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NC Steel Cooling Tower — Sound Control 2

THE NC—QUIET BY DESIGN ENCLOSURES

The NC is the result of extensive design studies focused on Occasionally, cooling towers are located inside architectural
cooling tower sound control. These studies were complicated by enclosures for aesthetic reasons. Although NC towers adapt well
the fact that the cooling tower market is typically driven by one of to enclosures, the designer must realize the potential impact of
two powerful, yet often conflicting requirements. The most common a poorly arranged enclosure on the tower’s performance and
is for a cooling tower that provides the required heat rejection operation. The designer must take care to provide generous air
capacity with a high level of reliability at low cost. Sound control, inlet paths, and the tower’s fan cylinder discharge height should
while important, is not the primary consideration for this application. not be lower than the elevation of the top of the enclosure. Marley
The other requirement, which is becoming ever more important Technical Report #H-004 “External Influences on Cooling Tower
in our crowded, fast-paced society, is driven by conditions that Performance” is available at spxcooling.com or from your Marley
demand the lowest practical sound level. Energy efficiency, reliability, sales representative.
ease of maintenance and reasonable cost, while still extremely As suggested in the aforementioned Technical Report, it may
important, are not the highest priorities also be advisable to specify a design wet-bulb temperature 1°F
In the first case, sound is important, while in the second case it higher than normal to compensate for potential recirculation
is extremely important. To best satisfy these two competing market initiated by the enclosure. You’ll benefit from discussing your project
requirements we created a multi-tiered approach, through key with your Marley sales representative.
mechanical equipment selections, to sound control. The result is
more options than any other cooling tower on the market today.
The result is a line of towers capable of meeting all but the most
restrictive noise limitations—and that will react favorably to natural
attenuation. Where the tower has been sized to operate within an
enclosure, the enclosure itself will have a damping effect on sound.
Sound also declines with distance—by about 6 dBA each time the
distance doubles.
All standard NC cooling towers are equipped with low sound
fans. This in combination with zero-splash crossflow film-fill results
in a line of towers capable of meeting most noise limitations. Where
noise at a critical point is likely to exceed an acceptable limit,
several other options are available—listed below in ascending order
of cost impact:
• The Marley "Quiet Package" includes the affordable Quiet Fan
mechanical option, optimized to achieve the lowest possible
sound levels while maintaining efficiency.
• A Marley Variable Speed Drive automatically minimizes the
tower’s noise level during periods of reduced load and/or
reduced ambient temperature without sacrificing the system’s
ability to maintain a constant cold water temperature. This is a
relatively inexpensive solution, and can pay for itself quickly in
reduced energy costs. The natural nighttime reduction in wet- Marley “Ultra Quiet” fan
bulb temperature makes this a very feasible solution in most
areas of the world. It also eliminates fan cycling. In combination
with a Marley Quiet Package, the Marley Variable Speed
Drive is capable of meeting all but the most restrictive noise
limitations.
• The most extreme cases may require inlet and discharge sound
attenuator sections—however, the static pressure loss imposed
by discharge attenuators may necessitate an increase in tower
size. Two stages of inlet or discharge attenuators supported
by the tower and designed and tested for the most stringent
requirements are available as an option. See page 24.
• For more severe cases requiring the lowest possible fan sound
levels the Marley “Ultra Quiet” fan option is now available on
most NC models. Tower height will increase—obtain current
sales drawings from your Marley sales representative for
accurate dimensions.
The advantage is yours. You now have the choices you need to
balance your project’s performance, space and cost requirements
with your sound level needs for a win-win solution to your cooling
system design.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Operational and Environmental Awareness 3

SYSTEM CLEANLINESS TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Cooling towers are very effective air washers. Atmospheric dust The NC tower is an excellent choice for normal applications
able to pass through the relatively small louver openings will enter requiring cold water for the dissipation of heat. This includes
the circulating water system. Increased concentrations can intensify condenser water cooling for air conditioning, refrigeration, and
system maintenance by clogging screens and strainers—and smaller thermal storage systems, as well as their utilization for free-cooling
particulates can coat system heat transfer surfaces. In areas of low in all of those systems. The NC can also be used in the cooling
flow velocity—such as the cold water basin—sedimentary deposits of jacket water for engines and air compressors, and are widely
can provide a breeding ground for bacteria. applied to dissipate waste heat in a variety of industrial, power and
In areas prone to dust and sedimentation, you should consider manufacturing processes.
installing some means for keeping the cold water basin clean. Choosing the all stainless steel construction option, the NC
Typical devices include side stream filters and a variety of filtration can be confidently applied in unusually corrosive processes and
media. operating environments. However, no single product line can answer
all problems, and selective judgement should be exercised in the
WATER TREATMENT following situations
To control the buildup of dissolved solids resulting from
water evaporation, as well as airborne impurities and biological
contaminants including Legionella, an effective consistent water
treatment program is required. Simple blowdown may be adequate Cooling Tower No: 12.02.007
Range: NC Series Line
to control corrosion and scale, but biological contamination can only
be controlled with biocides.
An acceptable water treatment program must be compatible with APPLICATIONS REQUIRING ALTERNATIVE COOLING
the variety of materials incorporated in a cooling tower—ideally the TOWER SELECTIONS
pH of the circulating water should fall between 6.5 and 8.0. Batch
feeding of chemicals directly into the cooling tower is not a good Certain types of applications are incompatible with any
practice since localized damage to the tower is possible. Specific cooling tower with film fill—whether NC or a competitive tower of
startup instructions and additional water quality recommendations similar manufacture. Film fill is subject to distortion in high water
can be found in the NC User Manual which accompanies the tower temperatures, and the narrow passages are easily clogged by turbid
and also is available from your local Marley sales representative. For or debris-laden water. Some of the applications, which call for
complete water treatment recommendations, consult a competent, alternative tower designs are:
qualified water treatment supplier. • Ethylene glycol content—can plug fill passages as slime and
algae accumulate to feed on the available organic materials.
• Fatty acid content—found in processes such as soap and
detergent manufacturing and some food processing—fatty
acids pose a serious threat for plugging fill passages.
CAUTION
• Particulate carry over—often found in steel mills and cement
The cooling tower must be located at such distance plants—can both cause fill plugging, and can build up to
potentially damaging levels on tower structure.
and direction to avoid the possibility of contaminated
• Pulp carry over—typical of the paper industry and food
discharge air being drawn into building fresh air processing where vacuum pumps or barometric condensers
are used. Causes fill plugging which may be intensified by
intake ducts. The purchaser should obtain the algae.
services of a Licensed Professional Engineer or
ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONS
Registered Architect to certify that the location of
In addition to the NC, SPX Cooling Technologies offers a full
the cooling tower is in compliance with applicable scope of products in various designs and capacities to meet the
special demands of specific applications.
air pollution, fire and clean air codes.
spxcooling.com—visit us on the web for a complete list of
products, services, publications and to find your nearest sales
representative.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Schematic 4

NC8401 NC8402 NC8403 NC8405

Use this data for preliminary layouts only.

Obtain current drawing from your local Marley
sales representative.

UPDATE web-based selection software,

™

available at spxcooling.com/update provides NC

model recommendations based on customer's
specific design requirements.

VELOCITY RECOVERY
CYLINDER INCREASES MODEL
PERFORMANCE. REFER TO
DATA TABLE AND UPDATE FOR
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
FAN GUARD NOT REQUIRED.
PLAN NOT AVAILABLE ON NC8401 A MIN
CL CL
MODELS.
3 1/2"
W MIN

B
INSTALLED
HEIGHT

H
INSTALLED
HEIGHT

HINGED ACCESS
DOOR L
CASED SIDE ELEVATION AIR INLET ELEVATION
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Schematic Data 5

NC8401 NC8402 NC8403 NC8405

Nominal Design
Nominal Shipping Dimensions
Model Tons with Motor Operating
Tons Weight
note 2 VR Cylinder hp Weight
note 3 lb L W H B A
note 3 lb
NC8401G-1 101 – 2
NC8401H-1 117 – 3
NC8401K-1 139 – 5
7810 3983 6'-61 ⁄4" 12'-10" 10'-21 ⁄2" – 6'-9 3 ⁄4"
NC8401M-1 159 – 7.5
NC8401N-1 175 – 10
NC8401P-1 198 – 15
NC8402H-1 156 168 3
NC8402K-1 186 199 5
NC8402M-1 212 228 7.5
10171 4748 8'-43 ⁄4" 14'-2" 10'-3" 14'-9" 8'-81 ⁄4"
NC8402N-1 236 252 10
NC8402P-1 265 283 15

NC8402Q-1 288 308 20

NC8403H-1 196 214 3
NC8403K-1 237 256 5
NC8403M-1 269 291 7.5
NC8403N-1 297 320 10
NC8403P-1 329 363 15 15812 7411 8'-43 ⁄4" 18'-2" 11'-111 ⁄4" 16'-51 ⁄4" 8'-81 ⁄4"
NC8403Q-1 370 398 20
NC8403R-1 391 422 25
NC8403S-1 420 453 30
NC8403T-1 448 489 40
NC8405H-1 242 246 3
NC8405K-1 280 292 5
NC8405M-1 318 332 7.5
NC8405N-1 354 369 10
NC8405P-1 403 420 15
19691 8896 9'-10 3 ⁄4" 19'-11" 11'-111 ⁄4" 16'-51 ⁄4" 10'-21 ⁄4"
NC8405Q-1 442 461 20
NC8405R-1 469 491 25
NC8405S-1 491 513 30
NC8405T-1 539 565 40
NC8405U-1 566 591 50

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current 4 Standard overflow is a 4" dia. standpipe in the collection basin floor.
drawings from your Marley sales representative. All table data is per The standpipe removes for flush-out and draining. See page 20 for
cell. side overflow option.
2 Last numeral of model number indicates number of cells. Change as 5 Outlet sizes vary according to gpm and arrangement. See pages 20
appropriate for your selection. and 21 for outlet sizes and details.
3 Nominal tons are based upon 95°F HW, 85°F CW, 78°F WB, 6 Makeup water connection may be 1" or 2" dia., depending upon
3 gpm/ton and standard low sound fans. The UPDATE web-based tower heat load, water pressure, and desired connections. See page
selection software provides NC model recommendations based on 15 for additional information.
specific design requirements.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Schematic 6

NC8407 NC8409

Use this data for preliminary layouts only.

Obtain current drawing from your local Marley
sales representative.

UPDATE web-based selection software,

™

available at spxcooling.com/update provides NC

model recommendations based on customer's
specific design requirements.

VELOCITY RECOVERY
CYLINDER INCREASES MODEL
PERFORMANCE. REFER TO
DATA TABLE AND UPDATE FOR
A MIN
PLAN CL CL
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
FAN GUARD NOT REQUIRED. 3 1/2" MIN

16'-5 3/4"
INSTALLED
HEIGHT

11'-11 3/4"
INSTALLED
HEIGHT

HINGED ACCESS
DOOR L
CASED SIDE ELEVATION AIR INLET ELEVATION
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Schematic Data 7

NC8407 NC8409

Nominal Tons Dimensions

Design Operating Shipping
Model Nominal Tons with Motor
Weight Weight
note 2 note 3 VR Cylinder hp
lb lb L W A
note 3

NC8407K-1 320 330 5

NC8407M-1 365 380 7.5
NC8407N-1 401 418 10

NC8407P-1 458 476 15

NC8407Q-1 500 524 20
24824 11156 11'-10 3 ⁄4" 21'-0" 12'-21 ⁄4"
NC8407R-1 540 564 25
NC8407S-1 571 598 30
NC8407T-1 623 652 40
NC8407U-1 670 700 50
NC8407V-1 703 736 60
NC8409M-1 417 427 7.5
NC8409N-1 459 472 10
NC8409P-1 524 538 15
NC8409Q-1 575 591 20
NC8409R-1 617 634 25
30129 13176 13'-10 3 ⁄4" 22'-5" 14'-21 ⁄4"
NC8409S-1 650 673 30
NC8409T-1 715 736 40
NC8409U-1 768 790 50
NC8409V-1 808 832 60
NC8409W-1 841 865 75

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current 4 Standard overflow is a 4" dia. standpipe in the collection basin floor.
drawings from your Marley sales representative. All table data is per The standpipe removes for flush-out and draining. See page 20 for
cell. side overflow option.
2 Last numeral of model number indicates number of cells. Change as 5 Outlet sizes vary according to gpm and arrangement. See pages 20
appropriate for your selection. and 21 for outlet sizes and details.
3 Nominal tons are based upon 95°F HW, 85°F CW, 78°F WB, 6 Makeup water connection may be 1" or 2" dia., depending upon
3 gpm/ton and standard low sound fans. The UPDATE web-based tower heat load, water pressure, and desired connections. See page
selection software provides NC model recommendations based on 15 for additional information.
specific design requirements.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Schematic 8

NC8410 NC8411 NC8412

Use this data for preliminary layouts only.

Obtain current drawing from your local Marley
sales representative.

UPDATE web-based selection software,

™

available at spxcooling.com/update provides NC

model recommendations based on customer's
specific design requirements.

VELOCITY RECOVERY CYLINDER

INCREASES MODEL PERFORMANCE.
REFER TO DATA TABLE AND UPDATE
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
FAN GUARD NOT REQUIRED.

PLAN

A MIN
CL CL
22' 5" 3 1/2" MIN

B
INSTALLED
HEIGHT

H
INSTALLED
HEIGHT

HINGED ACCESS
DOOR L
CASED SIDE ELEVATION AIR INLET ELEVATION
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Schematic Data 9

NC8410 NC8411 NC8412

Nominal Tons Design Dimensions

Shipping
Model Nominal Tons with Motor Operating
Weight
note 2 note 3 VR Cylinder hp Weight
lb L H B A
note 3 lb
NC8410N-1 498 522 10

NC8410P-1 566 593 15

NC8410Q-1 620 654 20

NC8410R-1 667 701 25

NC8410S-1 708 744 30 33594 16311 11'-10 3 ⁄4" 16'-0" 20'-6" 12'-21 ⁄4"

NC8410T-1 773 812 40

NC8410U-1 828 872 50

NC8410V-1 873 922 60

NC8410W-1 927 966 75

NC8411N-1 546 575 10

NC8411P-1 615 651 15

NC8411Q-1 672 710 20

NC8411R-1 717 761 25

NC8411S-1 756 797 30 37334 17608 11'-10 3 ⁄4" 18'-10" 23'-4" 12'-21 ⁄4"

NC8411T-1 822 864 40

NC8411U-1 875 920 50

NC8411V-1 920 973 60

NC8411W-1 975 1032 75

NC8412P-1 693 730 15

NC8412Q-1 757 793 20

NC8412R-1 807 847 25

NC8412S-1 852 893 30

NC8412T-1 926 971 40 42915 19757 13'-10 3 ⁄4" 18'-10" 23'-4" 14'-21 ⁄4"

NC8412U-1 988 1032 50

NC8412V-1 1038 1085 60

NC8412W-1 1107 1156 75

NC8412X-1 1185 1240 100

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current 4 Standard overflow is a 4" dia. standpipe in the collection basin floor.
drawings from your Marley sales representative. All table data is per The standpipe removes for flush-out and draining. See page 20 for
cell. side overflow option.
2 Last numeral of model number indicates number of cells. Change as 5 Outlet sizes vary according to gpm and arrangement. See pages 20
appropriate for your selection. and 21 for outlet sizes and details.
3 Nominal tons are based upon 95°F HW, 85°F CW, 78°F WB, 6 Makeup water connection may be 1" or 2" dia., depending upon
3 gpm/ton and standard low sound fans. The UPDATE web-based tower heat load, water pressure, and desired connections. See page
selection software provides NC model recommendations based on 15 for additional information.
specific design requirements.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Schematic 10

NC8413 NC8414

Use this data for preliminary layouts only.

Obtain current drawing from your local Marley
sales representative.

UPDATE web-based selection software,

™

available at spxcooling.com/update provides NC

model recommendations based on customer's
specific design requirements.

VELOCITY RECOVERY CYLINDER

INCREASES MODEL PERFORMANCE.
REFER TO DATA TABLE AND UPDATE
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
FAN GUARD NOT REQUIRED.

PLAN

A MIN
CL CL
22' 5" 3 1/2" MIN

27'-1 3/16"
INSTALLED
HEIGHT

22'-7 3/16"
INSTALLED
HEIGHT

HINGED ACCESS
DOOR L
CASED SIDE ELEVATION AIR INLET ELEVATION
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Schematic Data 11

NC8413 NC8414

Nominal Tons Dimensions

Design Operating Shipping
Model Nominal Tons with Motor
Weight Weight
note 2 note 3 VR Cylinder hp
lb lb L A
note 3

NC8413N-1 598 640 10

NC8413P-1 674 728 15
NC8413Q-1 732 781 20
NC8413R-1 782 835 25

NC8413S-1 823 878 30

41955 19586 11'-10 3 ⁄4" 12'-21 ⁄4"
NC8413T-1 893 957 40
NC8413U-1 951 1013 50
NC8413V-1 1001 1065 60
NC8413W-1 1063 1130 75
NC8413X-1 1144 1214 100
NC8414P-1 761 806 15
NC8414Q-1 827 876 20
NC8414R-1 883 933 25
NC8414S-1 927 980 30
NC8414T-1 1009 1066 40
48355 22096 13'-10 3 ⁄4" 14'-21 ⁄4"
NC8414U-1 1074 1133 50
NC8414V-1 1126 1185 60
NC8414W-1 1201 1264 75
NC8414X-1 1288 1358 100
NC8414Y-1 1370 1455 125

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current 4 Standard overflow is a 4" dia. standpipe in the collection basin floor.
drawings from your Marley sales representative. All table data is per The standpipe removes for flush-out and draining. See page 20 for
cell. side overflow option.
2 Last numeral of model number indicates number of cells. Change as 5 Outlet sizes vary according to gpm and arrangement. See pages 20
appropriate for your selection. and 21 for outlet sizes and details.
3 Nominal tons are based upon 95°F HW, 85°F CW, 78°F WB, 6 Makeup water connection may be 1" or 2" dia., depending upon
3 gpm/ton and standard low sound fans. The UPDATE web-based tower heat load, water pressure, and desired connections. See page
selection software provides NC model recommendations based on 15 for additional information.
specific design requirements.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Schematic Data 12

NC8422
Use this data for preliminary layouts only.
Obtain current drawing from your local Marley
sales representative.

UPDATE web-based selection software,

™

available at spxcooling.com/update provides NC

model recommendations based on customer's
specific design requirements.

Design Operating Shipping

Model Nominal Tons Motor
Weight Weight
note 2 note 3 hp
lb lb
NC8422R-1 1311 25
NC8422S-1 1383 30
NC8422T-1 1490 40
NC8422U-1 1595 50

NC8422V-1 1688 60 100 982 41460

NC8422W-1 1810 75
NC8422X-1 1967 100
NC8422Y-1 2080 125
NC8422Z-1 2189 150

PLAN 22'-8 1/2" MIN

CL CL
29'- 10" 3 1/2" MIN

27'-1 3/16"
INSTALLED
HEIGHT

HINGED ACCESS 22'- 5"

DOOR
CASED SIDE ELEVATION AIR INLET ELEVATION

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current drawings 4 Standard overflow is a 4" dia. standpipe in the collection basin floor.
from your Marley sales representative. All table data is per cell. The standpipe removes for flush-out and draining.
2 Last numeral of model number indicates number of cells. Change as 5 Outlet sizes vary according to gpm and arrangement. See pages 23
appropriate for your selection. for outlet sizes and details.
3 Nominal tons are based upon 95°F HW, 85°F CW, 78°F WB, 6 Makeup water connection may be 1" or 2" dia., depending upon
3 gpm/ton and standard low sound fans. The UPDATE web-based tower heat load, water pressure, and desired connections. See page
selection software provides NC model recommendations based on 15 for additional information.
specific design requirements.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Freeze Prevention 13

When the ambient air temperature falls below 32°F, the water STEAM JET BASIN HEATERS
in a cooling tower can freeze. Marley Technical Report #H-003
Penberthy Houdaille bronze steam jet heaters (1⁄4" to 3⁄4") are
“Cooling Towers and Freezing Weather” describes how to prevent
available for freeze protection (installation by others). Injectors
freezing during operation. Available at spxcooling.com or ask your
install in a coupling provided in the side of the collection basin. Live
Marley sales representative for a copy.
steam, as required, is injected directly into the water. Condensed
During shutdown, water collects in the cold water basin and steam adds water to the basin, and the excess will exit the overflow
may freeze solid. You can prevent freezing by adding heat to the of the tower.
water left in the tower—or, you can drain the tower and all exposed
pipework at shutdown. INDOOR STORAGE TANK

ELECTRIC BASIN HEATERS With this type of system, water flows from an indoor tank,
through the load system, and back to the tower, where it is cooled.
An automatic basin water heater system is available consisting The cooled water flows by gravity from the tower to the tank
of the following components: located in a heated space. At shutdown, all exposed water drains
• Stainless steel electric immersion heater(s). into the tank, where it is safe from freezing. Although we do not
produce tanks, many of our representatives offer tanks supplied by
—Threaded couplings are provided in the side of the reputable manufacturers.
collection basin.
The amount of water needed to successfully operate the system
• NEMA 4 enclosure containing: depends on the tower size and gpm and on the volume of water
—Magnetic contactor to energize heater. contained in the piping system to and from the tower. You must
select a tank large enough to contain those combined volumes—
—Transformer to convert power supply to 24 volts for control
plus a level sufficient to maintain a flooded suction on your pump.
circuit.
Control makeup water according to the level where the tank
—Solid state circuit board for temperature and low- stabilizes during operation.
water cutoff.
Enclosure may be mounted on the side of the tower.
• Control probe in the collection basin to monitor water
temperature and level.
Heater components are normally shipped separately for
installation by others.
Note: any exposed piping that is still filled with water at
shutdown—including the makeup water line—should be electrically
traced and insulated (by others).
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Inlet Connection 14

Tired of having to design your piping and tower layout to

accommodate the standards of cooling tower manufacturers?
Marley’s multiple variety of piping systems accommodates your
design intentions to make your layout of the NC both expedient and
economical.
• Single or dual hot water inlet connections.
• Side inlet, bottom inlet or top inlet connections.
• Side cold water outlet connections. NC8401-NC8414.
• Bottom cold water outlet connections.
• A variety of makeup, overflow and drain options.
For the single inlet connection all piping to the distribution
basins is part of the tower package. Installation and design
costs are reduced and the need for extra piping and supports
are eliminated. The single bottom inlet connection is perfect for
multicell applications—keeping all the inlet piping below the tower. SIDE INLET PIPING
Unless otherwise specified, single-cell towers — NC8401
through NC8414 — normally have a cased-face outlet
appropriate for the design water flow rate—see pages 20
and 21. This usually assures the lowest possible installed
tower elevation. Cased-face outlet connection pipes extend
approximately 3" outside the basin, and are beveled for weld
connection and also grooved for a mechanical coupling.
Outlet piping can be kept below the cold water basin
level by choosing either a depressed sump or a bottom outlet
connection in lieu of the cased-face outlets. Both outlet designs
conform to standard class 125 ANSI pipe flange specifications.
Easily removable debris screens are optional on bottom
outlets and are standard on all other outlet arrangements.
Depressed sumps are made of inert fire-retardant FRP
or heavy-gauge welded stainless steel. Unless otherwise
specified towers with galvanized steel collection basins
are supplied with FRP sumps and towers with stainless
steel basins are supplied with stainless sumps.
Multicell towers, intended to operate together as a common
unit, are joined by steel flumes between the collection basins BOTTOM INLET PIPING
or piping below the tower basins. These connectors equalize
the operating water level between basins and also provide a
flow passage from cells not equipped with outlets or makeup
valves, often eliminating the need to specify an outlet and
makeup valve for each cell on a multicell installation.

DUAL TOP INLET PIPING

NC Steel Cooling Tower — Inlet Connection 15

If each cell is to be equipped with an outlet, cased-face Makeup Water Flow Required–gpm
outlet — NC8401 through NC8414 — can be used on end to Maintain Three (3) Concentrations
cells of multicell towers, but not on interior cells. For direct
Cooling “Range” (HW – CW)
outlet from each cell on installations of three or more cells, use Tower gpm
either the depressed sump or bottom outlet on interior cells. 5°F 10°F 15°F 20°F 30°F 40°F

The best choice for a tower used with a remote or indoor 200 2 3 4 5 8 10
storage tank—see page 13—or on a concrete cold water basin is 400 3 5 8 10 15 20
usually a bottom outlet. 600 4 8 12 15 23 30
A cased-face outlet equipped tower — NC8401 through 800 5 10 15 20 30 40
NC8414 — can be installed on a flat concrete slab if a side drain 1000 7 13 19 25 38 50
and overflow are also specified—see page 20. Consult your Marley 1500 10 19 29 38 57 75
sales representative for complete information.
2000 13 25 38 50 75 100
MAKEUP 3000 19 38 57 75 113 150
4000 25 50 75 100 150 200
The amount of water constantly evaporated from a cooling tower
varies directly with the heat load applied. In addition to evaporation, 5000 32 63 94 125 188 250
water is normally lost to the blowdown (bleed-off) necessary to 6000 38 75 113 150 225 300
maintain dissolved solids concentration at an acceptable level in the 8000 50 100 150 200 300 400
circulating water system.
The NC is equipped with one or more float-operated, mechanical NOTE
makeup valves to automatically replenish this lost water. The tables • If circulating water is to be maintained at 2 concentrations
on this page, calculated for a concentration of 3 times normal, instead of 3, multiply table gpm values by 1.36 before sizing
indicate the rate of water loss—and the size of valve(s) required. If makeup valve.
your installation’s cold water basin will drain by gravity to a remote
storage tank—or if you plan a separate means of controlling makeup
water—a price reduction is available for deleting the Marley valve(s).
We also offer an optional electronic liquid-level control.
In most instances cooling towers will see the highest water
Makeup Valve Flow Capacities–gpm
usage at design heat load. Off design conditions (99% of the time)
water usage will be less. For a better understanding of how much Pressure at Valve Inlet
1" Diameter Valve 2" Diameter Valve
while flowing–psig
water your application will use throughout the year, consult our
water usage calculator at: 10 56 90

spxcooling.com/watercalc 20 78 120

30 92 143
If too much water is still being consumed consult your Marley
sales representative for water saving alternatives. 40 106 160

50 117 167

NOTE
• If makeup water pressure exceeds 50 psig, use pressure
reducer ahead of valve.
• For flow requirements exceeding the above limitations, use
multiples of the same size valve.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Dual Inlet Connection 16

NC8401 - NC8409

TOWER CL INLET
CL INLET

CL INLET
K Q

CL INLET
MARLEY HC
BALANCING VALVE
CL INLET

OPTION NOTE 6

CL TOWER
FACE OF VALVE
INLET FLANGE P
PIPING

TOP OF
CL INLET

DISTRIBUTION
BASIN

S J
USE FOR INLET
STATIC LIFT ELEVATION

SINGLE CELL MULTICELL

Dimensions
Model Fan Diameter Inlet Diameter
J K S P Q
NC8401 9'-9" 11'-1" 10'-5 3 ⁄16" 5'-3" 6'-9 3 ⁄4" 72" 2 at 6"
NC8402 9'-9" 12'-5" 10'-5 3 ⁄16" 5'-11" 8'-81 ⁄4" 84" 2 at 6"
NC8403 11'-5 5 ⁄16" 16'-01 ⁄2" 12'-27 ⁄16" 7'-8 3 ⁄4" 8'-81 ⁄4" 84" 2 at 8"
NC8405 11'-5 ⁄16"
5
17'-9 ⁄2"
1
12'-2 ⁄16"
7
8'-7 ⁄4"
1
10'-21 ⁄4" 108" 2 at 8"
NC8407 11'-5 5 ⁄16" 19'-0 7 ⁄8" 12'-27 ⁄16" 9'-215 ⁄16" 12'-21 ⁄4" 120" 2 at 8"
NC8409 11'-5 5 ⁄16" 20'-31 ⁄2" 12'-47 ⁄16" 9'-91 ⁄2" 14'-21 ⁄4" 144" 2 at 10"
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Dual Inlet Connection 17

NC8410 - NC8422
TOWER CL INLET
CL INLET

CL INLET
20'-3 1/2"
Q

CL INLET
MARLEY HC
BALANCING VALVE
CL INLET

OPTION NOTE 6

TOWER CL NC8410 - NC8414 ILLUSTRATED.

REFER TO NC8422 SCHEMATIC
FACE OF VALVE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAIL.
INLET FLANGE 9'-9 1/2"
PIPING
CL INLET

TOP OF
DISTRIBUTION
BASIN

J
S INLET
USE FOR ELEVATION
STATIC LIFT

SINGLE CELL MULTICELL

NC8410 - NC8414 NC8422 SINGLE CELL - MULTICELL

Dimensions
Model Fan Diameter Inlet Diameter
J S Q
NC8410 15'-6" 16'-5" 12'-21 ⁄4" 132" 2 at 10"
NC8411 18'-3 5 ⁄8" 19'-23 ⁄4" 12'-21 ⁄4" 132" 2 at 10"
NC8412 18'-3 5 ⁄8" 19'-23 ⁄4" 14'-21 ⁄4" 144" 2 at 10"
NC8413 22'-0 3 ⁄4" 22'-113 ⁄8" 12'-21 ⁄4" 132" 2 at 10"
NC8414 22'-0 3 ⁄4" 22'-113 ⁄8" 14'-21 ⁄4" 144" 2 at 10"
NC8422 22'-0 3 ⁄4" 23'-17 ⁄8" 22'-81 ⁄2" 228" 2 at 14"

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current drawings 4 All piping and supports—and their design—are by others.
from your Marley sales representative. 5 Allow adequate clearance for entry to tower access doors and safe
2 Pumping head contributed by the tower is static lift “S”. Add your use of optional ladder. Refer to appropriate Marley drawings.
system dynamic pipe losses for total. 6 You may choose to use 90° short radius flanged elbows in place
3 The tower will support the vertical weight of piping shown within of HC balancing valves on single-cell towers where inlet piping is
the plan area of the tower only. All piping loads, including thrust balanced for equal flow. Pipe elevation remains as shown.
and lateral loads of riser and horizontal piping must be supported
independent of the tower. See inlet piping drawings for details.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Single Inlet Connection 18

NC8401 - NC8409

CL TOWER CELL
C

FACE OF SIDE
INLET CONNECTION

SINGLE SIDE
INLET NOTE 5
SIDE INLET CL TOWER

CL INLET

6 3/8"

CLINLET CLINLET CL TOWER

SINGLE BOTTOM TOP OF FACE OF
SUPPORT BOTTOM INLET
INLET NOTE 5 D CONNECTION E
SINGLE BOTTOM
INLET NOTE 5

Dimensions
Model Inlet Diameter
B C D E
NC8401 7'-6 7 ⁄16" 3'-3 1⁄16" na na 6"
NC8402 7'-6 5 ⁄8" 5'-013 ⁄16" 2'-41 ⁄8" 2'-0" 8"
NC8403 9'-3 9 ⁄16" 5'-011 ⁄16" 2'-43 ⁄16" 2'-5" 8"
NC8405 9'-2 ⁄16"
9
5'-11 ⁄8"
7
2'-711 ⁄16" 3'-01 ⁄4" 10"
NC8407 9'-111 ⁄16" 7'-01 ⁄16" 2'-10 5 ⁄8" 4'-2" 10"
NC8409 9'-2 ⁄8"
1
8'-0" 2'-10 7 ⁄8" 4'-8" 10"

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current drawings 4 Allow adequate clearance for entry to tower access doors and safe
from your Marley sales representative. use of optional ladder. Refer to appropriate Marley drawings.
2 All external piping loads, including weight, thrust and lateral loads 5 You may choose either a bottom inlet connection or a side inlet
of riser and horizontal piping plus the weight of water in the internal connection. The bottom inlet connects at the tower collection basin
riser must be supported independent of the tower. Internal riser adds floor. Refer to appropriate Marley drawings.
additional vertical operating loads to external piping at the bottom 6 Contact your Marley sales representative for the required pump head
inlet flange. for single-inlet applications.
3 All piping and supports beyond the inlet connection—and their 7. Weight of internal piping must be added to tower weights. Contact
design—are by others. your Marley sales representative for combined tower weight
information.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Single Inlet Connection 19

NC8410 - NC8414

CL TOWER CELL
C

FACE OF SIDE
INLET CONNECTION
SINGLE SIDE
SIDE INLET CL TOWER INLET NOTE 5

CL INLET

6 3/8"

CLINLET CL TOWER
CL TOP OF FACE OF
INLET SUPPORT BOTTOM INLET
2'-7 5/8" CONNECTION E
SINGLE BOTTOM SINGLE BOTTOM
INLET NOTE 5 INLET NOTE 5

Dimensions
Model Inlet Diameter
B C E
NC8410 13'-31 ⁄2" 7'-37 ⁄16" 4'-6" 10"

NC8411 16'-11 ⁄2" 7'-37 ⁄16" 4'-6" 12"

NC8412 16'-1 ⁄2"

1
8'-2 ⁄2"
1
5'-5 ⁄16"
15
12"

NC8413 19'-10 5 ⁄8" 7'-37 ⁄16" 4'-6" 12"

NC8414 19'-10 5 ⁄8" 8'-21 ⁄2" 5'-515 ⁄16" 12"

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current drawings 4 Allow adequate clearance for entry to tower access doors and safe
from your Marley sales representative. use of optional ladder. Refer to appropriate Marley drawings.
2 All external piping loads, including weight, thrust and lateral loads 5 You may choose either a bottom inlet connection or a side inlet
of riser and horizontal piping plus the weight of water in the internal connection. The bottom inlet connects at the tower collection basin
riser must be supported independent of the tower. Internal riser adds floor. Refer to appropriate Marley drawings.
additional vertical operating loads to external piping at the bottom 6 Contact your Marley sales representative for the required pump head
inlet flange. for single-inlet applications.
3 All piping and supports beyond the inlet connection—and their 7. Weight of internal piping must be added to tower weights. Contact
design—are by others. your Marley sales representative for combined tower weight
information.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Outlet Connection 20

NC8401 - NC8414

SUCTION CONNECTION CLTOWER

OVERFLOW
SEE TABLE FOR SIZE 3" DIA NPTF
DRAIN AND CLEAN-OUT
1 1/2" DIA NPTF
Dimensions
Model
A B C
CL

C NC8401 10" 3'-41 ⁄8" 81 ⁄ 8 "

CL

NC8402 10" 4'-3 3 ⁄8" 81 ⁄ 8 "

4 9/16"
NC8403 111 ⁄4" 4'-3 3 ⁄8" 815 ⁄16"
CL CL
NC8405 111 ⁄4" 5'-0 3 ⁄8" 815 ⁄16"
12 7/8"
TOP OF NC8407 111 ⁄4" 6'-0 3 ⁄8" 815 ⁄16"
SUPPORT NC8409 111 ⁄4" 7'-0 3 ⁄8" 815 ⁄16"
NC8410 111 ⁄4" 6'-0 3 ⁄8" 111 ⁄ 2"
DRAIN AND OVERFLOW CONNECTION NC8411 111 ⁄4" 6'-0 3 ⁄8" 13 5 ⁄16"

OPTION NC8412 111 ⁄4" 7'-0 3 ⁄8" 13 5 ⁄16"

NC8413 111 ⁄4" 6'-0 3 ⁄8" 13 5 ⁄16"
NOTE NC8414 11 ⁄4"
1
7'-0 ⁄8"
3
13 5 ⁄16"
• Standard overflow is a 4" dia. standpipe in the collection basin floor.
The standpipe removes for flush-out and draining.

WELDING
TOWER CL BEVEL MECHANICAL
COUPLING GROOVE

SUCTION HOOD

REMOVABLE
A TRASH SCREEN

SUCTION CONNECTION
SEE TABLE FOR SIZE TOP OF B
SUPPORT CL TOWER CELL
SECTON

CASED-FACE OUTLET CONNECTION

NC Steel Cooling Tower — Outlet Connection 21

NC8401 - NC8414

BOTTOM OF
COLLECTION
BASIN FLOOR TOP OF
SUPPORT
CL SUMP REMOVABLE
TRASH SCREEN OUTLET
SEE TABLE FOR SIZE TOWER COLLECTION
1 3/8" BASIN FLOOR
REMOVABLE
TRASH SCREEN BOTTOM
OF BASIN
CL OUTLET

1'-8 3/8" FLOOR

2'-7 5/8" 1 3/8"

CL TOWER SECTION
CELL
NOTE BOTTOM OUTLET IS
1'-1 7/8" ALSO AVAILABLE WITHOUT TOP OF
2'-4 3/4" TRASH SCREEN SUPPORT
2'-4
3/8"
SUMP OUTLET MIN CLEARANCE
SEE TABLE
FOR SIZE SECTION BOTTOM OUTLET CONNECTION
DEPRESSED SIDE-OUTLET
SUMP CONNECTION
STAINLESS STEEL OR FRP

Maximum gpm Per Outlet Diameter

Outlet Diameter
Outlet Type Flow Type Model
4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 24"

pump flow w/ anti-vortex plate or NC8401 thru NC8405 157 355 630 993 1413 1729 2285 2509 3322 4019
gravity flow w/ or w/o anti-vortex plate
Bottom NC8407 thru NC8414 167 380 673 1061 1510 1848 2442 3164 3829 4896

pump flow w/o anti-vortex plate NC8401 thru NC8414 71 162 287 453 644 788 1042 1349 1676 2433

pump flow w/ anti-vortex plate or NC8401 thru NC8405 900 1595 2515 3578 4284
gravity flow w/ or w/o anti-vortex plate
Sump NC8407 thru NC8414 900 1595 2515 3578 4379

pump flow w/o anti-vortex plate NC8401 thru NC8414 630 1116 1761 2505 3065

Cased-Face NC8401 thru NC8405 900 1595 2515 3578

pump flow only
Outlet NC8407 thru NC8414 900 1595 2515 3578 4379

NOTE
• Flow rate may be limited by the maximum gpm for unit size.
• For gravity-flow situations (as to an indoor tank), use bottom outlet or depressed side outlet sump. Cased-face outlet is not
recommended for gravity flow.
• gpm limits are the outlet capacities per outlet based on the design operating water level—81⁄2" above the top of support on models
NC8401 through NC8405—91⁄w2" on NC8407 thru NC8414.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Single Inlet Connection 22

NC8422

CL TOWER CELL
12'-6 5/16"

FACE OF SIDE
INLET CONNECTION

SIDE INLET CL TOWER

SINGLE SIDE
INLET NOTE 5
CL INLET

16'-7 7/8"

2'-3 11/16"

INLET CL TOP OF CL INLET CL TOWER

SUPPORT
2'-7" FACE OF 9'-2"
BOTTOM INLET
CONNECTION
SINGLE BOTTOM SINGLE BOTTOM
INLET NOTE 5 INLET NOTE 5

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current drawings 4 Allow adequate clearance for entry to tower access doors and safe
from your Marley sales representative. use of optional ladder. Refer to appropriate Marley drawings.
2 All external piping loads, including weight, thrust and lateral loads 5 You may choose either a bottom inlet connection or a side inlet
of riser and horizontal piping plus the weight of water in the internal connection. The bottom inlet connects at the tower collection basin
riser must be supported independent of the tower. Internal riser adds floor. Refer to appropriate Marley drawings.
additional vertical operating loads to external piping at the bottom 6 Contact your Marley sales representative for the required pump head
inlet flange. for single-inlet applications.
3 All piping and supports beyond the inlet connection—and their 7. Weight of internal piping must be added to tower weights. Contact
design—are by others. your Marley sales representative for combined tower weight
information.
 NC Steel Cooling Tower — Outlet Connection 23

NC8422
BOTTOM OF BOTTOM OF
COLLECTION COLLECTION
BASIN FLOOR TOP OF BASIN FLOOR TOP OF
SUPPORT SUPPORT REMOVABLE
REMOVABLE
CL SUMP TRASH SCREEN CL SUMP TRASH SCREEN
1 3/8" 1 3/8"

4"

CL OUTLET
CL OUTLET

1'-8 3/8" 1'-8 3/8"

2'-7 5/8" 2'-7 5/8"

CL SUMP CL SUMP

1'-1 7/8" 1'-1 7/8"

2'-4 3/4" 2'-4 3/4"
2'-4 3/4" 2'-4 3/4"
SUMP OUTLET MIN CLEARANCE SUMP OUTLET MIN CLEARANCE
SEE TABLE SEE TABLE
FOR SIZE SECTION FOR SIZE SECTION
DEPRESSED SIDE-OUTLET DEPRESSED SIDE-OUTLET
SUMP CONNECTION FLANGED SUMP CONNECTION
STAINLESS STEEL OR FRP UP TO 14" DIAMETER 16" AND 18" DIAMETER

BOTTOM OF
COLLECTION
BASIN FLOOR TOP OF
SUPPORT
REMOVABLE
CL SUMP TRASH SCREEN
1 3/8" OUTLET
SEE TABLE FOR SIZE TOWER COLLECTION
BASIN FLOOR
MECHANICAL
CL OUTLET

1'-8 3/8" 3 3/4" COUPLING REMOVABLE

GROOVE TRASH SCREEN BOTTOM
OF BASIN
2'-7 5/8" FLOOR
CL SUMP
1 1/2"
1'-1 7/8" SECTION
2'-4 3/4"
WELDING 2'-4 3/4" NOTE BOTTOM OUTLET IS
SUMP OUTLET MIN CLEARANCE ALSO AVAILABLE WITHOUT TOP OF
BEVEL SUPPORT
SEE TABLE TRASH SCREEN
FOR SIZE SECTION
DEPRESSED SIDE-OUTLET BOTTOM OUTLET CONNECTION
BEVEL - GROOVED CONNECTION
16" AND 18" DIAMETER

Maximum gpm Per Outlet Diameter

Outlet Diameter
Outlet Type Flow Type
6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 24"

Bottom pump flow w/ anti-vortex plate or gravity flow w/ or w/o anti-vortex plate 757 1194 1699 2079 2748 3560 4420 6419

Sump pump flow with anti-vortex plate 900 1595 2515 3578 4379 5787 7746

NOTE
• Flow rate may be limited by the maximum gpm for unit size.
• 16" and 18" sumps are only available in stainless steel.
• For gravity-flow situations (as to an indoor tank), use bottom outlet.
• Flow limits are the outlet capacities per outlet based on 115⁄8" design operating water level.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Support 24

NC8401 - NC8414

L L
OVERALL OF BASIN OVERALL OF BASIN
2 1/4"
1" D 1" 1" D 1"
CL ANCHOR ANCHOR CL 3 1/2" CL ANCHOR ANCHORCL
BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT

2 1/4" 2 1/4" A

ANCHOR CL
ANCHOR CL

TWO BOLTS REQD.

BOLT
BOLT

MODELS NC8407
B THRU NC8414

HOLES FOR
W OVERALL WIDTH OF BASIN

3/4"
DIA. ANCHOR

W OVERALL WIDTH OF BASIN

BOLTS 4 OR 8 REQD

C
C

HOLES FOR
3/4" DIA. ANCHOR
BOLTS 4 OR 8 REQD

CL ANCHOR
CL ANCHOR

BOLT
BOLT

2 1/4" 2 1/4"

TOWER COLLECTION TOWER COLLECTION

BASIN BASIN
SUPPORTING STEEL SUPPORTING STEEL ALTERNATE
SINGLE CELL SINGLE CELL
Dimensions Design Design
Operating Operating Load
Model
Weight/Cell at Anchor
W L C D
lb lb

NC8401 12'-10" 6'-61 ⁄4" 12'-51 ⁄ 2" 6'-41 ⁄4" 7810 1952

NC8402 14'-2" 8'-4 ⁄4"

3
13'-9 ⁄ 2"
1
8'-23 ⁄4" 10171 2543

NC8403 18'-2" 8'-4 3 ⁄4" 17'-91 ⁄ 2" 8'-23 ⁄4" 15812 3953

NC8405 19'-11" 9'-10 3 ⁄4" 19'-61 ⁄ 2" 9'-8 3 ⁄4" 19691 4923

NC8407 21'-0" 11'-10 ⁄4"3

20'-7 ⁄ 2"
1
11'-8 ⁄4"
3
24824 6206

NC8409 22'-5" 13'-10 3 ⁄4" 22'-01 ⁄ 2" 13'-8 3 ⁄4" 30013 7503

NC8410 22'-5" 11'-10 3 ⁄4" 22'-01 ⁄ 2" 11'-8 3 ⁄4" 33594 8399

NC8411 22'-5" 11'-10 3 ⁄4" 22'-01 ⁄ 2" 11'-8 3 ⁄4" 37334 9334

NC8412 22'-5" 13'-10 ⁄4"3

22'-0 ⁄ 2"
1
13'-8 ⁄4"
3
42915 10729

NC8413 22'-5" 11'-10 3 ⁄4" 22'-01 ⁄ 2" 11'-8 3 ⁄4" 41995 10489

NC8414 22'-5" 13'-10 3 ⁄4" 22'-01 ⁄ 2" 13'-8 3 ⁄4" 48355 12089

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current drawings 4 Tower may be placed on a flat concrete slab. Side outlet and optional
from your Marley sales representative for final design. side drain and overflow must be specified. See pages 13 and 18 and
2 Purchaser to provide tower support complete with holes and anchor consult your Marley sales representative.
bolts. Do not use studs! Anchor points must be framed flush and 5 Tower may be supported from piers at each anchor bolt location, as a
level at top. support alternative.
3 Design operating weight occurs with collection basin full to overflow 6. Dimensions between anchor bolts may vary depending on the
level. Actual operating weight varies with gpm and piping scheme. number of cells and options. Dimensions shown are for a standard
two cell arrangement. Obtain current drawings from your Marley
sales representative for final dimension.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Support 25

NC8401 - NC8414

OVERALL LENGTH OF BASIN

1" D 5 1/2" NOTE 7 1"

CL ANCHOR ANCHOR CL CL ANCHOR ANCHOR CL
BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT

2 1/4"
ANCHOR CL
BOLT
A

2 1/4"
3 1/2"
HOLES FOR
3/4" DIA. ANCHOR
W OVERALL WIDTH OF BASIN

BOLTS 4 OR 8/CELL
TWO BOLTS REQD.
MODELS NC8407
THRU NC8414
C
CL ANCHOR
BOLT

2 1/4"

TOWER COLLECTION
BASIN

SUPPORTING STEEL
MULTICELL

MINIMUM BEARING WIDTH MUST BE

PROVIDED BY BEAM FLANGE OR BEARING
TOWER PLATE AT EACH ANCHOR BOLT LOCATION. TOWER
COLLECTION COLLECTION
BASIN BASIN
6" 1"

SUPPORT SUPPORT
BY OTHERS BY OTHERS

1/8"
NORMAL
GAUGE
NORMAL
GAUGE
SECTION B
VIEW A

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current drawings 5 Tower may be supported from piers at each anchor bolt location, as a
from your Marley sales representative for final design. support alternative.
2 Purchaser to provide tower support complete with holes and anchor 6. Dimensions between anchor bolts may vary depending on the
bolts. Do not use studs! Anchor points must be framed flush and number of cells and options. Dimensions shown are for a standard
level at top. two cell arrangement. Obtain current drawings from your Marley
3 Design operating weight occurs with collection basin full to overflow sales representative for final dimension.
level. Actual operating weight varies with gpm and piping scheme.
4 Tower may be placed on a flat concrete slab. Side outlet and optional
side drain and overflow must be specified. See pages 13 and 18 and
consult your Marley sales representative.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Support 26

NC8422

22'-4 3/4" OVERALL LENGTH OF BASIN

1" 22'-2 3/4" 1"

CL ANCHOR ANCHORCL
BOLT BOLT
A
2 1/4"
ANCHOR CL
BOLT
9'-5"
CL ANCHOR
BOLT
29'-6" OVERALL WIDTH OF BASIN

10'-3 1/2"

5 1/2"
HOLES FOR
3/4" DIA. ANCHOR
BOLTS 12 REQD
CL ANCHOR
BOLT

TWO BOLTS REQD.

INTERIOR BEAMS
9'-5"
CL ANCHOR
BOLT

2 1/4"

TOWER COLLECTION
BASIN

SUPPORTING STEEL
SINGLE CELL

MINIMUM BEARING WIDTH MUST BE

PROVIDED BY BEAM FLANGE OR BEARING
TOWER PLATE AT EACH ANCHOR BOLT LOCATION.
COLLECTION
BASIN
8"

SUPPORT
BY OTHERS

NORMAL
GAUGE

VIEW A
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Support 27

NC8422

OVERALL LENGTH OF BASIN

5 3/4"
1" 22'-2 3/4" 22'-2 3/4" 1"
CL ANCHOR ANCHORCL CL ANCHOR ANCHORCL
BOLT BOLT BOLT BOLT
A
2 1/4"
ANCHOR CL
BOLT
9'-5"
CL ANCHOR

5 1/2"
BOLT
29'-6" OVERALL WIDTH OF BASIN

10'-3 1/2"

HOLES FOR
3/4" DIA. ANCHOR TWO BOLTS REQD.
BOLTS 12 REQD/CELL INTERIOR BEAMS
CL ANCHOR
BOLT
9'-5"
CL ANCHOR
BOLT

2 1/4"

TOWER COLLECTION
BASIN

SUPPORTING STEEL
MULTICELL

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current drawings 4 Tower may be supported from piers at each anchor bolt location, as
from your Marley sales representative for final design. a support alternative. Consult your Marley sales representative for
2 Purchaser to provide tower support complete with holes and anchor additional details.
bolts. Do not use studs! Anchor points must be framed flush and 5. Dimensions between anchor bolts may vary depending on the
level at top. number of cells and options. Dimensions shown are for a standard
3 Design operating weight occurs with collection basin full to overflow two cell arrangement. Obtain current drawings from your Marley
level. Actual operating weight varies with gpm and piping scheme. sales representative for final dimension.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Hoisting Information 28

NC8401 - NC8414

OFFSET MAY BE REQUIRED OFFSET MAY BE REQUIRED

FOR BALANCED LIFT FOR BALANCED LIFT
CENTER OF CENTER OF
TOWER TOWER

LIFTING LIFTING
SLING SLING

WIDTH WIDTH

Model Width Minimum Sling Length

NC8401 6'-7" 6'-0"

NC8402 8'-6" 6'-0"

NC8403 8'-6" 8-0"

NC8405 10'-0" 8'-0"

NC8407 12'-0" 9'-0"

NC8409 14-0" 18'-0"

NC8410 Top 12'-0" 9'-0"

NC8410 Bottom 12'-0" 16'-6"

NC8411 Top 12'-0" 9'-0"

NC8411 Bottom 12'-0" 18'-0"

NC8412 Top 14'-0" 9'-0"

NC8412 Bottom 14'-0" 18'-0"

NC8413 Top 12'-0" 9'-0"

NC8413 Bottom 12'-0" 18'-0"

NC8414 Top 14'-0" 9'-0"

NC8414 Bottom 14'-0" 18'-0"

NOTE
• All hoisting clip holes are 11⁄4".
• On multicell tower installations, overall length of shackle pins should not
exceed 51⁄4".
• For overhead lifts or where additional safety is required, add slings beneath
the tower unit.
NC Steel Cooling Tower — Hoisting Information 29

NC8422

OFFSET MAY BE REQUIRED

FOR BALANCED LIFT
CENTER OF
TOWER

LIFTING SLING
11'-6" MIN. LENGTH

10'-0"

OFFSET MAY BE REQUIRED OFFSET MAY BE REQUIRED

FOR BALANCED LIFT FOR BALANCED LIFT
CENTER OF CENTER OF
TOWER TOWER

LIFTING SLING LIFTING SLING

11'-6" MIN. LENGTH 11'-6" MIN. LENGTH

6'-6" 10'-0"

NOTE
• All hoisting clip holes are 11⁄4".
• Overall length of shackle pins should not exceed 21⁄2".
• For overhead lifts or where additional safety is required, add slings beneath
the tower unit.
 NC Steel Cooling Tower — Sound Attenuators 30

NC8401 - NC8414

W D

SIDE ELEVATION AIR INLET ELEVATION

L L

Add To Design Operating Weight

Dimensions
lb
Model

L W D H Discharge Attenuator Inlet Attenuators

2'-31 ⁄4" 6'-10" 6'-11 ⁄2" 2'-3" 620 1523

NC8401
4'-61 ⁄2" 6'-10" 6'-11 ⁄2" 4'-6" 1241 3045
2'-31 ⁄4" 7'-101 ⁄4" 8'-0" 2'-3" 774 1869
NC8402
4'-61 ⁄2" 7'-101 ⁄4" 8'-0" 4'-6" 1547 3738
2'-31 ⁄4" 7'-101 ⁄4" 8'-0" 2'-3" 774 2101
NC8403
4'-61 ⁄2" 7'-101 ⁄4" 8'-0" 4'-6" 1547 4201
2'-31 ⁄4" 9'-9" 9'-6" 2'-3" 1051 2460
NC8405
4'-61 ⁄2" 9'-9" 9'-6" 4'-6" 2102 4920
2'-31 ⁄4" 10'-8 3 ⁄8" 11'-6" 2'-3" 1395 3115
NC8407
4'-61 ⁄2" 10'-8 3 ⁄8" 11'-6" 4'-6" 2791 6231
2'-31 ⁄4" 12'-9 3 ⁄8" 13'-6" 2'-3" 1616 3508
NC8409
4'-61 ⁄2" 12'-9 3 ⁄8" 13'-6" 4'-6" 3233 7016
2'-31 ⁄4" 11'-87 ⁄8" 11'-6" 2'-3" 1564 5042
NC8410
4'-61 ⁄2" 11'-87 ⁄8" 11'-6" 4'-6" 3128 10083
2'-31 ⁄4" 11'-87 ⁄8" 11'-6" 2'-3" 1564 5562
NC8411
4'-61 ⁄2" 11'-87 ⁄8" 11'-6" 4'-6" 3128 11125
2'-31 ⁄4" 12'-9 3 ⁄8" 13'-6" 2'-3" 1616 6272
NC8412
4'-61 ⁄2" 12'-9 3 ⁄8" 13'-6" 4'-6" 3233 12545
2'-31 ⁄4" 11'-87 ⁄8" 11'-6" 2'-3" 1564 6417
NC8413
4'-61 ⁄2" 11'-87 ⁄8" 11'-6" 4'-6" 3128 12834
2'-31 ⁄4" 12'-9 3 ⁄8" 13'-6" 2'-3" 1616 7051
NC8414
4'-61 ⁄2" 12'-9 3 ⁄8" 13'-6" 4'-6" 3233 14103

NOTE
1 Use this bulletin for preliminary layouts only. Obtain current drawings 3 Attenuators are supported by the tower. Additional support not
from your Marley sales representative. All table data is per cell. required.
2 Attenuators are field installed by others with hardware provided by 4 Discharge attenuators are not available for NC models with velocity
Marley recovery cylinders.
5 Attenuators are not available for NC8422 model.
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