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BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Table of Contents Quick Setup Guide................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 4 General Information ............................................................................................................................... 4 Unit External View.........................
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Quick Setup Guide Quick Setup Guide 2 1 Assemble the Wheels & Position unit on level surface Unpack the unit carefully 3 Fill the tank or attach water hose. Lock the wheels before unit operation. 4 Plug unit into appropriate outlet. Turn on power & operate unit manually or by remote.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Introduction Introduction General Information Thank you for purchasing a quality Bonaire Evaporative Mobile Cooler. We care about your safety and would ask you to spend a few minutes reading these simple instructions before operating this product. Safety! Read carefully all of these instructions prior to operating the unit. · Read and Save these Instructions. Do not throw these Instructions away. · Complete the unit assembly before attempting to operate.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Introduction Your portable evaporative air conditioner 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 provide cool fresh air.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Introduction Unit Internal View YOUR DURANGO PORTABLE COOLER UNIT WILL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION Item Description Wheels Spanner Remote Quantity 4 1 1 Page | 6
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Installation Installation Unpacking The Unit Important When you receive your unit the wheels, remote and accessory bag will be located inside the box. Wheel Assembly Before installing the wheels the unit MUST be laid down as shown. As shown in the picture, lie down the unit carefully and place the wheel screw end in to the recess under the tank as shown. Then tighten the wheel in by using the spanner.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Installation Water Connection / Tank Filling This unit is compatible with a standard garden hose connection. Use standard ¾” connection to connect water to the unit. The overflow is factory fitted. If unit is inside then bleed hose should be kept inside the tank and regular draining of the tank will be required. If unit is outside then bleed hose should place through the overflow fitting SHOULD bleed water during normal operation at a rate between 6 – 12 Litres per hour (1.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Installation Startup Checklist · Position the cooler as required and lock all of the wheels. · Check that another door or window in the room is open to allow air to exhaust to other parts of the house. · Turn the water supply to the cooler on if hose connected or fill the tank with water. · Plug the cooler into a 110V 60Hz single phase grounded appliance socket and switch the socket on. · Turn the unit on to FAN mode and check the operation of the three speeds fan.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Operation Instructions Oper ation In struct ions Placement It is essential for successful operation of the evaporative cooler that there be sufficient free air openings in the room to be cooled – approximately 0.5m² (5.4² feet). Open doors and windows will usually provide this. Your cooler must be positioned in front of an open window or door if it is to operate effectively. Always ensure that there is another open window or door through which the air can exhaust from the room.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Operation Instructions Auto (Remote) Mode: To activate the Auto mode turn on the switch as shown. Leave in OFF position LED To Activate Auto Mode, Turn ON this switch (Red mark on the switch indicates the switch is ON). · COOL Mode: 1. Press the POWER button and the unit will start. 2. Now press the PUMP button and the blue LED will be illuminated. 3. Press the fan speed button as shown according to your comfort. The unit will now operate with the fan motor, water pump.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Operation Instructions Bleed Off The bleed off rate is factory preset and is adjustable. It is critical to the life of the product that the bleed off function is not restricted in any 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 “COOL” mode.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Maintenance Mainten an ce Before commencing any maintenance work on your unit, ensure it is disconnected from the power supply. Note: It is essential that your evaporative air conditioner 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. See page 16.
BONAIRE PORTABLE 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 PORTABLE COOLER Maintenance Bleed Off The bleed off should be checked to ensure it runs continuously and that there is no buildup of mineral deposits in or on your air conditioner. White deposits indicate high mineral content and the bleed off system should be checked. In areas of poor water quality (where total dissolved solids are greater than 300 p.p.m.) increase the bleed rate. Pump Operation Check the pump spins freely and that the strainer is clean.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Maintenance 5 Year Maintenance Planner 1st Year PRESEASON CHECK FIRST MIDSEASON SERVICE SECOND MIDSEASON SERVICE END OF SEASON SERVICE AND SHUT DOWN 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4.1 4.2 4.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Part List Part List No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Description Control Knob Front Fascia Ice door Front Panel Adaptor Float Valve Float valve Water Flow Control Valve (Dialflow) Fan housing Water Tank Wheels 3500M 4200M Drain Cap Filter Pad Set 3500M 4200M Rear Panel 3500M 4200M Filter Retainer Clips Motor Mounting Brackets Motor Fan Retaining Clip Fan Capacitor 12.0µF / 15.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Problem Solving Problem So lving PROBLEM Unit fails to start Filter Pads not wetting. Filter pads too wet Water leaking from overflow Water Droplets in air stream PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY a Power Failure a Wait for power to be turned on.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Warranty W arrant y Statement on Product Warranty (U.S.A.) 1. Warranty Subject to the Conditions and Exclusions, Climate Technologies Pty Ltd provides the original purchaser with the following warranty: Climate Technologies Pty Ltd warrants this appliance for a 12 month period from the date of purchase. During this period, a defective appliance or defective parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge at the election of Climate Technologies Pty Ltd. 2.
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER Warranty m) Responsibility or liability is not accepted for damage to contents, carpet, walls, ceilings, foundations or any other consequential loss or damage of whatever nature either direct or indirect resulting from installation, operation or misuse of the appliance. n) Parts replaced under warranty are warranted for the balance of the original Warranty Period. o) All warranties are non-transferable.
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