Portable Evaporative Cooling Fans WayCool® 1HP - Series USER’S MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………..………… 3 Why use evaporative coolers in your work place?…………………………………..…..………. 3 How evaporative cooling works?……………………………………………….……………….… 4 ABOUT THIS MANUAL……………………………………………………………………..………….....… 5 SAFETY INFORMATION………………………………………………………………..…………..……… 6 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS…………………………………………………….…….……………… 8 WC-1HP SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………………………… 9 WC-1HP UNIT DESCRIPTION………………………………………………………..
INTRODUCTION WHY USE EVAPORATIVE COOLERS IN YOUR WORKPLACE? • The WayCool® evaporative cooler requires little space, has a low initial cost, is inexpensive and simple to operate and requires minimal scheduled maintenance. • Due to the design and construction of the cooling pads, cooling efficiency is normally maintained near optimum throughout the life of the pads.
INTRODUCTION HOW EVAPORATIVE COOLING WORKS Figure WC-1HP.02 - Evaporative Cooling Principle Evaporative cooling is the same process your body uses to cool itself. When you perspire, and air moves across your skin, a portion of the perspiration (water) evaporates. Evaporation requires heat to change liquid water-to-water vapor and this heat is taken from your skin, producing the cooling effect.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL The intent of this manual is to help you in two ways: to provide you with step-by-step instructions for quick and easy assembly of your product and to serve as a reference for simple maintenance and questions regarding your product. Important! Read ALL instructions carefully before starting your WayCool®. • Optional equipment contains necessary instructions for assembly or operation. Important! Pay particular attention to all SAFETY information.
SAFETY INFORMATION Warning and Danger Decals have been placed on the equipment to warn of potentially dangerous situations. Care should be taken to keep this information intact and easy to read at all times. Replace missing or damaged safety decals immediately. Using the equipment for purposes other than specified in this manual may cause personal injury and/or damage to the equipment. Safety-Alert Symbol This is a safety-alert symbol.
SAFETY INFORMATION Follow Safety Instructions Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your equipment safety decals. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. Keep safety decals in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety decals. Decal Descriptions This diagram shows the proper location of the safety decals as shipped from the factory. Replace damaged or missing decals. Make sure the decals are easy to see at all times.
SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! • This is an electric device with moving components. There is the possibility of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Ensure all the safety recommendations are adhered to in order to minimize this risk. • Disconnect all power and unplug the unit before you inspect, clean or perform maintenance on the components of the unit.
WC-1HP SPECIFICATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • Height and Width – 33” X 33” wide X 54” high (with casters and directional blower duct) Shipping Weight - 225 pounds Blower - Double-Inlet Centrifugal Motor - 1 HP, 115V 2 speed, 60 HZ (also available in 230V and 50 HZ) Pump - Submersible pump, Vane Type, 280 GPH (Gallons Per Hour) Pump Filter - Washable Polyethylene Filter Pump Discharge Filter - 480 Micron Stainless Steel Reservoir Capacity - 24 Gallons Optional Water Supply - Standard ¾" hose connection (gard
WC-1HP UNIT DESCRIPTION The WayCool® evaporative cooler is a completely self-contained, portable unit capable of delivering 40 MPH velocity of air with a temperature drop of up to 20°. The unit is composed of: • Level-controlled water supply system • Cooling pad assembly • Motor-driven blower and ductwork • Controls • Frame and housing The bottom is made of high impact ABS plastic and holds approximately 24 gallons at normal operating level (about 5" deep).
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM Foam Filter Actual WC-1HP WayCool® Varies slightly from unit shown here. Figure WC-1HP.05 – Water Supply System The bottom can be supplied continuously with an ordinary garden hose by attaching the supplied hose adapter (see Figure WC-1HP.08) to the fill connection, or it can be filled manually. With a continuous water supply connected, the float valve in the bottom (like the one in your toilet tank) rises and falls with the water level.
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM A drain in the bottom allows you to drain the unit for cleaning and maintenance. A drain cap on the underside of the aluminum tray covers the drain during operation. Make sure the cap is in place before you fill the bottom. The drain cap should be finger-tightened only. The pump is attached to a bracket, which in turn is fixed to the blower housing.
WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM A clear vinyl hose connects the pump to the filter. From the filter, a "T" connector supplies two lines that run along the bottom and up opposite frame corners to supply the PVC pipe with water. Each vinyl hose connects to two PVC pipes, which run horizontally along the top of the frame above the cooling pads. Water Supply System The PVC pipes have a series of holes that run the full length of the pipe.
COOLING PAD ASSEMBLY The cooling pads are critical for proper, efficient cooler operation. They are made of laminated cellulose (paper) fibers and arranged to give a large surface area for evaporation and to provide a rigid structure. The shape of the cells allows high velocity airflow through the pad at a minimum pressure drop. At the same time, the air passages between the cells force the incoming air to impinge on the wet cell surfaces and maximize evaporation.
BLOWER AND DUCTWORK Actual WC-1HP WayCool® varies slightly from unit shown here. Figure WC-1HP.07 - Fan Blower The WayCool® WC-1HP uses a belt-driven, 1 HP electric motor to drive a centrifugal blower. The blower draws room air through the cooling pads and discharges the cooler air through the blower duct, displacing the warmer air with cooler air and decreasing the temperature. The blower is secured to the top of the frame and hangs upside down to direct the air out the top of the unit.
CONTROLS Figure WC-1HP.08 - WayCool® Control Switch The WayCool® WC-1HP control switch is mounted on the outside of one frame leg (see cover fig). It has the following positions: OFF - Power is off to the blower motor and the pump motor. LOW VENT - The blower runs at low speed and the pump is OFF. HIGH VENT - The blower runs at high speed and the pump is OFF. Use this setting to quickly dry the cooling pads for removal and cleaning. LOW COOL - The blower runs at low speed and the pump is on.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE UNIT PLACEMENT AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Figure WC-1HP.09 Typical WayCool® Unit Arrangement The WayCool® unit(s) should be placed at one end of the building and an appropriate exhaust fan should be at the opposite end to pull the cool air from the WayCool® unit and discharge the warm air out of the building. Try to get all the air flowing in the same direction. Do not direct other fans against the WayCool® unit. It will counter the WayCool®'s airflow and stop the cooling effect.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE Operation and Maintenance UNPACKING AND INITIAL SETUP The WayCool® WC-1HP Evaporative Cooler is shipped upright in a corrugated container. The WayCool® WC-1HP is fully assembled and ready for service except for thoroughly cleaning manufacturing dust from the cooling pads before running it for the first time. CAUTION: Be careful when you move the unit while it is in the shipping container and when moving it around with the container removed.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE 9. Ensure the frame legs are straight and in alignment, and that the blower is sitting level and in proper position. Maintenance Note: If you notice any damage to your unit, immediately contact the dealer where you purchased it. 10. Clean thoroughly all eight cooling pad sections using a garden hose. Note: Do not use cleaning fluids or other chemicals to clean the pads or it can cause foaming during operation. Use only clean water. 11.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE NORMAL STARTUP 1. Place the unit in the position where it will be run. Do not attempt to lift or move the unit once it is filled. Damage to the unit or a large spill may occur. Note: When you decide where to place the unit, make sure there are no obstructions in the way that will disrupt or block the airflow. Make sure the unit is level at all times. Keep the unit at least three feet away from walls or other obstructions that will interfere with airflow into the unit. 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING COOLING PADS NOT WETTING 1. 2. 3. 4. Ensure that the bottom has water. Ensure that the motor switch is in the start position and the pump switch is in the on position. Ensure that the pump is running. Pump is running but no water: a. Ensure hose is connected. b. Inspect and clean the pump discharge filter. c. Inspect and clean the pump intake filter. d. Ensure the impeller on the inside of the pump turns freely – see figure WC-1HP.05 – Pump. 5. Pump is not running a.
TROUBLESHOOTING SPLATTERING Out Front See “ Line Clogs or Obstructions”. LEAKING Out Bottom Check for cracks on the bottom. If a crack is found, repair it by using a WayCool® Repair Kit or replace the entire bottom. See “Ordering Replacement Parts – page 27. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Your WayCool® Evaporative cooler can be purchased with accessories/options or some of these options can be retrofitted to your WayCool® after the initial purchase.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OSCILLATING WAYCOOL® Oscillating Switch ON/Off Switch Oscillating Assembly The oscillator, in this WayCool® unit, is operated by a 4 RPM gear motor (WC-OSCGEARMTR) that delivers 50 in/lbs. in torque. As the gear motor rotates, the blower duct (WC-LGBLOWERDUCT) oscillates in a 110-degree arc, which cools an area of approximately 9500 square feet. * The design of the oscillator requires the blower duct to sit loosely on top of the unit.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES BLOWER DUCT APPEARS TO JUMP WHILE OSCILLATING 1. The blower duct may be fastened too tight against the top of the WayCool®. The nut above the brace should be loosened allowing 1/16” clearance between the bottom of the blower duct and the top of the WayCool®. 2. If the blower duct is not too tight, the linkage may be damaged. Look for visible damage to the linkage rod or the lever. If any of the linkage parts are damaged, they will need to be replaced. EXCESSIVE NOISE 1.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Automatic Shutoff Option The Automatic Shutoff Option (WC-ASOKIT) is available at the time of your WayCool® purchase or as a retrofit kit on a previously purchased WayCool®. The WC-ASOKIT shuts off the pump when the water level gets low and prevents the pump from damage. The warranty on the pump is void if it is run dry. Wiring Instructions for WC-ASOKIT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn off unit and unplug from power source. Remove blower duct.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 17. Unscrew the yellow wire nut that is on the three white wires, and separate the white wire that goes to the pump pigtail and attach the female disconnect from the hardware bag to this wire. Place this disconnect on Post 2 on the relay. 18.
GENERAL Support information Using this equipment for any other purpose than it was intended or in a way not within the operating recommendations specified in this manual will void the warranty and may cause personal injury. This manual is designed to provide comprehensive planning, installation, safety, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and parts information. The Table of Contents provides a convenient overview of the information in this manual.
WARRANTY THE SCHAEFER WARRANTY Schaefer Ventilation Equipment, LLC, warrants to the original purchaser that our products which prove to be defective in material or workmanship within one year (unless otherwise specified) from date of purchase will be repaired or replaced at the option of Schaefer Ventilation Equipment, LLC, F.O.B. St. Cloud, Minnesota.
