BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER
Operation Instructions
Unit Operation
It is essential for successful operation of the evaporative cooler that there be sufficient free air openings in
the room to be cooled – approximately 0.5m² (5.4² feet). Open doors and windows will usually provide this
as per the diagrams below.
Please Note: - It is important for good ventilation that doors or windows are not open on the windward
side of the house. Please note the room furthest away from the cooler needs to have more ventilation
than rooms closest to the cooler.
Bleed Off
The bleed off hose is left inside the unit and is to be installed by the user as
required (Refer page 10).
It is recommended the bleed off hose is fitted to prevent damage to your filters and
cooler.
Bleed off rate is factory preset.
To prevent a Bleed Line Siphon, do not let the Bleed Line extend from the Overflow
Pipe more than 2".
The function of the bleed off must be inspected by the owner on a regular basis to
ensure the bleed off continuously flows when the unit is operating "COOL" mode.
All evaporative coolers require water bleed-off to prevent build-
up of mineral deposits as the result of the evaporative cooling
process. This will maximize the life of the premium Filtercool
filter pads and minimize mineral deposits inside the cooler. The
bleed off function only operates in COOL mode (when the water
pump operates).
Should water supply contain high levels of total dissolved solids
(greater than 300 p.p.m.), increase the bleed rate. See page 19.
This bleed water can be used in gardens or diverted to drains
using standard garden hose and fittings from your local
hardware store. The overflow pipe connection is a ¾" x 14TPI
ANS straight pipe thread.
Please Note: - Any additional pipe work fitted to the bleed off by the owner must slope away from the unit
in a downhill manner.
If water discharge is not an option because of installation location or cost of water, you may coil the bleed
hose inside the cooler opposite the Float Valve so the water recirculates back into the tank. Please be
aware that this will result in the Filtercool Pads needing to be changed more frequently.
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