Use and Care Manual

I. SAFE OPERATION - READ BEFORE PROCEEDING
II. SETUP
A. Unpacking the PORT-A-COOL® unit.
PORT-A-COOL® units are shipped completely assembled. The PAC2K482S, PAC2K361S, PAC2K363S,
PAC2K36HPVS, PAC2K24HPVS, PAC3SVT, PACJS1600, PACJS2400, PAC2KCYC01 and PAC2KCYC01A
models ship on a plastic pallet with a cover box strapped over the unit. Cut the straps and remove the
box by lifting it over the unit. Remove the protective plastic dust cover and lift the unit off the pallet.
Models PAC2K163SHD, PAC2K16HPVS, PACCYC02 and PACCYC02A are shipped in an enclosed
corrugated box. Remove from box to unpack.
B. Connecting the water and electricity.
Water Connection
PORT-A-COOL® UNIT MUST BE IN UPRIGHT AND LEVEL POSITION
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (continued)
Q. WHAT IS THE BEST ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PORT-A-COOL® UNIT TO
PRODUCE THE MOST COOL AIR?
A: For optimum performance, the temperature should be 85 degrees F or higher
and the relative humidity should be below 75%. However, PORT-A-COOL® units
will reduce the temperature in almost any environment, making it more pleasant.
Q. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EVAPORATIVE COOLING AND
MISTING SYSTEMS?
A: Misting units spray a shower of water into the air that will collect on people,
objects, equipment, floors, etc. The PORT-A-COOL® unit uses the process of
evaporative to produce cooler air, but does not discharge a mist.
Q. SHOULD I OIL THE FAN MOTOR?
A. The Motor Installation and Maintenance Information manual states, “Sleeve
bearing motors require periodic re-oiling. Re-oil continuous duty units once a
year, intermittent duty units every two years, and occasional duty units every five
years with 30 to 35 drops of SAE no. 20 non-detergent or electric motor oil.”
Q. WHERE CAN I BUY REPLACEMENT PARTS?
A. Unit replacement parts may be purchased from any PORT-A-COOL® product
distributor or directly from PORT-A-COOL® Parts/Technical Support department.
You may also visit www.port-a-coolparts.com to order online.
Q. HOW OFTEN DO PADS HAVE TO BE REPLACED?
A: Depending on the quality of maintenance and frequency of use, pads typically
last up to five years. However, should you have any questions about the life of
the pads for your unit, please call our tech support department for more detailed
information about replacing your pads.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE OR INJURY
• Donotoperateanyfanwithadamagedcordorplug.Discardfanorreturnto
anauthorizedservicefacilityforexaminationand/orrepair.
• Donotruncordundercarpeting,orcovercordwiththrowrugs,runners,or
similarcoverings.Arrangecordawayfromtrafcareatopreventtripping.
• Readinstructionsandlabelscarefully.
• Alwaysunplugelectriccordbeforeworkingontheunit.
• Plugonlyintothree-pronggroundedGFCIprotectedelectricalreceptacle.
• Donotoperateifthereisanydamagetotheplugorcord.
• Donotsteponorrolloverpowercordwithheavyorsharpobjects.
• Donotoperateunitunlessallpadsaresecurelyinplace.
• Removeplugfromelectricaloutletbypullingontheplugandnotthecord.
• TestGFCIreceptacleorbreakermonthlytoensureproperfunction.
• Donotoperatenearopencontainersofammableliquidsorgases.
• Neverwashhousingwithgardenhose.Watermaydamagemotorand
electricalsystem.
• Ifunitisdamagedormalfunctions,donotoperate.Refertothewarranty,
troubleshootingorFAQsection.ContactPort-A-Cool,LLC,TechnicalSupport
at (888) COOL-AIR (1-888-266-5243),oremail[e-mail].
•Donotleaverunningunitunattended.