WayCool 1HP MFA Series User Manual

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Portable Evaporative Cooler

WayCool® 1HP MFA Series

USER'S MANUAL

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Portable evaporative cooler waycool® 1hp mfa series user's manual wc-1hpmfa wc-1hpmfa360 wc-1hpmfaosc wcg-1hpmfa.
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Introduction ............................................................................................................................3 why use evaporative coolers in your workplace ............................................................................3 how evaporative cooling works ..........
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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...
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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 you may have regarding your product. Read all instructions carefully bef...
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5 safety recommendations please note minimum inlet pressure is 10 psi; maximum inlet pressure is 100 psi. Never leave unit unattended while in operation. Read and save these instructions! This is an electric device with moving components. There is the possibility of fire, electric shock or injury to...
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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 degrees f. The unit is composed of: • level-controlled water supply system • cooling pad assembly • motor-driven blower and ductw...
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Water supply system the reservoir can be supplied continuously with an ordinary garden hose by attaching the supplied hose adapter to the fill connection, or it can be filled manually. With a continuous water supply connected, the float valve in the reservoir (like the one in your toilet tank) rises...
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Water supply system cont'd a drain in the reservoir 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 reservoir. The drain cap should be finger-tightened on...
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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 p...
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Blower and ductwork the waycool® evaporative cooler 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 spout, displacing the warmer air with cooler air and decreasing the temperature. The...
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Control the waycool® control switch is mounted on the outside of one frame leg. 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 se...
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Operation and maintenance cont'd unpacking and initial setup the waycool® is shipped upright in a corrugated container. The unit 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 w...
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Operation and maintenance cont'd regular cleaning the frequency with which the waycool® should be cleaned will depend on the environment in which it is used. The more dirty the environment the more often it will need cleaning. In most cases the waycool® will need to be cleaned weekly. Caution the pa...
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Troubleshooting cooling pads not wetting 1. Ensure there is water in the reservoir. 2. Ensure the motor switch is in the start position and the pump switch is in the on position. 3. Ensure the pump is running. 4. Pump is running but no water: a. Ensure hose is connected. B. Inspect and clean the pum...
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Options and accessories your waycool® can be purchased with certain options and/or accessories, and some of these can be retrofitted after the initial purchase. Instructions are included with all equipment purchased separately. Options available at time of purchase only: • oscillating spout options ...
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Oscillating spout the oscillating spout is operated by a four rpm gear motor that delivers 50 in/lbs. Of torque. As the gear motor rotates, the spout oscillates in a 110-degree arc, which cools an area of about 9500 square feet. The design of the oscillator requires the spout to sit loosely on top o...
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Warranty 17 all information, illustrations and specifications provided here are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Product specifications subject to change. Schaefer ventilation equipment, llc schaefer limited warranty policy schaefer ventilation equipment, ll...