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Congratulations: You have purchased a product of superior 
performance and design, which will give the best service when 
properly operated and maintained. This cooler is intended to be 
used as a convenient roll-around spot cooler. 
 
This guide was designed to provide you with the information 
needed to prepare the unit for roll-around spot-cooling. It also 
contains information on how to safely operate, inspect, maintain 
and troubleshoot your Shop Blaster evaporative air cooler. 
 
The first section contains instructions to prepare your cooler for 
roll-around portable service. The second section, Maintenance, 
contains operational and maintenance instructions to aid in 
keeping your unit in good working order, while Troubleshooting 
includes information to help diagnose and repair commonly 
encountered problems.

 

 

READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS

 

 
Read all instructions carefully before installation 

• This cooler must be connected to 120 volt AC, 60 Hz (cycle) 
power only. NOTE: Improper voltage will void the pump and/
or motor warranties and may cause serious personal injury or 
property damage.

• This cooler is 

NOT

 intended for outdoor use.

• Do 

NOT

 exceed a maximum weight of 50 pounds per drawer.

• Do 

NOT

 exceed a maximum total weight of 600 pounds 

including water and toolbox contents.

• Do 

NOT

 have more than one drawer open at a time, the unit may 

tip.

• When moving this unit ensure the water has been emptied and 
all drawers are closed and locked.

• Ensure the brakes on the two rear casters are engaged when the 
unit is not being moved. 
 
• This cooler must be plugged into a GFCI protected receptacle, 
which has been properly installed in accordance with all local and 
national codes. If you are not sure that the receptacle is GFCI 
protected, consult with a qualified electrician. 
 
• This cooler is equipped with a power cord having an
equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug. Do 

NOT

 

attempt to defeat this safety device by removing the grounding 
pin.

• Do 

NOT

 step on or rollover power cord with heavy or sharp 

objects. Do 

NOT

 operate if plug or cord is damaged in any way. If 

the unit is damaged or malfunctions, do 

NOT

 continue to operate 

it.

OWNER’S GUIDE 

USE AND CARE MANUAL 

MODEL SB5100

01-999-2534

Page 1

Safety    
Operation      
Maintenance 
Trouble Shooting 
Parts Replacement

READ THIS FIRST!

WARNING

 - TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING 
 

• Always disconnect electrical power to unit before
attempting to work on or service your cooler.

• Do 

NOT

 operate with evaporative pad removed.

• Do 

NOT

 use this unit as a step stool or ladder. Do not sit or

  stand on this unit. 

Serious risk of personal injury or

  property damage may occur.

• Do 

NOT

 operate this cooler (fan motor) with any solid-state

speed control device.

• Do 

NOT

 operate with pad frame removed. Do 

NOT

place fingers or any other objects inside the fan section.

Serious risk of personal injury or property damage may occur.

• Never wash your cooler cabinet with a garden hose, water
may harm motor and pump.

• Use of extension cord is not recommended.

NOTE:

• Do not use indoors on carpet or wood floor. Unit may leak
water and could damage flooring or create a slip hazard.

• Do not locate or operate cooler near exhaust or vent pipes
as odors or fumes may be drawn into unit.

• Your warranty does not cover shipping damage. Report all
shipping damage at once to store making the delivery.

• For future reference, record the serial number and
purchase date of your evaporative cooler here:

Serial #____________________________________________

Purchase Date:_____________________________________

Place of Purchase:___________________________________

Summary of Contents for SB5100

Page 1: ...e receptacle is GFCI protected consult with a qualified electrician This cooler is equipped with a power cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug Do NOT attempt to defeat this s...

Page 2: ...e to the cabinet as shown in figure 2 The garden hose adapter attaches to the brass inlet fitting on the float valve See figure 2 NOTE Verify that the hose washers are correctly in place before use Ne...

Page 3: ...an overloaded condition and may damage the fan motor The motor and pump have an internal automatic thermal overload switch that will shut the motor and or the pump off if it overheats The motor and o...

Page 4: ...cy longer life and appearance every two months during operation the cooler should be inspected and cleaned Drain water from the unit every 8 10 hours of operation to minimize scaling build up Note Do...

Page 5: ...th a garden hose water may harm motor and pump Motors damaged by water are NOT covered under warranty All foreign materials scale salt deposits lime etc can and should be removed from bottom pan and o...

Page 6: ...lity paint Do not use asphalt type cooler undercoat material in water reservoir Undercoat will break free clogging the pump and water distributor LUBRICATION Motor Bearings Some motors used in Shop Bl...

Page 7: ...eas where mineral content of the water is high or the air is dusty deposits may build up in the cooler pads restricting airflow Clean or replace pads as follows 1 Disconnect power from unit 2 Remove p...

Page 8: ...01 999 2534 Page 8 WIRING DIAGRAM...

Page 9: ...itch 5 Replace belt Inadequate air delivery 1 Excessive belt tension 2 Blower wheel loose on motor shaft 3 Pads clogged 1 Adjust belt tension 2 Tighten wheel set screw 3 Replace pads Noisy operation 1...

Page 10: ...Drawer Slides not shown 05 008 0004 31 Motor Sheave 05 003 0032 1 10 9 17 2 3 4 22 23 24 25 26 31 18 27 BLOWER ASSEMBLY 8 16 15 14 13 12 11 19 20 21 5 7 6 SB5100 Replacement Parts List Item Replaceme...

Page 11: ...om state to state Evaporative Cooler Limited Warranty Phoenix Manufacturing Inc Phoenix Arizona extiende esta garant a limitada al comprador original de este enfriador evaporativo Lo que esta garant a...

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