36” 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 all of the following QuietCool Portable Evaporative Coolers.
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 12 gauge extension cord only.
QuietCool Portable Evaporative Cooler 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 Adjust water flow 5.4 Turn-on Fan 6.0 Daily Operating procedures 6.1 Turn-on pump 6.
QuietCool Portable Evaporative Cooler 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.
4.1 Connecting the electrical supply 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 is plugged into the same circuit. The QuietCool should run smoothly on 20 amp, 120 volt, and 60 Hz circuit. 4.
open the valve to 1 ¼ turn. Allow water to run for 10 – 15 minutes on new cooling pads to totally saturate them with water. Once your units cooling pads are saturated – then, you are ready to turn on fan and begin to feel the cooling effect from your new QuietCool. Note: After your cooling pads are broken in (typically takes 1 -2 weeks in operation) it will take less time to saturate pads for start-up. 5.4 Turn-on Fan Once your cooling pads are wet – you may turn on your QuietCool unit.
two bolts hold the metal angle retaining bar and the cooling pads in place. Next, remove the angle retaining bar and set to side. Now you are ready to remove your unit’s cooling pads. 7.2 Removing the cooling pads Before your start, make a note of the direction of the angle of the pads flutes (see side of pads). You must put padsback in correct order for your unit to function effectively. (Note: Install steep side 45° angle flute to the back of unit.
7.5 QuietCool Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause Solution 1. Water on the Floor A. Front of unit . . . Too much water. Reduce the water flow with the water control valve located on the front of the unit. Note: Close the valve all the way – then open 1 ¼ turns. (QuietCool units usually operate at peak performance at 1 ¼ turns). Damage to polyethylene housing. Note: Check for possible cracks in the blue polyethylene. Repair as necessary. Excess water at top or bottom of pads.
Problem (continued) Cause (continued) Solution (continued) Hard water with excessive mineral content. Use Evapo-O-Matic Tablets or add a Water Stabilizer at the discharge side of the pump. See Accessories section 9.0. 5. Scale build-up on cooling pads. Flush water from unit’s water reservoir more frequently. See section 7.4. 8.0 Storage Remove pads as described above in 7.2 and rinse pads clean with fresh water. Dry cooling pads in sunlight. Drain water reservoir completely and wipe dry.
9.0 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. QC36PM – Intake Pre-Filter for 36” unit. A must for environments with air-borne particles like sawdust or lint. (Shown with Guard) Suggest 2 intake filters. When one gets dirty – replace with second – clean first filter so it’s ready when second gets dirty.
10.0 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.
11.0 Order form Fax Back Order Form Accessories and Replacement Parts For all QC48” 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 QC36PM Amount List $ 25.00 each Protective Cooler Cover – protects cooler during long storage. Evapo-O-Matic Tablets – Chemical water treatment tablets. QC36CC List $ 99.
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13.0 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.
