Port-A-Cool SERIES 2000 - Manual (Page 9)

II. OPERATING PROCEDURES
A. Placement of the PORT-A-COOL@ unit.
PORT-A-COOL@ units should be used in well-ventilated areas only.
There are three primary considerations when deciding where to place the PORT-A-COOL® unit.
1) Fresh Air Supply -The rear of the unit (pad area) must be placed so to insure that
a smooth, uninterrupted supply of fresh air is available.
2) Air Pattern -The cool air discharged from the PORT-A-COOL® unit should have a clear
area to circulate in, as free of obstruction as possible.
3) Ventilation (Exhaust) -There should be a defined place in which the air from the
PORT-A-COOL® unit can be exhausted from the area being cooled. This is to prevent the
unit from recirculating air that has already been through the cooling process.
A primary consideration when actually deciding where to place PORT-A-COOL® unit is the direction of the
air flow. The PORT-A-COOL@ unit creates a fan-shaped air pattern that disburses the air over a large area. This pat-
tern may be disturbed or broken up by obstacles such as shelves, work benches, etc. It is important to insure that a
clean, unbroken path for the air from the PORT-A-COOL® unit is provided to the maximum extent possible.
It may be desirable to raise the PORT-A-COOL® unit above any low obstructions in order to increase the
overall coverage. When raising the height of the PORT-A-COOL® unit, insure that the platform constructed for
holding the PORT-A-COOL® unit is stable, well constructed, and will not allow the PORT-A-COOL® unit to tip over.
The PORT-A-COOL® unit MUST be level on its base. When supporting with a platform, allow for the full weight of a
functioning PORT-A-COOL® unit by including the weight of the water both in the sump tank and the added weight
of the water-saturated cooling pads. The total weight could be in excess of 500 lbs. (227 kg.).
When the PORT-A-COOL® unit is placed near a wall or other obstruction, it is recommended that a dis-
tance of at least 3 feet from the wall or obstruction to the face of the cooling pads is maintained. This allows the
unrestricted flow of Warm air to the back of the PORT-A-COOL® unit. When using multiple PORT-A-COOL® unit
in close proximity, be sure to aim the PORT-A-COOL® unit so that the air flows compliment each other and not
oppose. Opposition will negate the air flow and allow an area of dead air to accumulate between two or more PORT-
A-COOL® units.
B. Filling with water.
Referring to Section I, Part D, which details how to connect the water supply line, it is now a matter of turn-
ing on your supply valve and allowing the PORT-A-COOL® unit sump tank to fill with water. Once the sump tank is
full, the float valve will shut off the supply flow. (50 PSI maximum inlet pressure.)
C. Starting the pump and adjusting the water flow.
CAUTION -DO NOT RUN PUMP WHEN SUMP IS DRY.
Once the sump tank is full, the pump may be turned on by moving the pump switch to the ‘ON’ position. After the
pump is turned on, the blue pump prime valve (located above & to the left of the spray bar adjustment) should be
opened for 3 seconds and then closed. This will prime the internal brass pump.
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