Silvan Selecta FC400 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

MANFC400 REV A 15/12/16

SILVAN AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

ABN 48 099 851 144

FC400

NEW ZEALAND

22 Sunshine Avenue

Te Rapa, Hamilton, 2001 New Zealand

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.silvannz.co.nz

VICTORIA (HEAD OFFICE)

244-266 Greens Rd

Dandenong South 3175 Australia

Telephone: [phone]

Facsimile: [phone]

www.silvan.com.au

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing our product. We trust it will give you long and trouble
free service.
The cooler is a high-tech product, showing simplicity and outstanding reliability.
Its working principle is that water evaporation uses up the surrounding heat and
causes the temperature to cool down.
When water is continuously distributed onto the cooling pad surface, the air being
drawn through the pad causes the water to evaporate, making the air cool and fresh.
The circulating water moves down to the reservoir, where it is again pumped up
through the cooling pads. If the hose option is being used (supplied as standard), a
float valve keeps the reservoir full continuously. If filled manually, the reservoir
tank ensures hours of uninterrupted operation. There is a digital level indicator to
quickly check the amount of water remaining.

APPLICATIONS

This cooler is currently being used in many different industries and applications

It is ideally suited to garages, workshops, outdoor events, large shops, animal
husbandry and recreational facilities.

Silvan Warranty

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are

entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to
be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

We warrant our goods to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the warranty period of 12

months from the date the product is delivered to the consumer.

Silvan warrants its authorised Dealer, who in turn warrants the original purchaser (consumer) of each new Silvan

product that it will repair or replace the product, or, pay the cost of repair or replacement, as determined by
Silvan without charge for labour or any defective or malfunctioning parts in accordance with the warranty
limitations below.

This Warranty is in addition to any other rights and remedies available to consumers under the law

This Warranty Covers

Only conditions resulting directly from defects in workmanship or material under normal use and service.

Warranty Exclusions

The Warranty does not cover:

 Conditions resulting from misuse, use of incompatible chemicals, exceeding machine specifications including

overloading, impact damage, negligence, accidental damage or failure to perform recommended
maintenance services as specified in the Owner/Operator Manual applicable to the product.

 Damage caused by continued use of a product after initial failure
 Any product which has been repaired by other than an authorised Silvan service outlet in a way which, in the

sole and absolute judgment of Silvan, adversely affect its performance or reliability.

 The replacement of maintenance items such as diaphragms, batteries, V belts and ground engaging

components, etc.

How to claim Warranty

Return the goods to the place of purchase at your cost and within the warranty period along with evidence of the

purchase date. If the original supplier cannot be contacted then contact Silvan as below and we can direct you
on how to proceed with your warranty claim.

How your claim will be managed

The repair of a defective product qualifying under this warranty will be performed by any authorised Silvan service

outlet within a reasonable time following the delivery of the product, at the cost of the owner, to the service

outlet’s place of business. The product will be repaired or replaced depending on the extent of the problem at

the discretion of Silvan and the Silvan dealer.

Silvan Australia Pty Ltd
264 -266 Greens Rd
Dandenong Sth, 3175
Victoria, Australia

Ph [phone]
www.silvanaust.com
1300 SILVAN (745 826)
[email protected]

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL FEATURES

MODEL

FC400

Max Airflow (M3/H)

9000

Power supply/Frequency
(V/HZ)

220-240/50

Power Consumption (W)

400

Fan Style

Axial

Water Consumption (L/H)

4-6

Water Tank Capacity (L)

70

Dimension (L*W*H) (mm)

860x530x14

00

Weight (kg)

36

Effective Cooling Area (M2)

35-55

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Please read the manual carefully before operating the cooler.

A) Operating conditions:

1- Temperature: 18°C to 45°C; Water Temperature: < 45°C.
2- Power supply must not exceed the required voltage (+/-) 5%.
3- Air supply must be largely free of dust or extra cleaning is required.

B) Protect the power cable from vehicles or foot traffic. Connection to incorrect electric
voltage, or faulty installation, will cause danger of electric shock.
C) If the product malfunctions at startup, please disconnect from electric power
immediately and refer to dealer for service.

D) Other tips for cooler use:

1- Keep doors and windows open to allow fresh air to enter, and treated air to exit, when

cooler is operating.

2- Flashing red light on the control panel means water level in reservoir is low.
3- Rinse the reservoir with fresh water and clean prior to use after a period where the

cooler has not been in operation.

4- Take care when moving the cooler, especially when it is full of water. Pushing too

hard will cause the cooler to overbalance and tip over, which may cause injury and
will damage the cooler.

5- Only use cooler on level ground.
6- To prevent build up of algae and other biological organisms in the reservoir, regularly

add chlorine/bromine tablets as per tablet manufacturer recommendation for
evaporative cooler reservoirs.

7- New cooling pads can expel mild odour and may require several hour of operation

and water exchanged for fresh water.

8- Dust and dirt can stick to the paper cooling pads. It is recommended to periodically

remove dry cooling pads and gently rinse thoroughly to clean. Allow to dry before re­fitting. As Cooling pads become older it is recommended to replace to improve
efficiency.

KEY COMPONENTS MODEL FC400

DIFFUSER

AND FAN GUARD

WATER TANK

FOOTING

FRONT WHEEL

BACK WHEEL

FILL POINT
FOR BUCKET

SIDE VENT
(AIR INLET)

FRONT VENT
(AIR OUTLET)

BODY

CONTROL PANEL

WATER DISTRIBUTOR

SIDE COOLING PAD

DUST RESISTANT

MESH SCREEN

INLET PROTECTIVE

GRILL

MOTOR BRACE

FAN

MOTOR

WATER FILL
POINT FOR HOSE
CONNECTION

WATER LEVEL
SENSOR

MAIN COOLING
PAD

OPERATION INSTRUCTION

Before attempting to operate or install this unit carefully read
and take note of the following safety warnings.
Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious
injury or death.

Keypad
Instruction

Comment
ON/OFF

This turns the cooler on or off.

COOL

This activates the cooling function. Note that there is a
delay of 1 minute while the cooling pads are wetted before
cooling can begin.
If cooling is not active unit can operate as fan

WIND SPEED

Pressing SPEED will select low, medium or high fan speed.

SWING

This activates/deactivates swing function.

TIMER
Delayed start

The timer setting can be used to start the cooler after a
certain number of hours delay. When only the green
POWER light is on, press TIMER until the number of hours
delay (1-24) is shown. When screen 00 indicated timer is
cancelled.

TIMER
Automatic stop

When the cooler is already going, press timer to set the
number of hours (1-24) until the machine will automatically
switch off. When screen 00 indicated timer is cancelled.

WATER
SUPPLY

Use only clean, fresh water.
Pour water into the water inlet on the right hand side of the
unit (Do not overfill beyond max capacity). Alternatively,
attach a hose to the water inlet on the left side for automatic
filling. Note a pressure reducing valve is recommended for
high pressure water supplies.

1. All electrical repairs must only be carried out by a suitably qualified
electrician, after all power is disconnected.

2. This cooler is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge.

3. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the

appliance.

CONTROL PANNEL

REMOTE CONTROL

MAINTENANCE

FOR BEST RESULTS AND LONG TERM OPERATION REGULAR

MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL.

To ensure the cooler delivers fresh and clean air, regularly change the
water when dirty, and clean both the dust filter and the cooling pad.

1) To access the filter pads disconnect the INLET PROTECTIVE GRILL at

the back of the cooler by unscrewing the screws on the grill. Lift the grill
and lift out. Remove main cooling pad from grill. To replace the pad, slide
back into grill and replace. Side cooling pads can be accessed when the
rear grill has been removed.

2) Clean the pad from the inner-side to out-side of pad (inner side is towards
motor). Never use any liquid detergent. Never use pressurized water, as it
may cause damage to the pad.

3) Unscrew the drainage lid to let dirty water flow out, then clean the water

tank thoroughly with a soft cloth. Wash off dirt on the water sensor, water
pump and the float valve. Rinse thoroughly.

4) Use mild soap and soft clean cloth when cleaning the cooler casing. Do not
use any caustic chemical detergent that may cause damage to the surface of
the cooler.

5）To prevent buildup of algae and biological organisms in the reservoir,

regularly add chlorine/bromine tablets as per tablet manufacturer
recommendation for evaporative cooler reservoirs.

TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE: This troubleshooting is for reference purposes only. Any electrical

work must be carried out by a qualified electrician.

Malfunction

Reason

Remedy/Solution

-LCD screen
stays dark

-No power

-Fuse is blown

-Main control
board failure

-Check unit is plugged in

-Check power point is live by

plugging in another appliance.

-There is a fuse on the control board.

Check fuse (electrician)

-Change control board (electrician)

-Display is

normal but no air
flow or the air
speed is too low

-The fan is

jammed

-Cooling pad or
dust filter is
blocked

-Fan is distorted

-Main control
board failure

-Check to ensure there is nothing
preventing free rotation of the fan

-Clean the cooling pad

-Change the fan

-Change the main control board
(electrician)

-Motor does not

respond to
control panel

-Main control
board failure

-Change the main control board
(electrician)

-Water leaking
from drain valve

-Drain valve is
loose

-Dirt in valve

-Tighten drain valve nut

-Clean drain valve

-Air diffuser /
swing function
not working

-Swing motor is
burnt out

-Crank shaft
broken or
disconnected

-Change swing motor

-Reconnect or change crankshaft

-Water drops
splash out of the
air diffuser

-Water pipe has

come loose

-Check water pipe to top of filter pad

and reattach or tighten as necessary

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE LOG

Date

Hours
of use

Notes (eg. Parts cleaned, chlorine/bromine tablets used and how many)

SILVAN AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

ABN 48 099 851 144

244-266 Greens Rd

Dandenong Sth 3175

Australia

Telephone: [phone]

Facsimile: [phone]

www.silvan.com.au

SILVAN NEW ZEALAND PTY.LTD.

22 Sunshine Avenue

Te Rapa, Hamilton, 2001

New Zealand

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.silvannz.co.nz