Cooling Tower Equipment

Checklist
This checklist should be used and completed throughout the project and its
different stages, delivery, storage, installation & pre-commissioning , prior to the
functional testing taking place.

Project Name:

Date:

Equipment ID.

Contents
Contents ..................................................................................................... 1

Delivery Inspection ...................................................................................... 3

Storage Inspect ion ....................................................................................... 6

Storage Area ............................................................................................ 6

Storage of Cooling Tower .......................................................................... 7

Pre-Installation Inspection ............................................................................ 8

Maintenance/Access .................................................................................. 10

Pre-Commissioning I nspect ion .................................................................... 11

General .................................................................................................. 11

Electrical General ................................................................................... 12

Variable Speed Drive ............................................................................... 13

Controls System/Valves & Inter locks ......................................................... 13

Ambient Air Intake & Fill Pack .................................................................. 14

Pond/ Cold Water Basin ............................................................................ 14

Electric Heater ........................................................................................ 15

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Sweeper System ..................................................................................... 16

Makeup Water Connection ....................................................................... 16

Bleed-Off/Blow Down Connect ion .............................................................. 16

Side Stream Filtration Connect ion ............................................................. 17

Overflow Pipework .................................................................................. 17

Drift Elim inat or ....................................................................................... 17

Fan & Motor ........................................................................................... 17

Ductwork ................................................................................................ 18

Access ................................................................................................... 19

Pipework to Nozzles ................................................................................ 19

Pipework from Tower ............................................................................... 21

Balance Pipework ................................................................................... 22

Controls ................................................................................................. 23

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Delivery Inspection
Once the Cooling Tower arrives at site, usually delivered by a transport
company, and befor e being accepted into storage, or placed into posit ion , the
following should be checked with the dr iver .

Any damage that is noted should be reported to the manufacturer/supplier within

1 day in wr iting supported with photographs.

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1 Supplier's consolidat ed delivery

ticket is available, showing all
equipment and ancillaries for
inspect ion and being used to
check against.

2 A copy of the order t hat was sent

to the supplier is available for
reference and is being used to
check against

3 Equipment is packaged and cr ated

in separate boxes, f or maximum
protection

4 The cooling tower nameplate and

details match the purchase order

5 Delivery protect ion is dry

6 The co oling tower is dry internally

7 The exter nal casing of the cooling

tower is undamaged

8 Access door opens/closes and

undamaged

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9 Basin Guard Filter [if purchased

as option] included and
undamaged

10 Basin Sweeper System [if

purchased as option] included and
undamaged.

11 Basin Heater System [if

purchased as option] included and
undamaged.

12 Air Inlet Screens [ if purchased as

option] included and undamaged.

13 Portable Cr ane [ if purchased as

option] included and undamaged.

14 Ladder Safety Cage [if purchased

as option] included and
undamaged for access to the
roof/fan deck of the tower.

15 Guard Rail System [if purchased

as option] included and
undamaged for access around the
roof/fan deck of the tower.

16 Access door platfor m [if

purchased as option] included and
undamaged for access to the door
of the tower if installed on a high
steelwork frame.

17 Maintenance platfor m [if

purchased as option] included and
undamaged for access around the
tower and to any mot ors / parts

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mounted on the external of the

tower.

18 Internal Plenum Walkway [ if

purchased as option] included and
undamaged. This is f or access
inside the tower.

19 Attenuat ion [if purchased as

option] included and undamaged.

20 All pipework connections are the

correct size

21 Pipework connect ions are

undamaged

22 All pipework handing’s and

positions are correct

23 All nozzles are installed on the

pipework and undam aged

24 All duct ing connect ions are

correct size

25 All ancillaries [valves, actuators,

fill pack, filters etc.] are included
in delivery as per the order and
delivery note

26 Spin the fan to ensur e not

damaged and out of line

27 Check all fill pack for damage

externally and inter nally

28 Replace and protect ion that has

been removed

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Storage Inspection
Storage Area
If the equipment is t o be placed into stor age on site pr ior to installat ion there will
be an inspection completed checking the following.

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1 The area is internal and will not

be affected by weather .

[if the unit is not rated for external use]

2 The surface where t he equipment

is to be placed is flat .

3 The equipment will be raised from

the floor to allow airf low and stop
risk of wat er ingress .

4 The area is well covered and

protected.

[if the unit is not rated for external use]

5 The area is well vent ilated and no

risk of high humidity .

6 The area is clean & dust free.

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Storage of Cooling Tower
Prior to the cooling t ower being placed into storage the following should be
checked.

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1 Cooling tower will not have

materials stacked on it.

2 All ancillaries will be placed in a

safe and secure location so items
do not go m issing or get
damaged.

3 All or iginal packaging is intact and

not removed.

4 Pipework caps are not removed .

5 Cooling tower and all components

placed on a flat surf ace .

6 Barriers placed around the cooling

tower to protect against any
damage

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Pre-Installation Inspection
Prior to the cooling t ower being installed the following should be checked.

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1 The steelwork/ plinth/ base is

ready, flat and level & can bare
the weight of the installation.

2 Area being installed is not prone

to flooding or ponding of water .

3 The area the cooling tower will be

installed into is clean and dust
free.

If there is dust/const ruction work,

then the cooling tower should be
protected.

4 Ensure the cooling t ower can be

fixed to the st eelwor k/plinth/base ,
check for mount ing requirements
with the manufactur er.

5 If there is a buildup of snow within

the location of the cooling tower ,
it will not affect its operation or
maintenance requirements.

6 The installation of the cooling

tower will not impede the
installat ion of the pipewor k ,
cables etc.

7 All connect ions,

pipework/duct work etc., can be
independently supported and not
supported by the cooling tower .

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Best pract ice is to install self -

support ing brackets prior to the
connection of the cooling tower .

8 Ensure that all access doors are

clear and not blocked from
brackets or other ser vices.

9 Check to ensur e that all

connection kits cont aining -
gaskets, bolts, cleat s, screws are
available to allow bolting up of the
cooling tower .

10 Remove all transport feet and

bolts.

11 Check that all requir ed cabling

can be run through the cooling
tower and on appropriate
containment.

12 Ensure there is enough space

under the cooling tower to allow
connecting of pipework etc.

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Maintenance/Access
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1 There is enough space allowed

around and above the cooling
tower once installed to perform
maintenance and remove
components.

[check the manufacturers maintenance

instructions for requirements]

2 All doors can be fully opened to

gain access to the cooling t ower
internal ar ea .

3 Check that there is enough space

for fill pack and fans to be
removed and replaced .

4 If the cooling tower is mounted on

a steel/ high platform , confirm that
there is a safe manner to gain
access, remove the parts and
components.

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Pre-Commissioning Inspection
Once the equipment has been installed and prior to functional testing and
commissioning phase taking place the following will be checked.

General
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1 Document the information of the

cooling tower from its name plates
and cross ref erence with the
specified information to ensure
correct.

2 Ensure cooling tower is level.

3 Ensure all gaskets are installed

and sealed.

4 Ensure that all cleat s and fixings

are inst alled as per
manufacturer ’s instr uctions.

5 All access doors can be open and

closed with no gaps or leakage.

6 Check that all transport bolts and

feet are removed.

7 Fan housing ducting , if being

used, is installed and fixed.

8 All vibrat ion mounts installed

9 Seismic restraints, where

required, installed.

10 No leaks from the tower base and

all joints sealed

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11 Cooling tower and all components

including valves and controls are
labeled in line with the project
naming convent ion.

12 Operation and startup manual for

the cooling tower available.

Electrical General
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1 Cooling tower and

components are fully
earthed in line with t he
manufacturer ’s
instruct ions.

2 Earthing has been tested

3 Emergency disconnect
installed for each
component in line with
NFPA/local code
requirements

4 Electrical voltage from site

matches the cooling tower
motor requir ed voltages.

5 All cabling is installed and

connected on the cor rect
conta inment/raceways and
not damaged.

6 All cabling has been

tested/torque tested.

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7 Local motor control panel

[LMCP] has been installed

8 Local motor control panel

has been electr ically tested

9 All electr ical cabling is

labelled in line wit h project
naming convent ion.

10 Cooling tower ready for

energizat ion

Variable Speed Drive

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1 Variable speed dr ive has

been installed.

2 Variable Speed Drive

[VSD] has been electrically
tested

3 Variable speed dr ive has

been functionally tested

Controls System/Valves & Interlocks

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1 Motorized valves installed

as per the drawings and
open/close freely.

2 All controls and panels

have been installed t o

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operate the valves, f ans,

and interlocks.

3 Freez ing safety inter locks

installed as per the design.

4 Pressur e differential
measuring devices are
installed across all
strainer s

Ambient Air Intake & Fill Pack

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1 Position of ambient air intake is

in line with the design and
manufacturer requir ements and
positioned so as will not be
affected by space restrictions or
any recirculat ion of surrounding
exhaust ducts.

2 All attenuators are installed as

shown on the dr awings.

3 Fill Pack is installed correctly,

with correct fixings, in line with
manufacturer ’s instr uctions.

4 Fill pack is clean

5 Fill pack can be rem oved for

cleaning and maintenance easily

Pond/Cold Water Basin

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1 Access door opens/closes and

undamaged

2 Basin is correct size

3 Basin is clean and fr ee of debr is

4 Water level is correct and float

valve set in line wit h the
design/manufacturer ’s
instruct ions.

5 Access platform inst alled, clean

and undamaged.

6 Basin guard is fitted, clean and

undamaged

7 Vortex preventor is installed,

clean and undamaged.

Electric Heater
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1 Electric heater installed for

freeze protect ion, clean and
undamaged

3 Heater elements are not

obstructed by debr is

4 All electr ical testing completed

including torque test s of
connections.

5 All safety component s are

connected and operational

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including all thermostats to cut

power to heater if needed.

6 All controls cabling is connected

and installed in line with the
manufacturers/design drawings.

7 Power is available to the electric

heater/control panel for
operat ion.

Sweeper System
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1 Cooling Tower sweeper system

installed in line with
manufacturers requirements ,
clean and undamaged.

2 Sweeper syst em pipework and

nozzles clean and undamaged

Makeup Water Connection

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1 Make up water connected and

correct size with float/level valve
correctly set.

2 Float valve undamaged.

Bleed-Off/Blow Down Connection

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1 Bleed-Off/Blowdown water
connected, correct size, clean
and undamaged.

Side Stream Filtration Connection

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1 Side stream filter connected,

correct size, clean and
undamaged.

Overflow Pipework
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1 Overflow pipework connect ed,

correct size, clean and
undamaged.

Drift Eliminator
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1 Drift elim inators inst alled as per

manufacturers requirements,
correct size, fixed, clean, and
undamaged.

Fan & Motor

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1 Electrical connections and

cables are complete, fully tested
and torqued in line with
project/manufactur er
requirements

2 Motor protections installed and

operat ing [Over load]

3 Motor protections calibrated

4 Volt age from electrical systems

is correct for the cooling tower
requirements [within +/ -10%]

5 Fan housing clean and dust free

6 Fan, blades, and motors are

clean and dust free.

7 Ensure the fan wheel is centered

on the intake section

8 Check tight ness of fixings

[torque]

9 Impeller is balanced

10 Fan/motor rotates in correct

direct ion with no obstructions [by
hand]

11 Fan/motor rotates in correct

direct ion with no obstructions
[electr ically bump unit on ]

Ductwork
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1 Fan housing cowl/ducting

installed wit h relevant mesh and
is unobstructed.
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2 Mesh free area meet s the design

requirements

Access
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1 Portable Cr ane installed in line

with the manufactur er’s
instruct ions and undamaged.

Ladder Safety Cage installed,

and undamaged for access to the
roof/fan deck of the tower.

Guard Rail System installed, and

undamaged for access around
the roof/fan deck of the tower.

Access door platfor m installed,

and undamaged for access to the
door of the tower if installed on a
high steelwork frame.

Maintenance platfor m installed,

and undamaged for access
around the tower and to any
motors / parts mounted on the
external of the tower .

Internal Plenum Walkway

installed, and undam aged. This
is for access inside t he tower.

Pipework to Nozzles

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1 Ensure that the pipework and

connections are the correct size
and in line with the drawing.

2 Ensure the installation of the

pipework will not put stress on the
cooling tower connections or
create vibrations.

3 The materials used between the

cooling towers and t he condenser
water system will not cause
Electrolysis.

4 Pipework that is to connect to the

cooling tower has been weld
tested.

5 Pipework that is connected to the

cooling tower has been pressure
tested.

6 Pipework that is connected to the

cooling tower has been cleaned
and flushed.

7 Pipework is insulated and vapor

sealed where required

8 Insulation is labelled

9 All pressure gauges installed, and

display scale as per design
requirements.

10 All valves/control valves are

installed and in corr ect direct ion

11 All commissioning devices are

installed in line with

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manufacturer ’s instr uctions,

including expected diameters from
turbulence.

12 All Strainer s are inst alled and

inspected to ensure the mesh is
clean.

13 All expansion / rubber bellows are

installed.

Pipework from Tower

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1 Ensure that the pipework and

connections are the correct size
and in line with the drawing.

2 Ensure the installation of the

pipework will not put stress on the
cooling tower connections or
create vibrations.

3 The materials used between the

cooling towers and t he condenser
water system will not cause
Electrolysis.

4 Pipework that is to connect to the

cooling tower has been weld
tested.

5 Pipework that is connected to the

cooling tower has been pressure
tested.

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6 Pipework that is connected to the

cooling tower has been cleaned
and flushed.

7 Pipework is insulated and vapor

sealed where required

8 Insulation is labelled

9 All pressure gauges installed, and

display scale as per design
requirements.

10 All valves/control valves are

installed and in corr ect direct ion

11 All commissioning devices are

installed in line with
manufacturer ’s instr uctions,
including expected diameters from
turbulence.

12 All Strainer s are inst alled and

inspected to ensure the mesh is
clean.

13 All expansion / rubber bellows are

installed.

Balance Pipework
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1 Ensure that the pipework and

connections are the correct size
and in line with the drawing.

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2 Ensure the installation of the

pipework will not put stress on the
cooling tower connections or
create vibrations.

3 The materials used between the

cooling towers and t he pipework
system will not cause Electrolysis.

4 Pipework that is to connect to the

cooling tower has been weld
tested.

5 Pipework that is connected to the

cooling tower has been pressure
tested.

6 Pipework that is connected to the

cooling tower has been cleaned
and flushed.

7 All expansion / rubber bellows are

installed.

Controls
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1 Ensure all sensors and

instruments are inst alled
as per the control
logic/manufacturers wir ing
drawings

2 All sensors are calibrated

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