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- Page 1 Portable Evaporative Cooler WayCool 1/3HP - Series ® USER'S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..................................1 Why Use Evaporative Coolers in your Work Place? ......................1 How Evaporative Cooling Works? ............................1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL................................2 SAFETY INFORMATION ..............................2 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ............................3 WC-1/3HP SPECIFICATIONS ............................4 WC-1/3HP UNIT DESCRIPTION ............................5 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM..............................6-7 COOLING PAD ASSEMBLY ..............................8 BLOWER AND DUCTWORK ..............................9 CONTROL ..................................10 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ..........................11-13... -
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. -
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 regarding your product. Important! Read ALL instructions carefully before starting your WayCool ®... -
Page 5: Safety Recommendations
Safety Information Follow Safety Instructions Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your equipment safety decals. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. Keep safety decals in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety decals. Decal Descriptions This diagram shows the proper location of the safety decals as shipped from the factory. -
Page 6: Wc-1/3Hp Specifications
WC-1/3HP Specifications • Height and Width - 25" X 12" Wide X 42" High (With Casters and Directional Blower Duct) • Shipping Weight - 130 Pounds • Blower - Double-Inlet Centrifugal • Motor - 1/3 HP, 115V 2 speed, 60 HZ (also available in 230V and 50 HZ) •... -
Page 7: Wc-1/3Hp Unit Description
WC-1/3HP Unit Description The WayCool evaporative cooler is a completely self-contained, portable unit capable of delivering 25.5 MPH velocity of air with a ® temperature drop of up to 20°. The unit is composed of: • Level-controlled water supply system •... -
Page 8: Water Supply System
Water Supply System Actual WC-1HP Actual WC-1/3HP-DHL WayCool ® ® WayCool varies slightly varies slightly from unit shown here. from unit shown here. Figure WC-1/3HP.05 - Water Supply System The bottom can be supplied continuously with an ordinary garden hose by attaching the supplied hose adapter (see Figure WC-1/3HP.07) to the fill connection, or it can be filled manually. - Page 9 Water Supply System A drain in the bottom 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 bottom. The drain cap should be finger-tightened only. The pump is attached to a bracket, which in turn is fixed to the blower housing.
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Page 10: 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 11: Blower And Ductwork
Blower and Ductwork Actual WC-1HP-DHL WayCool varies slightly ® from unit shown here. Figure WC-1HP-DHL.07 - Fan Blower The WayCool® WC-1/3HP uses a direct drive, 1/3 HP electric motor to drive a centrifugal blower. The blower draws room air through the cooling pads and discharges the cooler air through the blower duct, displacing the warmer air with cooler air and decreasing the temperature. -
Page 12: Control
Controls Figure WC-1/3HP.08 - WayCool Control Switch ® The WayCool WC-1/3HP control switch is mounted on the outside of one frame leg (see cover fig). ® 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. -
Page 13: Operation And Maintenance
Operation & Maintenance Unit placement and other considerations Figure WC-1/3HP.09 Typical WayCool Unit Arrangement ® The WayCool unit(s) should be placed at one end of the building and an appropriate exhaust fan should be at the ® opposite end to pull the cool air from the WayCool® unit and discharge the warm air out of the building. Try to get all the air flowing in the same direction. -
Page 14: Unpacking And Initial Setup
Operation & Maintenance UNPACKING AND INITIAL SETUP The WayCool WC-1/3HP Evaporative Cooler is shipped upright in a corrugated container. The WayCool WC-1/3HP is fully assembled ® ® and ready for service except for thoroughly cleaning manufacturing dust from the cooling pads before running it for the first time. CAUTION: Be careful when you move the unit while it is in the shipping container and when moving it around with the container removed. -
Page 15: Regular Cleaning
Operation & Maintenance REGULAR CLEANING The frequency with which the WayCool is 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 will need to be cleaned weekly. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting COOLING PADS NOT WETTING Ensure that the bottom has water. Ensure that the motor switch is in the start position and the pump switch is in the on position. Ensure that the pump is running. Pump is running but no water: Ensure hose is connected. -
Page 17: Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories Your WayCool Evaporative cooler can be purchased with accessories/options or some of these options can be retrofitted to your ® WayCool after the initial purchase. Necessary instructions are included with all equipment purchased separate from your WayCool ® ®... -
Page 18: Unit Does Not Oscillate
Optional Accessories Oscillator WayCool ® Oscillating Switch On/Off Switch Oscillating Assembly The oscillator, in this WayCool unit, is operated by a 4 RPM gear motor (WC-OSCGEARMTR) that delivers 50 in/lbs. in torque. As the ® gear motor rotates, the blower duct (WC-SMBLOWERDUCT) oscillates in a 110-degree arc, which cools an area of approximately 9500 square feet. -
Page 19: Blower Duct Lifts Up Out Of Recess In Top Of Unit
Optional Accessories Automatic Shutoff Option The Automatic Shutoff Option (WC-ASOKIT) is available at the time of your WayCool purchase or as a retrofit kit on a ® previously purchased WayCool ® The WC-ASOKIT shuts off the pump when the water level gets low and prevents the pump from damage. -
Page 20: General
The Table of Contents provides a convenient overview of the information in this manual. Thank you The employees of Schaefer Ventilation Equipment would like to thank you for your recent Schaefer purchase. If a problem should arise, your Schaefer dealer can supply the necessary information to help you. -
Page 21: Warranty
Warranty 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.