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TROUBLESHOOT

Turn off all power to your evaporative cooler before attempting to troubleshoot any of the following symptoms. For problems not 
listed, please contact Customer Service.

SYMPTOM 

Evaporative cooler fails to 

start or deliver air

Evaporative cooler starts, 

but air delivery 
is inadequate 

Water draining from the 

evaporative cooler

Knocking, shaking, or 
rattling sounds

REMEDY

 
  1. Check power

A. Reset breaker*

B. Reset GFCI**

C. Plug in cord(s) or replace if damaged 

  2. Replace motor

1. Move evaporative cooler at least three feet     
    from the wall

2. Replace fan motor

3. Replace capacitor

1. Replace float valve

2. Tighten plug
 
1. Check and tighten where needed

2. Inspect and adjust, or replace fan blade

POSSIBLE CAUSES

1. No electricity to the evaporative cooler

A. Circuit breaker tripped 

B. GFCI tripped

C. Power unplugged or damaged 

 
2. Motor overheated and/or frozen

1. Kuul evaporative media side of the evaporative 
    cooler is too close to a wall

2. Fan motor failure

3. Capacitor failure

1. Seat in float valve leaking

2. Drain plug not tight

1. Loose parts

2. Fan blade rubbing shroud

* If condition persists, call electrician

** See GFCI section

Summary of Contents for CYCLONE 110

Page 1: ...PORTACOOL CYCLONE OWNER S MANUAL PACCY110 PACCY120 PACCY130 PACCY140 PACCY160 Applies to all 120 and 240V products for global configurations...

Page 2: ...the left to increase water flow If entrainment occurs water is spitting from the front of the product use the valve to decrease the water flow until entrainment ceases 4 5 Your Portacool portable evap...

Page 3: ...e it is functioning properly Remove the plug from the electrical receptacle by pulling on the plug not the power cord Operation near open flames or sparks is not recommended If operating near open fla...

Page 4: ...10 Drain located in back Recessed casters Fill door Adjustable louvers Control panel Water Level Indicator Hose connection Power cord with GFCI OVERVIEW Kuul Comfort evaporative media Water adjustment...

Page 5: ...NE 120 OVERVIEW Drain located in back Casters Fill door Adjustable louvers Control panel Water Level Indicator Hose connection Power cord with GFCI Kuul Comfort evaporative media Water adjustment valv...

Page 6: ...NE 130 OVERVIEW Drain located in back Casters Fill door Adjustable louvers Control panel Water Level Indicator Hose connection Power cord with GFCI Kuul Comfort evaporative media Water adjustment valv...

Page 7: ...PORTACOOL CYCLONE 140 OVERVIEW Drain located on back Casters Control panel Water Level Indicator Hose connection Power cord with GFCI Kuul Comfort evaporative media Water adjustment valve Serial plate...

Page 8: ...ORTACOOL CYCLONE 160 OVERVIEW Drain located on bottom Casters Control panel Water Level Indicator Hose connection Power cord with GFCI Kuul Comfort evaporative media Water adjustment valve Serial plat...

Page 9: ...very low leakage currents Portacool Cyclone models PACCY160 PACCY140 PACCY130 PACCY120 and PACCY110 use a GFCI which is built into the power cord The GFCI on these models will automatically reset when...

Page 10: ...and alert the user that the pump has shut off This light may cycle on and off for a few minutes to draw attention to the low water condition as it tries to exhaust the remaining water In order to res...

Page 11: ...G THE WATER FLOW Once the tank is full of water flip the pump switch into the on position The water level in the tank may drop suddenly and restart the flow of supply water This is a normal condition...

Page 12: ...l evaporative media in correct airflow direction referring to the label on the Kuul evaporative media If conditions such as hard water warrant Portacool Hard Water Treatment can be purchased at www po...

Page 13: ...2 Replace motor 1 Move evaporative cooler at least three feet from the wall 2 Replace fan motor 3 Replace capacitor 1 Replace float valve 2 Tighten plug 1 Check and tighten where needed 2 Inspect and...

Page 14: ...agnant water in tank 2 Kuul evaporative media is mildewed or clogged 1 Too much water delivered to Kuul evaporative media 2 Leaking hose REMEDY 1 Drain flush and clean tank 2 Replace Kuul evaporative...

Page 15: ...ble If the Equipment anIf the Equipment and or its original component parts develop a defect covered by this limited warranty within the applicable time periods described above the same may be repaire...

Page 16: ...e following components are included with your Portacool Cyclone series product For complete warranty information and limitations please see Warranty page Beyond these aspects of Portacool Protect we a...

Page 17: ...uld be below 75 However Portacool evaporative coolers will reduce the temperature in almost any environment making it more comfortable Q How often should my Kuul ComfortTM evaporative media be replace...

Page 18: ...a safe place to prevent damage while out of the evaporative cooler Once all the Kuul Comfort evaporative media has been removed you should have access to the inside of the evaporative cooler and inter...

Page 19: ...00A PARCTLCYC00A PARCTLCY140A PARCTLCY160A COVER PARCVRCYC06 PAC CVR C2 PAC CVR 02 PARCVRCY1400 PARCVRC16000 HARD WATER TREATMENT PARPACHWTB00 PARPACHWTB00 PARPACHWTB00 PARPACHWTB00 PARPACHWTB00 Addit...

Page 20: ...75935 936 598 5651 www portacool com www thekuuleffect com The manual is available in other languages To download a digital copy please visit www portacool com El manual est disponible en otros idiom...

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