Use and Care Manual

PORT-A-COOL OWNER’S MANUAL • PAGE 13
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
The PORT-A-COOL® unit consist of three systems — the fan system, the electrical system, and the water system. It is
important to determine which system of the PORT-A-COOL® unit the problem is associated with. Certain problems may
be associated with more than one system.
Since several things may cause a particular problem ( i.e., the pump is not running ), when determining which system
that the problem is associated with, first define the problem. A careful check of all systems should be made to fully
understand the extent of the problem.
With an understanding of all three systems of the PORT-A-COOL® unit and how they depend on each other, it
becomes much simpler to define and solve any problems.
Although the PORT-A-COOL® unit is designed to be simple to maintain, it will be necessary to have some basic hand
tools (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrenches, etc.).
CAUTION
Please use caution when troubleshooting or repairing any electrical components.
Be certain that all power is disconnected from the PORT-A-COOL® unit
before the cooling pads are removed to gain access to the fan.
Repair and Replacement Procedures
Ensure that all water is removed from the PORT-A-COOL® unit and all power is disconnected. Remove all
impediments to access the component you are checking or replacing.
REPLACING THE COOLING MEDIA (PADS) (All Models)
CAUTION - DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE PERFORMING THIS OPERATION!
The flap must be removed to allow access to the cooling pads. Start with the center pad, which can be
tilted out from the top and lifted out of the drain trough. The two pads to either side of the center pad may
then be removed in the same manner. To remove the two outside pads, they must first be pulled sideways
toward the center of the PORT-A-COOL® unit until they clear the side retainer before removing in the same
manner as the other pads.
Locate the set screw
in the rear of the unit
on the upper right
side
Remove set screw
and lower front flap
to vertical
position (see
illustration)
48 x 12 x 6
5 pads
Once the front flap
is moved, grasp the
right pad and tilt out
at a 90 degree angle
(see illustration).
Pull the pad up to
remove from unit.
Repeat for other
pads.