Louver latches
The latches at the corners of your Tradewinds cooler are designed to hold the louvers securely in place and prevent gapping which
degrades cooler performance.
To unlatch the louvers for removal: Slip a flat head screwdriver under one corner of
the latch and pry out gently. If you pry too hard or too quickly on the latch, it may
pop out of place and fly off the unit resulting in a lost latch.
Unlatch the louver at the four (4) corners. Remove the louvers one (1) at a time.
Remove the louver by tilting it out at the top and lifting it away from the unit.
To install the louver: place the louver into the slot in the cooler pan and tilt it up into
place. Place the second louver adjacent to the first. Ensure that the embosses (in
the corners of the louvers) fit together snuggly. Close the latches over the
embosses.
Do not hit or force the louvers into place. If the louvers do not fit together easily, it
may be that something is wrong with the installation.
The cooler must be level for proper operation
To level your Tradewinds cooler, install a LEG EXTENSION KIT (provided on downdraft models only).
Refer to instructions included
with the leg extension kit for installation.
If the cooler is to be placed on a stand, the LEG EXTENSION KIT need not be used. To
check the cooler for level, place a level on the
cooler base
. DO NOT use the top of the cooler to check for level.
Float valve
On the downdraft models a flange has been molded into the backside of the blower
near the water line. On the side draft models a flange has been molded into one of the
vertical blower supports.
1. Remove the compression nut, ferrule, ring nut and fiber washer from the stem of the
float.
2. Place the stem of the float through the hole in the flange.
3. Place the fiber washer over the stem of the float and thread the ring nut back on to
the stem and tighten so the water outlet faces straight down.
4. Bring a suitable ¼” water line into the cooler through the small hole provided in the
base.
5. Place the compression nut and then the ferrule onto the water line.
6.
Insert the water line into the stem of the float, slide the ferrule to the stem and thread
the compression nut on to the stem. DO NOT over tighten the compression nut. If the fitting leaks, tighten the compression nut a
little at a time until the leak stops.
Overflow fitting
Reservoir
The water level should be adjusted so that it reaches ½” below the top of the overflow pipe. To
allow for draining the pan, the bushing is threaded to accept a standard, female garden hose
fitting.
1. Place the bushing, with the rubber washer, through the hole provided in the base of the cooler.
2. Secure from below the base with the ring nut provided.
DO NOT over tighten the ring nut.
This may damage the rubber washer and allow the fitting to leak.
3. Thread the overflow tube into the bushing and hand tighten. Over tightening the overflow tube
may cause damage to the tube. If the fitting leaks and tube is properly tightened, try wrapping
the threads of the tube with plumber’s tape.
Motor installation
1.
Remove the motor from the box, inspect for shipping damage and ensure that the horsepower
and voltage are correct.
2.
Remove the motor from the cradle provided. This will make installing the cradle
easier.
2.
Remove the motor from the cradle provided. This will make installing the cradle
easier.
3.
Bolt the cradle to the motor mount using the carriage bolts and nuts provided.
3.
Bolt the cradle to the motor mount using the carriage bolts and nuts provided.
4.
Wire the motor cord to the motor.
4.
Wire the motor cord to the motor.
a. Remove the cover plate from the back of the motor.
a. Remove the cover plate from the back of the motor.
b. Wire the cord to the motor as shown.
b. Wire the cord to the motor as shown.
c. Replace the cover plate so that only the black cord is visible (not the wires).
c. Replace the cover plate so that only the black cord is visible (not the wires).
5.
Replace the motor in the cradle and secure with the saddle clamps.
5.
Replace the motor in the cradle and secure with the saddle clamps.
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