BW4002
OWNER’S GUIDE
PHOENIX MANUFACTURING, INC.
USE AND CARE MANUAL
WINDOW COOLER MODELS
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Congratulations: You have purchased a product of superior performance and design,
Safety
Installation
Start-up
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
which will give the best service when properly installed, operated and maintained.
This guide will provide you with information needed to mount, operate, inspect, maintain,
and troubleshoot your Brisa window evaporative air cooler.
The first section, Installation and Start-Up, gives details for installation. The second
section, Maintenance, contains operational and maintenance instructions, while
Troubleshooting includes information on commonly encountered problems.
INSTALLER: Please deliver this guide to owner.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING.
BW3501 / BW3501MX
BW4002 / BW4002MX
BW4502 / BW4502MX
BW5002 / BW5002MX
Read all instructions carefully before installation.
This cooler must be connected to 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz (cycle)
power only. NOTE: Improper voltage will void the pump and/or
motor warranties and may cause serious personal injury or
property damage.
This cooler must be plugged into a GFCI protected receptacle,
which has been properly installed in accordance with all local
and national codes. If you are not sure that the receptacle is
GFCI protected, consult with a qualified electrician.
This cooler is equipped with a power cord having an equipment
grounding conductor and grounding plug. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety device by removing the grounding pin.
Use of an extension cord is not recommended.
Do not operate if plug or cord is damaged in any way. If the unit
is damaged or malfunctions, do not continue to operate it.
Always disconnect electrical power to unit before attempting to
work on or service your cooler.
Some models may have a restricting orifice in the pump water
tube to assure proper water flow rate to the pad. Do not remove
this restrictor!
Remove the plug from the electrical receptacle by pulling on
the plug and not the cord.
Do not operate this blower (fan) motor with any solid-state
speed control device.
Do not operate this unit with pad frame(s) and/or air outlet grille
removed, this may cause the fan motor to overload and
damage the motor.
NOTE:
Do not locate unit near exhaust or vent pipes as odors or fumes
may be drawn into cooler.
Use of anode devices, chemical additives or treatments in this
cooler will void the warranty.
Your warranty does not cover shipping damage. Report all
shipping damage at once to dealer or carrier making the delivery.
For future reference, record the model and serial numbers, date
and place of purchase of your evaporative cooler here:
Model #
Serial #
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
1-999-2431 Date: 01/13
INTRODUCTION
Your Brisa evaporative air cooler was thoroughly tested and inspected
before leaving the factory. This manual is your guide to proper
installation procedures along with information about reasonable care
and maintenance that will ensure safe, economical and trouble free
cooling. Failure to follow these instructions may damage your cooler,
impair its operation, create the potential for serious personal injury
and/or void the warranty.
Read it carefully.
A Note About Air Exhausting / Maximum Cooling
Since coolers function best when there are plenty of openings for the
air to exhaust, you can leave doors or windows open so your house
can breathe.
keep insects, dust, dirt, etc out of the cooled space, the house should
be maintained at a slightly positive air pressure (that is, there should
be slightly more air going into the house than is leaving). This is
controlled by how much the windows or doors are opened.
How much should you open your windows or doors? You should
adjust your openings until the air pressure inside the house is
nearly balanced with the air outside. A good method to determine
when the air is reasonably balanced is to place a tissue paper
against the screen in the window or door farthest from the cooler
and adjust the other openings in the house until the tissue paper
stays lightly on the screen. You can adjust different windows in the
house to direct the most airflow to the areas that are occupied
during different times of the day or night (example: living room
windows during the daytime, bedroom windows at night.)
HINT: To avoid a rush of warm air when starting the cooler be sure to
turn on the pump for a few minutes to completely wet out the pads
before starting the blower.
To get the maximum capacity of your cooler, and to help
Platform or Stand Mounting
Installation normally involves locating the unit in a suitable window
and the construction of a platform or stand to support the weight of the
cooler. Since every installation is different, the exact requirements to
mount and seal a cooler against the weather will be best determined
by the location and at the time of the installation. Most installations will
require blocking of the unused portion of the window around the duct
or other modifications to the window frame may be necessary.
illustration (Fig. 1) for a typical installation. Construct a platform or
stand below the window strong enough to support the weight of the
cooler (approximately 250 pounds).
Measure and construct a level platform or stand that will allow the
bottom surface of the cooler duct to rest on the window sill. Allow
clearance for the drain/overflow standpipe connection.
Position the cooler so that the duct rests on the window sill and the
grille flanges are inside the window frame. DO NOT drive nails or
screws through bottom pan into mounting surface, this will
void the warranty.
Lower the window to rest on the top of the duct (vertically hung
windows) or slide window closed against side of duct (horizontal
slider windows). Block any remaining unused portion of the
window opening with a suitable blocking material (Plexiglas, solid
plastic sheet, solid wood panel, etc.). It will be necessary to seal
any joints around the duct to prevent entry of rain, dust/dirt,
insects, etc. Any good quality caulking or foam tape will work.
See
INSTALLATION
Carefully read the contents of this manual and review the
drawings of the cooler to familiarize yourself with the various
parts before beginning the installation process.
CAUTION: Disconnect all electrical power to the cooler
before attempting to install, open, or service your cooler.
Even while routinely inspecting or servicing the inside, the cooler can
be accidentally started. Keep people and pets away from the cooler
and electrical supply when you are working on it. Before opening,
servicing or cleaning the unit, unplug the unit from the wall receptacle
and take steps to ensure that the cord cannot be plugged back in and
the cooler turned on accidentally. Do not plug power cord into the wall
receptacle until installation or service work is complete.
Before attempting to install the cooler, confirm that the following
preparations have been made:
This cooler must be plugged into a 120 volt GFCI (Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter) protected receptacle. If you are not sure that
the receptacle is GFCI protected, consult with a qualified
electrician. This receptacle should be located within 5 feet of the
window opening (cooler power cord is 6 feet long. Use of
extension cords is not recommended).
Install cooler in a window where only fresh outside air can enter.
Avoid installing the cooler in an area where the free air
movement around and into the cooler is restricted or locations
where obnoxious odors or fumes may be drawn into cooler from
vent pipes, kitchen exhausts, etc.
Verify that the supporting surface is strong enough to bear the
weight of the cooler when in use. This unit will weigh
approximately 250 pounds when operating at full capacity.
Verify that the supporting surface is level in all directions.
Figure 1
Figure 2
2 Brisa Evaporative Window Cooler Use and Care Manual
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