OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
continued
NORMAL STARTUP
1. Place the unit where it will be run. Do not attempt to lift or move the unit once it is filled. Damage to the unit or a large spill may occur.
When you decide where to place the unit, make sure there are no obstructions that could 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 the drain cap to be sure it is in place and secure.
3. Connect the garden hose to the brass hose adapter. Be sure there is a washer in the female end of the hose connection.
4. Open the water supply valve and be sure water enters the reservoir through the float valve by removing one cooling pad on the side with the
water connection. Allow the unit to fill and be sure the float valve shuts off the water completely.
5. If you are filling the unit manually, remove the cap and fill the reservoir with a bucket or hose.
6. Monitor the filling operation to avoid overflowing and damage. Watch the water level in the sight gauge.
7. Plug the unit into a GFCI protected outlet.
8. Adjust the spout to discharge cool air in the desired direction and tighten the knob on the end of the threaded rod.
9. Turn the switch to the PUMP ONLY position and let it run for five to 10 minutes to saturate the cooling pads. Check that the pads are saturated
completely and there are no dry spots.
CAUTION Do not run the pump without water in the reservoir. The automatic shut-off feature is intended to prevent operation of the pump
without water, which can damage it or reduce its service life. Running the pump dry will void the warranty on the pump.The red light indicates
low water level (pump is off).
10. Turn the switch to the HIGH COOL or the LOW COOL position to begin normal cooling operation.
NORMAL SHUTDOWN
1.
Turn the switch to the HIGH VENT position and let the unit run until the cooling pads are dry. This will maximize the life of the pads.
2.
Turn the switch to the OFF position. Unplug the unit if you are going to clean the pads or inspect the components.
3.
Shut off the water supply.
4.
Drain the reservoir if you are going to clean or store the unit.
5.
If the unit will be stored for the season, ensure the cooling pads are completely dry, and then remove them. Wrap them in plastic bags or store
them in a clean place where they will not be damaged or get dirty. The unit should be cleaned thoroughly before storing.
NPBI TECHNOLOGY
WARNING: Disconnect the waycool from power before performing service to the NPBI device or any part on Schaefer Defender
WayCool.
NPBI operation:
The NPBI ion generator is directly wired to the power switch. Anytime the WayCool fan is running the NPBI technology is generating sanitizing ions.
NPBI Cleaning
Note: NPBI system automatically cleans itself every three days. The automated cleaning cycles are designed for typical air quality and large
particle build up to maintain ion emission. Manual cleaning is recommended every 6 months in dirty environments or 1 yearly in typical air quality
environments.
Manual Cleaning Process:
1.
Disconnect Waycool Defender main power cord from power supply.
2.
Remove both duct knobs.
3.
Lift the duct nozzle off the top of the Waycool Defender
WARNING: Ensure power is disconnected to the Waycool Defender.
4.
Use a brush wetted with distilled water and gently brush the two black carbon
bristles as seen in Figure 1.
5.
Reassemble the Waycool Defender in reverse order.
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Figure 1