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About this Manual

The intent of this manual is to help you in two ways: to provide you with step-by-step instructions for quick and easy assembly of your
product and to serve as a reference for simple maintenance and questions regarding your product.

Important! Read ALL instructions carefully before starting your WayCool

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.

• Optional equipment contains necessary instructions for assembly or operation.

Important! Pay particular attention to all SAFETY information.

Important!  The WayCool

®

Evaporative Cooler is labeled with a serial number. The serial number is located inside the unit on the

aluminum frame, behind the switch. Note: Removal of the serial number label will void all warranties.

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

Warning and Danger Decals have been placed on the equipment to warn of potentially dangerous situations. Care should be taken to
keep this information intact and easy to read at all times. Replace missing or damaged safety decals immediately.

Using the equipment for purposes other than specified in this manual may cause personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.

Safety-Alert Symbol
This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment, be alert to the potential for personal injury. This
equipment is designed to be installed and operated as safely as possible… however, hazards do exist.

Signal words are used in conjunction with the safety-alert symbol to identify the severity of the warning.

CAUTION indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, COULD cause damage to your equipment or equipment
failure.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

Safety Information

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Summary of Contents for WayCool

Page 1: ...ers or flyings present due to the types of materials being handled stored or processed Division 2 Not normally present in an explosive concentration but may accidentally exist Testing Certifications S...

Page 2: ...UCTWORK 9 CONTROL 10 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 11 Unit Placement and Other Considerations 11 Unpacking and Initial Setup 12 Regular Cleaning 13 Normal Startup 13 Normal Shutdown 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 14...

Page 3: ...e cooling effect In an evaporative cooler the cellulose cooling pads take the place of your skin water instead of perspiration wets them and a fan moves the air The air blows across the cooling pads a...

Page 4: ...the right to make changes at any time without notice Warning and Danger Decals have been placed on the equipment to warn of potentially dangerous situations Care should be taken to keep this informat...

Page 5: ...ted on this label The unit is certified for Not Normally Hazardous Locations Class1 Division 2 Group D Class 2 Division 2 Groups F G Class 3 Locations As described by the National Fire Protection Asso...

Page 6: ...Gallons Per Hour Pump Filter Washable Polyethylene Filter Pump Discharge Filter 480 Micron Stainless Steel Reservoir Capacity 24 Gallons Optional Water Supply Standard 3 4 hose connection garden hose...

Page 7: ...tal eight sections to totally enclose the unit The blower is hung from the top of the frame and powered by a belt driven 1HP electric motor The blower draws room air through the cooling pads where it...

Page 8: ...the bottom can also be manually filled with a hose or bucket if a hose connection is impractical Simply remove any of the plastic retaining grates and one of the cooling pad sections and place the hos...

Page 9: ...er flow to the cooling pads is reduced and performance decreases The clear filter housing is threaded and screws into the filter body for easy removal to access the screen Note A dirty water supply wi...

Page 10: ...when wet Always run the unit with the plastic retaining grates in place and handle them carefully when you clean them Crushed cells reduce the total airflow through the unit and therefore lowers it s...

Page 11: ...t require lubrication A belt tensioner is connected to a bracket on the motor A rubber foot at one end rests against the blower casing When the locking nut is backed off the bolt can be turned in to t...

Page 12: ...ter switch and the Pump switch function as ON OFF only The unit can run with pump only ON fan motor only ON or both ON Figure WC 1HP DHL 08 WayCool Control Switch 10 Manual Motor starter switch ON OFF...

Page 13: ...the air flowing in the same direction Do not direct other fans against the WayCool unit It will counter the WayCool s airflow and stop the cooling effect Obstructing the airflow from the WayCool unit...

Page 14: ...ng one hand on the pad s inside your other hand on the outside and lifting the pad up and out from the bottom see figure WC 1HP DHL 10 6 Inspect the entire unit for shipping damage 7 Ensure the fan be...

Page 15: ...nce it is filled Damage to the unit or a large spill may occur Note When you decide where to place the unit make sure there are no obstructions in the way that will disrupt or block the airflow Make s...

Page 16: ...t hold on the unit s top cover 5 Remove the top cover and set it aside 6 Locate the four PVC pipes in the top metal channel Each PVC pipe is secured to the Y connector by a single screw Remove this sc...

Page 17: ...llow for easy rolling on rough or uneven surfaces 15 WayCool Water Conditioner Cleaner WayCool Water Condition is recommended to control odors found to be present in some water sources Place the tab u...

Page 18: ...arts To order replacement parts contact the dealer from whom you purchased your WayCool If you do not have that information please call Schaefer Ventilation Equipment at 800 779 3267 to locate a deale...

Page 19: ...rranty THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF Products with warranty periods that exceed our standard one year warra...

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