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 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. • Complete the unit assembly before attempting to install, refer to page 7.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER General Information Important Notes: • TEXT AND ILLUSTRATION COPYRIGHT CLIMATE TECHNOLOGIES 2008 • All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from Climate Technologies.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Table of Contents Introduction................................................................................................................. 5 Operation Instructions ............................................................................................... 5 GENERAL .................................................................................................................................5 Introduction ..............................................................
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Operation Instructions Introduction Operation Instructions GENERAL Introduction Your 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 DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Operation Instructions Unit Operation 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. Open doors and windows will usually provide this as per the diagrams below. Please Note:- It is important for good ventilation that doors or windows are not open on the windward side of the house.
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 Materials Required (Not supplied) - 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 - Silicone for sealing Window Infill Panel - Copper or plastic high pressure water pipe for mains water supply.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Installation INSTALLATION Note that it is not necessary to remove the Rear Filter Panel from the unit for installation. Do not connect the power to the cooler until the installation is complete. 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.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Installation External Fixing of the Unit • Ensure that the location chosen to mount the cooler is strong enough to support the operating weight of the unit. The unit’s nominal operating weight is 42 kg. • Ensure that the window opening is large enough for the neck of the cooler (nominally 550mm high by 550mm wide). • Ensure there is a minimum 100mm (4”) clearance above the external cabinet for maintenance purposes.
BONAIRE DURANGO WINDOW COOLER Installation • Use the two ‘Wallmate’ screws provided to fix the cooler to the outside of the house if a ‘stucco-type’ wall is being used. (Note that if the unit is not hard up against the wall, these fixing screws will go into the spacer block all ready installed). • For solid walls, brick or masonry, use suitable masonry lag anchors. • Place the unit in position, mark screw positions, remove unit then drill pilot holes for timber walls (1/8” or 3.2mm).
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. Place the lower fin of the winter cover into the gap between the first and second grilles at the bottom of the fan grille. 2. Ensure the grille clips line up with the appropriate grille and push on. To REMOVE the optional winter cover: 1.
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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