Schaefer GC-1HPNPBI-OSC, WC-1HPNPBI-OSC User Manual

SERIES

Portable Evaporative Cooler with

NPBI Technology Operators Manual

M-WC1HPNPBI

WC-1HPNPBI-OSC

WCG-1HPNPBI-OSC

WCG-1HPNPBI

WC-1HPNPBI

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions carefully before attempting to assemble, install, operate or service the product described. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage.

Using this product for any other purpose than it was intended, or not within the operating speciﬁcations in this manual will void the warranty and may cause damage to the fan or serious injury to personnel.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK

• Do not expose fan to water or rain.

• The power source must conform to the electrical requirements of the fan. Consult your local electrician before wiring and follow all national, state, and local electrical codes

GENERAL SAFETY

• This fan is intended for general use only. Do not use near hazardous or explosive materials or vapors.

• Never insert ﬁngers or any other objects into the fan when in operation.

• Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your equipment safety decals. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices.

• Disconnect all power and unplug the unit before you inspect, clean or perform maintenance on the components of the unit.

• Never reach into the unit when it is running; you could become entrapped by the V-belt or injured by the rotating fan blades.

• The metal frame edges are sharp; don't run your hand along them. Be careful and wear gloves when you reach under the frame to inspect the PVC pipes and mesh socks.

• A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is recommended for use with this product.

• If pads and grates are removed for servicing, they must be replaced prior to operating the unit.

WARNING! This product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which is known to the State of California to

cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A CLEAN, DRY PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

All information, illustrations and speciﬁcations in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. Product speciﬁcations subject to change. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

If you need replacement parts, please contact your dealer. Take special care when ordering replacement blades, pulleys, motors and belts to ensure you get the proper conﬁguration for your fan. If you do not have that information, please call Pinnacle Climate Technologies at 800-779-3267 for assistance.

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 you may have regarding your product.

Read ALL instructions carefully before starting your WayCool. Pay particular attention to all SAFETY information.

Optional equipment contains necessary instructions for assembly and/or operation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS MANUAL ................................................................................................................................................................ 2

SAFETY INFORMATION............................................................................................................................................................... 3

SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 4

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................................................................4-5

COOLING PAD ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

BLOWER AND DUCTWORK ........................................................................................................................................................ 6

CONTROL ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Unit placement and other considerations ..................................................................................................................................... 6

Unpacking and initial setup ........................................................................................................................................................... 7

Regular cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Normal startup .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Normal shutdown .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NPBI™) Technology ................................................................................................................... 8

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Cooling pads not wetting ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Foaming ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Line clogs or obstructions ............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Odor control .................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Scale buildup ................................................................................................................................................................................. 9

Splattering in front ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Leaking from the bottom .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................................................. 10-11

Oscillating spout ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Water conditioner and cleaner .................................................................................................................................................... 11

Air ﬁlters ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Aluminum grates ......................................................................................................................................................................... 11

WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

SAFETY INFORMATION

Warning and Danger Decals have been placed on the equipment to warn of potentially dangerous situations. Care should be taken to keep this

information intact and easy to read at all times. Replace missing or damaged safety decals immediately. The diagram below shows the proper location of the safety decals as shipped from the factory.

Start Unit -Turn water pump on 5-10 minutes before running blower to wet evaporative cooling pads.

Shut Down -Turn pump off and run only blower until evaporative cooling pads are dry. This prolongs the life of the pads.

WARRANTY- VOID IF YOU RUN THE PUMP WITHOUT WATER.

WARNING! Interference with the oscillating spout while the unit is operating, or manually directing the oscillating spout, will cause damage to the gear motor. Keep oscillating path clear of obstructions.

CAUTION - ALWAYS TURN OFF AT SWITCH AND DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE REMOVING EVAPORATIVE COOLING PADS FOR CLEANING OR INTERNAL MAINTENANCE.

CLEANING - Clean pads a minimum of once every two weeks.

Remove pads from unit and clean with garden hose only. DO NOT use chemicals or high pressure hose.

Using the equipment for purposes other than speciﬁed in this manual may cause personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This is a safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment, be alert to the potential for personal injury. This equipment is designed to be installed and operated as safely as possible; however, hazards do exist.

Signal Words are used in conjunction with the safety alert symbol to identify the severity of the warning.

CAUTION indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, COULD cause damage to your equipment or equipment failure.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS - READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This is an electric device with moving components. There is the possibility of ﬁre, electric shock or injury to persons. Ensure all the safety recommendations are adhered to in order to minimize this risk.

PLEASE NOTE Minimum inlet pressure is 10 PSI; maximum inlet pressure is 100 PSI. Never leave unit unattended while in operation.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Height and Width 33" x 33" wide x 54" high (with casters and directional spout)

• Shipping Weight 225 pounds

• Blower double-inlet centrifugal

• Motor 1 Hp, 115V, 2 speed, 60 Hz

• Pump Filter washable polyethylene ﬁlter

• Pump Discharge Filter 480 micron stainless steel

• Reservoir Capacity 24 gallons

• Pump submersible vane type, 280 gallons per hour

• Housing high impact ABS plastic with UV protection

• Evaporation Media chemically treated cellulose paper

• Optional Water Supply standard 3/4" hose connection (garden hose size)

Actual WayCool may vary slightly from unit shown here.Actual WayCool may vary slightly from unit shown here.

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 degrees F. The unit is composed of:

• Level-controlled water supply system

• Cooling pad assembly

• Motor-driven blower and ductwork

• Controls

• Frame and housing

The reservoir is made of high impact ABS plastic and holds approximately 24 gallons at normal operating level (about 5" deep). A ﬂoat-operated valve automatically maintains proper water level when the unit is connected to a water supply. The reservoir rests on, and is ﬁxed to, an aluminum cradle. The reservoir, in turn, is secured to the aluminum frame. Four casters (two locking, two regular) are attached to the underside of the aluminum cradle.

A pump draws water from the reservoir and discharges it through the vinyl hose to the PVC pipes located above the cooling pads. The PVC pipes distribute water onto the top of the cooling pads; saturating them. Excess water drips back into the reservoir through the holes in the cooling pad support channels.

The cellulose cooling pads sit in support channels and are held in place by plastic retaining grates. The grates also help prevent damage to the cooling pads. Two pad sections ﬁt in each side of the unit (total eight sections) to totally enclose the unit.

The blower is hung from the top of the frame and powered by a belt-driven 1HP electric motor. The blower draws room air through the cooling pads where it picks up moisture and cools by evaporation. The blower then discharges the cooled air through the spout.

It is important the cooled space has sufﬁcient air openings so the warmer air can ﬂow out and be replaced by the cooled air. A closed-in space or high humidity will reduce the cooling effect. See Unit Placement and Other Considerations in the "Operation and Maintenance" section of this manual.

A screen covers the discharge duct to prevent foreign objects from entering the blower. A threaded rod screws through a threaded brace above the screen to hold the spout in position. A plastic knob secures the spout to the rod. The spout is made of a tough, durable plastic and can be manually rotated 360 degrees to provide cool air in any direction without moving the unit.

Water weighs about eight pounds per gallon, so when the unit is full it weighs over 375 pounds. During setup and before startup, place the unit in the desired location and then ﬁll the reservoir. Do not attempt to lift the unit once it is ﬁlled and be careful to avoid spills when moving it, even over smooth ground. Do not try to push it over rough or soft ground as you can overstress the wheels and frame and cause structural and component damage, which is not covered by the warranty.

CAUTION Never leave unit unattended while in operation. Do not allow unit to run dry.

WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM

The reservoir can be supplied continuously with an ordinary garden hose by attaching the supplied hose adapter to the ﬁll connection, or it can be ﬁlled manually.

With a continuous water supply connected, the ﬂoat valve in the reservoir (like the one in your toilet tank) rises and falls with the water level. A linkage attaches the ﬂoat to the shutoff valve in the ﬁll connection. As the water level rises to normal operating level (about 5" deep), the ﬂoat valve shuts off the water supply. When the water level drops, the ﬂoat valve reopens to maintain a normal operating level.

After unplugging the unit, the reservoir can also be ﬁlled manually with a hose or bucket if a hose connection is impractical. Simply remove the cap and pour the water directly into the reservoir. When you ﬁll the reservoir manually it can be ﬁlled to a higher level, but be sure to

watch the ﬁll gauge to avoid overﬁlling and ﬂooding.

Water damage due to overﬁlling is not covered by the warranty.

When you run the unit and ﬁll it manually, check the

Fill pipe and capFill pipe and cap

water level frequently so it does not run dry. The automatic shut-off feature is intended to prevent operation of the pump without water, which can damage it or reduce its service life. The cooling effect also stops if the pads dry.

Water gaugeWater gauge

Pads and grates must be in place before operating

Manual Fill

unit.

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