Joape Bob User Manual

User’s Manual

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USER'S MANUAL

Congratulations on your purchase of a Joape BOB Cooling System!

Your new misting fan will be a great addition to your home, business or work
environment, and will keep you comfortable throughout the year. Under the proper
conditions your BOB fan will provide a cooling "cloud" of from 200 up to 400 square
feet.

Joape USA offers a variety of "Brazilian Cool" misting fans in Residential, Commercial
and Industrial product lines in a range of colors and sizes.

Joape is a green technology company with over 20 years experience in the
acclimatizing equipment industry in Brazil. Their focus is on the development of new
technologies and products offering high quality solutions, while respecting and
preserving the environment.

For your personal safety and to maximize the performance of your Joape Cooling
Solution Fan, please read this User's Manual carefully before using your equipment.
If you have any questions, please contact SouthBee Customer Assistance at
[phone] or by emailing [e-mail] with your contact
information.

PLEASE READ & SAVE THIS USER'S MANUAL WITH INSTRUCTIONS.

"Green" Footnote: All of the packaging material is recyclable, please recycle.

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Distributor JOAPE USA

[phone]
[e-mail]
www.southbee.com

Joape Indústria de Equipamentos Ambientais Ltda.

Rua 25 de Fevereiro, 47
CEP: 90.240-660 - Bairro Navegantes
Porto Alegre / RS - Brasil
[e-mail]
www.joape.com.br

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To avoid risks, please observe the precautions mentioned below:

Ÿ Read all the instructions and the warranty terms before using your Joape BOB

Cooling System.

Ÿ Joape BOB was designed for household or small environment use, it is not

intended for large commercial or industrial use.

Ÿ Confirm the Joape BOB voltage of 110 volts corresponds to the local

voltage(110v).

Ÿ Children should not be allowed to operate Joape BOB Cooling System.
Ÿ Do not leave children unattended within reach while the equipment is in use.
Ÿ Avoid any contact with moving parts, do not place objects on or in the fan.
Ÿ To avoid electrical shock, never connect or disconnect the plug with wet hands.
Ÿ Also to protect against electrical shock, do not immerse unit, plug or cord in

water or spray with liquids.

Ÿ Never yank on the power cord to unplug the fan from the electrical outlet, to

disconnect grip the plug and pull from the outlet.

Ÿ Always unplug fan when not in use, moving to a new location or when cleaning.
Ÿ Never add flammable liquids to the water reservoir.
Ÿ Do not place fan near an open flame, cooking or heating appliance.
Ÿ Evaporative systems demand the exchange of air, either operate the equipment

with the AC is turned on or where there is air circulating

Ÿ Do not hang Joape BOB Cooling System on a wall or ceiling.
Ÿ Always place Joape BOB fan on a stable, level surface when operating, do not

place on surface too small which could allow fan to tip or fall, causing damage to
people or property.

Ÿ This fan has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), which is intended

to fit into a polarized electrical outlet only one way.

Ÿ To prevent damage to the water pump do not leave fan running without water in

the reservoir.

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Joape BOB Cooling System Benefits

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• Reduces the temperature with its evaporative system

• Cleanses the air of dust particles

• Hydrates the air with atomized water

• Eliminates static electricity

• Dilutes concentration of organic solvents and ammonia

• Helps eliminating gases and odors

• Electricity savings due to its low electricity consumption

• Improves performance of air-conditioning units

Components

1 - Finishing Cone
2 - Disk
3 - Collecting Cap
4 - Motor Shaft
5 - Disk Motor
6 - Protecting Cover
7 - On/Off Button
8 - Water Level Indicator
9 - Propeller Motor
10 - Back Grid
11 - Grid Cap
12 - Water Reservoir Cap
13 - Water Pump
14 - Drain

Packaging List

• 1 Joape BOB Cooling System

• 1 User's Manual

Technical Details

Air Flow: 353 cfm
Noise Level: 60dB
Consumption: 128W/h
Voltage: 110V
Speed: Dual-speed fan
Water Supply: 2 gallons internal Water Reservoir
Dimensions: 19"x10"x21"
Weight: 15 lb

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WARNING

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If the electrical cord for power supply gets damaged, it can ONLY be replaced by
the manufacturer or authorized agent.

For maintenance, contact customer service at: [e-mail] or
www.southbee.com

IMPORTANT WARNINGS

• The centrifugal disk spins at 3,500 RPM, do not place your hand or any other
object on it when the fan is operating.

• Be careful not to spill water on the electrical part of equipment.

• NEVER turn you equipment ON without water in the reservoir.

• Do not add untreated water to the water reservoir.

• Do not clean Joape BOB with harsh chemicals or abrasive products.

• ALWAYS remove the water from the reservoir to store your Joape BOB.

• Cleaning is essential for a proper performance of the equipment.

1 - Remove the equipment from the packaging. Make sure no packing materials are
in the fan area.

2 - Place the equipment on a flat and clean surface at least 32" off the ground.
3 - Add up to two gallons of water to the reservoir (picture 1).
4 - Connect the plug into a 110V electrical outlet.
5 - Turn the On/Off knob to the ON position. (picture 2).
6 - Use the mist adjustment knob to regulate the mist flow according to the

environment needs. (picture 3)

Note: When used indoors, the mist adjustment should be set on a very fine mist.

Installation

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Maximum level

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In areas with hard water, it may be necessary to occasionally clean the pump. Also in
areas with hardwater, at the end of the season or if not used for long periods, follow
this recommended cleaning procedure:

1 - Disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet
2 - Use liquid detergent and a brush to clean the equipment.
3 - When the equipment is not used for more than 7 days,

the reservoir must be emptied, and cleaned, then run all water through once.
4 - In areas with hard water, it may be necessary to occasionally clean the
submersible water pump inside the reservoir.

Cleaning Instructions

1 - Remove the pump from the water reservoir (picture 4).
2 - Remove the frontal cover of the water inlet (picture 5/item "A").
3 - Remove the protective cover from the rotor (picture 5/item "B").
4 - Remove the propeller from the engine (picture 5/item "C").
5 - Clean all pump parts with water and neutral liquid soap.
6 - Rinse all parts and reassemble the pump.

Cleaning the Water Pump

Dripping

Mist valve is excessively open
for existing conditions.
Dirt in the reservoir.

Use the mist valve to
reduce the mist.
Perform the cleaning
procedures.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Fan does not
turn on

PROBABLE CAUSE

The On/Off button is not
in ON position.
Not plugged to the
electrical outlet.
No electrical power on
the outlet.

SOLUTION

Turn the button to ON
position.
Make sure fan is plugged
into live electrical outlet.
Press reset button on GFCI
plug.

Not Misting

No water in the water
reservoir.
The mist adjustment valve
is closed.
Defective/Dirty water pump

Add water to the reservoir.

Open the mist valve.

Clean the water pump.

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The manufacturer guarantees Joape BOB against any manufacturing defects within
the period of twelve months, from the date on the sales invoice.

Warranty Condition:

Any defects must be immediately communicated to a U.S. Joape distributor, along
with the original bill of sale or sales receipt.

Warranty will be deemed null and void when:

1 - The serial number or the label with the product identification number has been
removed or altered.
2 - The product was installed or used in nonconformity with the instructions in this
user's guide.
3 - If the product was altered, changed or repaired by a anyone who is not
accredited by Joape Ind. Equipamentos Ambientais.
4 - Defects caused by accidents or consumer's misuse of the product.

The warranty does not cover:

Expenses related to the consumer travel to obtain technical assistance.
Expenses related to the installation of the product.
Expenses related with the cleaning of the equipment.
Scratches, marks, dents or damage to the products or parts due to transportation or
handling accidents.
Power failures or surges resulting from electrical power supply problems.
Acts of nature

Remarks:

Joape Ind. Equip. Ambientais, in the attempt to continuously improve its products,
has the right to change general, technical and aesthetic characteristics of products
without prior warning.
This warranty certificate is valid for all products sold by Joape's certified distributors
and used in the US territory.
Keep the User's manual, and the Invoice handy, for future reference and warranty
service requests, whenever necessary.

WARRANTY

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