Owner’s Manual Durango Window Cooler Model WEAC628 Please keep this important manual in a safe place. It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that regular maintenance is carried out on this evaporative cooling product. Failure to do so will void all guarantees beyond statutory and legal requirements.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Table of Contents Introduction................................................................................................................. 3 Operation Instructions ............................................................................................... 4 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................4 Introduction ..............................................................
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Introduction Introduction GENERAL INFORMATION. Thank you for purchasing a quality Bonaire Evaporative Cooler. We care about your safety and would ask you to spend a few minutes reading these simple instructions before installing or operating this product. Safety! Read carefully all of these instructions prior to installing and operating the unit. • Read and Save these Instructions. Do not throw these Instructions away.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Operation Instructions Operation Instructions GENERAL Introduction Your evaporative cooler is engineered to meet the rigors of harsh environments. Used and maintained in accordance with this manual, it will provide you with years of quiet, cool and environmentally friendly operation. Please take the time to read this manual. The principal of your unit is to introduce fresh air, which is washed through the filter pads to provided cool fresh air.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Operation Instructions Bleed Off The bleed off rate is factory preset and is not adjustable without direction of the manufacturer. It is critical to the life of the product that the bleed off function is not restricted in way as this may void unit warranty and will cause damage to your filters and cooler. The function of the bleed off must be inspected by the owner on a regular basis to ensure the bleed off continuously flows when the unit is operating in “COOL” mode.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Operation Instructions COOLER OPERATION Before Starting • Always ensure that there is another open window or door through which the air can exhaust to other parts of the house. Refer page 5 correct operation and ventilation. • Ensure that the filters are kept clean. • Ensure that the water to the cooler is turned on. • Ensure the plug is connected to a 240V 50Hz single phase grounded appliance socket on the inside of the house and turned on. • IMPORTANT.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Installation Installation INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools - Drill (Power or Cordless) - Adjustable Wrench. - Phillips Head Screw Driver - Drill bits for drilling pilot holes into window frame. 1/8" (3.2mm) drill or appropriate for size of screw used. - ¾” Philips Head Screws for affixing Window Infill Panel Materials Required (Not supplied) - Silicone for sealing Window Infill Panel - Copper or plastic high pressure water pipe for mains water supply.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Installation • Ensure there is a 100mm (4”) clearance above the unit so the rear panel can be remove for service • Ensure that the unit is installed level in the vertical and horizontal positions as illustrated, prior to fixing the cooler. • Use the two ‘Wallmate’ screws provided to fix the cooler to the outside of the house if a ‘stucco-type’ wall is being used.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Installation Internal Fixing of the Unit • IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE METAL FIXING BRACKETS SUPPLIED ARE FITTED TO ENSURE A SECURE INSTALLATION. Utilise the 2 fixing brackets and 4 screws provided as shown in the diagram to ensure the unit is adequately locked into position. • • • • • Ensure that the bracket is aligned within the indicated mounting track area on the underside of the fan housing – see diagram below. Drill 2x1/8” (3.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Installation Water Connection Fit mains water supply line to the float valve installed. The float valve connection is ½” BSP. Note: Water connection line to float valve must be flushed before connecting. The overflow is factory fitted. The bleed hose protruding through the overflow fitting SHOULD bleed water during normal operation at a rate between 6 – 12 Litres per hour. This is normal and is designed to preserve the quality of the Cooler and Cooling efficiency of the Unit.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Maintenance Maintenance ALL MAINTENANCE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. Before commencing any maintenance work on your unit, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply. Note: It is essential that your evaporative cooler is maintained in accordance with this manual. Failure to do so will affect the life of the product and reduce the level of efficiency. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS A 5 YEAR MAINTENANCE PLANNER TO USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Maintenance GENERAL Filter Pads Visually check CELdek® pads for damage or blockage. Gently hose down pads from both sides to remove any build up of salts, dust and pollen. In dusty areas more regular cleaning is recommended. Check the water distributor, making sure it is clear and free from blockage. Failure to do so may lead to uneven water distribution and therefore less efficient operation.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Maintenance Bleed Off The bleed off should be checked to ensure it runs continuously and that there is no build up of mineral deposits in or on your cooler. White deposits indicate high mineral content and the bleed off system should be checked. Should the bleed nozzle become blocked, use a fine pin or similar to clear. If the bleed is running as per normal, the bleed nozzle is clean and the deposits are still forming, then more bleed may be required.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Maintenance MAINTENANCE PLANNER 1st Year PRESEASON CHECK FIRST MIDSEASON SERVICE SECOND MIDSEASON SERVICE END OF SEASON SERVICE AND SHUT DOWN 1.1 Check quality of filters 1.2 Check fan & pump 1.3 Fill unit with water 1.4 Start unit 1.5 Check bleed-off system 2.1 Check and clean filters 2.2 Drain, clean and refill water tray 2.3 Check bleed-off system 2.4 Check strainers and filters 2.5. Check unit operates correctly 3.1 Check and clean filters 3.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Parts List Parts List No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 WEAC628 Description Filter Retainer Clips Rear Filter Panel Assembly Filter Pad Set Motor Mounting Brackets Motor Fan Retaining Clip Fan Control Knob Switch Capacitor 3.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Problem Solving Problem Solving ALL MAINTENANCE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON. PROBLEM Unit fails to start Filter Pads not wetting. Water leaking from overflow Water Droplets in air stream Excessive humidity Inadequate Cooling Unpleasant Odour PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY a Power Failure a Wait for power to be turned on.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Optional Extras Optional Extras Optional Winter Cover Instructions The optional winter cover has been design to provide you with a simple method to seal the unit from winter draughts. To INSTALL the optional winter cover: 1. Check the lines on the winter cover match the front grille for correct application. 2. Place the lower fin of the winter cover into the gap between the first and second grilles at the bottom of the fan grille. 3.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Warranty – Australia ONLY Warranty IMPORTANT Please read this warranty information and complete the Dealers Product information on the following page. KEEP this with your original purchase documents for any claim under warranty. WARRANTY PROCEDURES: Firstly refer to your owners manual to ensure you have followed the correct operating procedures of your product, and refer to the trouble shooting guide to assist solving any problems you may have. 1.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Warranty – Australia ONLY DIY (Do It Yourself) installation Warranty • If the product has been installed as a DIY, a supply part only warranty will apply. Parts only will be supplied free of charge on the return of the faulty part and the owner will be responsible for all labour charges incurred for the part to be fitted by a qualified person. Labour warranty as prescribed in the following table is void in this situation.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Warranty – Australia ONLY PERIODS OF WARRANTY – YEARS BY PRODUCT AND APPLICATION: DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Unit Components RESIDENTIAL Part **All Components 2 COMMERCIAL Labour 2 Part 1 Labour 1 ** Filter pads are a consumable item and therefore are not covered by the above warranty periods AGED NEW PRODUCT WARRANTIES For a New Product warranty to apply, a product needs to be sold and installed within 3 years of the manufacturing date.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Warranty – Australia ONLY PROOF OF PURCHASE: It is important that the name of the Dealer or Retailer from whom you purchased your product and the name of the installer are recorded on this page. The installer is responsible for the correct installation, start up and demonstrating the operation of this product. The Dealer or retailer is also responsible for issuing the relevant certificates of compliance for the electrical connections.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Warranty – Australia ONLY WARRANTY ON REPLACEMENT PARTS: Parts replaced under warranty are warranted for the balance of the original warranty period. SERVICE CENTRES: Only qualified service personnel should conduct any service work carried out on your air conditioning system. It is important that periodical service is carried out on your product to ensure your will receive the efficiency benefits the product provides. For Metro Service only ring the numbers below.
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