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 you may
have regarding your product.
Read ALL instructions carefully before starting your WayCool®. Pay particular attention to all SAFETY
information.
Optional equipment contains necessary instructions for assembly and/or operation.
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. 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. Product specifications subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Safety Information
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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.
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. The diagram below shows the proper location of the safety decals as shipped from
the factory.
WARNING!
Interference with the oscillating spout while the unit is operating,
or manually directing the oscillating spout, will cause damage to
the gear motor. Keep oscillating path clear of obstructions.
This warning decal is
found on the top of
oscillating units only.
Start Unit
-Turn water pump on 5-10
minutes before running blower to wet
evaporative cooling pads.
Shut Down
-Turn pump off and run only
blower until evaporative cooling pads are dry.
This prolongs the life of the pads.
WARRANTY- VOID IF YOU RUN THE
PUMP WITHOUT WATER.
CAUTION - ALWAYS TURN OFF AT
SWITCH AND DISCONNECT POWER
BEFORE REMOVING EVAPORATIVE
COOLING PADS FOR CLEANING OR
INTERNAL MAINTENANCE.
CLEANING
- Clean pads a minimum of once
every two weeks. Remove pads from unit
and clean with garden hose only. DO NOT
use chemicals or high pressure hose.
