MAINTENANCE
The cooler should be serviced at least once a year and more often if required.
This includes cleaning, oiling, belt adjustment or replacement (if required) and
pad replacement.
WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL
POWER TO THE COOLER BEFORE WORKING ON
COOLER.
CLEANING
1. Remove pad frames and set them aside.
2. Remove the overflow standpipe from the drain bushing and allow the
reservoir to empty.
3. Clean the internal surfaces of the cooler with a cloth and clean water. DO
NOT USE WIRE BRUSHES OR OTHER MEANS THAT MIGHT SCRATCH
THE PAINT. DO NOT USE ANY CHEMICALS OTHER THATN SOAP OR
DETERGENT TO CLEAN THE COOLER.
4. Rinse the cooler bottom pan throughly.
5. Clean the pump screen and remove any foreign material in the hose
adapter between the pump and hose. Remove any foreign material in the
distributor adapter located between the top end of the hose and the water
distributor.
6. Touch up and scratches or bare spots inside the cooler with a suitable
cooler coating.
OILING
Fill the oil cups on the blower shaft bearings with SAE#30 non-detergent
motor oil.
BELT ADJUSTMENT
Check belt tension. Re-adjust, if loose, per instructions in the Operation
section of this manual.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
The following guide is intended to help you diagnose and fix some of the most commonly encountered problems; by no means does
this guide cover all of the possible problems you may encounter. If you cannot diagnose and correct the problem, or if it persists,
contact qualified service personnel. All electrical work should be done by, or with the help of, a qualified electrician.
PROBLEMS / SYMPTOMS
Water overflow
Blower will not operate
Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped
Dry pads
Noisy operation
Inadequate air flow
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Float valve out of adjustment
2. Float movement obstructed
3. Float valve defective
1. Electrical power disconnected
2. Motor defective
3. Switch or thermostat defective
4. Blower belt broken
1. Wiring faulty or wired incorrectly
2. Motor faulty
3. Water pump faulty
1. Water level incorrect
2. Pump intake clogged
3. Water pump faulty
4. Clogged water line
5. Trough clogged
6. Switch faulty
7. Wiring faulty
1. Blower rubbing on housing
2. Motor sheave loose
3. Blower set screws loose
1. Pad plugged
2. Belt loose
3. Insufficient exhaust vent area
PAD REPLACEMENT
1. Lay pad frame on smooth surface with wire pad retainers up. Remove wire
retainers.
2. Remove and discard used pads.
3. Clean pad frames. Do NOT use wire brush or harsh chemicals that might
harm the paint finish. Touch up scratches and bare spots with touch up
paint.
4. Check slots in trough at top of pad frame to be sure they are open.
5. Replace pads with new media pads of the correct size.
6. Reinstall wire retainers.
7. Thoroughly wet pads with garden hose before re-installing.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Adjust float to 2½" water depth.
2. Free float from obstruction
3. Replace float assembly
1. Check power receptacle and cord
2. Replace motor
3. Replace switch or thermostat
4. Replace belt
1. Repair or replace defective wiring
2. Replace motor
3. Replace water pump
1. Adjust float to 2-1/2" water depth
2. Remove obstruction
3. Replace water pump
4. Locate and free obstruction
5. Clear debris from trough
6. Replace switch
7. Repair or replace defective wiring
1. Reposition wheel
2. Tighten screws
3. Tighten set screws
1. Replace pads
2. Adjust belt tension
3. Open windows or doors
WIRE PAD RETAINER
ASPEN PAD
PAD FRAME
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