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Port A Cool PAC2K482S Owner's Manual

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PORT-A-COOL
PORTABLE EVAPORATIVE COOLING UNIT

OWNERS MANUAL

PAC2K481S-230/50, PAC2K481S-220/60, PAC2K362S-230/50, PAC2K361S-230/50,
PAC2K36HPVS-220/50, PAC2K36HPVS-220/60, PAC2K361S-220/60, PAC2K242S-230/50,
PAC2K241S-230/50, PAC2K24HPVS-220/50, PAC2K161S-230/50, PAC2K161S-220/60, PAC2K161SFC-220/60
U.S. Patent 6,223,548
U.S. Patent D 362,905
U.S. Patent 6,502,414
FOR ELECTRIC MODELS
PAC2K482S, PAC2K361S, PAC2K363S, PAC2K36HPVS,
PAC2K24HPVS, PAC2K163S, PAC2K163SFC, PAC2K163SHD
Includes Export Models
®

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  • Page 1: Owners Manual

    PORTABLE EVAPORATIVE COOLING UNIT OWNERS MANUAL U.S. Patent 6,223,548 U.S. Patent D 362,905 U.S. Patent 6,502,414 FOR ELECTRIC MODELS PAC2K482S, PAC2K361S, PAC2K363S, PAC2K36HPVS, PAC2K24HPVS, PAC2K163S, PAC2K163SFC, PAC2K163SHD Includes Export Models PAC2K481S-230/50, PAC2K481S-220/60, PAC2K362S-230/50, PAC2K361S-230/50, PAC2K36HPVS-220/50, PAC2K36HPVS-220/60, PAC2K361S-220/60, PAC2K242S-230/50, PAC2K241S-230/50, PAC2K24HPVS-220/50, PAC2K161S-230/50, PAC2K161S-220/60, PAC2K161SFC-220/60...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PORT-A-COOL ® Evaporative Cooling Unit OWNERS MANUAL FOR ELECTRIC MODELS PAC2K482S, PAC2K361S, PAC2K363S, PAC2K36HPVS, PAC2K24HPVS, PAC2K163S, PAC2K163SFC, PAC2K163SHD Includes Export Models PAC2K481S-230/50, PAC2K481S-220/60, PAC2K362S-230/50, PAC2K361S-230/50, PAC2K36HPVS-220/50, PAC2K36HPVS-220/60, PAC2K361S-220/60, PAC2K242S-230/50, PAC2K241S-230/50, PAC2K24HPVS-220/50, PAC2K161S-230/50, PAC2K161S-220/60, PAC2K161SFC-220/60 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CONTENTS: I.
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  • Page 4: Introduction

    I. INTRODUCTION The PORT-A-COOL® unit is a fully self-contained, portable, high efficiency evaporative cooler that is proudly made in America at our Center, Texas factory. A. What is Evaporative Cooling? When trying to understand evaporative cooling, it may be best to think of air as being like a sponge, in that regard, air has an ability to absorb moisture that it comes in contact with.

  • Page 5: Humidity And Evaporative Cooling

    It is important to realize that the temperature of the water does not have a great effect upon the cooling produced by the evaporation. If you were to place a gallon of 50˚F water on a warm sidewalk, it would consume 9,000 BTU's during its evaporation, thus making the side- walk 9,000 BTU’s cooler.

  • Page 6: Evaporative Cooling And The Port-A-Cool® Unit

    ing, and the relative humidity of the air would drop to 50%. The hotter the day, the drier the air becomes, and the more cooling that can take place through the evaporation of water. This means that when the day gets hot enough to require cooling, the relative humidity will be much lower than in the morning and will allow an evapo- rative cooling device to work more effectively.

  • Page 7: Connecting The Water And Electricity Or Air

    B. Removing the cooling media. (Disconnect Electric Power) Caution - Disconnect power before performing this operation!! The PORT-A-COOL® unit should now be exposed to allow removal of the cooling media (pads). Although removal of the cooling media is for visual inspection and service and clean- ing only it is not necessary to remove for the initial setup.

  • Page 8: Operating Procedures

    Electrical Connection PORT-A-COOL® unit must be in the upright position with cooling pads installed! All models utilize a single power cord and control switches. Before connecting the plug to an outlet, insure that there is no standing water where the cord may lie. Check the chart below to determine what the electrical requirements for your specific model may be.

  • Page 9: Filling With Water

    A primary consideration when actually deciding where to place the PORT-A-COOL® unit is the direction of the airflow. The PORT-A-COOL® unit creates a fan-shaped air pattern that disburses the air over a large area. This pattern may be disturbed or broken up by obsta- cles such as shelves, work benches, etc.

  • Page 10: Starting The Fan

    When the PORT-A-COOL® unit is new, the new pads will require an initial 'breaking-in' period. This period is required for the pads to begin readily absorbing water. It may require up to a week to achieve maximum efficiency. It is important to insure that the spray bar is properly adjusted when first starting the water flow in the PORT-A-COOL®...

  • Page 11: Storage

    Once the sump is drained and the power disconnected, the pads may be removed to allow inspection of the sump tank. Assuming that the PORT-A-COOL® unit is in a dusty envi- ronment, dust will collect in the sump tank over time. This dirt and any remaining water may be vacuumed out using a wet/dry shop vacuum and wiped clean with a cloth.
  • Page 12 Although the PORT-A-COOL® unit is designed to be simple to maintain, it will be necessary to have some basic hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrenches, etc.) as well a volt/ohm meter for troubleshooting the electrical system. FAN SYSTEM This section is divided into the two categories of fans used on all PORT-A-COOL® models: Direct Drive and Belt Drive.

  • Page 13: Water System

    DIRECT DRIVE MODELS PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Fan motor won't run and Power cord, extension cord, Check switch connection makes no sound. switches, circuit breaker, etc. Reconnect power or extension cord, reset breaker. Blade in contact with shroud Check mounting bolts. Fan motor won't run and makes a humming sound.
  • Page 14 WATER INLET SYSTEM PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Floor near the PORT-A-COOL® Water inlet hose is loose at Adjust water flow. unit is wet. Water flow is supply hose or inlet hose is Tighten connections and/or too heavy. loose at bulkhead fitting replace hose washers.
  • Page 15 SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Pump will not run when switch Power cord, extension cord, Reconnect power or extension is turned on. switches, circuit breaker, cord, reset breaker switch box, connection, etc. or reconnect in switch box. Air lock in hose.

  • Page 16: Fan Motor Replacement

    SHAFT TYPE PUMP (16” models) PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Pump motor will not run Power cord, extension cord, Reconnect power or exten sion when switch is turned on. switches, circuit breaker, cord, reset breaker. switch box, connections, etc. or reconnect to switch box. Pump motor hums when switch Object jammed into impeller blade.
  • Page 17 Direct Drive Models 1) Disconnect the 5-pin quick release connector from the switch harness inside the switch box by removing the cover-plate. 2) Note the distance that the front of the motor shaft extends past the fan blade hub. Loosen the setscrew that attach fan blades to motor shaft and remove the fan blade.

  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    C. TECHNICAL SUPPORT Technical support and service is available directly from your distributor or call PORT-A-COOL® Technical Support Hot Line at 888-266-5243 (888-COOL-AID) for the distribu- tor nearest you. You may also contact the Support Hot Line for consultation on parts replace- ment.

  • Page 19: Port-A-Cool® Unit Limited Warranty

    B. Port-A-Cool® Unit Limited Warranty For one year from date of installation, General Shelters of Texas, S.B., Ltd., warrants any original component part or parts of the Port-A-Cool® evaporative unit found, upon examination by factory authorized personnel, to be defective in material or workmanship. All transportation charges on parts submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty must be borne by the purchaser.
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  • Page 22: Frequently Asked Questions

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. IS THERE ANY ASSEMBLY REQUIRED? A: No. Port-A-Cool® units are ready to use right out of the box. Q. HOW DO I PREPARE MY PORT-A-COOL® UNIT FOR STORAGE? A: Simply drain the unit, dry out the pads and place the unit, preferably covered, in a dry place for the winter season.
  • Page 23 Q. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY UNIT SMELLS? A. A new unit will go through a break-in period and may emit some odor. Approximately after two weeks of operation, the odor should disappear. If the unit is not a new unit, algae or bacteria growth in the unit from improper maintenance will cause odors.
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  • Page 25 APPENDIX A Port-A-Cool® unit TEMPERATURE OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS 10% TO 25% RELATIVE HUMIDITY 10% RH TEMP. °F OUTPUT TEMP. DRY BULB Difference Drop °C °F Temp. °C Temp. °F 32.2 46.8 35.0 46.8 37.8 47.5 11.1 40.6 48.2 13.9 43.3 49.0 16.1 46.1 48.2...
  • Page 26 APPENDIX A Port-A-Cool® unit TEMPERATURE OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS 30% TO 45% RELATIVE HUMIDITY 30% RH TEMP. °F OUTPUT TEMP. DRY BULB Temp. °C Temp. °F Difference Drop °C °F 26.7 24.5 13.3 29.4 25.2 15.6 32.2 25.2 18.3 35.0 25.9 20.6 37.8 26.6 22.8...
  • Page 27 APPENDIX A Port-A-Cool® unit TEMPERATURE OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS 50% TO 65% RELATIVE HUMIDITY 50% RH DRY BULB TEMP. °F OUTPUT TEMP. Temp. °C Temp. °F Difference Drop °C °F 23.9 15.8 15.0 26.7 14.4 18.9 29.4 15.8 20.6 32.2 15.1 23.9 35.0 15.8 26.1...
  • Page 28 APPENDIX A Port-A-Cool® unit TEMPERATURE OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS 70% TO 75% RELATIVE HUMIDITY 70% RH DRY BULB TEMP. °F OUTPUT TEMP. Temp. °C Temp. °F Difference Drop °C °F 21.1 17.2 23.9 20.0 26.7 22.2 29.4 25.0 32.2 27.2 35.0 30.0 75% RH TEMP.
  • Page 29 Crawford B. Deyo, Inc. 201-569-8121 cdeyo@cdeyo.com 2005 PORT-A-COOL® Unit Electric Models...

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