Triangle Engineering of Arkansas QBD User Manual

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LIMITED THREE-YEAR WARRANTY

Triangle Engineering of Arkansas, Inc. (Manufacturer) warrants, from the date
of purchase, to the original purchaser only, that the product manufactured by
Manufacturer is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of

THREE  (3)  YEARS.

from this warranty, but shall have a limited one year warranty from date of pur­chase to the original purchaser.

If a failure of the product occurs, contact the Manufacturer at:

and give the model number of the product, the purchase date, and a descrip­tion of the problem to the customer service agent.

Once the problem is diagnosed, and proof of purchase date is verified, Manufacturer
will have the option of shipping the necessary repair part(s) to the Customer, freight
prepaid or having the product returned to Manufacturer for repair or replacement. If
the product is returned to the Manufacturer, Customer is responsible for prepay­ment of all inbound freight charges. Upon repair or replacement, which shall be at
the discretion of Manufacturer, the Manufacturer will prepay all outbound freight
charges for the return of the product to the customer. However, if Manufacturer
finds product to be in operating condition and no problems are diagnosed, product
will be returned to customer freight collect.

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON
THE FACE HEREOF.

Except as provided by this express warranty, the goods are sold “as is” without
any implied warranties.

This limited warranty does not cover labor to replace warrantied parts or motors,
nor does it cover failure of the installer to provide adequate ventilation to meet mini­mum exhaust requirements, damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack
of proper maintenance, improper installation, affixing of any parts or attachments
not authorized by Manufacturer, or loss of parts.

In no event shall Manufacturer be liable for any special, incidental, or consequen­tial damages; which may result from any defect in material or workmanship.

It is expressly understood that Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be repair or
replacement of defective parts, and that Triangle Engineering shall not be liable for
injury to persons or property. Should the goods prove so defective, however, as to
preclude the remedying of warranted defects by repair or replacement, the Buyer’s
sole and exclusive remedy shall then be a refund of the purchase price.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

Motors, capacitors, v-belts and switches are excluded

1-800-255-9014 

MOTOR REPLACEMENT DURING WARRANTY PERIOD.

If the motor on your PORTABLE COOLER should fail during the first
year of operation, simply remove the LABEL ONLY from the motor
and mail to Triangle Engineering. Once the label is received, and if
the motor is still under warranty, we will ship a new motor within 24
hours, UPS PREPAID. DO NOT RETURN MOTOR.

Specifications subject to change without notice. © 2002 Triangle Engineering of Arkansas, Inc. Made in U.S.A.

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PC 3613

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PC 3623

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OWNER'S RECORD

Model #

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Purchased from

Date Purchased

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Triangle engineering

of arkansas, inc.

E-mail: [e-mail] • Website: www.trianglefans.com

1101 North Redmond Road • Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076
[phone] • Fax [phone] • 1-800-255-9014

DIRECT DRIVE MODELS:

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PC 4213

Please complete for future reference.

Serial #

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PC 4223

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PC 4815

• Installation

• Operation

• Repair parts

IMPORTANT: READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE 

Motor

ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS FAN.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN 

PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

The PORTABLE COOLER is a direct drive
fan designed for medium duty use in machine
and auto repair shops, factory work stations,
patios and decks, in laundries and dry clean­ers, and anywhere air movement is required.
It is easily rolled to various locations on sturdy,
no skid wheels. The unit is constructed of cold
rolled steel with a powder coat finish. Guards
are made of steel wire and comply with OSHA
guarding requirements. The ON/OFF switch
is conveniently mounted and guarded on side
of barrel.

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION:

1.  Your Portable Cooler will operate only on

110 Volt AC, 60 HZ (cycle) current with a
minimum of a 15 Amp circuit.

2. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric

shock, DO NOT expose to water or rain. To
guard against electric shock while the fan
is connected to power source, DO NOT 
PERMIT fan to become in contact with
other grounded objects such as pipes,
radiators, ranges, etc.

3.  DO  NOT  ABUSE  POWER  CORD.

NOT pull on cord to remove from electrical

receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges. Inspect cord periodically,
replacing if damaged.

4 

Disconnect the fan when not in use, before
servicing and cleaning, and
when repairing or replac­ing parts.

5.  DO NOT

carry or move
the fan when connected
to power source. Be sure
switch is "OFF"  prior
to connecting to power
source.

6. When the Portable Cooler
is used outdoors with
extension cord, use cord
of proper size (Amp rat­ing) only, UL listed and
with receptacle to accept
3-prong grounded plug
furnished on the fans

DO 

power cord. Only round jacketed extension
cords should be used.

7. 

Before operating this fan, check for worn
or damaged parts and replace or repair
if required. To avoid risk of fire, electri­cal shock or other injury, disconnect from
power source before servicing.

8.  DO NOT

operate the Portable Cooler near
flammable liquids or in gaseous or explo­sive atmospheres as sparks from motor
may ignite fumes.

9. 

If the wire guards are removed, replace
before normal operation.

10. 

In case of power failure, turn off the fan
at switch. This will prevent motor burn out
and/or unexpected restarting.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR 
ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT USE

THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID STATE 

FAN SPEED CONTROL DEVISE.

OPERATION: Your Portable Cooler is turned

ON 

or OFF with a rocker switch located toward
the top of the barrel. To operate the two speed
fan push one side of the rocker switch down
for low speed and the opposite side down for
high speed. Place the rocker switch in the
center position to turn the fan OFF.

SERVICE and DISSASSEMBLY

WARNING: DISCONNECT FROM POWER 

SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING MOTOR 

AND FAN BLADE CLEANING.

1. Motors are lubricated at the factory to oper­ate for long periods under normal conditions
without re-lubrication..

2. Clean motor surfaces and ventilation open­ings periodically, preferably with a vacuum
cleaner. Heavy accumulations of dust and
lint will result in overheating and premature
motor failure.

3. Keep guards and blade clean by vacuuming
and wiping periodically.

TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

Fan does not operate

Insufficient air flow

Squealing, slapping
or whining noises
while operating

Turning fan on and off in rapid succession will cause
motor to over heat. If this occurs allow motor to cool
twenty minutes before resuming operation.

POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)

1. Faulty switch

2. Defective motor

3. No power

1. Intake guard or exhaust
guard excessively dirty

2. Contaminants have entered
the motor

1. Defective motor bearings

2. Damaged blade

Generally, the only reason to disassemble your
PORTABLE COOLER is for cleaning and replac­ing damaged or worn components.

MODELS  PC 3613, PC 3623,  PC 4213, 
PC 4223, and PC 4815:

1. Remove the screws that attach the wire
guard to the fan barrel ON THE FAN BLADE

SIDE ONLY.

2. Once the screws are removed, the guard
may be removed from barrel.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS

always give the following information:

1. Part description

2. Model Number of fan

3. Serial number

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1. Replace switch

2. Repair or replace motor

3. Inspect power cord for damage.
Power cord unplugged. Check fuse
or circuit breaker

1. Clean guards

2. Remove and clean or replace motor
(see note on back)

1. Replace motor

2. Replace fan blade

NOTE: 

If fan will be operating in dusty, moist or
other contaminated areas, it is recommended
that the PORTABLE COOLERS equipped with
TOTALLY ENCLOSED motors be used.