Operation and Maintenance cont'd
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 manufacturing 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 15 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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