Port-A-Cool SERIES 2000 - Manual (Page 11)

PORT-A-COOL® Hazardous Location Units *
Ill. MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
Very little maintenance is actually required on the PORT-A-COOL® unit. The primary topic which accounts
for most of the maintenance on the PORT-A-COOL® unit is cleanliness. Keeping the PORT-A-COOL® unit clean will
do more than any other single item to keep your new PORT-A-COOL® unit in peak operating condition. The rug-
ged, corrosion-resistant construction of the PORT-A-COOL® unit and industrial grade components make for the low
maintenance characteristics of the PORT-A-COOL® unit.
A. Daily Maintenance
Daily maintenance is really more an operational consideration than actual maintenance. On a daily basis, the
pump should be turned off approximately l5 minutes before the fan is turned off. This will allow the cooling pads
to dry out and help extend their life, helping to control the growth of algae, mildew, mold, bacteria and other odor-
causing elements.
B. Weekly Maintenance
At the end of the week or at a scheduled time, the unit should be shut down and the sump tank should
be drained. This is accomplished by closing the Spray Bar Adjustment Valve and opening the Drain Valve. If it is
desired, a hose may be attached to the Drain Valve to direct the drained water to a remote disposal area. Once the
Drain Valve is open, starting the pump will drain the unit.
Once the sump is drained and the power disconnected, the pads may be removed to allow inspection of the
sump tank. Assuming that the PORT-A-COOL® unit is in a dusty environment, dust will be collected in the sump
tank. This dirt may be vacuumed out using a wet/dry shop vacuum and wiped clean with a cloth.
The inlet strainer should be removed, inspected and cleaned. It is located at the bottom end of the pump
siphon hose assembly.
C. Storage
Storage of the PORT-A-COOL® unit is very simple.
1) Drain all water from the sump tank and clean as instructed above, ensuring that the pads and
sump are completely dry.
2) Roll up the electrical power cord to insure that they will not be rolled over, tripped over or
caught in equipment.
3) Cover the PORT-A-COOL® unit completely to prevent dust build-up and store in a dry area. This also
helps prevent damage to the pads.