abnormal sounds are generated.
Slowly move the float of the ball tap up and down and make
sure the discharge and control system of water is accurate.
In case the tower has been left idle for a long time, check the
following points and make sure that nothing is wrong.
Confirm the insulation of the motor with a megger (see that it
is 1MΩor above using a 500V megger).
See that no loose nuts are found at various important
junctions such as the tightened places of fan driving motor
and the junctions between the supporting base and the tower
casing. Turn the sprinkler with hand and see if it operates
smoothly.

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(3) STARTING
3.1 Pump Driving
In order to make the circulating water fill every part of the
circulation system, revolve the circulation pump for a short
while, to drain the air out of the piping of the circulating water.
Before entering steady operation, confirm again that the
water basin is filled to the specified level, and then start the
pump.
Gradually open the adjusting valve and adjust it so that the
water will reach the volume specified on the name plate of the
cooling tower. When circulation of water becomes steady,
check to see if the sprinkler is revolving smoothly and
properly.
3.2 Fan Driving
Clean up the surroundings of the tower and make sure that
no foreign matter is near the air inlet and outlet.
When the equipment goes into steady operation, measure
phase voltages and phase currents to see if the motor is
operating at the rated current range indicated on the name
plate.
(4) CAUTIONS DURING OPERATION
4.1 Performance
Since the cooling performance will be affected by the volume
of the circulating water, be sure to maintain the regulation
water flow at all times.
Keep the interior of the tower always clean and take care that
no scale or moss grows.
4.2 Water Level
When the level of the water in the water basn drops, air is
sucked in and “cavitation” may develop; therefore, it is
necessary to keep the water at the proper level at all times.
4.3 Functioning
Pay close attention to the vibration, noise, temperature of the
cooling water and electric current during operation and make
sure that nothing goes wrong. Vibrations or noises come
mainly from the moving parts in the speed reducer and the
fan, be careful not to overlook even a slight defect.
Revolution of the Sprinkler
T-2 3 5-30 40-60 80-250 300-350 400-700 800-3000
RPM 12-17 7-10 5-8 5-7 3.5-5 2.5-4 2-3
Sprinkler Head
T-2 Model No: 3-
10 15- 20 25- 40 50- 60 70- 100 125- 175 200- 250 300- 400 500- 700 800- 1000
LSU Model No: -040- -050- -065- -080- -100- -125- -150- -200- -250- -300-
Specifications
Item No: Description LSH-100 LSH-125 LSH-150 LSH-200 LSH-250 LSH-300
1 Cap
2Circlip
3 Bearing 6301Z 6302Z 6302Z 6303Z 6304Z 6405
4 Bearing Housing
5 Center Pole
6 Bearing 6002Z 6003Z 6003Z 6004Z 6005Z 6006Z
7 Oil Seal
8 Spring Washer
9Nut
10 Head
11 Body

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(D) V-Belts
Maintain belt adjustment as decribed above. This drive
uses high quality special V-belts. The V-belts are
designed to operate 5,000 to 10,000 hours. If slipping
or belt abrasion becomes evident after operating over
5,000 hours then replace the belt sets. If after 5,000
hours, excessive adjustments of belt tension are
required due to belt stretch, the belts have reached
the end of their life and should be replaced with belts
as recommended in the V-belt table. Since V-belts are
not widely available, please contact our nearest
distributor for replacement. Belts must always be
replaced in matched sets: i.e., both upper and
lower sets must be replaced simultaneously.
Hence, one faulty belt requires the replacement of up to
10 belts.
V-Belt Table (I)
V-Belt Speed
Reducer
Model No. T-2 Model Fan Speed
R.P.M.
Belts No.
V-Belt Model
No.
Belts No.
of Upper
Pulley
Belts No.
of Lower
Pulley
Belts No.
Total
2-11MS-800 1 - 1
LBM-055C 225 & 250 398 3-11MS-800 - 1 1
2-11MS-800 - 2 2
LBM-075 300 & 350 398 3-11MS-800 1 - 1
2-11MS-1400 1 - 1
LBM-110 400 & 500 342 3-11MS-1400 - 1 1
2-11MS-1400 1 1 2
LBM-150 600 & 700 282 3-11MS-1400 - 1 1
2-11MS-1550 - 2 2
LBM-220 800 & 1000 265 3-11MS-1550 1 1 2
V-Belt Table (II)
V-Belt Speed
Reducer
Model No. T-2 Model Fan Speed
R.P.M.
Belts No.
V-Belt Model
No.
Belts No.
of Upper
Pulley
Belts No.
of Lower
Pulley
Belts No.
Total
LBM-055C 225 & 250 398 11M-800 2 3 5
LBM-075 300 & 350 398 11M-800 3 4 7
LBM-110 400 & 500 342 11M-1400 2 3 5
LBM-150 600 & 700 282 11M-1400 2 5 7
LBM-220 800 & 1000 265 11M-1550 3 7 10

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MOTOR AND V-BELT SPEED REDUCER
V-BELT SPEED REDUCER SECTION
Item No. Description
1 Support Pin
2 Adjusting Lever
3 Adjusting Gauge
4 Adjusting Spring
5 Washer
6 Adjusting Bolt
7 Sight Glass
8 Cooling Fan
9 Lifting Ring
10 Pulley No. 1
11 V-Belts (Upper)
12 Key A
13 Pulley No. 4
14 Key D
15 Circlip D
16 V-Belts (Lower)
17 Grease Nipple
18 Housing Cover No. 1
19 Bearing D
20 Oil Seal D
21 Fan Shaft
22 Housing (Fan Shaft)
23 Bearing E
24 Bearing G
25 Housing Cover No. 2
26 Oil Seal E
27 Key E
28 Circlip B
29 Key B
30 Belt Cover
31 Pulley No. 2
32 Interm. Shaft Housing
33 Bearing B
34 Intermediate Shaft
35 Bearing C
36 (Interm. S.) Housing Cover
37 Oil Seal C
38 Pulley No. 3
39 Circlip C
40 Key C
41 Fan Shaft Nut
42 Belt Case
43 Bearing F
44 Motor Shaft
45 Terminal Box
46 Stator Frame
47 Bearing A
48 Set Screw 1
49 Stator Coil
50 Stator Core
51 Rotor Core
52 Set Screw 2
V-BELT SPEED REDUCER BEARING TABLE
Bearing
V-Belt Speed Reducer Model No. LBC Model F A B C D E G
LBM-055C 225 & 250 6306zz 6308zz 6207z 6309z 6211z 6012z 51112
LBM-075 300 & 350 6306zz 6308zz 6208z 6310z 6211z 6012z 51112
LBM-110 400 & 500 6308zz 6309zz 6208z 6310z 6213z 6213z 51113
LBM-150 600 & 700 6308zz 6309zz 6209z 6313z NJ313 NJ215 51115
LBM-220 800 & 1000 6309zz 6311zz 6213z 6317z NJ317 NJ217 51117
LBM-300 1250 & 1500 6312zz 6312zz 6213z 6317z NJ317 NJ217 51117

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(5) MAINTENANCE AND CONTROL
5.1 Sprinkler Pipe
The sprinkler pipe must be clean without blockage. If
there is some foreign material retarded in the pipe, take
the following steps:
(A) Loosen the set screw or lock nut on sprinkler
device, then remove sprinkler pipe and clean.
(B) Align the dot mark on sprinkler head and
reinstall.
For T-25 – T-215 models, they are fitted with type A
and B pipe (the hole pitch is different to assure even
water distribution.
5.2 Sprinkler Head
The sprinkler head rotation will slow or even stop if
scale is stuck to it. In this case, check it as follows:
(A) T-25 – T-260 (refer to Fig. 1)
a. remove set screw cap on top of
sprinkler head.
b. loosen nut and washer, then take head
off.
c. clean it with fresh water and check if
any component is worn out.
(B) T-270 – T-3000 (refer to Fig. 2)
a. remove the cap and take circlip off.
b. pull the rotary part off the fixing part
and check: replace if necessary.
5.3 Tower Casing
No coating is needed for the tower casing as it is made
of F.R.P. If it becomes soiled, wipe it with soap or a
water-soaked piece of cloth and then wash it
thoroughly with water.
5.4 Water Basin
As dust and dirt are liable to get into the water basin,
open the drain at the bottom of the drop-in tank from
time to time and wash it clean. This applies also to the
water basin in particular, as sediments are liable to
accumulate near the outlet, so keep the tank clean so
that the strainer mesh will not be clogged.
5.5 Filling
No special care is needed if the control of the quality of
water is adequate during operation.
5.6 Fan
Watch the surface of the blades carefully to see that no
damage develops and make sure that proper space is
maintained between the internal wall of tower casing
and the tip of blades.
5.7 Coating
It is desirable to periodically recoat the metal parts as
they are subject to rusting.

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(6) V-BELT SPEED REDUCER
With increasing public awareness of noise, our
engineers have developed a V-belt drive to reduce
operating noise levels.
This new drive produces much lower noise levels than
those obtained from conventional gear drives of the
equivalent size. The V-belt is a wide angle (60°C) and
is made of a special polyurethane compound with
polyester tension cords (tensile member). Very
compact V-belt drives are possible with this belt.
The life of the belts depends on the maintenance of
proper tension. The adjusting gauge is factory set and
should not be altered.
6.2 Testing of Drive Operation
After checking the belt adjustment, spin the fan by hand
to see whether it is free. If it spins freely and smoothly,
start the fan motor. After 2 to 4 hours operation, check
amperage and voltage and compare the readings with
motor nameplate data. Check the motor temperature
and check noise and vibration.
T-2 Model No. 5-8 10-15 20-30 40-50 60-80 100-125 150-200 225-350 400-500 600-700 800-1000
LSF Model No. -050- -070- -080- -100- -120- -150- -180- -240- -300- -340- -360-
With proper maintenance, the V-belt drive will operate
reliably; however, proper maintenance is essential and
the following instructions are very important.
6.1 Belt Adjustment
Before operation, open the adjustment access cover
and check whether the washer on the adjusting bolt is
aligned with the adjusting gauge. (Ref. Fig. A) Tighten
the adjusting nut if necessary.
During operation, the belt may stretch, allowing belt slip
and abrasion. Hence, the belt tension should be
checked according to the following:
(A) 50 hours after commissioning.
(B) Thereafter, carry out 3 checks, each at 100
hour intervals.
(C) After the 4th check, at 350 hours, then check
each month.
Off-Season Shut Down – For a long-time shut down,
slacken the adjusting nut 4-5mm to prevent bolt stretch.
Re-adjust belts prior to putting the cooling tower back
into service.
Adjustment Precaution – If a gap exists between the
adjusting gauge and the washer, the belts are too
slack. If the washer and the adjusting nut overlap the
adjusting gauge, the belts are too tight.
6.3 Maintenance
The following work should be performed.
(A) Drive Section
Clean out the inside of the driving section annually.
(B) Motor Insulation
Before putting the tower into service in each
cooling season, check the motor insulation with a
500 Volt Megger. A resistance greater than 1MΩis
acceptable.
(C) Bearings
Although it is unneccessary to lubricate the sealed
bearings, an annual change of grease will extend
their life. To repack the bearings, remove the seal
plates with a sharp tool inserted as indicated by the
arrow in Fig. B. Replace the seal plates after
replacing the bearings.

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To replace belts, remove the belt cover from the belt case, slacken the adjusting nut and push the intermediate
pulley assembly toward the motor (refer Fig. C). Remove old belts and replace with new sets.
(7) PRECAUTIONS IN PROLONGED IDLENESS
Unless the circulation water is drained, it may freeze in
winter and cause the pipes to crack. If the drain of the
drop-in tan is kept open, rain-water and snow water will
not accumulate in it. Make sure that tightening bolts on
the various parts of the tower, especially on the moving
parts are tight. As the cooling tower is installed on top
of the roof, it is desirable to cover up the tower casing
and the air exhaust outlet.
(8) WATER TREATMENT
A. Bacterial Contamination
Bacterial contamination of recirculated water in the
cooling tower is possible.
It is therefore recommended that, after the cooling
tower is commissioned, a reguar maintenance program
be investigated. This should included treatment of the
recirculated water.
As we are not experts in this field, we strongly
recommend that a reputable water treatment company
be consulted for the treatment of the system’s
recirculated water.
B.Water Quality Control
Poor quality of recirculated water due to air pollution,
corrosion, scale and algae growth will impede the
performance of water cooling equipment. We
recommend a periodic water analysis and that blow-
down be initiated to maintain the water quality within
the water cooling system to the following criteria:
Permissible Value of Water Analysis (JCI Code)
PARAMETER Make-up water Circulating water
PH (25°C) 6-8 6-8
Electric conductivity (µv/cm) 200 below 500 below
Total hardness (CaCO3) ppm 50 below 200 below
M alkalinity (CaCO3) ppm 50 below 100 below
Chlorine ion (CI) ppm 50 below 200 below
Sulphuric acid ion (SO4) ppm 50 below 200 below
Silicic acid (SiO2) ppm 30 below 50 below
Ferric (Fe) ppm 0.3 below 1.0 below

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Trouble Analysis Table
Trouble Causes Counter-Measures
Rise in cooling water
temperature
1. Excess or inadequate cooling water flow.
2. Irregular flow of air.
3. Recirculation of air exhausted from tower.
4. Irregular operation of sprinkler pipes.
5. Improper flow of air.
6. Blocking of the filling.
1. Adjust to the specified flow.
2. Improve ventilation.
3. Same as above or install baffles.
4. Remove dust and scale.
5. Adjust the angle of fan blades.
6. Clean the blocked areas.
Drop in the volume of
cooling water
1. Blocking of the sprinkler pipe holes.
2. Blocking of strainer mesh.
3. Drop in the water level of water basin.
4. Improper selection of water circulating
pump.
1. See section for maintenance and
adjustment.
2. Remove strainer and clean.
3. Adjust float valve.
4. Replace the pump with one matching
planned volume of water.
Noise and vibration
1. Fan blade tips touching fan stack.
2. Improper mounting of fan blades.
3. Loose belts.
4. Shortage of speed reducer oil.
1. Adjust the fan mounting.
2. Correct the blade angle settings.
3. Tighten loose bolts.
4. Supply oil up to the level specified.
Excessive current draw
1. Drop in voltage.
2. Irregularities in the angles of the fan blades.
3. Overload through excess airflow.
1. Check supply voltage. Notify power
company if necessary.
2. Adjust fan blade angles.
3. Adjust fan blade angles.
Water carry over
1. Irregular operation of sprinkler pipes.
2. Blocking of the filling.
3. Defective eliminator.
4. Too much circulating water.
1. Adjust the angle of the sprinkler pipes
in the sprinkler head.
2. Eliminate blockage at the upper edge
of the filling.
3. Renew the eliminator.
4. Adjust the water flow by means of the
valve.

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