Port-A-Cool® unit Training Manual - Port-A

Port-A-Cool® unit
Training
Manual
Port-A-Cool® School of Knowledge
Training Manual Outline
1. Product Information
2. Port-A-Cool Company Information
3. Contact Page
a. Port-A-Cool, LLC, Region Manager / Division Manager
b. Customer Service Contact
c. Technical / Parts Contact
4. What is a Port-A-Cool® Unit?
5. What is Evaporative Cooling?
6. What are KÜÜL® Pads?
a. How to remove and replace the pads
7. Port-A-Cool Unit Operation
a. Quick Setup Guide
b. Startup Process
c. Shutdown Process
8. Port-A-Cool Markets
a. Market Segment Sheet
9. Port-A-Cool Applications
a. Photos
10. Port-A-Cool Placement Examples
11. Port-A-Cool Unit Airflow
12. Port-A-Cool Accessories
13. Port-A-Cool Replacement Parts
14. Acknowledgement of Receipt and Review Page
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Product Specifications
Digital Controls
Digital Controls
Panel de Control Digital
Panel de Control Digital
Digital
Digital
Controls
Controls
No Assembly Required
No Assembly Required
No Requiere Ensamblaje
No Requiere
Ensamblaje
Digital Controls
No Assembly
NoRequired
Assembly
Required
Digital
Controls
Panel de Control Digital
67 G Water Capacity
67 G Water Capacity
254 L Capacidad del agua
254Assembly
L CapacidadRequired
del agua
No
No Requiere Ensamblaje
Classic 16” VT
PAC163SVT
Air Delivery
2,500 to 3,900 CFM
SpeedsThree
Cooling Capacity
900 sq. ft.
Water Reservoir
42 gallons
Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 59” x 37.5” x 32”
Unit Weight
130 lb.
Digital Controls
Humidity
Control Valve
Panel
de Control
Digital
Humidity Control Valve
Válvula Control de Humedad
Válvula
Control
Humedad
67 G
Water de
Capacity
254 L Capacidad del agua
No Assembly Required
Cools
up toEnsamblaje
3500 s.f.
No
Requiere
Cools up to 3500 s.f.
Enfrîa Hasta 325 m2
Enfrîa
Hasta
325
m2
Humidity
Control
Valve
Válvula Control de Humedad
67 G Water Capacity
254
L Capacidad
agua
Lowers
temp up del
to 30˚
F
Lowers temp up to 30˚ F
Reduce la temp hasta 20˚ C
Reduce
hasta 20˚
Cools lauptemp
to 3500
s.f.C
Enfrîa Hasta 325 m2
Humidity Control Valve
Válvula
Control
Humedad
Cools
where
A/C de
is ineffective
Cools where A/C is ineffective
Enfriar donde A/C es ineficaz
Enfriar
donde
Lowers
tempA/C
upes
toineficaz
30˚ F
Reduce la temp hasta 20˚ C
67 Gallon
67 Gallon
Water
Capacity
Water
Capacity
No Assembly
Required
Digital
Controls
Humidity
Humidity
Control
Valve
Control
Valve
67 Gallon
Water Capacity
No Assembly
Required
Cools
up to
Cools
3500up
s.f.to
3500 s.f.
Humidity
Control Valve
No Assembly
Required
Hurricane® 3600
PACHR3600
Air Delivery
14,500 / 20,000 CFM
Speeds
Variable
Cooling Capacity
4,500 sq. ft.
32 G / 120 L
Water Capacity
Water Reservoir
67 gallons
Unit Dimensions (HxWxD)
76.5” x 74” x 35” No Assembly
Unit Weight
270 lb.
Required
Classic 24” HP
PAC2K24HPVS
Air Delivery
up to 6,700 CFM
SpeedsVariable
Cooling Capacity
1,800 sq. ft.
Water Reservoir
14 gallons
Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 53” x 50” x 25”
Unit Weight
155 lb.
No Assembly
Required
This product is available for export in 220/50 and 220/60.Humidity
Control Valve
32 G / 120 L
Water Capacity
67 Gallon
Water
Capacity
Lowers
temp
Lowers
temp
up to 30˚
F
up toup
30˚toF
Cools
3500 s.f.
32 G / 120 L
Water
CoolsCapacity
up to
3650 s.f. / 240 m2
Humidity
Control
Valve
No
Assembly
Required
Humidity
Control
Valve
Lowers
temp
up
Humidity
No
Assembly
Control
Valve
Cools
where
A/C
Required
Cools
where A/C
is ineffective
is ineffective
Lowers
temp
up to 30˚ F
to 30˚ F / 20˚ C
Cools up to 3500 s.f.
JetStream® 2400
PACJS2400
Air Delivery
7,500 CFM
SpeedsVariable
Cooling Capacity
2,000 sq. ft.
Water Reservoir
48 gallons
Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 72” x 54.5” x 28”
Unit Weight
200 lb.
Enfrîa Hasta 325 m2
Cools where A/C is ineffective
Enfriar donde A/C es ineficaz
Lowers temp up to 30˚ F
Reduce la temp hasta 20˚ C
Cools where A/C is ineffective
Enfriar donde A/C es ineficaz
Classic 36”
PAC2K36HPVS
PAC2K363S
up to
AirCools
Delivery
10,100 CFM
4,800 / 6,600 / 9,600
Variable
Three
403500
G /s.f.
150 L
Water
Capacity
Speeds
Cools
where
A/C
is ineffective
Cooling Capacity
up to 2,650 s.f.
up to 2,500 s.f.
No Assembly
Water
Reservoir
32 gallons
32 gallons
Unit
Dimensions
Lowers
temp
No
Assembly
67” x 62” x 32”
67” x 62” x 32”
200 lb.
205 lb.
Required
up to 30˚ F
Required
UnitHumidity
Weight
Control Valve
Cools up to
3650 s.f. / 240 m2
32 G / 120 L
Water
CoolsCapacity
up to
3650 s.f. / 240 m2
Cools where A/C
is ineffective
Lowers temp up
to 30˚ F / 20˚ C
Humidity
Control Valve
Lowers temp up
to 30˚ F / 20˚ C
40 G / 150 L
Water Capacity
Cools where A/C
is ineffective
40 G / 150 L
Water Capacity
Cools where A/C
is
ineffective
Cools
up to
3650 s.f. / 240 m2
Cools where A/C
is ineffective
Cools up to
4000 s.f. / 325 m2
Humidity
Control
Valve
No
Assembly
Required
Humidity
Control Valve
Lowers temp up
to 30˚ F / 20˚ C
Lowers temp up
to 30˚ F / 20˚ C
JetStream® 1600
PACJS1600
Air Delivery
4,000 CFM
SpeedsVariable
Cooling Capacity
1,000 sq. ft.
Water Reservoir
42 gallons
Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 59” x 37” x 24.5”
Unit Weight
109 lb.
Cyclone® 2000
PACCYC02
Air Delivery
1,600/2,000 CFM
SpeedsTwo
Cooling Capacity
500 sq. ft.
Water Reservoir
10 gallons
Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 31” x 24” x 25”
Unit Weight
61 lb.
Classic 48”
PAC2K482S
Cools up to
4000 s.f. / 325 m2
Air Delivery
11,000 / 20,000 CFM
Speeds
Two
4000 s.f. / 325 m2
Cools where A/C
is ineffective
Cooling Capacity
4,000 sq. ft.
Water Reservoir
40 gallons
Unit Dimensions (HxWxD)
86” x 74” x 36”
Unit Weight
345 lb.
40 G / 150 L
Water
Capacity
Cools up to
Lowers temp up
to 30˚ F / 20˚ C
Humidity
Control Valve
Lowers temp up
to 30˚ F / 20˚ C
Cools where A/C
is
ineffective
Cools
up to
4000 s.f. / 325 m2
Cools where A/C
is ineffective
This product is available for export in 220/50 and 220/60.
Cyclone® 3000
PAC2KCYC01
Air Delivery
2,400/3,000 CFM
SpeedsTwo
Cooling Capacity
700 sq. ft.
Water Reservoir
16 gallons
Unit Dimensions (HxWxD) 38” x 29” x 25”
Unit Weight
100 lb.
About Port-A-Cool, LLC
T-A-COOL
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The Port-A-Cool, LLC offices and manufacturing facilities are located
in Center, Texas. The 362,975 square foot facility houses the entire
manufacturing plant for Port-A-Cool® portable evaporative cooling
units, KÜÜL® pads cooling media, and rotational molded products.
Port-A-Cool® portable evaporative cooling
units entered the marketplace in 1991 offering
the first version of a unit designed to provide
economical, effective cooling where ever it was
needed. More than 20 years later, the company’s
consistent growth rate and continued expansion in
product lines has positioned it as a global leader
in the portable evaporative cooling business with
distributors of Port-A-Cool, LLC products in 50
states and 56 countries.
Port-A-Cool, LLC selected Center, Texas for
its location in the beginning, and has never
considered moving. Nestled in the
beautiful piney woods of East Texas
— 150 miles southeast
of Dallas, 120 miles
northeast of Houston
and 17 miles west of
the Louisiana border
— this small town still
maintains the look, feel and
hospitality of the original community, while also
enjoying modernization due in large part to the
manufacturing and technological advances of
companies like Port-A-Cool, LLC choosing Center
as their location.
These portable evaporative cooling products
have proven highly effective in virtually unlimited
uses ranging from agricultural and horticultural
applications, manufacturing, industrial, business,
entertainment, sports, home and hobby —
anywhere that cooling is needed, and traditional
air conditioning is impractical or cost prohibitive.
With a strong network of distributors, Port-ACool, LLC continues to expand its worldwide
market horizons and produce outstanding
sales revenues,
all from the
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What is a Port-A-Cool® Unit?
Port-A-Cool® portable evaporative cooling units
employ the same cooling process found in nature
by using forced air over water-soaked evaporative cooling pads to reduce temperatures as
much as 30 degrees F.
With the addition of advanced technology, the
engineers at Port-A-Cool, LLC, have made the
products more efficient and the process more
controlled, allowing cooling when and where it’s
needed.
• Cools anywhere standard air conditioning is
ineffective or cost prohibitive
• Cools for just 4-34¢ an hour, depending on
the unit size
• Cools instead of recirculating stale, hot air
• Cools up to 4,000 square feet with the largest
unit, or choose a smaller model for tight spaces
• Cools where you need it
• Cools without any chemicals
• Cools economically with efficient resource use
What is Evaporative Cooling?
Remember the chill of
wind hitting your skin after
swimming on a hot day?
Reality: Evaporative coolers are among the most energy-efficient cooling methods available. Many of our coolers
only pull the amount of electricity used to run a toaster.
That’s natural
evaporative cooling.
Reality: No. Evaporative cooling is easier on both the environment and the pocketbook because it’s a green, natural
source for cooling that runs on tap water without the use of
harsh chemicals/refrigerants. Air conditioners have compressors that require a place to ventilate the heat generated from the compressor. Unlike an air conditioning system,
a portable evaporative cooling unit does not require fixedductwork for ventilation. They actually work best in large
open areas like warehouses or even outdoors. In this way,
Port-A-Cool units are highly portable and effectively cool
areas where air conditioning is impractical and/or cost-prohibitive.
Evaporative cooling myths:
Myth: Evaporative coolers are just the same as swamp
coolers.
Reality: While evaporative coolers use the same principles
as the swamp coolers of yesteryear, evaporative coolers
have evolved to become much more energy efficient and
effective. The true difference in efficiency is in the pads -or, to the technical among you, the rigid media.
Port-A-Cool® units offer true differentiation because they
use KUUL® pads, the strongest, heaviest pads on the market.
They are especially effective in producing the most efficient
cooling as they maximize the interaction between air and
water. Evaporative coolers that utilize KUUL pads can lower temperatures as much as 30 degrees Fahrenheit for an
hourly operating cost of 0.05¢ to 0.28¢ (depending on the
size of the Port-A-Cool unit; our units cover between 500 to
4,000 square feet).
Myth: Evaporative cooling units must use a lot of energy
and/or cost a lot to run.
Myth: Evaporative cooling works the same way an air
conditioning (A/C) unit does.
Myth: Since evaporative coolers use water, they must be
essentially some form of a mister or a misting system.
Reality: No. Evaporative coolers do use water, but they
don’t get you wet or spray liquid. Whether you’re feet away
or right up close, what you get from an evaporative cooler
is a refreshing and chilled breeze!
Myth: Evaporative cooling won’t work in humid climates or
environments.
Reality: While it’s true that it’s easier to achieve significant
temperature drops in more arid climates and drier spaces,
evaporative coolers do still offer relief from the heat. This is
where believing scientific fact, rather than myth, can help
keep you cool! Even in regions where relative humidity
reaches 70% at midday with temperatures over 90 degrees
Fahrenheit, evaporative coolers have been shown to offer
significant relief.
What are KÜÜL® pads?
KÜÜL pads stand alone in today’s market and
are designed to achieve the most effective and
efficient evaporative cooling possible. Port-ACool, LLC, manufacturer of KÜÜL pads media,
achieves this by incorporating leading-edge technology, specialized production processes, and by
using only the highest quality materials available.
In today’s market, KÜÜL pads are undeniably the
best choice for evaporative cooling.
KÜÜL pads are the best choice for evaporative
cooling systems because they’re made with the
heaviest, highest-quality virgin kraft paper and
the highest resin content in the industry for maximum longevity.
media with improved strength, longevity, absorption and cooling efficiency.
Expected Pad Life
With proper maintenance and normal environmental conditions, KÜÜL pads can be expected
to last three to five years.
Water
KÜÜL pads outperform the competition in tests
for high tensile strength/ psi, high dry crush
strength/ psi, and high wet crush strength/psi.
Why KÜÜL pads are different
KÜÜL pads are created using an advanced curing process and resin technology that results in
How to Remove or Replace Pads
Locate the set screw
in the rear of the unit
on the upper right
side
Remove the set
screws located on
the right and center
of the flap and lower
front flap to vertical
position (see
illustration)
Once the front flap
is moved, grasp the
right pad and tilt out
at a 90 degree angle
(see illustration).
Pull the pad up to
remove from unit.
Repeat for other
pads.
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Port-A-Cool® Unit Operation
SETUP
Unpacking the PORT-A-COOL unit.
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Remove box and pallette
PORT-A-COOL units are shipped completely assembled. The PAC2K482S, PAC2K361S, PACHR3600, PAC2K363S,
PAC2K36HPVS, PAC2K24HPVS, PAC163SVT, PACJS1600, PACJS2400, PAC2KCYC01, PAC2KCYC01A, PACCYC04, and
PACCYC04A models ship on a plastic pallet with a cover box strapped over the unit. Cut the straps and remove the box
by lifting it over the unit. Remove the protective plastic dust cover and lift the unit off the pallet.
Models PAC2K163SHD, PAC2K16HPVS, PACCYC02 , PACCYC02A, PACCYC03, and PACCYC03A are shipped in an
enclosed corrugated box and need only to be removed from the box.
Connecting the water and electricity.
Water Connection
PORT-A-COOL UNIT MUST BE IN UPRIGHT AND LEVEL POSITION
Locate the brass hose adapter on the side of the PORT-A-COOL unit (all models except PAC163SVT) near the water
adjustment and drain valves. Verify that the hose washer is in position and in good condition. Attach a standard garden hose to the brass hose adapter and tighten to preclude leaks. Turn water on to fill the sump tank.
On models equipped with a manual water fill and sight tube, the water tank in the lower portion is designed to be
filled at a remote location and can be used without a water hose connected. Simply fill the lower tank using the sight
tube as a gauge.
UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH 50 PSI WATER REGULATOR. DO NOT BYPASS.
WATER INLET PRESSURE SHOULD NOT EXCEED 50 PSI MAXIMUM
Position unit on level surface
Visually inspect water connections for leaks and verify that the connections are secure. Remove the pads by following
the instructions in this owners manual. Once the sump tank is filled, the water flow should cease and the inlet connections may now be visually checked for leaks. All of these inspections have been performed at the factory but shipping
may have caused connections to loosen. Replace the pads by reversing the removal operation.
Considerations for Placement
1) Fresh Air Supply - If used indoors, the inlet side of the PORT-A-COOL unit (pad side) should be placed near a fresh
air supply, like a door or window, to ensure that a smooth, uninterrupted supply of fresh air is available.
2) Air Pattern - The cool air discharged from (fan side) the PORT-A-COOL unit should have a clear area in which to circulate,
being as free of obstructions as possible.
Fill sump or attach water hose
3) Ventilation - When positioned so that a fresh air supply is pushed through the inlet or pad side of the unit, a second source
of fresh air should be utilized for expulsion of the cooled air. This is to prevent the unit from recirculating air that has already
been through the cooling process and provides the optimal environment for the unit to produce the most efficient cooling.
ADJUSTING WATER FLOW FOR
OPTIMAL COOLING
MIN
• Turn pump on so water is flowing over pads
• Turn fan on and run for 5 minutes
• Adjust water flow to achieve narrow dry streaks on pads
•Turn water valve to the right if no dry streaks are present
• Turn water valve to the left if large areas of dry pad
are present
• Allow 5 minutes between adjustments
Plug unit into appropriate outlet
MAX
Initially, there may be some odor emitted from the pads.
This disappates after 1-3 weeks of use.
Starting the unit
COOLING PADS MUST BE INSTALLED AND CASTER LOCKS MUST BE ENGAGED
For setup, pads should appear
wet before starting the fan.
Check the water gauge* to monitor water level in tank.
*Water gauge is not applicable to all models
Plug unit into appropriate outlet
Turn the pump on to saturate the pads. Start the fan by turning the fan switch to the ‘ON’ position, or to one of the
available speeds on the multi-speed models. On the multi-speed model, it is preferred to step slowly through the
speeds allowing the fan to obtain its full speed at the LOW speed before going to MEDIUM and before going to HIGH.
Turning the unit off
When turning the unit off at the end of the day or week, the pump should be turned off about 15 minutes before the
fan to allow the cooling pads to dry. This will increase the life of the pads.
Port-A-Cool® Unit Markets
AGRICULTURE
RENTAL
AIRCRAFT FACILITIES
CONSTRUCTION
DRY CLEANING/LAUNDRY
WAREHOUSE
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
REFINERIES/OIL RIGS
KENNELS & STABLES
OUTDOOR LIVING
MILITARY
INDUSTRIAL
SPORTS & ATHLETICS
RESTAURANTS
AUTOMOTIVE
Port-A-Cool® Unit Placement
Industrial / Manufacturing
16”
Port-A-C
ool
Packaging
Window
Break
Area
r
Po
l
”
48 Coo
t-A
Welding
Dock Door
Port-A-Cool
Hurricane
Assembly
Storage and Shelving
Door
Window
Window
Window
Large Work Area
Window
2
Window
Window
Door
Po
rt
Jet -A-C
Str ool
eam
16”
Port-A-Cool
ool
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Port tream
JetS
Port-A-Cool
Hurricane
Port-A-Cool
Hurricane
Door
36” ool
-C
t-A
Por
Shop
16”
ol
Port-A-Co
Door
Small Work Area
Door
Cyc
lon
e
Window
Cy
clo
ne
Window
Inside Door
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Port-A-Cool® Unit
Airflow
PRO
48”
PRO
36”
Hurricane
3600
3500 s.f.
More concentrated
“tunnel” airflow.
Great for aisles,
assembly lines,
and vertical spaces.
16” VT
900 s.f.
4000 s.f.
“Cone” airflow.
Great for larger open spaces.
2500 s.f.
“Cone” airflow.
Great for shops,
warehouse,
and larger
open spaces.
CYCLONE
3000
700 s.f.
What is Heat Costing Your Company?
(26˚ C)
(29˚ C)
(32˚ C)
(35˚ C)
(38˚ C)
Port-A-Cool® Unit Replacement Parts
For 24” Models
For 48” Models
(PAC2K482S) (PAC2K24HPVS & PACJS2400)
Replacement Pump
PUMP-016-4R
Replacement Pump
Replacement Motor
MOTOR-010-01
Replacement Motor
Float Valve
FLOAT-02
Float Valve
FLOAT-02
Replacement Pad
PAD6060/G
Replacement Pad
PAD6036/G
For 36” Models
PUMP-016-4R
MOTOR-012-06
MOTOR-012-02STA
For 16” Models
(PAC2K363S, PAC2K36HPVS, PAC2K361S)
Replacement Pump
PUMP-016-4R
(PAC2K163SHD, PAC163SVT, JS1600 & FILLER CART)
36” 1 Speed Motor
MOTOR-012-01STA
Filler Cart & VT Pump
36” 3 Speed Motor
MOTOR-012-02STA 3 Spd-Motor HD, FC, VT MOTOR-012-04
36” HPVS Motor
MOTOR-012-05
Float Valve
FLOAT-02
Float Valve
FLOAT-02
Replacement Pad
PAD6024/G
Replacement Pad
PAD6048/G
PUMP-0140-1
For Cyclone® Models
For Hurricane® 3600
(PACHR3600)
(PAC2KCYC01, PACCYC02)
Replacement Motor
MOTOR-034-01
Float Valve
Replacement Pump
PUMP-016-4Z
Cyclone Motor
MOTOR-013-07
FLOAT-02
Replacement Pad
PAD6048/G
Replacement Pad Set
PAD6022.5/26
Port-A-Cool® Unit Accessories
ITEM
STOCK #
DESCRIPTION
Vinyl CoversPAC-CVR-01
Cover for 36” & JS2400 units
PAC-CVR-02
Cover for Cyclone 3000 units
and 16” tabletop units
PAC-CVR-03
Cover for 48” & HR3600 units
PAC-CVR-04
Cover for JS1600, 16VT, & 16FC units
PAC-CVR-C2
Cover for Cyclone 2000 unit
PAC-CVR-24
Cover for 24HP unit
Louvers
LOUVER-KIT-16
LOUVER-KIT-24
LOUVER-KIT-36
LOUVER-KIT-48
Louver kit for 16” units
Louver kit for 24” units
Louver kit for 36” units (except PACHR3600)
Louver kit for 48” units
Cord Wrap
CORD-WRAP-KIT
Cord wrap for all units
Port-A-Filler
PAC-ACC-01
MK-47
50 gal. portable water tank
Filter Frames
PAC-FRAME
Complete Pkg. Includes
frame and filter
(Specify unit size when ordering)
Replacement Filters PAC-FILTER
Replacement Pkg. Includes three filters
(Specify unit size when ordering)
Pump Shutoff
FLOATSWITCH-KIT
MK-47 Carton
MK-47 Single
MK-47-CS
MK-47
All Terrain Casters
CASTER-KIT-02
Automatic shut off for pump
Mineral Treatment for Hard Water - Case
Mineral Treatment for Hard Water - Single bottle
8” for 48”, 36”, 24” &16” VT/JS
(4 per carton)
Heavy Duty Casters
4” Heavy Duty Polyolefin
CASTER-KIT-04
(4 per carton)
LOUVERS
PUMP-016-4R
Average Temperature Drop
Port-A-Cool, LLC Contact List
Sales Contact
936-598-5651 • 1-800-695-2942
[email protected]
Customer Service Contact
936-598-5651• 1-800-695-2942
[email protected]
Technical/Parts Contact
936-598-5651 • 1-800-COOLAID
[email protected]
Port-A-Cool, LLC
Member of the Walter Meier Group
Manufacturer of Port-A-Cool® portable evaporative cooling units and KÜÜL® Pads media
709 Southview Circle • Center, Texas 75935 • 936-598-5651 • www.port-a-cool.com • www.kuulpads.com
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