Port-A-Cool ® unit series 2000 Pneumatic Owner’s Manual FOR PNEUMATIC MODELS PAC2K36AD, PAC2K24AD, PAC2K16AD ® manufactured by port-a-cool, llc
PORT-A-COOL® unit OWNERS MANUAL PNEUMATIC MODELS PAC2K36AD, PAC2K24AD, PAC2K16AD I. SETUP A. Unpacking the PORT-A-COOL® unit. B. Removing the cooling pads. C. Connecting the water and air. II. OPERATING PROCEDURES A. Placement of the PORT-A-COOL® unit. B. Filling with water C. Starting the pump and adjusting the water flow. D. Starting the fan. III. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE A. Daily Maintenance B. Weekly Maintenance C. Storage IV. TROUBLESHOOTING A.
I. SETUP A. Unpacking the PORT-A-COOL® unit. The pneumatic PORT-A-COOL® unit models ( PAC2K36AD, PAC2K24AD, PAC2K16AD), are packed according to the model. The 36” reaction fan model (PAC2K36AD) is crated on a wooden pallet. This model comes completely assembled and thus weighs in excess of 460 lbs. It should be handled with caution . The 24” and 16” models ( PAC2K24AD, PAC2K16AD) are shipped in one large package on a single pallet. The air mover is in an individual package.
Compressed Air Connection WARNING: use extreme caution when connecting or disconnecting compressed air!! Before connecting compressed air to the PORT-A-COOL® unit be sure that both the Jet Fan or Air Mover and the Pump shut-off valves are closed. The air is connected by way of a Crow’s foot type bayonet connector. This connection is made by placing the matting together where the rubber seals are touching and then twisting the input hose connector 90 deg. clockwise while pressing the two fittings together.
II. OPERATING PROCEDURES A. Placement of the PORT-A-COOL® unit. PORT-A-COOL® unit should be used in well ventilated areas only. There are three primary considerations when deciding where to place the PORT-A-COOL® unit. 1) Fresh Air Supply - The rear of the PORT-A-COOL® unit (pad area) must be placed so as to insure a smooth, uninterrupted supply of fresh air. 2) Air Pattern - The cool air discharged from the PORT-A-COOL® unit should have a clear area to circulate in, as free of obstruction as possible.
C. Starting the pump and adjusting the water flow (pads should be in place). CAUTION - DO NOT RUN PUMP WHEN SUMP IS DRY. Once the sump tank is full, the pump may be started by opening the pump valve which is the smaller of the two 1/4 turn air valves. With this valve open the amount of water may be adjusted by using the pneumatic flow control valve to obtain the desired amount of water placed on the pads. This procedure is the same on all pneumatic models. Spray bar valve must be open.
III. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE Very little maintenance is actually required on the PORT-A-COOL® unit. Most of the maintenance on the PORT-A-COOL® unit is cleanliness. Keeping the PORT-A-COOL® unit clean will do more than any other single item to keep your new PORT-A-COOL® unit in peak operating condition. The rugged, corrosion-resistant construction of the PORT-A-COOL® unit and industrial grade components make for the low maintenance characteristics of the PORT-A-COOL® unit. A.
IV. TROUBLESHOOTING / REPAIR CAUTION: DISCONNECT AIR SUPPLY BEFORE REMOVING PAD GUARD OR COOLING PADS FROM THE PORT-A-COOL® unit. A. Troubleshooting The most common problems with a PORT-A-COOL® unit are operational, meaning that the PORT-A-COOL® unit does not operate properly. The PORT-A-COOL® unit consists of three systems. It is important to determine which system of the PORT-A-COOL® unit the problem is associated with.
VI. EVAPORATIVE COOLING The PORT-A-COOL® unit is a fully self-contained, portable, high efficiency evaporative cooler. The PORT-A-COOL® unit is proudly made in America at our Center, Texas factory. A. What is Evaporative Cooling? When trying to understand evaporative cooling, it may be best to think of air as being like a sponge. Similar to a sponge, air has an ability to absorb moisture that it comes in contact with.
The following table demonstrates the BTU’s removed from the air based on a given amount of water consumed in an hour by the PORT-A-COOL® unit. U. S. Gallons / Hour 10 (37.8 liters or 8.3 Imperial Gallons) 12 (45.4 liters or 10.0 Imperial Gallons) 14 (53.0 liters or 11.7 Imperial Gallons) Total BTU’s Removed 87,000 104,400 121,800 In simple terms, evaporative cooling is nature s way of cooling. The PORT-A-COOL® unit utilizes the same phenomenon, but in the most efficient manner possible. B.
C. Evaporative Cooling and the PORT-A-COOL® unit. The PORT-A-COOL® unit is the state of the art, high efficiency, portable evaporative cooling device. High Efficiency, rigid cooling media coupled with a unique patented housing design allows the PORT-A-COOL® unit to cool effectively in very high relative humidity conditions. Conditions that no other portable evaporative cooling device, such as the old style swamp cooler, could possibly approach.
