Cool Space CS5-16 Series, CS5-48 Series, CS5-36 Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

Operation

&

Maintenance

Manual for

CS5-16, CS5-36 & CS5-48

Series

12910 Ford Drive – Fishers, IN 46038

Phone: [phone] – Fax: [phone]

1-800-557-5716

www.cool-space.com

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Operation & Maintenance Manual

Due to continuous product innovations, we reserve the right to change product specification

without due notice

Table of Contents:

1.0 Introduction

2.0 Unpacking your COOL-SPACE® unit

3.0 Set-up of COOL-SPACE® unit

3.1 Connecting the water supply

3.2 Connecting the electrical supply

4.0 Operating procedures

4.1 Filling the unit with water

4.2 Starting the fan

4.3 Starting the pump and adjusting the water flow

5.0 Maintenance and storage

5.1 Removing the cooling media & accessing the inside of the unit

5.2 Daily maintenance

5.3 Periodic maintenance

5.4 Storage

6.0 Troubleshooting/Repair

6.1 Troubleshooting

6.2 Repair procedures

6.3 Technical support

7.0 Warranty

7.1 Warranty form

7.2 Warranty parts

7.3 Optional accessories

7.4 Replacement parts

8.0 How evaporative cooling works

1.0 Introduction:

COOL-SPACE® and our line of comfort heating products are manufactured in our
Fishers, Indiana facility.

COOL-SPACE® is a compact, self-contained, high-efficiency portable evaporative
cooler capable of lowering existing temperatures by as much as 30 degrees.

2.0 Unpacking your COOL-SPACE® unit:

Carefully examine the carton for damage before opening. If the carton is damaged, notify
the shipping company immediately.

The 16” units are shipped in a cardboard box. Open the top panel and lift unit out. The
36” units are shipped on a wooden skid stapled to a cardboard cover and lid. The
cardboard cover simply lifts off the COOL-SPACE® unit after removing the staples.
The cooler must be lifted off the wooden skid.

3.0 Set-up of the COOL-SPACE unit:

The COOL-SPACE® unit is factory tested and ready to use. The unit should be placed
on a level surface, and the casters locked to prevent inadvertent movement. Follow
instructions below to connect water and electrical supply.

3.1 Connecting the water supply:

The COOL-SPACE® unit comes equipped with a female garden hose water source
connection. Attach the unit to a standard garden hose outlet for a water source. The unit
should not be attached to any water source with operating pressure above 60 psi.
Pressures above 60 psi must use a pressure regulator which may be purchased at your
local hardware store. If you have purchased the optional portable water tank, use a
standard garden hose (not provided) to connect the tank to the cooler.

Do not connect the COOL-SPACE® unit to any water source where water pressure
exceeds 60 psi. This will cause permanent damage to the unit.

3.2 Connecting the electrical supply:

All models utilize standard 120-volt power supply. The unit should be plugged into a
fused or circuit breaker protected 20 amp, 120 volt, 60 Hz circuit. If the unit is for
overseas operation or is custom built for a specific application, please consult the factory
for proper configuration. A ground fault circuit interrupter protected circuit is strongly
recommended.

The COOL-SPACE® unit should be plugged into a fused or circuit breaker protected 20
amp, 120 volt, 60 Hz circuit. If the unit is for overseas operation or is custom built for
specific application, please consult the factory for proper configuration.

If an extension cord is required, refer to Table 2 for the proper 3-conducter heavy-duty
cord required. Table 1 shows the amperage requirements for the specific models.

Do not exceed the extension cord’s amperage ratings. Undersized extension cords result
in excessive voltage drops, which cause the electric motors to generate excessive heat.
This condition results in inefficient motor operation and premature motor failure,
WHICH WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

Table 1. Electrical requirements for US operation

CS Model Number

Volts ±±±± 10%

Frequency (Hz) Running Amps

162D 115 60 4.1
361D 120 60 12.6
363B 120 60 12.6

36VD 120 60 7.05

482D 120 60 12.5

Table 2. Cord size requirement based on length and max amp draw

Length Cord Size

Ft. 16 Ga 14 Ga 12 Ga 10 Ga

25 13 A 15 A 15 A 15 A
50 13 A 14 A 15 A 15 A

100 10 A 12 A 13 A 15 A

A-Amps at 125 volt (Derate for lower voltage)

4.0 Operating procedures:

There are 3 factors to consider when determining where to place the COOL-SPACE®
unit.

1. Fresh air supply: The inlet side of the unit (pad side) requires a constant,

uninterrupted supply of fresh air for maximum performance. A distance of 3 ft is
clear space is recommended.

2. Discharge air flow: The cool air discharged from the unit should be free of

obstruction to allow the air to circulate in order to maximize the cooling zone.

3. Ventilation: In order to operate at maximum effectiveness, it is helpful to have

provisions to remove the air discharged from the COOL-SPACE® unit from the
cooling area. This ensures that the COOL-SPACE® unit does not recirculate air that
has already been through the evaporative cooling process.

The COOL-SPACE® unit must be placed on a level surface to operate correctly. The
units create an oval shaped air pattern that can reach out as far as 70 feet with large fans.
Obstacles such as racks and workbenches may interfere with the cooling zone. An
attempt should be made to locate the unit in such a manner that interruption of the air
pattern is held to a minimum. Multiple units may be required to cover larger areas.

When the COOL-SPACE® unit is placed near a wall or other vertical obstruction, it is
recommended that there be a space of at least 3 feet between the back (pad side) of the
unit and the obstruction. This ensures that a clear supply of fresh air is able to get to the
inlet of the unit.

A platform or framework may be built to support the COOL-SPACE® unit in order to
place the unit out of the way of obstacles. When constructing a framework, ensure that it
will not allow the COOL-SPACE® unit to tip over. Also, the structure must be able to
accommodate the unit plus the added weight of the water in both the pads and the
reservoir.

16” Unit: 84 lbs. (unit) + 24 lbs. (pad operating weight) + 120 lbs. (15 gal. reservoir) =
228 lbs.
36” Unit: 295 lbs. (unit) + 60 lbs. (pad operating weight) + 384 lbs. (48 gal. reservoir) =
739 lbs.
48” Unit: 497 lbs. (unit) + 100 lbs. (pad operating weight) + 512 lbs. (64 gal. reservoir) =
1,109 lbs.

4.1 Filling the unit with water:

Once the COOL-SPACE® unit has been hooked up to a water source as described in 3.1,
turn the water supply valve on and the unit will fill with water. The float valve will shut
off the water flow when the sump is full.

4.2 Starting the fan:

Turn the fan switch HIGH speed on start-up, allow motor to reach maximum speed, then
set at Medium or Low.

DO NOT flood the pads with water, keep them moist. New pads take a few days to
become completely saturated. It is normal to have several dry streaks on the face of the
pads about 1 or 2 inches wide. If the streaks are larger or unevenly spaced, adjust the
flow control knob to allow more water to flow to the pads. NOTE: New pads may also
emanate an odor under initial operating conditions from the resin used to construct the
media. Flush the pads by running the pump without the fan running for approximately 2
hours. Empty the sump and refill. Repeat if odor still exists.

4.3 Starting the pump and adjusting the water flow:

NOTE: Have fan running while adjusting the water flow.

Once the sump is full, the pump switch may be turned to the ‘ON’ position. The flow
control knob will need to be adjusted on initial start-up. It is located at the right side of
the unit, it controls the volume of water that is delivered to the top of the cooling pads.

Do not operate the pump when the sump is dry. This will cause the pump to fail and void
the warranty.

5.0 Maintenance and storage:

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Disconnect the power supply
before performing any service or
maintenance on the unit. Failure
to do so may result in serious
injury or death.