WayCool 1HP - Series User Manual - page 19

Manual is about: Portable Evaporative Cooler

Summary of 1HP - Series

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    Portable evaporative cooler waycool ® 1hp - series user's manual.

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    Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................1 why use evaporative coolers in your work place?...............................................................................

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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 ...

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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 regarding your product. Important! Read all instructions carefully before...

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    Safety information safety recommendations 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. Dec...

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    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 (gal...

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    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 d...

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    Water supply system actual wc-1hp waycool ® varies slightly from unit shown here. The bottom can be supplied continuously with an ordinary garden hose by attaching the supplied hose adapter (see figure wc-1hp.07) to the fill connection, or it can be filled manually. With a continuous water supply co...

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    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 ...

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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 ® 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 blow...

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    Controls the waycool ® wc-1hp 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 o...

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    Operation & maintenance unit placement and other considerations 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 th...

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    Operation & 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 fi...

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    Operation & maintenance regular cleaning the frequency with which the waycool ® is 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 pads should be ...

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    Troubleshooting cooling pads not wetting 1. Ensure that the bottom has water. 2. Ensure that the motor switch is in the start position and the pump switch is in the on position. 3. Ensure that the pump is running. 4. Pump is running but no water: a. Ensure hose is connected. B. Inspect and clean the...

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    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. Necessary instructions are included with all equipment purchased separate from your waycool ® . Accessories or op...

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    Optional accessories oscillator waycool ® oscillator troubleshooting 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-deg...

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    Optional accessories wiring instructions for wc-asokit 1. Turn off unit and unplug from power source. 2. Remove blower duct. 3. Remove the two #2 square headed screws from the top of the unit and remove the top. 4. Unplug the pump and motor at the top of the electrical corner. 5. Remove the two #2 s...

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    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, saf...

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    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, l...