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Owner’s Manual 

 

BONAIRE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Durango Window Cooler 

 

Model 4500E, 5900E 

 
 
 

 

Please keep this important manual in a safe place. It i

s the owner’s responsibility to 

ensure that regular maintenance is carried out on this evaporative cooling product. 

Failure to do so will void all guarantees beyond statutory and legal requirements.

 

DO NOT 

Return to store

 

 

For help with installation or warranty issues call 

 

800-939-2983 or 

www.bonaire-usa.com

 

For parts Visit our secure website 

www.bonairedurango.com

 

 
 

This product may qualify for up to $300 in rebates 

 

Check with your local agency 

 
 

 

Summary of Contents for Durango 4500E

Page 1: ...nce is carried out on this evaporative cooling product Failure to do so will void all guarantees beyond statutory and legal requirements R DO NOT Return to store For help with installation or warranty issues call 800 939 2983 or www bonaire usa com For parts Visit our secure website www bonairedurango com This product may qualify for up to 300 in rebates Check with your local agency ...

Page 2: ...h a damaged cord plug or other component Do not run the power cord under carpet or other floor covering Do not use the power cord with an adaptor plug that converts the 3 pin plug into a 2 prong connector Do not use the cooler with an improperly grounded outlet Do not alter or modify this cooler Do not allow children to install operate or service this cooler WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or e...

Page 3: ...ting 6 Operating the unit 6 Installation 8 Installation Requirements 8 Unpacking The Unit 8 Unit Installation 9 Internal Fixing of the Unit 9 External Fixing of the Unit 10 Water Connection 11 Before Startup 11 Maintenance 12 General 13 Filter Pads 13 Water Tank 13 Water Distributor 13 Water Level Float Valve 13 Bleed Off 14 Electrical 14 Part List 16 Problem Solving 17 Warranty 18 Notes 20 ...

Page 4: ... this manual The principal of your unit is to introduce fresh air which is washed through the filter pads to provide cool fresh air The warm stale air within the room is forced out by the cool air through open doors or windows Unit Internal View YOUR DURANGO WINDOW COOLER UNIT SHOULD CONTAIN A SCREW PACK WITH THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR INSTALLATION Item Description Quantity Wall Anchor 2 Screw 16mm H...

Page 5: ... owner on a regular basis to ensure the bleed off continuously flows when the unit is operating COOL mode All evaporative coolers require water bleed off to prevent build up of mineral deposits as the result of the evaporative cooling process This will maximize the life of the premium CELdek filter pads and minimize mineral deposits inside the cooler The bleed off function only operates in COOL mo...

Page 6: ...or removing the over flow pipe To clean the tank you must remove the Overflow Assembly Pipe Unscrew the Overflow Nut located underneath the cooler remove the Overflow fitting by pulling the fitting up until it completely removed from the tank Operating the unit The Durango cooler can be operated in Manual or Auto Remote mode This is selectable by the toggle switch on the front panel Each mode has ...

Page 7: ...fort The unit will now operate with the fan motor water pump FAN Mode Fan mode can be activated by pressing the PUMP button on and off 1 Press the POWER button and the unit will start 2 Press the fan speed button according to your comfort Note Do not press the PUMP button The unit will now operate with the fan motor only activated To turn the unit off press the POWER button To Activate Auto Mode T...

Page 8: ...over flow fitting will be partially located inside the wet section of the product Fan Assembly Before installing the product in the window the telescopic section of the unit MUST be fixed in place Step 1 Pull the fan assembly out of the unit by approximately 6 150mm until it hits the wet box wall Step 2 Fix the fan assembly into place using the 12 Hi Lo hex screws supplied Ensure the screws are do...

Page 9: ...into position Ensure that the bracket is aligned within the indicated mounting track area on the underside of the fan housing see diagram below Drill 2x1 8 3 2mm holes and insert screws into unit as per diagram and repeat for window frame with appropriate screws Ensure that the cooler is now fixed rigidly to the house structure Close window against unit Measure the gap of the opening cut the in fi...

Page 10: ... maintenance purposes Position the cooler through the window two or more people will be required for this so that the unit is hard up against the outside wall of the house Ensure that the unit is installed level in the vertical and horizontal positions as Ensure that the unit is installed level in the vertical and horizontal positions as illustrated prior to fixing the cooler Installation Note tha...

Page 11: ... Unit If required this Bleed water can be plumbed away using standard over the counter garden hose and fittings The float valve is factory set and should require no further adjustment at time of installation see page 13 if adjustment is required Your cooler is now ready for startup checklist see below Before Startup Check that another door or window in the room is open to allow air to exhaust to o...

Page 12: ...E IN CONJUNCTION WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS See page 15 Step 1 Remove Rear Filter Panel fixing screws 4 off Step 2 Lift the rear filter panel in a vertical fashion 3 or 75mm Step 3 Pull rear filter panel away from unit Step 4 Optional The pump hose will be attached to Rear Filter Panel Should the hose come off during removal of Rear Filter Panel or be removed for servicing the filters care should be ...

Page 13: ... undoing the external overflow fitting lock nut and removing the overflow fitting After refilling it may be necessary to repeat this procedure if the tank is very dirty Water Distributor Check the water distribution system for blockage Check the delivery tube for kinks or holes Note Water supply line to float valve must be flushed before connecting Water Level Float Valve The water level should be...

Page 14: ...ion Check the pump spins freely and that the strainer is clean Ensure the water slinger washer is in place on the stainless steel shaft under the motor above the water line After a long idle period the pump may stop rotating due to a mineral build up on the stainless shaft adjacent to the motor To free the pump shaft remove mineral build up and rotate the shaft using fingers or suitable sized plie...

Page 15: ...t operates correctly 3 1 Check and clean filters 3 2 Drain clean and refill water tray 3 3 Check bleed off system 3 4 Check strainers and filters 3 5 Check unit operates correctly 4 1 Turn off water supply 4 2 Drain and clean unit 4 3 Leave overflow pipe removed 4 4 Check motor and pump and spray with a water displacement lubricant To Order Parts www bonairedurango com For Technical Advice Warrant...

Page 16: ...lter Pad Set 6280116SP 4 Motor Mounting Brackets 6282006SP 5 Motor 6281601SP 6 Fan Retaining Clip 6280804SP 7 Fan 6280806SP 8 Control Knob 6280133SP 9 Switch 6201609SP 10 Capacitor 8 0 µf 20 0 µf 9041888SP 0160177SP 11 Float Valve Assembly 6280901SP 12 Overflow Fitting 6280912SP 13 Pump Filter Basket 6050811SP 14 Pump 6280801SP 15 Bleed Nipple 6280803SP ...

Page 17: ... Break in tubing c Pump appears to deliver excessive water to pads d Bleed nozzle is blocked a Check and tighten b Replace as necessary c Check the condition of the filter pad Wash if pad shows heavy buildup of minerals d Clean bleed nozzle Excessive humidity a Not enough air flow b Inadequate Exhaust a Increase fan speed b Provide more open area to exhaust stale air by opening windows and doors i...

Page 18: ... Industrial or commercial use of this product will void the warranty The appliance is designed for domestic use only f The product must be installed by a qualified person in the manner prescribed by local and statutory regulations and to the manufacturer s specifications g Warranty will only be given where proof of purchase is provided by the original purchaser and Climate Technologies Pty Ltd is ...

Page 19: ...sumer has under State and Federal laws This warranty must be read subject to that legislation and nothing in this warranty has the effect of excluding restricting or modifying those rights 3 Climate Technologies Pty Ltd Climate Technologies Pty Ltd is a company incorporated in Australia A C N number 001 418 042 Reference to Climate Technologies Pty Ltd includes its authorized distributors Warranty...

Page 20: ...Page 20 Notes BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER Notes ...

Page 21: ...Page 21 6282233B Manufactured by Climate Technologies Pty Ltd ABN 13 001 418 042 26 Nylex Avenue Salisbury SA 5108 AUSTRALIA www bonairedurango com ...

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