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Initial start-up:
Clean out the Sump:
Remove any foreign
material in the sump before start up. It is normal
for some debris to accumulate in the sump. It is
best to flush out the sump with water to clear any
debris.
Filling the unit with water:
Once the unit
has been hooked up to a water source, turn the
water supply valve on and the unit will fill with
water. The float valve will shut off the water flow
when the reservoir is filled.
START-UP PROCEDURE
Do not operate the pump when the reservoir is dry. This will cause the pump to
fail and also void the warranty.
There are 4 factors to consider when determining where to place your evaporative cooler.
1.
Fresh air supply:
The inlet side of the unit (pad side) requires a constant, uninterrupted supply of fresh air for
maximum performance. A distance of 3 ft. of clear space is recommended.
2.
Discharge airflow:
The cool air discharged from the unit should be free of obstruction to allow the air to
circulate in order to maximize the cooling zone.
3.
Ventilation:
Allow cooled air to circulate away from discharge area of cooler. This ensures that the unit does
not re-circulate air that has already been through the evaporative cooling process.
4.
Placement:
The unit must be placed on a level surface to operate correctly. The units create an oval shaped
air pattern that can reach out as far as 20 feet. Obstacles such as racks and workbenches may interfere with
the cooling zone. An attempt should be made to locate the unit in such a manner that interruption of the air
pattern is held to a minimum. Multiple units may be required to cover large areas.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
•
Serious injury or death may
occur.
•
Disconnect from electrical
supply before servicing this
product
.
Annual start-up:
At the beginning of each cooling season follow the same procedures as the initial start-up with some possible
exceptions. If the media was removed for the winter, it will have to be replaced (note instructions below on media
replacement). Check the condition of the media. If the flutes of the media are clogged with buildup of alkali deposits or
are otherwise damaged, consider replacing the media. This is the best time to make this decision while the unit is not
being used and may not be as critically needed.
Starting the pump:
Allow the reservoir to fill before turning the pump on. Once the reservoir is full, the
pump switch may be turned to the ‘ON’ position.
Initial Washing of the Cooling Media
:
The media should be washed for several hours by running
the pump without any airflow through the media. This washing action will clean out any debris in the media
as well as
reduce any odor and improve wetting ability
.
Break in Period for Cooling Media:
The media will reach its peak operating condition after about
100 hours of operation. The chemical constituency rigidifying agents in the media will then be set and will
not leach out further. Ignore any coloration in the water during this initial period.
If a strong odor persists, run the pump to flush the media with water, without airflow through the media, until
the odor disappears.
