OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
UNPACKING AND INITIAL SETUP
The WayCool is shipped upright in a corrugated container. The unit is fully assembled and ready for service except for thoroughly cleaning manufac-
turing dust from the cooling pads before running it for the first time.
CAUTION Be careful when you move the unit while it is in the shipping container and when moving it around with the container removed.
Avoid jarring or dropping the unit.
1. With the unit in the upright position as marked on the container, use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the straps that wrap
the shipping container.
Do not discard the container until you have thoroughly inspected the unit.
2. Remove the shipping container.
3. Ensure the switch is OFF and the unit is unplugged.
4. Remove the plastic retaining grates from all four sides of the unit. Use your fingers to lift each upward, then outward
from the bottom.
5. Remove the cooling pads from all four sides of the unit. Place a putty knife or large flat-blade screwdriver under the pad
to lift it up, then outward. With one pad out, the rest can be easily removed by placing one hand on the pad's inside,
your other hand on the outside and lifting the pad up and out from the bottom.
6. Inspect the entire unit for shipping damage.
7. Ensure the fan belt is attached to the motor and blower pulleys and that the belt tension is correct. To ensure it is correct, press your finger on
the belt about halfway between each pulley. It should have about 1/2" of play. If it is too loose the V-belt will slap around while running. It it is
too tight it will cause the blower bearings to wear and fail prematurely.
8. Look for cracks in the bottom near the frame legs. This is also an indication of rough handling.
9. Ensure the frame legs are straight and in alignment, and that the blower is sitting level and in proper position.
If you notice any damage to your unit, immediately contact the dealer where it was purchased.
10. Thoroughly clean all eight cooling pad sections using a garden hose.
Do not use cleaning fluids or other chemicals to clean the pads as it can cause foaming during operation. Use only clean water.
Refer to page 10 for approved cleaners.
11. Remove the drain cap from the underside of the reservoir and rinse with a hose to flush any manufacturing dust etc. from the unit. Replace the
drain cap.
12. Replace the pads and the protective retaining grates.
13. Proceed to
NORMAL STARTUP
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REGULAR CLEANING
The frequency with which the WayCool should be cleaned will depend on the environment in which it is used. The more dirty the environment the
more often it will need cleaning. In most cases the WayCool will need to be cleaned weekly.
CAUTION The pads should be dry before you handle them, as they are stronger when dry than when they are wet and less suscep-
tible to damage. If they are wet, run the unit in the HIGH VENT position until they are dry. After cleaning, let the pads air dry before
you replace them.
1. Turn the switch to OFF and unplug the unit.
2. Remove the plastic retaining grates and check the pads for cleanliness. If they are dirty, remove and clean by spraying with a garden hose (water
only). If they are not dirty you will still need to remove the cooling pads to clean the inside of the unit. Dirty cooling pads reduce the unit's
effectiveness.
3. Use a garden hose to rinse out the bottom and the inside of the unit. The dirt that accumulates is removed from the air during operation, as the
WayCool also acts as an air filter.
4. Remove the drain cap from the underside of the unit and let it drain completely. Rinse out any remaining dirt.
5. Replace the drain cap (finger tighten only).
6. Remove the pump discharge filter by unscrewing the top, removing the screen and rinsing it with a hose or under a tap. Replace the filter screen
and screw the top back on.
7. Remove the pump filter from underneath the pump. Wash thoroughly with a hose. Compress filter and place back under the pump.
8. Replace the cooling pads once they are dry and re-install the plastic retaining grates.
With proper use and regular cleaning, the cooling pads will last about two seasons. If you handle them wet and are abusive, however, they will be
easily damaged. Refer to page 15 for recommended conditioning and cleaning chemicals.
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