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Troubleshooting
Thofullowing troubleshooting guide is intended to address the most common synflttoms and is by uo means exhansBve, If
symptoms persist, call a qualified ,serviceman.Electrical work should b_,compleled by a certified electrician. Turnoff all
power to the cooler before attemptiug to troubleshoot any of the followingsymptoms.
SYMPTOM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
REMEDY
Unitfailsto startor deliverair
1 Noelectric'a] p owerto utht
A.Fuseblown
B.Circuitbreakertripped
C,Cord(s) nnplugged or damaged
2. Belt improperlyadjnsted or broken
3. Motoroverheated and/or frnzen
A. Belt too tightor broken
B. Blower wheel bearings
dt)'/shaft frozen
C. Motor overloaded
D. Fanfly wiring or shorts
I. Check power
A Relflace fuse*
B. Reset breaker*
• Ijmmhtn,I
I_,r_l_t_ _all declrtl'Ian
C. Plug in cord(s) or replace if
damaged
2. Mjust belt tensinn
3 Replace motor
A. Adjust beh tension or replace
B.Lubricate or replace blower
bearings
C, Usingammeter, adjust motflr to full
load nameplate amps
D.CaBelectrician
Unit s tarts
1. Lackof sufticient a irexhaust
1.Open windows or doors toincrease
butairdelivery
inadequate
ventflaiion
2. Motorunderloaded
2. Usingammeter, a djustmotor to full
(ducted units only)
loadnsttteplate amps
3. Belttooloose
3. Adjustbelt tensionor replace if
needed
Inodequatecoolhtg
1,Openwindowsor doors toincrease
ventilation
2. Adjuslto directair as desiredor
installlowerrestrictionregisters
3. Checkwaterdistribution system
A.Replacepads
B. Repackpads
B.Clean troughsand unplugholes
D, Unplug pump.(;leanimpeller
housingofforeignmatterand
reinstall
I,inadequaleexhanstinhouse
2. Airregisters improperly positioned
3. Insufficient water/ padnot wet
A.Padsplugged
B.Dryoropen spotson pads
C.Troughholesdogged
D.Pumpnotworking
E. Loose connections in water system
E. Check for leaks and correct
E Distributor clogged or corroded
E Clean or replace
Motor _
to operalt
l. Excessivebelt tension
l. Adjust belt tension
2. Blowershaft tightor frozen
2. Lubricate blower bearings
3. Motor overloaded
3. Correct- do not exceed motor
nameplate amps
4. Incorrectsheave adjustment
4. Serviceman should correct
5, Pulleys misaligned
5. Check and correct alignment
Water_
from
1. Float arm improperly adiusted
I. Adjustfloat
overflow standpipe
2. Seat in float valve leaking
2. Replace float valve
3. Standpipe not tight
3. Tightenstandpipe
Kn_iing orbanghtg sound
I. Bearings dry,
1. Lubricate blower bearings or replace
if lyadl':',_orn.
2, Wheel rubbingblower housing
2, Inspect blower sh',fft,collars, belt and
or rotating off-balance
pulley alignment and motor mounting
3. Loose parts
3. Besecure or reconnect
Blowersbukt$ or ra_es
I,Belt or pulley loose
1. Inspect and adjust, or replace belt
and/or pdt_ _ o.eeded.
factssive h umidity inhouse
1. Inadequate exhaust
1. Open doors or _ndows to increase
ventilation
Musty orunpleasant odor
I. Stale or stagnantwater in reservoir
1. Drain, flush and clean reservoir,
install bleed-off kit
2. Replace pads
3. Turn on water before starting unit
2. Pads mildewed or clogged
3. Padsnot completely wetbefore
cooler isturned on
Getting TheMost
FromYourCooler
Your evuporatize cool_Isafinely o '.j_d,economlea]ly
upemtng unB Imllt o udecades ofImow-how
and
rzsearch. Itse_e*asthe heart d ano_raff a ir coo_
andmoving sphere foryour home. 8intbere area nmb_
ofways youc*_ tmmmize diecommon, _deacy, economy
swl_eme
ofyour final cooling s _
M_
gegnbr maintenance _ recommended inthismanualis
_sem_d br cooll_ comfort, mead_ the_e d your
cooler,andavoiding tm_
Im_ rephcemems.
Start-up, mid-se*aon a ndshut-down servicing s hould
new beoverlooked. O_mgepadsatleasttwkie a year, o r
soona',ffmineral d eposits o rdust build-up.
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Coolers
come In awlde array
of dzes,
horsepoweg
and
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_le for Z mio, garage,
guesU-oom,
and so
forth.
More t han one cooler
_ at_gle home i mproves
the
coollng
effealveaess
a the e mlre systm.
Owaers d
r__gerzted
Zrcon_ionlng
have found tlm tbe a ddiflon
of _ evaporaffve
cooler
vastly
reduces
thor dec_c bifls.
Iano]_oo
Once y our cooler
forces
cooled
_ Into your home and
pushes
the h ut a lr o ut,
good k it_Zlon
around
your
ductwork
will keep the a ir _ eaol as pns_le.
Whole
house Insu_ion w ill p revem heat k omseeping inand will
improve coolthg c ombtt
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The coo__g r ute c:m beconU_lied byincresstng and
reducingfileamountof cooled airblown Intoyourhome.
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mutors d_ow you tousehigher speeds d uring
thehoRest part o fthed_,lower s peeds formilder
tmpermres.
meed-off
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should b elnsta_d as_m_cd Ym t hls mmmL
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Evaporative
Cooler
Use
and
Care
Manual
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