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Performing Inspections (Chateau Mobile)

Published: 2026-02-17      Revised: 2026-03-11

Overview​

This guide outlines the field workflow for conducting routine Cooling Tower Sample Point inspections and the initial steps to take if a leak is detected.

Step 1: Preparation​

  1. Check Out: Ensure the Cooling Tower Tour containing the Sample Points is checked out to your device.
  2. Calibrate: Perform a calibration on your analyzer.
  3. Water Blank Test:
    • Go to Main Menu > Water Blank Test.
    • Select the Field Zero Gas Cylinder and record the PPM.
    • Tap Save.

Preparation

Step 2: Sample Point Inspection​

Sample Point Inspection

  1. Go to Tours and open the Cooling Tower Tour.
  2. Tap a Cooling Tower Sample Point.
  3. Tap the Action Menu (the 3-dot button in the lower-right corner) and select Cooling Tower Inspection.
    • Chateau Mobile will perform several Pre-Inspection checks.
  4. Drift Check: Perform the Zero Gas Drift Check when prompted. Tap Save.
  5. Verification:
    • Select Serial Numbers for the Stripper, Thermometer, and Rotameters.
    • Chateau Mobile automatically validates tool certifications and analyzer calibration.
      • Analyzer checks
        • The current analyzer has a passing confirmation for Zero, 5 PPM, and 10 PPM gas for today's date.
        • The current analyzer has Precision Calibration for the current quarter
      • Stripper checks
        • The Certification Date is current
        • Passing Water Blank
          • in Current month, or
          • A Recovery in event the PPM was more than 10 times the Leak Definition on the last Cooling Tower inspection performed with this stripper
      • Thermometer, AirRotameter, Water Rotameter checks
        • The Certification Date is current
  6. Stabilization: Perform the required 10-minute stabilization check.
  7. Readings:
    • The app initiates a 10-minute countdown.
    • Readings are recorded automatically at 2-minute intervals.
    • Enter Water Flow, Air Flow, and observe for bubbles (if required).
    • Tap Save once the timer completes.
  8. Perform the mandatory Drift check, if Drift fails then inspection will not be saved.

Step 3: Completing the Routine Tour​

Repeat step 2 for all Sample Points in your tour. Once finished, Sync/Check-In your data to Chateau immediately.