POLICY
To ensure safe work procedures are used when changing the Cooling Tower Belts.
PROCEDURE
WARNING:
CONFINED SPACE: Cooling Towers are considered a confined space, entry is by permit only.
CARE - PPE NOTICE:
· P3 mask be worn while working within the Cooling Tower area.
· Disposable overalls must be worn
· Personnel must shower on completion of works
1. Ensure the Chiller in respect to which fan you are working on is turned OFF.
2. Shutdown and lockout the associated condenser water pump.
3. Shutdown and isolate the associated fan.
4. Open access panel on the side of Cooling Tower.
5. Loosen tensioning bolt and remove old/worn belts by first easing off the larger pulley then rotating the
fan shaft if necessary.
6. Replace belts.
7. Re-tension belts to specification (Appox. 25mm deflexion). Check pulley alignment with a straight
edge or if available by laser alignment.
8. Replace access panel.
9. De-isolate associated condenser water pump.