BONAIRE Durango 3500M User manual

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Owner’s Manual
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BONAIRE
Durango Portable Cooler
Model 3500M, 4200M
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.
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DO NOT
Return to store
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800-939-2983 or www.bonaire-usa.com
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Quick Setup Guide
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER
Quick Setup Guide................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 4
General Information............................................................................................................................... 4
Unit External View.................................................................................................................................. 5
Unit Internal View................................................................................................................................... 6
Installation................................................................................................................................ 7
Unpacking The Unit ............................................................................................................................... 7
Wheel Assembly..................................................................................................................................... 7
Water Connection / Tank Filling........................................................................................................... 8
Startup Checklist.................................................................................................................................... 9
Operation Instructions............................................................................................................10
Placement.............................................................................................................................................. 10
Cooler Operation.................................................................................................................................. 10
Before Starting.................................................................................................................................. 10
Operating the Unit................................................................................................................................ 10
Manual Mode.................................................................................................................................... 10
Auto (Remote) Mode ....................................................................................................................... 11
Remote control operation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Bleed off………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13
Maintenance............................................................................................................................14
General.................................................................................................................................................. 15
Filter Pads .........................................................................................................................................15
Water Tank........................................................................................................................................ 15
Water Distributor............................................................................................................................... 15
Water Level / Float Valve................................................................................................................ 15
Bleed Off............................................................................................................................................ 16
Electrical................................................................................................................................................ 16
5 Year Maintenance Planner..............................................................................................................17
Part List ...................................................................................................................................18
Problem Solving......................................................................................................................19
Warranty..................................................................................................................................20
Notes........................................................................................................................................22

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Quick Setup Guide
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER
uick Setup Guide
Unpack the unit carefully
Assemble the Wheels &
Position unit on level surface
Fill the tank or attach water
hose. Lock the front wheels
before unit operation.
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2
3
4
Plug unit into appropriate
outlet. Turn on power &
operate unit manually or by
remote. (Refer Page 10)

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Introduction
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER
Introducti on
General Information
Thank you for purchasing a quality Bonaire Evaporative Portable Cooler. We care about your safety and
would ask you to spend a few minutes reading these simple instructions before operating this product.
Safety!
Read carefully all of these instructions prior to operating the unit.
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Read and Save these Instructions. Do not throw these Instructions away.
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Complete the unit assembly before attempting to operate.
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Interference with and operation of this cooler in any manner not prescribed by these instructions could
cause a safety issue and WILL void any warranty.
Do not use cooler on uneven or unstable surfaces.
Use only with a 110V 60Hz single phase grounded GFCI protected electrical receptacle.
Do not operate cooler with Rear Filter Panel removed.
Do not use immediately adjacent to heat sources such as stoves or radiators.
Do not use the cooler immediately adjacent to sources of water, such as swimming pools, hot tubs,
bath tubs, sinks.
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 overfill. Use water only.
Do not alter or modify this cooler.
Do not allow children to operate or service this cooler.
Lock all the wheels before operating cooler.
Do not step on or roll over power cord with heavy or sharp objects.
Remove the plug from the electrical receptacle by pulling on the plug and not the cord.
Never wash the unit cabinet with a garden hose: water may harm the motor and electrical system.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this product with any solid state
speed control device.
Use only qualified electricians for replacement or servicing of switches, or electrical motors and
components in this cooler.
Unplug the cooler and position the rotary control knob to the OFF position when servicing or cleaning.

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Introduction
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER
Your portable 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 provide cool
fresh air. The warm stale air within the room is forced out by the cool air through open doors or windows.
Unit External View

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Introduction
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER
Unit Internal View
YOUR DURANGO PORTABLE COOLER UNIT WILL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
Item Description
Quantity
Wheels
4
Spanner
1
Remote
1
Directional Louvre
(Optional accessory)

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Installation
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER
Installation
Unpacking The Unit
Important
When you receive your unit the wheels, remote
control and accessory bag will be located inside
the box.
Wheel Assembly
Before installing the wheels the unit MUST be laid
down as shown.
As shown in the picture, lie the unit down carefully and place
the wheel screw end in to the recess under the tank as shown.
Then tighten the wheel in by using the spanner. Once all 4
wheels are assembled then carefully stand up the unit without
damaging a rear filter panel.
Note: Wheels must be locked when operating the unit. To lock
and unlock the wheels please refer the picture.
Press to
Lock
Lift to
Unlock
Spanner
Lockable wheels
fitted to front

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Installation
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER
Water Connection / Tank Filling
This unit is compatible with a standard garden hose connection.
Use standard ¾” connection to connect water to the unit.
The overflow is factory fitted. If unit is inside then bleed hose
should be kept inside the tank and regular draining of the tank
will be required. If unit is outside then bleed hose should place
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.
The float valve is factory set and should require no further
adjustment at time of installation.
As an alternative to hose connection, the tank can be manually
filled through the ice door of the front of the unit. The water level
should be set its maximum limit as shown on overflow.
Note: Water supply line to float valve must be flushed before connecting.
Overflow
Float
Valve
Maximum
Water Level
Indicator
Hose Connection
1.Open the Ice door
2.Slide down the Ice door

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Installation
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER
Startup Checklist
Position the cooler as required and lock all of the wheels.
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 if hose connected or fill the tank with water.
Plug the cooler into a 110V 60Hz single phase grounded appliance socket and switch the socket
on.
Turn the unit on to FAN mode and check the operation of the three speeds fan.
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 if unit is outside. This bleed off is designed to reduce mineral build
up on the Filtercool 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 season when the unit is operated
after the winter break. It will only last for a short time.

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Operation Instructions
BONAIRE PORTABLE COOLER
Operation Instructions
Placement
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.
Your cooler must be positioned in front of an open window or door if it is to operate effectively. Always
ensure that there is another open window or door through which the air can exhaust from the room.
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.
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Ensure that the filters are kept clean.
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Ensure that the water to the cooler is turned on or that the tank has been manually filled with water.
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Ensure the plug is connected to a 110V 60Hz single phase grounded appliance socket on the inside
of the house and turned on.
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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.
IMPORTANT: Wheels MUST BE locked while operation unit.
Operating the Unit
The Durango Portable Cooler can be operated in either Manual or Auto (Remote) mode. This is selectable
by the toggle switch on the front panel. Each mode has COOL and FAN functions available.
Manual Mode:
COOL Mode: - Move control knob to “COOL” side. Select
desired fan speed
1 –Low/Sleep Mode
2 - Normal Operation
Max - Quick Cool down
The unit will now operate with the fan motor and water
pump activated.
FAN Mode: - Move the control knob to the “FAN” side .
Select desired fan speed
1 –Low/Sleep Mode
2 - Normal Operation
Max - Quick Cool down
The unit will now operate with the fan motor only activated.
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To turn the unit off, rotate the control knob to the “O”position