Cooling Tower Checklist

Maintenance Frequency
Description Comments
Daily Weekly Monthly Annually

Cooling Tower use/ Turn Off / Sequence unnecessary cooling

Sequencing tower *
Complete overall visual inspection to be sure
Overall visual inspection all equipment is operating and safety system *
are in place
Inspection for clogging Make sure water in flowing in tower *
Checked the condition of the fan motor
Fan motor condition through temperature or vibration analysis *
and compare to base values
Clean suction screen Physically clean of all debris *
Test for proper concentration of dissolved
Test water sample solids and chemistry adjust blowdown and *
manually as necessary
Operate switch manually to ensure proper
Operator makeup water
float switch operation *
Checked for excessive vibration in motor fan
Vibration
and pump *
Checked tower structure Check for all belts and pulleys *
Check belts and pulleys Adjust all belts and pulleys *
Assure that all bearings are lubricated per
Check lubrication
the manufactures recommendation *
Check motor supports and fan Check for excessive wear and secure
blades fastening *
Alignment the motor coupling allows for
Motor alignment
efficient torque transfer *
Check drift eliminators Look for proper positioning and scale build
louvers and fill up *
Remove all dust ,scale, and algae from
Clean tower
tower, basin , fill and spray nozzles *
Inspect bearings and drive belts for wear
Check bearings
adjust, repair or replace as necessary *
Checking the condition of the motor through
Motor condition temperature or vibration analysis assures *
long life

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 Preventative Maintenance Checklist
Procedure Monthly Every 3 Months Every 6 Months
Inspect general conditions of the cooling tower and clarity of
X
sump water.

Check the water level in the cold water basin and adjust if
X
needed.

Check the float ball and make-up valve for proper operation. X

Check the line voltage, motor amperage, and water pressure X

Clean Sump Strainers, if installed. X

Lubricate Motor Bearing, (if motor has fitting for greasing. Most
motors require no external greasing). Use proper lubricants.
X
Increase frequently, as necessary depending on the conditions
of service

Check for obstructed water flow through nozzle orifices. Clean

X
and flush spray nozzles, as required

Check ALL bolts at fan assemblies. Retighten to specified

X
torque. Inspect fan/motor assembly

Meet with water treatment company who is regularly

monitoring tower chemical treatment to review records and X
future treatment recommendations

Clean and flush cold water sump X

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