Page 1
Evaporative Air Cooler KAC40BL Owner’s Manual For more information on other great EdgeStar products on the web, go to http://www.edgestar.com...
Important Safety Information Improper handling can cause serious damage to the appliance and/or to the user. Please read the following safety information. Electrical Safety This product is designed for indoor use only. Keep the housing and control panel dry; do not spray water directly on the control panel.
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ..............I INTRODUCTION ....................1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ..................2 ......................2 RONT ......................2 ADDING WATER AND USING THE ICE PACKS ..........3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................4 ...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this KoldFront evaporative air cooler by EdgeStar. We are glad you chose us. We believe that your purchase of this product opens a relationship between you and EdgeStar. We will provide the customer support needed to nurture that relationship. This manual contains important information regarding the proper installation, usage and maintenance of your evaporative air cooler.
Parts Identification Front View Control Panel Handle Horizontal Louver Air Outlet Vertical Louver Note: The unit is designed Water level to blow air mostly from the Indicator left side. Caster Back View Pre-filter Evaporative Wick (behind pre-filter) Ice Pack Water Tank Power Plug Note: The unit is designed Lock...
Adding Water and Using the Ice Packs You can add water and ice packs to your evaporative air cooler to lower the temperature of the air being blown through the front air vent. Adding ice packs to the water tank will make the air flow temperature colder. To add water to the unit follow the steps below: 1.
Operating Instructions After connecting the air cooler’s power plug to an outlet, the unit will be ready to be operated. Control Panel Operation To power the unit on, switch the Timer Dial to the “ON” position. Power Press on the LOW, MED, or HI buttons to set the fan speed. To turn the unit off, press the OFF button or turn the dial to the “OFF”...
Draining the unit Follow the steps below to drain the unit: 1. Unlock the water tank. 2. Remove the water tank and drain the water. 3. Dry the water tank with a soft cloth. 4. Reinsert the water tank. 5. Lock the water tank. Cleaning and Maintenance Clean the air cooler, pre-filter and water tank regularly to maximize performance and efficiency, and prolong the unit’s life.
Pre-filter and Evaporative Wick Maintenance It is necessary to clean the pre-filter and evaporative wick periodically. Depending on the environment, the pre-filter and evaporative wick may need to be cleaned on a weekly or biweekly basis. Note: If the pre-filter is exceptionally dirty, it will restrict the air flow the unit will be able to project.
Troubleshooting Follow the troubleshooting guide below to resolve common issues. Issue Possible Cause Solution My air cooler is not Unit is not receiving power Make sure the unit is functioning at all plugged in Insufficient power Move the unit to another outlet.
Specifications Description of product Evaporative Air Cooler Model KAC40BL Voltage/Frequency 120V, 60Hz Input Power Color Black Timer 2 Hour Dimensions 9 ½” x 11 ¼” x 27” WxDxH Weight 12.2 lbs KoldFront Evaporative Air Cooler...
EdgeStar Limited Warranty One (1) Year Parts & Ninety (90) Days Labor This product is warranted by EdgeStar to be free from defective workmanship and materials, subject to any conditions set forth as follows: WHAT IS COVERED: LABOR: For a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of original purchase, labor will be performed free of charge at an authorized EdgeStar repair facility.