8” QuietCool Portable Evaporative Cooler Owner’s Manual Optional Cover for storage protection. See section 9.0 for details and a convenient Fax Back Order form. This Manual covers the QC18DVS QuietCool Portable Evaporative Cooler.
File this owner’s manual in a safe place for future reference. It contains operating procedures – maintenance procedures – trouble shooting guide – replacement parts guide – order form – and contact information. You will need this! Warnings and Cautions Read before operating QuietCool Portable Evaporative Cooler ELECTRICAL WARNING Do not use a 3 prong to 2 prong adapter on the electrical power cord. Use 14 gauge extension cord only.
Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Quick Start 1.2 Operate unit for 2 weeks before adding Evap-O-Matic Tablets 2.0 How Evaporative Cooling Works 3.0 Unpacking your new QuietCool unit 4.0 Set-up your QuietCool unit 4.1 Connecting the electrical supply 4.2 Connecting the water supply 5.0 Operating procedures 5.1 Filling the units reservoir with water 5.2 Turn-on pump 5.3 Turn-on Fan 6.0 Daily Operating procedures 6.1 Turn-on pump 6.2 Turn-on fan 6.3 Turn-off unit 7.0 Maintenance 7.
1.0 Introduction Your QuietCool was engineered to be the most efficient portable evaporative cooler manufactured. It was manufactured and assembled at our plant in Houston, Texas. Your QuietCool was tested 3 ways. Your unit was tested for 1. Maximum air flow at operating static pressure. Only QuietCool is tested in operating conditions with 2. Water and 3. Electricity before it is shipped. QuietCool is easy to operate – needs only tap water and electricity to operate.
All QuietCool models require regular 3 prongs, ground with 120 volt power supply. Plug electrical cord into receptacle. If using an extension cord be sure it is rated for at least 20 amps for the distance your cord is running. To be safe – make sure no other equipment, such as a radio or electrical equipment, is plugged into the same circuit. The QuietCool should run smoothly on 20 amp, 120 volt, and 60 Hz circuit. 4.
Once your cooling pads are saturated with water – you may turn your QuietCool unit on high. Now you can begin to feel the QuietCool difference in temperature. After your QuietCool has run for 5 minutes or so, visually inspect the pads – if water is dripping outside the unit – gently adjust pads at the bottom to stop water flowing outside the unit. 6.0 Daily Operating procedures 6.
15 minutes before quitting time – turn off the water pump and let the fan run 10 – 15 minutes – to dry out the cooling pads before leaving. Inspect the cooling pads to make sure they are thoroughly dry (this action helps to reduce mold and mildew) when pads are completely dry then turn-off fan. 7.4 Periodic maintenance Depending upon your environment and how often you operate your QuietCool will depend on how dirty your water gets in the reservoir and how often you will need to clean it.
B. After normal use . . . Water quality – check your immediate environment. 4. No water running over the pads . . . Water supply off at main valve source. Water should be drained about once a month or sooner depending on your specific working environment – the water quality and conditions. Open water valve at supply. You may wish to keep this valve open at all times. Turn pump switch on. Pump switch is off. Water filter may be clogged. Remove the cooling pads see section 6.2.
.0 Accessories QuietCool accessories and parts were engineered to always fit your QuietCool unit – no matter how old. When you need a part – we have it in stock – if we don’t have it – we’ll make it. QC18PM – Intake Pre-Filter for 18” unit. A must for environments with air-borne particles like sawdust or lint. Suggest 2 intake filters. When one gets dirty – replace with second – clean first filter, then dry - so it’s ready when second gets dirty.
.0 Replacement Parts All Accessories / Replacement Parts are obtainable through your local QuietCool distributor. Should a part be temporarily out of stock at your distributor he can special order it for you. You can contact the manufacturer, Quietaire Cooling Inc. directly at: Telephone: 713.228.9421 or Fax: 713.228.9425. Please have your units 1. Model number 2.
Fax Back Order Form Accessories and Replacement Parts For all QC18” fan blade models. For all motors, pulleys, belts, switches and fan blades call Quietaire at 713.228.9421. Accessories Description Intake Pre-Filter – protects cooling pads from air-borne particles. Part Number QC18PM Amount List $ 14.00 each Protective Cooler Cover – protects cooler during long storage. Evapo-O-Matic Tablets – Chemical water treatment tablets. Evapo-O-Matic Tablets – Chemical water treatment tablets. QC18CC List $ 49.
.0 Wiring Diagrams for 18” unit 12
.0 Warranty WARRANTY WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER: Quietaire Cooling extends this limited warranty to the original buyer and warrants that products manufactured by Quietaire Cooling shall be free from original defects in workmanship and material for one year from date of shipment, provided same have been properly stored, installed, service, maintained and operated.
