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- Page 1 Portable Evaporative Cooler WayCool 1HP Series ® USER'S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..........................3 Why use evaporative coolers in your workplace ................3 How evaporative cooling works ......................3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ........................4 SAFETY INFORMATION ........................4 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS....................5 WC-1HP SPECIFICATIONS ......................5 WC-1HP DESCRIPTION ........................6 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM ......................7-8 COOLING PAD ASSEMBLY ......................9 BLOWER AND DUCTWORK......................10 CONTROL ............................11 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ....................11... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction WHY USE EVAPORATIVE COOLERS IN YOUR WORKPLACE • The WayCool ® evaporative cooler requires little space, has a low initial cost, is inexpensive and simple to operate and requires minimal scheduled maintenance. • Due to the design and construction of the cooling pads, cooling efficiency is normally maintained near optimum throughout the life of the pads (approximately two seasons). -
Page 4: About This Manual
About This Manual The intent of this manual is to help you in two ways: to provide you with step-by-step instructions for quick and easy assembly of your product, and to serve as a reference for simple maintenance and questions you may have regarding your product. -
Page 5: Safety Recommendations
Safety Recommendations READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! • This is an electric device with moving components. There is the possibility of fire, electric shock or injury to persons. Ensure all the safety recommendations are adhered to in order to minimize this risk. •... -
Page 6: Wc-1Hp Description
WC-1HP Description The WayCool ® evaporative cooler is a completely self-contained, portable unit capable of delivering 40 MPH velocity of air with a temperature drop of up to 20 degrees F. The unit is composed of: • Level-controlled water supply system •... -
Page 7: Water Supply System
Water Supply System Actual WC-1HP WayCool ® Actual WC-1HP varies slightly from unit ® WayCool varies slightly shown here. from unit shown here. Figure WC-1HP.05 - Water Supply System The reservoir can be supplied continuously with an ordinary garden hose by attaching the supplied hose adapter (see Figure WC-1HP.07) to the fill connection, or it can be filled manually. - Page 8 Water Supply System cont'd A drain in the reservoir allows you to drain the unit for cleaning and maintenance. A drain cap on the underside of the aluminum tray covers the drain during operation. Make sure the cap is in place before you fill the reservoir.
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Page 9: Cooling Pad Assembly
Cooling Pad Assembly The cooling pads are critical for proper, efficient cooler operation. They are made of laminated cellulose (paper) fibers and arranged to give a large surface area for evaporation and to provide a rigid structure. The shape of the cells allows high velocity airflow through the pad at a minimum pressure drop. -
Page 10: Blower And Ductwork
Blower and Ductwork Actual WC-1HP WayCool ® varies slightly from unit shown here. Figure WC-1HP.07 - Fan Blower The WayCool ® WC-1HP uses a belt-driven, 1 HP electric motor to drive a centrifugal blower. The blower draws room air through the cooling pads and discharges the cooler air through the spout, displacing the warmer air with cooler air and decreasing the temperature. -
Page 11: Control
Control The WayCool ® WC-1HP control switch is mounted on the outside of one frame leg. It has the following positions: OFF - Power is off to the blower motor and the pump motor. LOW VENT - The blower runs at low speed and the pump is OFF. HIGH VENT - The blower runs at high speed and the pump is OFF. -
Page 12: Unpacking And Initial Setup
Operation and Maintenance cont'd UNPACKING AND INITIAL SETUP The WayCool ® WC-1HP Evaporative Cooler is shipped upright in a corrugated container. The unit is fully assembled and ready for service except for thoroughly cleaning manufacturing dust from the cooling pads before running it for the first time. -
Page 13: Regular Cleaning
Operation and Maintenance cont'd REGULAR CLEANING The frequency with which the WayCool ® should cleaned will depend on the environment in which it is used. The more dirty the environment the more often it will need cleaning. In most cases the WayCool ®... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting COOLING PADS NOT WETTING Ensure there is water in the reservoir. Ensure the motor switch is in the START position and the pump switch is in the ON position. Ensure the pump is running. Pump is running but no water: Ensure hose is connected. -
Page 15: Options And Accessories
Options and Accessories Your WayCool ® Evaporative Cooler can be purchased with certain options and/or accessories, and some of these can be retrofitted to your WayCool ® after the initial purchase. Instructions are included with all equipment purchased separately from your WayCool ®... -
Page 16: Oscillating Spout
Options and Accessories cont'd OSCILLATING SPOUT Oscillator Switch The oscillating spout is operated by a four RPM gear motor that On/Off Switch delivers 50 in/lbs. of torque. As the gear motor rotates, the spout oscillates in a 110-degree arc, which cools an area of about 9500 square feet. -
Page 17: Automatic Shutoff
Options and Accessories cont'd AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF The Automatic Shutoff Option is available at the time of purchase or as a retrofit kit on a previously purchased WayCool ® The automatic shutoff turns off the pump when the water level reaches a low point and protects the pump from damage. The warranty on the pump is void if it is run dry. -
Page 18: Product Support
Schaefer Ventilation Equipment, LLC. warrants to the original purchaser that our products which prove to be defective in material or workmanship within one year (unless otherwise specified) from date of purchase will be repaired or replaced at the option of Schaefer Ventilation Equipment, LLC.
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