TPI PM18-S Owner'S Manual Download Page 2

Issue Date: 05-01-03           

                             OIPM P/N 8914                                                   Page 2 of 3

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SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove unit from carton making sure 

to locate water supply line and filter 
assembly.  

2. Attach water supply hose with filter 

assembly to the pump. 

3. Fill cooler with clean fresh water and 

install fan and pump unit on cooler 
(making sure that the supply hose goes 
toward the bottom of the cooler).   

4. Plug the GFCI safety plug directly into 

a 120-volt A.C. 60 Hz grounded 
electrical Power supply.

Note

: Improper voltage will burn out motor 

and pump windings and void warranty. 

GFCI SAFETY PLUG TEST 

The GFCI safety plug provides added safety for using 
this cooler for indoors or outside environments. 

x

Test the GFCI safety plug before each use. 

x

Plug GFCI into a power outlet – the indicator 
will show power is available. 

x

Press the test button – indicator will turn off. 

x

Press reset button before use. 

Note:  Do Not Use If Above Test Fails.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Always make sure the unit is operated on a 

level surface. The PM-18 unit has built in tip 
over switch in the pump to remove power 
from the unit in the event of a 35-degree tilt 
or more. The PM-24 unit has a temperature 
sensor to shut off water pump if no water is 
flowing through pump for cooling. 

2. Recommend the use of fresh water for daily 

operations.

3. Caution do not operate pump without proper 

water level or with no water unless you are 
using the fan only option. 

4.

Check for leaks. If there are any leaks turn off 
pump and reinsert tubing or hand tighten the 
fitting that were leaking.

PROPER MAINTENANCE

‰

Check filter assembly occasionally. Replace if
it becomes clogged.  

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Clogged nozzles – remove, and place in a 
cleaner overnight in a scale and lime-
removing product. Flush line for a few 
seconds then re-install nozzle. Use spare 
nozzles as required.  Note:  Hand-tighten 
nozzles only. 

‰

Recommend regular cleaning of unit with an 
anti-bacterial agent. This includes the water 
storage unit or cooler. 

‰

Cover the unit when not in use.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK 

HAZARD

.

x

Serious injury or death 
possible. 

x

Disconnect from 
electrical supply before 
filling, servicing, or 
moving product. 

x

Test GFCI per 
instructions on this 
page before using 
product.

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