1-999-2174 DATE: 1/04
OWNER’S GUIDE
USE AND CARE MANUAL
UL Classified Industrial /
Commercial Evaporative Air Cooler
Safety
Installation
Start-up
Operation
Maintenance
Trouble Shooting
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Read all instructions carefully before installation.
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Use only the blower motor and circulating pump(s)
combinations marked on the Model Nameplate indicating
suitability for use in this model. Any other motors or pumps
cannot be substituted.
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Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by
qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards, including fire rated construction.
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When cutting or drilling into a wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring or other concealed utilities (water
or gas lines, sewer lines, etc.).
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Cooler motor, pump, cabinet and junction box must be
grounded in accordance with all local and national codes.
A ground wire must be used between the power supply
and the cooler.
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Be sure that the cooler is connected to proper line voltage
stamped on the pump and blower (fan) motor specification
plate. NOTE: Improper voltage will void the pump and/or
motor warranties and may cause serious personal injury
or property damage.
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Do not operate this blower (fan) motor with any solid-state
speed control device.
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Always disconnect electrical power to unit before
working on or servicing cooler. More than one
disconnect switch will be required to de-energize the
equipment for servicing.
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Do not remove pad frames while cooler is running, this
may cause the blower (fan) motor to overload and
damage the motor windings.
NOTE:
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Do not locate unit near exhaust or vent pipes as odors or
fumes may be drawn into cooler.
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Use of anode devices, chemical additives or treatments in
this cooler will void the warranty.
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Your warranty does not cover shipping damage. Report all
shipping damage at once to dealer or carrier making the
delivery.
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For future reference, record the model, serial numbers
and installation date of your evaporative cooler here:
Model #
Serial #
Install Date:
These Industrial / Commercial Evaporative Air Coolers are covered by
the following City of Los Angeles (C.O.L.A.) Research Reports.
Electrical: RR930159 (3/4, 1 & 1-1/2 Hp single phase applications),
Mechanical: RR8075 (all applications)
WARNING -
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING.
INSTALLER: Please deliver this guide to owner.
Congratulations: You have purchased a product of superior performance and design, which will give the best service when properly installed, operated and maintained.
This guide was designed to provide you and your installer with information needed to mount, operate, inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot your Industrial / Commercial
evaporative air cooler.
The first section, Installation and Start-Up, is especially for the installer. The second section, Regular Maintenance, contains operational and maintenance instructions for the
owner and/or maintenance operations personnel, while Troubleshooting includes information on commonly encountered problems.
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Installation and Start-up
Introduction
2
Mounting requirements
2
Location and placement
2
Duct systems
2
Exhaust openings
2
Electrical requirements
3
CONTENTS
Motor installation 3
Pump junction box location 4
Motor pulley adjustment 4
Belt adjustment 4
Overflow standpipe installation 4
Water line connections 4
Pump installation 4
Bleed off installation 4
General inspections 5
Pre - start - up 5
Start-up Checklist 5
Cabinet Inspection 4
Maintenance
Cleaning 5-6
Draining and touch-up
6
Lubrication
6
Changing cooler pads
6
Pump mounting diagram
7
Troubleshooting
8
