Triangle Engineering PORTABLE COOLERS HBPC Series Owner's Manual page 3

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 DEVICE.
WARNING: DISCONNECT FROM POWER
SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING MOTOR
AND FAN BLADE CLEANING.
1. Motors are lubricated at the factory to oper-
ate for long periods under normal conditions
without re-lubrication..
2. Clean motor surfaces and ventilation open-
ings 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.
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.
SERVICE and DISASSEMBLY
TROUBLESHOOTING
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
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.
Generally, the only reason to disassemble
your PORTABLE COOLER is for cleaning and
replacing damaged or worn components.
DISASSEMBLY:
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.