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- Page 1 Drum-based Misting System Operating Manual MistAway Systems, Inc. • 1-866-485-7255 • www.mistaway.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The MistAway Drum-based Misting System INSTALLATION & SET-UP GUIDE Assemble the System Set the Remote Mist Duration Connect to the Nozzle Circuit Set the Manual Mist Duration Connect the Electrical Power Program the Auto Mist Cycles Set the Date & Time... - Page 3 The MistAway Drum-based Misting System This Installation Guide details the 15 steps needed to successfully install the MistAway Drum-based Misting System. During the installation process you will need to frequently navigate the Misting System’s digital controller. To access the controller menu, simply press the gray “MENU” button on the controller. The cursor, a small triangle, will start flashing on the left side of the controller window.
- Page 4 The MistAway Drum-based Misting System Assemble the Drum-based Misting System (continued) D. Install the provided rubber grommets as per the below drawing of the drum lid (55 gallon systems only). Chassis Bolts Pump Suction Use ¾” GROMMET Auto-Drain Valve Use ¼” GROMMET...
- Page 5 The MistAway Drum-based Misting System Assemble the Drum-based Misting System (continued) H. Verify other connectors are tight: The YELLOW wires should be connected to the BLACK & WHITE wires for the agitator (if equipped) The ORANGE wires should be connected to the Zone Solenoid Valve (if equipped) The RED wires are not used at this time.
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Page 6: Connect To The Nozzle Circuit
NOTE: You must plug the Misting System power cord • into a GFI/GFCI protected outlet. The use of extension cords is not approved by MistAway • Systems, Inc. Open the digital controller lid and observe the LCD display. It should be flashing "EMP" (i.e., •... -
Page 7: Set The Number Of Nozzles
• The system will begin a 30 second countdown. Hit any button on the remote until the display • changes to "DONE". The remote transmitter is now programmed to work with the MistAway Misting System. • LEV EL LEV EL... -
Page 8: Run The Initial Inspection Cycle
The MistAway Drum-based Misting System Run the Initial Inspection Cycle !!!! UNPLUG THE UNIT FROM THE ELECTRICAL SOURCE!!! • Fill the drum with at least 10 gallons of water. • Plug the unit back into the electrical source, and verify that the bottom bar in the level indicator •... -
Page 9: Set The Remote Mist Duration
The MistAway Drum-based Misting System Set the Remote Mist Duration Navigate to SET-UP REM. • Push SELECT to enable the remote mist duration to be • changed. LEV EL Turn the SELECT knob to set the remote mist duration •... -
Page 10: Program The Auto Mist Days
The MistAway Drum-based Misting System Program the Auto Mist Days Follow this step only if you need to program the system to auto mist on specific days of the • week. If the system should auto mist everyday, you may skip this step. -
Page 11: Run Initial Mist Cycle
The MistAway Drum-based Misting System Run Initial Mist Cycle Use the MANUAL MIST button or Remote Transmitter to trigger a mist cycle. • Close the controller lid and verify that the lid is not vibrating loudly against the controller •... - Page 12 The MistAway Drum-based Misting System APPENDIX A - OPERATION OF THE REMOTE MIST Button MIST MIST Activates a Remote Mist for the duration defined under the STOP MIST STOP MIST SET-UP menu. SKIP NEXT SKIP NEXT A brief agitation cycle will precede the Remote Mist.
- Page 13 The MistAway Drum-based Misting System APPENDIX B – THE CONTROLLER MENUS Enter and Exit the controller menus at any time by pressing the MENU button on the controller. After pressing MENU, turn the SELECT knob to select the correct menu, and the push the SELECT knob to enter that menu path.
- Page 14 The MistAway Drum-based Misting System DATA Menu Note: All values except for TMH may be individually reset by holding SELECT for 5 seconds Total Mist Cycles - Total number of mist cycles executed since TMC was last reset. Includes AUTO, Manual, and Remote mists Total Mist Minutes - Total number of minutes the unit has misted since TMM was last reset.
- Page 15 The MistAway Drum-based Misting System APPENDIX C - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS This section of the MistAway Drum-based Misting System Product Manual answers the most common questions regarding System Operation, the Remote Transmitter, and Installation & Servicing Procedures Questions about Normal System Operation –...
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Page 16: Faq - Ops - 01 How Does The Level Indicator Work
The MistAway Drum-based Misting System FAQ – OPS - 01 How does the Level Indicator work? The Level Indicator on the displayed is composed of 8 bars, indicating the level of the • tank in increments of 1/8 The bottom bar on the Level Indicator is controlled by the float switch in the drum. -
Page 17: Faq Ops
The MistAway Drum-based Misting System FAQ – OPS - 03 What happens if the power to the unit is turned off and back on? When electrical power is restored to the unit, the digital controller will reboot into the same mode the unit was operating in prior to the power being turned off. -
Page 18: Faq - Rem
The MistAway Drum-based Misting System FAQ – REM - 01 What does the SKIP NEXT MIST button on the remote do? Please refer to the “Operation of the Remote” section of this Product Manual. I accidentally pressed SKIP NEXT MIST on the remote. How do I FAQ –... -
Page 19: Off
Why does this machine have to be plugged into a GFI circuit? As an outdoor electrical appliance that is often exposed to the elements, for protection of both the installer and end-user MistAway Systems, Inc. requires that the MistAway Drum-based Misting System is plugged into an electrical outlet that has Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI or GFCI) protection. - Page 20 SEN enables an external wind/rain/motion sensor package to be turned on or off. However, at present MistAway Systems has not found a sensor package we consider reliable and durable enough to sell to our customers, and thus we are not offering a sensor package kit at this time.
- Page 21 The MistAway Drum-based Misting System APPENDIX D – TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Troubleshooting Actions The system clock shows odd On brand-new systems the clock must always be set when the system is powered The clock has not been set numbers for the first time.
- Page 22 Insufficient Electrical Power amps service. Do NOT use an extension cord on the unit. The use of electrical controller resets extension cords is not approved by MistAway Systems, Inc. The System mists randomly System receiving a remote Change the DIP switches on the remote and reprogram the system to recognize during the day.
- Page 23 APPENDIX E - WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDY AND LIABILITY MistAway Drum-Based Misting Unit MistAway Systems Inc. (MSI) warrants this Product – the MistAway Drum-Based Misting Unit – to be free from defects in material and workmanship as follows: For a period of one (1) year from the date of original installation (whether or not actual use begins on that date), MSI will repair or replace defective parts, with new or refurbished parts, at its option, at no charge.
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