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Portable Evaporative Cooler

WayCool

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1HP - Series

USER'S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for 1HP - Series

Page 1: ...Portable Evaporative Cooler WayCool 1HP Series USER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...NTENANCE 11 Unit Placement and Other Considerations 11 Unpacking and Initial Setup 12 Regular Cleaning 13 Normal Startup 13 Normal Shutdown 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 Cooling Pads not Wetting 14 Foaming 14 Line Clogs or Obstructions 14 Odor Control 14 Scale Buildup 14 Splattering out Front 14 Leaking out Bottom 14 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 15 Manual Fill and Water Gauge 15 Pneumatic Wheel Option 15 Water Co...

Page 3: ...he 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 and evaporates moisture Heat is drawn from the pads and the air dropping the air temperature and producing the cooling effect The cooled air is then forced through a building or space and displaces th...

Page 4: ...e 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 dam...

Page 5: ...in order to minimize this risk Disconnect all power and unplug the unit before you inspect clean or perform maintenance on the components of the unit Never reach into the unit when it is running you could become entrapped by the v belt or injured by the rotating fan blades The metal frame edges are sharp don t run your hand along them Be careful and wear gloves when you reach under the frame to in...

Page 6: ... pump Vane Type 280 GPH 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 size Housing High impact ABS plastic w UV protection Evaporation Media Chemically treated cellulose paper Figure WC 1HP 04 WayCool Evaporative Cooler Overview 4 Actual WC 1HP W...

Page 7: ...al 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 picks up moisture and cools by evaporation The blower then discharges the cooled air Note It is important the cooled space has sufficient air openings so the warmer air can flow out and be replaced by ...

Page 8: ...g level After unplugging the unit 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 hose or pour the water directly into the bottom When you fill the bottom manually it can be filled to a higher level but make sure someone monitors the filling operation...

Page 9: ...ter 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 will quickly reduce the unit s performance and the unit will require more frequent cleaning to maintain cooling effectiveness Always try to use a filtered treated water supply A clear vinyl hose connec...

Page 10: ...y 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 cooling capacity The cooling pad sections two sections for each side eight sections total sit in metal channels at the top and bottom of the unit The channels hold the cooling pads in position and f...

Page 11: ...re lubrication A belt tensioner is connected to a bracket on the motor A rubber foot at one end rests against the blower bracket that is attached to the blower casing when the locking nut is backed off the bolt can be turned in to tighten the V belt or backed out to loosen or remove the V belt Note Do not over tighten the V belt as you can prematurely wear out the bearings The power cord runs down...

Page 12: ...mp is OFF Use this setting to quickly dry the cooling pads for removal and cleaning LOW COOL The blower runs at low speed and the pump is on Use this setting for low cooling loads HIGH COOL The blower runs at high speed and the pump is on Use this setting for maximum cooling PUMP ONLY Pump is on and the blower is OFF Use this setting during startup to first saturate the cooling pads then switch to...

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 severely reduces the cooling effect Avoid using ceiling fans as they disrupt the airflow from the WayCool unit Use as many exhaust fans as possible to create a natural draft through the building This...

Page 14: ... pad s inside your other hand on the outside and lifting the pad up and out from the bottom see figure WC 1HP 10 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 a half inch of play Too loose...

Page 15: ...once 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 sure the unit is level at all times Keep the unit at least three feet away from walls or other obstructions that will interfere with airflow into the unit 2 Check to ensure the drain cap is in place a...

Page 16: ...at 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 screw from all four PVC pipes 7 Grip the opposite end of each PVC pipe with pliers and gently twist it out of its Y connector 8 Remove the plastic mesh socks from the PVC pipes and clean them in warm s...

Page 17: ...t the time of your WayCool purchase or as a retrofit kit on a previously purchased WayCool The pneumatic wheel options includes two locking and two non locking wheels Pneumatic wheels are designed to allow for easy rolling on rough or uneven surfaces Fill pipe and cap Water gauge WC 1HPMF 20 Manual fill 15 WayCool Water Conditioner Cleaner WayCool Water Condition is recommended to control odors fo...

Page 18: ...he motor is determined to have failed it must be replaced BLOWER DUCT APPEARS TO JUMP WHILE OSCILLATING 1 The blower duct may be fastened too tight against the top of the WayCool The nut above the brace should be loosened allowing 1 16 clearance between the bottom of the blower duct and the top of the WayCool 2 If the blower duct is not too tight the linkage may be damaged Look for visible damage ...

Page 19: ...e L position on the switch 15 Cut the black wire from the power cord just below the blue connector and then strip 1 2 of plastic from the black wire 16 Twist the bare end of this wire together with the L2 wire from the indicator light the A jumper from the switch and the jumper labeled B that comes from Post A on the relay Connect all four of these wires together with a red wire nut from the hardw...

Page 20: ...Parts 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 dealer near you Keep this manual in a clean dry place for future reference Dealer Product Information Dealer s Name __________________________________________________________________________________ Deale...

Page 21: ...arranty 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 warranty are listed below These products are subject to all other provisions as stated in The Schaefer Warranty 25 Years Poly Housings 15 Years Fiberglass Housings 10 Years VersaHeat IRLens Ceramic Emitte...

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