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VXT
Open Cooling Towers

Product Detail
VXT Open Cooling Tower ........................................................................ B2
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Benefits ....................................................................................................... B4

Construction Details .................................................................................. B6

Custom Features and Options .................................................................. B8

Accessories ............................................................................................... B10

Engineering Data ..................................................................................... B12

Structural Support .................................................................................. B19

Engineering Specifications ..................................................................... B22

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VXT Open Cooling Tower

Capacity
Single Cell Capacity:

From 1,6 l/s to 1230 l/s

General Description
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Open Circuit Cooling Towers with centrifugal fans, deliver fully rated thermal performance over a
wide range of flow and temperature requirements. This type of cooling towers can be installed
indoors and can accommodate limited ceiling or enclosure heights. Cooling towers with centrifugal
fans minimise sound levels and installation costs, provide year round operating reliability, and
simplify maintenance requirements.

Cooling Towers provide an answer to the growing need to save water and energy and help protect
the environment by providing the highest system efficiency.

Key Features
z Suitable for indoor and outdoor installations

z Suitable for high temperature applications

z Low sound

z Single side air inlet

z Low energy consumption

z Low installed cost

z Easy maintenance

z Reliable year-round operation

z Long service life

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Benefits
Installation and Application Flexibility
z Indoor Installations – Centrifugal fans can overcome the static pressure imposed by external
ductwork, allowing this type of cooling towers to be installed indoors.
z High Temperature Applications – A range of wet deck and construction options are available
to accommodate entering water temperatures of up to 65°C.
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Low Sound
z Centrifugal Fan - Centrifugal fans have inherently low sound characteristics.
z Single Side Air Inlet - Particularly sound-sensitive areas can be accommodated by facing the
quiet side (back panel) to the sound-sensitive direction.

Low Energy Consumption

z Evaporative Cooling Equipment minimizes the energy consumption of the entire system
because it provides lower operating temperatures. The owner saves money while conserving
natural resources and reducing environmental impact.

Low Installed Cost

z Support – All models mount directly on two parallel I-beams (supplied by others) and ship
complete with motors and drives, factory-installed and aligned.
z Modular Design – Large models ship in multiple sections to minimize the size and weight of the
heaviest lift, allowing for the use of smaller, less costly cranes.

Easy Maintenance
z Internal Access - The interior of the unit is easily accessible for adjusting the float valve,
cleaning the strainer or flushing the basin.

The water level control is easily reached from External V-belt drive system (shown here with
the access door. panel removed)

Reliable Year-Round Operation

z V-Belt Drive – The fans, motor, and drive system are located outside of the moist discharge
airstream, protecting them from moisture, condensation and icing hence allowing a safe year-
round operation.

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Long Service Life

z Materials of Construction – Various materials are available to meet the corrosion resistance,
unit operating life, and budgetary requirements of any project.

Note: For more information, please refer to the section “Technical Resources, Materials of Construction”.

Low Ocean Freight Cost

z Size - C models are designed to fit in standard
closed box containers to minimize ocean

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freight costs. All containerized models are
shipped in a bottom fan section and a top coil
section, which fit together into a 40' box
container, no crating required.
In order to fit the bottom fan section through the
doors of the container, the fan enclosures are
shipped loose inside the water basin area and
are easily mounted on site.

C Model in Dry Van Container Fan Enclosures are shipped loose

... because temperature matters

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Construction Details
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Upper Section

Lower Section

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1. Heavy Duty Construction

z Z600 hot-dip galvanized steel panels

2. Fan Drive System

z V-belt drive

z Heavy-duty bearings and fan motor

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3. Centrifugal Fan(s)
z Quiet Operation

4. Water Distribution System

z Plastic spray header and branches

z Large orifice, non-clog nozzles

z Grommetted for easy maintenance

5. BACount Wet Deck Surface

z Plastic material

z Impervious to rot, decay and biological attack

z Self extinguishing

z High temperature wet deck option

6. Strainer
z Anti-vortex design to prevent air entrainment

7. Access Door
z Circular access door

8. Drift Eliminators
z UV resistant non-corrosive material, impervious to rot, decay and biological attack

z Three distinct changes in air direction to reduce drift loss significantly

z Assembled in easy to handle sections, which can be removed for access to the equipment
interior

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Custom Features and Options

Construction Options
z Standard Construction:
Steel panels and structural elements are
constructed of Z600 heavy-gauge hot-dip
galvanized steel protected with the Baltiplus
Corrosion Protection on the outside of the unit.
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z Optional BALTIBOND® Corrosion

Protection System:
The BALTIBOND® Corrosion Protection
System, a hybrid polymer coating used to
extend equipment life, is applied before
assembly to all hot-dip galvanized steel Unit with Stainless Steel Option
components of the unit.

z Optional Stainless Steel Construction:

Steel panels and structural elements are constructed of stainless steel either type 304 or 316.

z Optional Water-Contact Stainless Steel Cold Water Basin:

A cost-effective alternative to an all stainless steel unit. The critical components in the cold
water basin and the cold water basin itself are provided in stainless steel. The remaining
components are protected with the BALTIBOND® Corrosion Protection System.

Note: See section Technical Resources, Material of Construction for more details on the materials described above.

Fan Drive System

The fan drive system provides the cooling air necessary to reject heat from the system to the
atmosphere. Centrifugal fans, forwardly curved, are driven by matched V-belts with taper lock
sheaves.

The Baltiguard® Drive System

The BALTIGUARD® Drive System consists of two
standard single-speed fan motors and drive
assemblies. One drive assembly is sized for full
speed and load, and the other is sized for
approximately 2/3 speed and consumes only 1/3
of the design kilowatt power. This configuration
allows the system to be operated like a two-speed
motor, but with the reserve capacity of a standby
motor in the event of failure. As a minimum,
approximately 70% capacity will be available from
the low kilowatt motor, even on a design wet-bulb
day. Controls and wiring are the same, as those
Baltiguard® Drive System
required for a two-speed, two-winding motor.
Significant energy savings are achieved when
operating at low speed during periods of reduced load and/or low wet-bulb temperatures.

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Low Sound Operation

The low sound levels generated by BAC Products
with centrifugal fans make them suitable for most
installations. For situations when one direction is
particularly sound sensitive, the unit can be
oriented so that the side opposite the air inlet
faces the sound-sensitive direction. Units with
centrifugal fans are also available with factory
designed, tested and rated sound attenuation for

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both the air inlet and discharge.

Note: For more information, please refer to the section “Technical

Resources, Sound Reduction Options”.

Units with Intake and Discharge Sound

Remote Sump Execution Attenuation
The use of an auxiliary sump within a heated
space is the most satisfactory way to protect sump water from freezing. When the circulating pump
is shut off, all the water in the water distribution, in suspension and in the sump will drain freely to
the auxiliary sump.

Note: For detailed information on the calculation of the remote sump tank, please refer to the section "Technical Resources, Selection of
Remote Sump Tank".

High Temperature Wet Deck

If operation above 55°C is anticipated, an optional high temperature wet deck material is available
which increases the maximum allowable entering water temperature to 65°C.

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Accessories
Ladder, Safety Cage and Handrails
In the event the owner requires easy access to
the top of the unit, the unit can be furnished with
ladders extending from the base of the unit to the
top, as well as safety cages, and handrail
packages.
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Note: When these access options are employed, the unit must be
equipped with steel drift eliminators.

Basin Heaters
Units exposed to below freezing ambient
temperatures require protection to prevent
freezing of the water in the cold water basin when Ladder and Safety Cage, Handrails around top
the unit is idle. Factory-installed heaters, which of unit
maintain the water temperature at 4°C, are a
simple and inexpensive way of providing such protection. The heater package includes the
heaters, a thermostat and a low level cut out switch to protect the heaters if the water level is too
low. Standard electric heaters are selected for -18°C ambient temperature.

Model No. Heater -18 °C

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VXT 10-25 1 x 1,5

VXT 30-55 1 x 1,5

VXT 65-85 1 x 2,5

VXT 95-135 1x3

VXT 150-185 1x4

VXT N215-N265 1x6

VXT N310-N395 2x4

VXT N430-N535 2x6

VXT C215-C265 1x6

VXT C310-C395 2x4

VXT C430-C535 2x6

VXT S220-S320 1x6

VXT S345-S470 2x4

VXT S530-S640 2x6

VXT S690-S940 4x4

VXT 315-400 1x6

VXT 470-600 2x5

VXT 630-800 2x6

VXT 870-1200 4x5

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Electric Water Level Control Package

The electric water level control replaces the
standard mechanical make-up valve when a
more precise water level control is required. This
package consists of a float switch mounted in the
basin and a solenoid activated valve in the make-
up water line. The valve is slow closing to
minimize water hammer.

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Electric Water Level Control Package

Extended Lubrication Lines

Extended lubrication lines with grease fittings are
available for lubrication of the fan shaft bearings.

Capacity Control Dampers

Modulating capacity control dampers are
available to provide better leaving water
temperature control than can be obtained from
fan cycling alone. Fan discharge dampers consist
of a single airfoil type damper blade located in the
discharge of each fan housing. A standard
electrical control package for dampers is
available from BAC. Extended Lubrication Lines

Solid Bottom Panels

Factory-installed bottom panels are required when intake air is ducted to the unit.

Discharge Hoods
Discharge hoods reduce the risk of re-circulation in tight enclosures by increasing discharge air
velocity, and can be used to elevate the unit discharge above adjacent walls to comply with layout
guidelines.

Basin Sweeper Piping

Basin sweeper piping provides an effective
method of preventing sediment from collecting in
the cold water basin of the unit. A complete piping
system, including nozzles, is provided in the unit
basin for connection to side stream filtration
equipment.

Note: For more information, please refer to the section "Technical

Resources, Filtration".

Basin Sweeper Piping

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Engineering Data
REMARK: Do not use for construction. Refer to factory certified dimensions & weights. This brochure includes data
current at time of publication, which should be reconfirmed at the time of purchase. In the interest of product
improvement, specifications, weights and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Up-to-date engineering
data and more can be found at www.BaltimoreAircoil.com.

VXT 10 - 185
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1. Drain ND 50; 2. Water Outlet; 3. Overflow ND50 (Overflow VXT 150 – 185: ND80); 4. Make Up ND25; 5.Water Inlet; 6.Access Door.

On models VXT-10 to VXT-135 sufficient space must be provided on the back of the unit for entry to access doors located on side opposite air
entry side.

Operating Shipping Heaviest

Model H L W Air Flow Fan Motor Fluid Inlet Fluid Outlet Make Up
Weight Weight Section
VXT (mm) (mm) (mm) (m3/s) (kW) ND (mm) ND (mm) ND (mm)
(kg) (kg) (kg)

VXT 010 405 325 325* 2036 914 1207 1,79 (1x) 0,75 (1x) 80 (1x) 80 25
VXT 015 410 330 330* 2036 914 1207 1,94 (1x) 1,1 (1x) 80 (1x) 80 25
VXT 020 425 350 350* 2036 914 1207 2,19 (1x) 1,5 (1x) 80 (1x) 80 25
VXT 025 435 360 360* 2036 914 1207 2,50 (1x) 2,2 (1x) 80 (1x) 80 25

VXT 030 655 490 490* 2036 1829 1207 3,74 (1x) 1,5 (1x) 80 (1x) 80 25
VXT 040 685 520 520* 2036 1829 1207 4,48 (1x) 2,2 (1x) 80 (1x) 80 25
VXT 045 695 530 530* 2036 1829 1207 4,97 (1x) 4,0 (1x) 80 (1x) 80 25
VXT 055 780 615 440 2506 1829 1207 5,16 (1x) 5,5 (1x) 80 (1x) 80 25

VXT 065 1050 715 715* 2036 2737 1207 7,22 (1x) 5,5 (1x) 100 (1x) 100 25
VXT 070 1075 740 740* 2220 2737 1207 8,12 (1x) 5,5 (1x) 100 (1x) 100 25
VXT 075 1135 805 540 2506 2737 1207 8,02 (1x) 5,5 (1x) 100 (1x) 100 25
VXT 085 1140 810 540 2506 2737 1207 8,83 (1x) 7,5 (1x) 100 (1x) 100 25

VXT 095 1255 890 890* 2036 3658 1207 11,04 (1x) 7,5 (1x) 100 (1x) 100 25
VXT 105 1445 1080 575 2675 3658 1207 10,90 (1x) 7,5 (1x) 100 (1x) 100 25
VXT 120 1475 1110 605 2675 3658 1207 12,58 (1x) 11 (1x) 100 (1x) 100 25
VXT 135 1665 1300 700 3350 3658 1207 12,46 (1x) 11 (1x) 100 (1x) 100 25

VXT 150 2215 1590 915 3128 3645 1438 15,79 (1x) 15 (1x) 150 (1x) 150 25
VXT 165 2360 1740 915 3585 3645 1438 15,53 (1x) 15 (1x) 150 (1x) 150 25
VXT 185 2565 1940 980** 4042 3645 1438 16,94 (1x) 18,5 (1x) 150 (1x) 150 25

* Units ship in one piece, ** Casing is heaviest section

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VXT N215 - N535

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1. Drain ND 50; 2. Water Outlet; 3. Overflow ND 80; 4. Make Up ND50; 5.Water Inlet; 6.Access Door.

Operating Shipping Heaviest

Model H L W Air Flow Fan Motor Fluid Inlet Fluid Outlet Make Up
Weight Weight Section
VXT (mm) (mm) (mm) (m3/s) (kW) ND (mm) ND (mm) ND (mm)
(kg) (kg) (kg)

VXT N215 3640 2100 1395 3112 3550 2397 23,49 (1x) 22 (1x) 150 (1x) 200 50
VXT N240 3850 2310 1395 3569 3550 2397 23,33 (1x) 22 (1x) 150 (1x) 200 50
VXT N265 4080 2540 1435 4026 3550 2397 24,26 (1x) 30 (1x) 150 (1x) 200 50

VXT N310 5300 3060 1875 3112 5385 2397 34,12 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT N345 5580 3340 1875 3569 5385 2397 33,82 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT N370 5860 3620 1875 4026 5385 2397 33,60 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT N395 5890 3650 1895 4026 5385 2397 36,15 (1x) 37 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50

VXT N430 7330 4190 2758 3112 7226 2397 46,98 (2x) 22 (2x) 150 (1x) 250 50
VXT N480 7730 4590 2758 3569 7226 2397 46,65 (2x) 22 (2x) 150 (1x) 250 50
VXT N510 8110 4980 2758 4026 7226 2397 46,44 (2x) 22 (2x) 150 (1x) 250 50
VXT N535 8200 5060 2839 4026 7226 2397 48,94 (2x) 30 (2x) 150 (1x) 250 50

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VXT C215 - C535

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1. Drain ND 50; 2. Water Outlet; 3. Overflow ND 80; 4. Make Up ND50; 5. Water Inlet; 6. Access Door

Operating Shipping Heaviest

Model H L W Air Flow Fan Motor Fluid Inlet Fluid Outlet Make Up
Weight Weight Section
VXT-C (mm) (mm) (mm) (m3/s) (kW) ND (mm) ND (mm) ND (mm)
(kg) (kg) (kg)

VXT C215 4035 2335 1620 3112 3550 2245 23,49 (1x) 22 (1x) 150 (1x) 200 50
VXT C240 4225 2535 1620 3569 3550 2245 23,33 (1x) 22 (1x) 150 (1x) 200 50
VXT C265 4420 2750 1645 4026 3550 2245 24,26 (1x) 30 (1x) 150 (1x) 200 50

VXT C310 5960 3435 2260 3112 5385 2245 34,12 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT C345 6230 3725 2260 3569 5385 2245 33,82 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT C370 6490 4010 2260 4026 5385 2245 33,60 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT C395 6615 4090 2345 4026 5385 2245 36,15 (1x) 37 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50

VXT C430 8120 4650 1620 3112 7226 2245 46,98 (2x) 22 (2x) 150 (1x) 250 50
VXT C480 8520 5050 1620 3569 7226 2245 46,65 (2x) 22 (2x) 150 (1x) 250 50
VXT C510 8900 5480 1620 4026 7226 2245 46,44 (2x) 22 (2x) 150 (1x) 250 50
VXT C535 8980 5560 1645 4026 7226 2245 48,94 (2x) 30 (2x) 150 (1x) 250 50

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VXT S220 - S940

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1. Drain ND 50; 2. Water Outlet; 3. Overflow ND 80; 4. Make Up ND50; 5. Water Inlet; 6. Access Door

Operating Shipping Heaviest

Model H L W Air Flow Fan Motor Fluid Inlet Fluid Outlet Make Up
Weight Weight Section
VXT-S (mm) (mm) (mm) (m3/s) (kW) ND (mm) ND (mm) ND (mm)
(kg) (kg) (kg)

VXT S220 4120 2380 1450 3479 3550 2397 24,8 (1x) 18,5 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT S240 4140 2400 1470 3479 3550 2397 26,3 (1x) 22 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT S265 4170 2430 1500 3479 3550 2397 29,2 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT S300 4400 2660 1500 4012 3550 2397 29,0 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT S320 4760 3020 1540 4437 3550 2397 29,1 (1x) 37 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50

VXT S345 6030 3380 2050 3479 5385 2397 38,2 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT S370 6070 3420 2090 3479 5385 2397 41,0 (1x) 37 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT S415 6430 3770 2090 4012 5385 2397 40,6 (1x) 37 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT S445 6880 4220 2130 4437 5385 2397 40,4 (1x) 37 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT S470 6930 4270 2140 4437 5385 2397 43,2 (1x) 45 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50

VXT S530 8390 4850 2990 3479 7226 2397 58,4 (2x) 30 (2x) 200 (1x) 250 50
VXT S600 8860 5310 2990 4012 7226 2397 58,0 (2x) 30 (2x) 200 (1x) 250 50
VXT S640 9570 6030 3070 4437 7226 2397 58,2 (2x) 37 (2x) 200 (1x) 250 50

VXT S690 12110 6750 4090 3479 10903 2397 76,4 (2x) 30 (2x) 200 (2x) 200 50
VXT S740 12190 6830 4170 3479 10903 2397 82,0 (2x) 37 (2x) 200 (2x) 200 50
VXT S830 12910 7530 4170 4012 10903 2397 81,2 (2x) 37 (2x) 200 (2x) 200 50
VXT S890 13810 8430 4260 4437 10903 2397 80,8 (2x) 37 (2x) 200 (2x) 200 50
VXT S940 13910 8530 4270 4437 10903 2397 86,4 (2x) 45 (2x) 200 (2x) 200 50

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VXT 315 - 1200

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1. Drain ND50; 2. Water Outlet; 3. Overflow ND 80; 4. Make Up ND50 and 870 - 1200: ND80; 5.Water Inlet; 6.Access Door.

Operating Shipping Heaviest

Model H L W Air Flow Fan Motor Fluid Inlet Fluid Outlet Make Up
Weight Weight Section
VXT (mm) (mm) (mm) (m3/s) (kW) ND (mm) ND (mm) ND (mm)
(kg) (kg) (kg)

VXT 315 4905 2960 1945 4030 3550 3000 34,55 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT 350 5195 3260 1945 4487 3550 3000 34,31 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT 375 5505 3560 1945 4944 3550 3000 34,10 (1x) 30 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50
VXT 400 5535 3590 1970 4944 3550 3000 36,62 (1x) 37 (1x) 200 (1x) 200 50

VXT 470 7305 4360 2770 4030 5388 3000 51,82 (2x) 22 (1x) 250 (1x) 250 50
VXT 525 7750 4810 2770 4487 5388 3000 51,44 (2x) 22 (1x) 250 (1x) 250 50
VXT 560 8245 5290 2770 4944 5388 3000 50,92 (2x) 22 (1x) 250 (1x) 250 50
VXT 600 8325 5370 2845 4944 5388 3000 54,93 (2x) 30 (1x) 250 (1x) 250 50

VXT 630 9805 5900 3885 4030 7226 3000 69,09 (2x) 30 (2x) 200 (1x) 300 50
VXT 700 10385 6490 3885 4487 7226 3000 68,62 (2x) 30 (2x) 200 (1x) 300 50
VXT 750 11005 7110 3885 4944 7226 3000 68,20 (2x) 30 (2x) 200 (1x) 300 50
VXT 800 11055 7160 3925 4944 7226 3000 73,25 (2x) 37 (2x) 200 (1x) 300 50

VXT 870 14570 8720 5670 4030 10903 3000 94,37 (3x) 22 (3x) 200 (2x) 250 80
VXT 945 14680 8830 5785 4030 10903 3000 103,64 (3x) 30 (3x) 200 (2x) 250 80
VXT 1050 15560 9710 5785 4487 10903 3000 102,93 (3x) 30 (3x) 200 (2x) 250 80
VXT 1125 16490 10640 5785 4944 10903 3000 102,30 (3x) 30 (3x) 200 (2x) 250 80
VXT 1200 16570 10720 5855 4944 10903 3000 109,87 (3x) 37 (3x) 200 (2x) 250 80

General Notes
1. All connections 100 mm and smaller are MPT. Connections 150
mm and larger are bevelled-for-welding.
2. Fan kW is at 0 Pa ESP. To operate against external static pressure
up to 125 Pa, increase each fan motor one size.
3. The drawings show the standard “right hand” arrangement, which
has the air inlet side on the right when facing the connection end.
“Left hand” arrangement can be furnished by special order.
4. Water outlet, overflow and make-up are always located on the
same end of the unit. For units with two water outlet connections
an additional overflow connection will be installed on the other end
of the unit.

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Sound Attenuation
XA + XB Sound Attenuation for VX-Line Cooling Towers

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1. Access Door; L1= Intake Attenuator Length; L2= Discharge Attenuator Length; W & H= unit dimensions (see Engineering Data).

XC Sound Attenuation for VX-Line Cooling Towers

1. Access Door; L1= Intake Attenuator Length; L2= Discharge Attenuator Length; W & H= unit dimensions (see Engineering Data)

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Unit + Dimensions Weights

# Access
Atten. # (mm) (kg)
doors (3)
pieces
Model No. XA, XB, XC
shipped W2 H1 W1 L1 L2 Intake Discharge Total
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Solid
XA, XB, Disch. Int. Bottom
XA, XB XC XA, XB, XC XA XB XC XA XB XC XA XB XC
XC Att. Att.

10 - 25 3 1 2 2352 N.A. 1090 1030 890 900 110 130 N.A. 30 130 150 N.A. 270 310 N.A.

30 - 55 3(1) 1 2 2352 N.A. 1090 1030 1800 1815 175 220 N.A. 50 175 220 N.A. 400 490 N.A.
(1)
65 - 85 3 1 2 2352 N.A. 1090 1030 2710 2730 230 300 N.A. 70 280 350 N.A. 580 720 N.A.

95 - 135 4(2) 1 2 2352 N.A. 1090 1030 3635 3645 300 370 830 100 360 420 N.A. 760 890 N.A.
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150 - 185 4 1 2 2583 3728 1600 1420 3635 3645 380 480 1080 120 440 520 1070 940 1120 2270

N215 – N265 4 1 2 3542 4687 2070 1955 3510 3645 500 630 1420 190 530 650 1330 1220 1470 2940

N310 – N395 4 2 2 3542 4687 2070 1955 5365 5480 660 860 1970 300 760 970 1980 1720 2130 4250

N430 - N535 7 2 2 3542 4687 2070 1955 7185 7320 1000 1260 2840 380 1060 1300 2660 2440 2940 5880

C215 - C265 4 1 2 3390 4687 2070 1955 3510 3645 500 630 1420 190 530 650 1330 1220 1470 2940

C310 – C395 4 2 2 3390 4687 2070 1955 5365 5480 660 860 1970 300 760 970 1980 1720 2130 4250

C430 – C535 7 2 2 3390 4535 2070 1955 7185 7320 1000 1260 2840 380 1060 1300 2660 2440 2940 5880

S220 – S320 4 1 2 3542 4687 2070 2365 3550 3645 500 630 1420 190 660 800 1640 1350 1620 3250

S345 – S470 4 2 2 3542 4687 2070 2365 5385 5480 660 860 1970 300 830 1090 2240 1790 2250 4510

S530 – S640 7 2 2 3542 4687 2070 2365 7226 7322 1000 1260 2840 380 1320 1600 3280 2700 3240 6500

S690 – S940 7 4 2 3542 4687 2070 2365 10903 10998 1320 1720 3940 600 1660 2180 4480 3580 4500 9020

315 - 400 4 2 2 4145 5290 2560 2965 3510 3645 560 710 1620 230 710 880 1820 1500 1820 3670

470 - 600 4 2 2 4145 5290 2560 2965 5365 5480 730 980 2240 350 900 1210 2490 1980 2540 5080

630 - 800 7 4 2 4145 5290 2560 2965 7185 7320 1120 1420 3240 460 1420 1760 3640 3000 3640 7340

870 - 1200 10 3 3 4145 5290 2560 2965 10865 10995 1680 2130 4860 690 2130 2640 5460 4500 5460 11010

(1) VXT-55 + attenuation is shipped in 4 pieces

(1) VXT-75 and VXT 85 + attenuation is shipped in 4 pieces

(2) VXT-95 + attenuation is shipped in 3 pieces

(3) Intake Attenuator: Access opening is 775 mm high, 406 mm wide and is located at each end of the unit.

(3)
Discharge Attenuator : Access opening is 400 mm high, 1080 mm wide and is located at blank off side of the unit (Access door of VXT 10-25
has 650 mm width)

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Structural Support
REMARK: Do not use for construction. Refer to factory certified dimensions & weights. This brochure includes data
current at time of publication, which should be reconfirmed at the time of purchase. In the interest of product
improvement, specifications, weights and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Up-to-date engineering
data and more can be found at www.BaltimoreAircoil.com.

The recommended support arrangement for units consists of parallel I-beams running the full length of the unit, spaced as shown in the following
drawing. Besides providing adequate support, the steel also serves to raise the unit above any solid foundation to ensure access to the bottom
of the unit. To support units in an alternate steel support arrangement, consult your BAC Balticare Representative.

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1. Outline of Unit; 2. Mounting Holes Ø 22 mm; 3. Unit; 4. Air Intake.

C D
A B X
Center dis. Center dis. E F G H Mounting
Model Unit Length Unit Width Max. Deflection
Length Width (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Holes
(mm) (mm) (mm)
(mm) (mm)

VXT 10-25 914 1207 750 1153 - - - - 2 4

VXT 30-55 1829 1207 1664 1153 - - - - 5 4

VXT 65-84 2737 1207 2572 1153 - - - - 8 4

VXT 95-135 3658 1207 3492 1153 - - - - 10 4

VXT 150-185 3645 1438 3492 1378 - - - - 10 4

VXT N215-N265 3550 2397 3238 2327 - - - - 10 4

VXT 315-400 3550 3000 3238 2934 - - - - 10 4

VXT N310-N395 5388 2397 5074 2327 2496 102 - - 13 8

VXT 470-600 5388 3000 5074 2934 2496 102 - - 13 8

VXT N430-N535 7226 2397 6914 2327 3238 438 - - 13 8

VXT C215–C265 3550 2245 3238 2175 - - - - 10 4

VXT C310-C395 5385 2245 5074 2175 2486 102 - - 13 8

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C D
A B X
Center dis. Center dis. E F G H Mounting
Model Unit Length Unit Width Max. Deflection
Length Width (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Holes
(mm) (mm) (mm)
(mm) (mm)

VXT C430-C535 7226 2246 6914 2175 3238 438 - - 13 8

VXT S220-S320 3550 2397 3238 2327 - - - - 10 4

VXT S345-S470 5385 2397 5074 2327 2486 102 - - 13 8

VXT S530-S640 7226 2397 6914 2327 3238 438 - - 13 8

VXT S690-S940 10903 2397 10586 2327 2486 102 438 - 13 16

VXT 630-800 7226 3000 6914 2934 3238 438 - - 13 8

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Units with Sound Attenuation

1. Outline of Unit; 2. Mounting Holes Ø 22 mm; 3. Outline of attenuator (optional XA or XB); 4. Support Channel attached to optional XA or XB
attenuator; 5. (3 + 5) Outline of Attenuator (optional XC); 6. (4 + 6) Support Channels attached to optional XC attenuator; 7. Unit; 8. Sound
Attenuation (Type XA, XB or XC); 9. Air Intake.

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Notes:
1. The recommended support arrangement for VX units consists of standard structural practice. For the maximum allowable
parallel I-beams extending the full length of the unit. Supports and deflection of beams under the unit refer to above table.
anchor bolts are to be designed and furnished by others.
4. All mounting holes have a diameter of 22 mm at the locations
2. All supporting beams are to be flush and level at top and must be shown.
oriented relative to gage line as shown.
5. If vibration isolators are used, a rail or channel must be provided
3. Recommended design loads for each unit support beam should between the unit (and optional attenuator) and the isolators to
be 70% of the total unit operating weight applied as a uniform load provide continuous unit support. Additionally the support beams
to each of the unit beams. The support beam(s) for the optional must be designed to accommodate the overall length and
intake attenuator(s) needs to carry attenuator only, uniform load of mounting hole location of the isolators that may differ from those

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250 kg/m. Beams should be designed in accordance with of the unit. Refer to vibration isolator drawings for these data.

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Engineering Specifications
1.0 Cooling Tower
1.1 General: Furnish and install _____ factory-assembled, forced-
draft, centrifugal fan, counter flow cooling tower(s) with vertical air
discharge, conforming in all aspects to the specifications, schedules
and as shown on the plans. Overall dimensions shall not exceed
approximately _____ mm long x ______ mm wide x _____ mm high.
The total connected fan power shall not exceed _____ kW. The
cooling tower(s) shall be Baltimore Aircoil Model ____________.
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1.2 Thermal Capacity: The cooling tower(s) shall be warranted by
the manufacturer to cool _____ l/s of water from ______ °C to
_____C at _____°C entering wet-bulb temperature.
1.3 Corrosion Resistant Construction (standard): Unless
otherwise noted in this specification, all steel panels and structural
members shall be constructed of heavy-gauge Z600 metric hot-dip
galvanized steel with all edges given a protective coating of zinc-rich
compound and the exterior protected with the BALTIPLUS Protection.
(Alternate 1.3) Corrosion Resistant Construction (optional):
Unless otherwise noted in this specification, all steel panels and
structural members shall be protected with the BALTIBOND®
2.0 Construction Details
2.1 Structure (VX-Line models): The cooling tower shall be
constructed of heavy-gauge steel utilizing double-brake flanges for
maximum strength and rigidity and reliable sealing of watertight joints.
The heat transfer section shall be removable from the pan/fan section
to facilitate shipping and handling. The fan(s) and fan drive system,
including the fan motor, shall be factory mounted and aligned and
located in the dry entering air stream to ensure reliable operation and
ease of maintenance.
2.2 Heat Transfer Section: The heat transfer sections(s) shall
consist of a wet deck surface, spray water distribution system and drift
eliminators arranged for optimal thermal performance with minimal
drift.
2.3 Wet Deck Surface: The wet deck surface shall be formed from
self-extinguishing plastic material and shall be impervious to rot,
decay, and fungus or biological attack. The wet deck surface shall be
manufactured and performance tested by the cooling tower
manufacturer to assure single source responsibility and control of the
final product.
2.4 Water Distribution System: Water shall be distributed evenly
over the wet deck surface by a water distribution system consisting of
a header and spray branches of plastic pipe with large orifice, non-
clog plastic distribution nozzles. The branches and spray nozzles
shall be held in place by snap-in rubber grommets, allowing quick
3.0 Mechanical Equipment
3.1 Fan(s): Fan(s) shall be dynamically balanced, forwardly curved,
centrifugal type selected to provide optimum thermal performance
with minimal sound levels. Fan housings shall have curved inlet rings
for efficient air entry and four-sided rectangular discharge cowls shall
extend into the basin to increase fan efficiency and prevent water
from splashing into the fans.
3.2 Bearings: Fan(s) and shaft(s) shall be supported by heavy-duty,
self-aligning, relubricatable bearings with cast iron housings,
designed for a minimum L10 life of 40 000 hours (280 000 Hr.
Average. Life).
3.3 Fan Drive: The fan(s) shall be driven by matched V-belts with
taper lock sheaves. Motor shall be located on a heavy-duty motor
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Corrosion Protection System. The system shall consist of Z600 metric
hot-dip galvanized steel prepared in a four-step (clean, pre-treat,
rinse, dry) process with an electrostatically sprayed, thermosetting,
hybrid polymer fuse-bonded to the substrate during a thermally
activated curing stage and monitored by a 23-step quality assurance
program.
(Alternate 1.3) Corrosion Resistant Construction (optional):
Unless otherwise noted in this specification, all steel panels and
structural members shall be constructed of Type 304 or 316 stainless
steel and assembled with stainless steel nut and bolt fasteners.
1.4 Quality Assurance: The cooling tower manufacturer shall have
a Management System certified by an accredited registrar as
complying with the requirements of ISO-9001:2000 to ensure
consistent quality of products and services.
1.5 Warranty: The manufacturer’s standard equipment warranty
shall be for a period of not less than one year from date of startup or
eighteen months from date of shipment, whichever occurs first.
removal of individual nozzles or complete branches for cleaning or
flushing.
2.5 Cold Water Basin: The cold water basin shall be provided with
large area lift out strainers with perforated openings sized smaller
than the water distribution system nozzles and an anti-vortexing
device to prevent air entrainment. The strainer and anti-vortexing
device shall be constructed of the same material as the basin to
prevent dissimilar metal corrosion. Standard basin accessories shall
include a brass make-up valve with large diameter polystyrene filled
plastic float for easy adjustment of the operating water level.
(Alternate2.5) Cold Water Basin: The cold water basin shall be
constructed of heavy-gauge Type 304 or 316 stainless steel panels
and structural members up to the heat transfer section/basin joint.
The basin shall be provided with large area lift out strainers with
perforated openings sized smaller than the water distribution system
nozzles and an anti-vortexing device to prevent air entrainment. The
strainer and anti-vortexing device shall be constructed of the same
material as the basin to prevent dissimilar metal corrosion. Standard
basin accessories shall include a brass make-up valve with large
diameter polystyrene filled plastic float for easy adjustment of the
operating water level.
base, adjustable by a single threaded bolt-and-nut arrangement.
Removable steel screens or panels shall protect the fan drive and all
moving parts.
3.4 Fan Motor: Furnish _____ kW, ______ RPM Totally Enclosed,
Fan Cooled (TEFC), squirrel cage, ball bearing type fan motors
suitable for outdoor service. Motor(s) shall be suitable for ________
volt, ___ hertz, and __ phase electrical service.
3.5 BALTIGUARD® Fan System (optional): Two-single speed fan
motors, one sized for full speed and load, the other sized for 2/3
speed and approximately 1/3 of full load kW shall be provided in each
cell for capacity control and stand-by protection from drive or motor
failure. Two-speed motor(s) are not an acceptable alternative.
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4.0 Drift Eliminators

4.1 Drift Eliminators: Eliminators shall be constructed of specially
formulated plastic material and be removable in easily handled
sections. They shall have a minimum of three changes in air direction.

5.0 Access
5.1 Basin Access: Circular access doors shall be provided for easy
access to the make-up water assembly and suction strainer for
routine maintenance.

6.0 Sound

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6.1 Sound Level: To maintain the quality of the local environment, cooling tower operating at full fan speed shall not exceed the sound
the maximum sound pressure levels (dB) measured 15 m from the levels detailed below.

Location 63 125 250 500 1000 2000 4000 8000 dB(A)

Discharge

Air Inlet

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