KwiKool KIB12043, KIB12023, KIB6043, KIB6023, KIB6021 User Manual

KIB

Operation Manual

KwiKool KIB Iceberg Series

Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Section I / Unit Components - Page: 3

Section II / Assembly and Installation - Page: 4-6

Section III / Operational Safeguards - Page: 6

Section IV / System Operation - Page: 7-9

Section V / Built In Safeguards - Page: 9-10

Section VI / Application Requirements - Page: 10-11

Section VII / Maintenance - Page: 11

Section VIII / Utilizing Your KwiKool System - Page: 11

Section IX / Fault Codes - Page 12

Section X / KIB Troubleshooting Guide - Page: 12-15

Appendix:

Part A: Systems Equipped with a Phase Monitor - Page: 17-18

Part B: Special Section for KIB120 Systems - Page: 19-20

Before installing and using your KwiKool Portable Cooling

System, read this manual carefully for instructions and

proper usage and all safeguards.

This manual should be retained for future reference.

Cold Air Supply

I / Unit Components

Vent Control

Control Panel

Condensate Nipple

Condensate
Alarm Jack

Cold Air Return

Cold Air Supply

Control Panel

Cold Air Return

Power Cord Compartment

Condenser Air Outlet

Condenser Air Inlet

Access Door

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II / Assembly and Installation

Air Chutes (If equipped or as an optional accessory) - Install supply air flanges to the

A.

front of your KwiKool unit above the control panel. (See instructions in the air chute kit
for specific procedures).

Air Chutes - Conditioned air supply,
if equipped or as an optional accessory.

Condensate Tank - KwiKool systems come standard with an external 5-gallon

B.

condensate tank. The external condensate tank is equipped with a float switch that
shuts your KwiKool down and alerts operators with an alarm and display CF
(“Condensate Full”) when the condensate tank is full. This prevents accidental water
overflow on the floor. The alarm will clear automatically upon emptying the 5 gallon tank
and reconnecting it. If connecting to a permanent drain, do NOT connect or use the
equipped tank. To use the external condensate tank, remove the factory installed
condensate float switch bypass plug on your KwiKool unit and install the male connector
jack supplied on the condensate tank. Next connect the factory supplied ¼” ID conden­sate tubing to the ¼” OD barbed condensate water outlet on the back of your KwiKool
and connect the discharge end of the tube to the ¼” barbed connector on the conden­sate tank. The condensate float jack must be inserted into the female condensate jack
to operate your KwiKool. CF displays if the jack is not connected or the bypass plug is
not inserted properly.

Condensate Water Outlet ­1/4” OD barbed fitting

Condensate Float Switch Jack ­Connects to the condensate tank or is bypassed by
the factory installed male bypass switch plug pictured

Condensate Tank - 5-gal Condensate
Tank with float assembly for automatic
cutoff.

Cord Compartment

Power cord with plug -

available on 1.1-ton thru 2.5-ton models

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C.

Ceiling Kit (Optional Accessory) - The ceiling kit is comprised of flanges with foam
tape, fasteners, two (2) eight foot lengths of flexible duct, duct clamps, and one
24”X24” replacement ceiling tile for KIB 1411 and KIB1811. All other KIB models use
two (2) 24”X24” replacement ceiling tiles.

Follow these installation steps:

Align the holes of the flange to the holes located on the top of the unit. Attach to the

1.

top of the KwiKool unit using the factory supplied fasteners.

2.

Attach each duct to the flanges on the replacement ceiling panel(s); secure the duct
to each flange using the supplied clamps.

Install the replacement ceiling panel(s) in the ceiling grid with the duct attached,

3.

connect the open end of the duct to the flanges on your KwiKool and secure with
supplied clamps. Be sure the area where you are ducting can absorb the heat load
and is open enough to keep the system from returning its own hot discharge air.
Your KwiKool must have fresh make up air going to the condenser to operate.

**For Ceiling Kit Users** - The standard two duct ceiling kit (CK-XX) is recom-

4.

mended to be used with KIBXX models for optimum performance. KwiKool’s Iceberg
(KIB) units may be used for primary, supplemental or standby cooling. Using
KwiKool’s exclusive ceiling kit ensures that you are able to utilize 100% of the units
rated capacity and without creating a negative pressure in your conditioned space.
KwiKool’s exclusive IO integral condenser system isolates both the condenser
discharge air and the condenser make up air from the conditioned space.
**Note: The space where the make up air and discharge air is directed (normally
above a drop ceiling) must be well ventilated and large enough for the heat load to
be absorbed. Condenser discharge air is prevented from entering the make up air
inlet by way of a factory installed deflector on your Ceiling Kit. Make sure that the
deflector is on the discharge (rear) duct from the unit. However if the condenser
discharge and return space is unventilated, closed off or unable to handle the heat
load, the make up air will continue to get hotter until the system is not able to handle
the high heat buildup. This will lead to the unit tripping its high pressure safety
switch. If this occurs, you will get an “HP” on the control panel. To resolve, fix the
lack of make up air and reset the high pressure switch per the instructions in the
Troubleshooting Guide section. Additionally, the ceiling kit replacement panel is not
limited to ceiling use and may be placed or fastened to any vertical or horizontal
surface providing the discharge and make up air is able to be directed to the space
where it is mounted. For areas with a closed ceiling or no ceiling use the double
flange ceiling kit method or extended duct method.
Visit www.KwiKool.com for more information and a complete set up guide.

Ceiling Kit - Discharge Outlet (Condenser exhaust)
& Discharge Make Up (Fresh Air Inlet)

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