BONAIRE WEAC628i User manual

Owner’s Manual
Durango Window Cooler
With Ionizer
Model WEAC628i
Please keep this important manual in a safe place. It is the owner’s responsibility to
ensure that regular maintenance is carried out on this evaporative cooling product.
Failure to do so will void all guarantees beyond statutory and legal requirements.

BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER
Introduction
Introduction
GENERAL INFORMATION.
Thank you for purchasing a quality Bonaire Evaporative Cooler. We care about your
safety and would ask you to spend a few minutes reading these simple instructions
before installing or operating this product.
Safety !
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Read carefully all of these instructions prior to installing
and operating the unit.
•Read and Save these Instructions. Do not throw these Instructions away.
•Installation of this cooler in any manner not prescribed by these instructions could
cause a safety issue and WILL void any warranty.
•Use only with a 110V 60Hz single phase grounded outlet.
•Unplug the cooler and position the rotary control knob to the OFF position when
installing, servicing or cleaning.
•Do not operate cooler with Rear filter panel removed.
•Do not operate cooler with a damaged cord, plug or other component.
•Do not run the power cord under carpet or other floor covering.
•Do not use the power cord with an adaptor plug that converts the 3 pin plug into a 2
prong connector.
•Do not use the cooler with an improperly grounded outlet...
•Do not alter or modify this cooler.
•Do not allow children to install, operate or service this cooler.
•fire or electric shock, do not use this product with any
solid state speed control device.
•ement or servicing of switches, or electrical
motors and components in this cooler.
•),
ections for correct mounting are adhered to for the SAFE
operation of this Cooler.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
Use only qualified electricians for replac
This Window Mounted Cooler is suitable for installation in windows (either Sash hung
or sliding) with a minimum opening width of 650mm (26”) and Height of 550mm (22”
please ensure that the dir
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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................. 2
Operation Instructions ............................................................................................... 4
.................................................................................................................................4GENERAL ..........................................................................................................................4Introduction .....................................................................................................................4Unit Operation
.............................................................................................................................5Bleed Off
COOLER OPERATION.................................................................................................................6
....................................................................................................................6Before Starting ................................................................................................................6Operating the unit
Installation................................................................................................................... 7
..................................................................................................7INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
...........................................................................................................................7INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................7External Fixing Of the Unit
....................................................................................................9Internal Fixing of the Unit
..............................................................................................................10Water Connection
..................................................................................................................10Commissioning
Maintenance...............................................................................................................11
...............................................................................................................................12GENERAL .........................................................................................................................12Filter Pads ........................................................................................................................12Water Tank ...............................................................................................................12Water Distributor ..................................................................................................12Water Level / Float Valve
...................................................................................................................12Motor and Fan
...........................................................................................................................13Bleed Off ...........................................................................................................................13ELECTRICAL
Parts List ....................................................................................................................15
Problem Solving ........................................................................................................16
Optional Extras..........................................................................................................17
Warranty.....................................................................................................................18
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Operation Instructions
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Operat ion Instru ction s
GENERAL
Introduction
Your evaporative air conditioner is engineered to meet the rigors of harsh environments. Used
and maintained in accordance with this manual, it will provide you with years of quiet, cool and
environmentally friendly operation. Please take the time to read this manual.
The principal of your unit is to introduce fresh air, which is washed through the filter pads to
provided cool fresh air. The warm stale air within the room is forced out by the cool air through
open doors or windows.
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.
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Operation Instructions
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Bleed Off
The bleed off rate is factory preset and is not adjustable without direction of
the manufacturer. It is critical to the life of the product that the bleed off
function is not restricted in way as this may void unit warranty and will
cause damage to your filters and cooler.
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
in “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 CELdek®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 13.
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 down hill manner.
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Operation Instructions
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COOLER OPERATION
Before Starting
•Always ensure that there is another open window or door through which the air can
exhaust to other parts of the house. Refer page 4 correct operation and ventilation.
•Ensure that the filters are kept clean.
•Ensure that the water to the cooler is turned on.
•Ensure the plug is connected to a110V 60Hz single phase grounded appliance socket
on the inside of the house and turned on.
•IMPORTANT. After the first 10 hours of operation in COOL mode, the water must
be drained from the unit water tank to remove any new product residuals. This
process must be repeated after a further 10 hours of COOL mode operation. (See
page 12 for removing the over flow pipe.)
Operating the unit
The Durango cooler can be operated in either of 2 modes, COOL or FAN.
•COOL Mode.
Move control knob to “COOL” side. Select
desired fan speed
1 - Sleep Mode
2 - Normal Operation
Max - Quick Cool down
The unit will now operate with the fan
motor, water pump and ionizer activated.
•FAN Mode
Move the control knob to the “FAN” side
(pump isolated). Select desired fan speed
1 - Sleep Mode
2 - Normal Operation
Max - Quick Cool down
The unit will now operate with the fan motor
only activated.
•To turn the unit off, rotate the control knob to
the Oposition
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Installation
Installation
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Tools
- Drill (Power or Cordless)
- Adjustable Wrench.
- Phillips Head Screw Driver
- Drills for drilling pilot holes into window frame 1/8" (3.2mm) Drill - or appropriate for size
of screw used.
- ¾” Philips Head Screws for affixing Window Infill Panel
Materials Required (Not supplied)
- Silicone for sealing Window Infill Panel
- Length of 6mm (¼") copper or plastic tubing
- 840mm (33”) of suitable spacer material (if required)
- Sillcock Valve
INSTALLATION
Note that it is not necessary to remove the Rear filter panel from the unit
for installation.
Do not connect the power to the cooler until the installation is complete.
External Fixing Of the Unit
•Ensure that the location chosen to mount the cooler is strong enough to support the
operating weight of the unit. The unit’s nominal operating weight is 42 kg (93 lbs).
•Ensure that the window opening is large enough for the neck of the cooler (nominally
550mm (22”) high by 650mm (26”) wide).
•Ensure there is a minimum 100mm (4”) clearance above the external cabinet for
maintenance purposes.
•Position the cooler through the window (two or more people will be required for this) so
that the unit is hard up against the outside wall of the house.
Note that if the cooler does
not fit hard up against the
outside wall (e.g. a
protruding timber or brick
window sill), utilise a spacer
block of wood (not
provided) which must be
attached to the wall (the
unit is then fixed to this
wood).
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Installation
•Ensure that the unit is installed level in the vertical and horizontal positions as
illustrated, prior to fixing the cooler.
•Use the two ‘Wallmate’ screws provided to fix the cooler to the outside of the house if a
‘stucco-type’ wall is being used. (Note that if the unit is not hard up against the wall,
these fixing screws will go into the spacer block all ready installed).
•For solid walls, brick or masonry, use suitable masonry lag anchors.
•Place the unit in position, mark screw positions, remove unit then drill pilot holes for
timber walls (1/8” or 3.2mm).
•Replace unit in window, fit screws.
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Installation
Internal Fixing of the Unit
•IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE METAL FIXING BRACKETS SUPPLIED ARE FITTED
TO ENSURE A SECURE INSTALLATION.
Utilise the 2 fixing brackets and 4 screws provided as shown in the diagram to ensure the
unit is adequately locked into position.
•Ensure that the bracket is aligned within the indicated mounting track area on the
underside of the fan housing – see diagram below. Drill 2x1/8” (3.2mm) holes and insert
screws into unit as per diagram and repeat for window frame with appropriate screws.
•Ensure that the cooler is now fixed rigidly to the house structure
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e in-fill panel to fit in the gap
•
and seal any gaps
•top edge of
Rear filter panel.
Close window against unit.
Measure the gap of the opening &
cut th
left.
Fit in fill panel with screws (length
of screws must not exceed 25mm
(1”) in length)
with silicone.
Check that the unit is still level
using spirit level on
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Water Connection
Install a sillcock and water valve (not supplied) to
the faucet closest to the cooler and attach water
supply line between cooler and water valve.
The overflow is factory fitted. The bleed hose
protruding through the overflow fitting SHOULD
bleed water during normal operation at a rate
between 6 – 12 Litres per hour (1.5 – 3 gallons per
hour). This is normal and is designed to preserve
the quality of the Cooler and Cooling efficiency of
the Unit. If required this Bleed water can be
plumbed away using standard 'over-the-counter'
garden hose and fittings.
The float valve is factory set and should require no
further adjustment at time of installation (see page
12 if adjustment is required).
Your cooler is now ready for commissioning.
Commissioning
•Check that another door or window in the room is open to allow air to exhaust to other
parts of the house.
•Turn the water supply to the cooler on.
•Plug the cooler into a 110V 60Hz single phase grounded appliance socket on the inside of
the house and switch the socket on.
•Turn the unit on to FAN mode and check the operation of the three speed fan.
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•is designed to reduce mineral build up on
•ason when the
unit is operated after the winter break. It will only last for a short time.
•Rotate the control knob to COOL mode and operate the three speed fan and pump.
Leaving the unit in the COOL mode, check that a constant small stream of bleed off water
is coming from the overflow tube. This bleed off
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the CELdek filter pads.
You may notice a wet paper smell as the water circulates around the filter pads. This is
normal during the commissioning phase and at the beginning of each se
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