Use and Care Manual

PORT-A-COOL®
Evaporative Cooling Unit
OWNERS MANUAL
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS:
I. SAFE OPERATION .............................................................................. page 1
II. SETUP .......................................................................................... page 1
A. Unpacking the PORT-A-COOL® unit
B. Connecting the water and electricity
III. OPERATING PROCEDURES ............................................................ page 2-3
A. Specifications.
B. Placement of the PORT-A-COOL® unit.
C. Filling with water.
D. Starting the pump and adjusting the water flow.
E. Starting the fan.
IV. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE .......................................................... page 4
A. Daily Maintenance
B. Weekly Maintenance
C. Storage
D. Technical Support
V. REPLACEMENT PARTS ...................................................................... page 5
A. RMA Procedures
B. PORT-A-COOL® unit Limited Warranty
C. Fan and Pump Replacement ..........................................page 6-8
D. Exploded Views and Parts lists by model .................page 9-19
VI. WIRING DIAGRAMS ..................................................................page 20-23
VII. UNIT OPERATION WARNINGS & OVERVIEWS ............................... page 24-27
VIII. TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................page 28-32
IX. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ..........................................page 33-34
FOR ELECTRIC MODELS
PAC2K482S, PAC2K361S, PAC2K363S, PAC2K36HPVS, PAC2K24HPVS, PAC2K16HPVS, PAC2K163SHD, PAC163SVT,
PACJS1600, PACJS2400, PAC2KCYC01, PAC2KCYC01A, PACCYC02, PACCYC02A
INCLUDES ExPORT MODELS
PACCYC22050, PACCYC22060, PACCYC22050A, PACCYC22060A, PACJS160022050, PACJS160022060, PACJS240022050,
PACJS240022060, PAC161SVT22050, PAC161SVT22060, PAC16HPFC-22050, PAC16HPFC-22060, PAC2K161FC22050,
PAC2K161FC22060, PAC2K161S-22050, PAC2K161S-22060, PAC2K16HP-22050, PAC2K16HP-22060, PAC2K24HP220-50,
PAC2K24HP220-60, PAC2K362S220-50, PAC2K36HP220-50, PAC2K36HP220-60, PAC2K481S220-50, PAC2K481S220-60
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Q. WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE PRODUCED BY A UNIT?
A. Approximately 2% to 5% increase in humidity is produced depending on
the temperature and humidity of the environment. This amount of increase in
humidity is not noticeable in a ventilated area where the air produced by the
unit is exhausted.
Q. HOW LONG WILL THE WATER SUPPLY LAST IN THE SUMP TANK?
A. With no direct water source available, the unit will evaporate the water in a
filled sump tank within two to eight hours of operation, depending on model
and reservoir size. Also, the evaporation rate will vary depending on tempera-
ture and humidity. A water source for refilling the sump tank is recommended
by the manufacturer. Most units have an internal float valve for regulating water
flow into the sump.
Q. SHOULD I USE ICE IN THE SUMP TANK FOR BETTER COOLING?
A. Some of the vapor from the ice water may be picked up and distributed by
the fan, but this does not increase evaporation and therefore will not produce
significant cooling.
Q. WHERE ARE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS FOUND ON THE UNIT?
A. On the outside of the housing of every unit is a metal plate with a white
label with printed barcodes and other information. Unit model numbers begin
with the letters “PAC.” Serial numbers are all-digit numbers. Please always
provide the unit’s serial number and model number when contacting Parts/
Technical Support.
Q. WHAT IF MY QUESTIONS AREN’T ANSWERED HERE?
A: Tech Support staff is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday
though Friday at 1-888-COOL-AID or by e-mail at [e-mail].
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (continued)