Troubleshooting Guide; Limited Warranty - Champion FAD242 Series Owner's Manual

Problem Possible Cause
Failure to 1. No electrical power to
start or no unit
air delivery • Fuse blown
• Circuit breaker
tripped
2. Belt too loose or tight
3. Motor overheated
• Belt too tight
• Blower bearings dry
4. Motor locked
Inadequate 1. Insufficient air exhaust
air delivery
with cooler
running 2. Belt too loose
3. Pads plugged
4. Insufficient water
flow over pads
Motor 1. Low voltage
cycles on 2. Excessive belt tension
and off 3. Fan shaft tight or
locked
4. Bearings dry
5. Faulty motor
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of an evaporative cooler installed and used under normal conditions. It does not cover
damages incurred through accident, neglect, or abuse by the owner. We do not authorize any person or representative to assume for us any
other or different liability in connection with this product.
Terms And Conditions Of Warranty
Lifetime Limited Coverage on water reservoir against any leakage due to defects in material. From date of installation, if any original
component part fails due to defect in material or factory workmanship only, we will provide the replacement part as follows:
One year on the cabinet components.
Two years on the evaporative media.
Exclusions From The Warranty
We are not responsible for any incidental or consequential damage resulting from any malfunction.
We are not responsible for any damage received from the use of water softeners, chemicals, descale material, plastic wrap, or if a motor of
a higher horsepower than what is shown on the serial plate is used in the unit.
We are not responsible for the cost of service calls to diagnose cause of trouble, or labor charge to repair and/or replace parts.
How To Obtain Service Under This Warranty
Contact the Dealer where you purchased the evaporative cooler. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the response from the dealer,
contact the Customer Service Department: 5800 Murray Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209. 1-800-643-8341. E-mail:
info@championcooler.com, Web: www.championcooler.com.
This limited warranty applies to original purchaser only
4

Troubleshooting Guide

Remedy
1. Check power
• Replace fuse
• Reset breaker
2. Adjust belt tension
3. Determine cause of
overheating
• Adjust belt tension
• Grease blower
bearings
4. Replace motor
1. Open windows or
doors to increase air
flow
2. Adjust belt tension
or replace if needed
3. Clean pads
4. Clean distribution
system
1. Check voltage
2. Adjust belt tension
3. Grease or replace
bearings (Disconnect
unit)
4. Grease bearings
5. Replace motor

Limited Warranty

Problem Possible Cause
Musty or 1. Stale or stagnate water
unpleasant in cooler
odor 2. Pads not wetting
properly
• Dist. tube holes
clogged
• Pump not working
properly
• Insufficient water
flow over pads
Noisy 1. Bearings dry
2. Loose parts
Inadequate 1. Inadequate exhaust in
cooling building
2. Pads not wet
• Pads plugged
• Dist. tube holes
clogged
• Pump not working
properly
Excessive 1. Inadequate exhaust
humidity
in building
Remedy
1. Drain pan and clean
pads
2. Check water
distribution system
• Clean
• Replace or clean
pump (Unplug)
• Clean water
distribution system
1. Grease bearings
2. Tighten loose parts
1. Open windows or
doors to increase air
flow
2. Check water
distribution system
• Clean pads
• Clean
• Replace or clean
pump (Unplug)
1. Open doors or
windows
110497