Convair SI4000 Setup guide

OWNER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL
C O O L A I R A N Y W H E R E !
P O R T A B L E A I R C O O L E RINDOOR / OUTDOOR
by
SI5000
SI4000

PORTABLE INDOOR / OUTDOOR EVAPORATIVE AIR COOLER -
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions before assembling the cooler and keep for
future reference.
Waste electrical products must not be disposed of with household waste. This
product should be taken to your local recycling centre for safe treatment.
As the policy of this company is one of continuous improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
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SI4000

CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.........................3
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................8
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...............4-6
MAINTENANCE......................................6-8
TROUBLESHOOTING...............................9
Filling the water tank
Draining the water tank
Cooler location
Regular Maintenance
General cleaning
Using the Control Panel
Using the Remote Panel
Cleaning the water tank
Cleaning the cooling pads
KEY
1. Air Outlet
2. Control Panel
3. Front Air Inlet
4. Front Castors
5. Left Side Panels
6. Water Tank
7. Rear Wheels
8. Right Side Panel
9. Water Level Indicator
10. Water Fill Door
11. Top Panel
12. RearAir Inlet
13. Water Overflow Hole
14. Drain/ Drain Plug
15. Power Cord
16. Rating Label
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INTRODUCTION

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WARNING: This cooler is intended for use in an indoor or outdoor, domestic, office or
warehouse environment only. Any other use is not recommended by the
manufacturer and may cause fire, electrical shocks or other injury to person or
property.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed:
Your cooler operates on 220-240 Volt AC, 50Hz current only. Check the voltage
to ensure it matches the cooler’s rated specification.
Before operating the cooler check it is complete and undamaged.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Never
operate the with a damaged cord or plug.
Turn the power off and unplug the before filling, cleaning or
maintenance.
Do not use the in areas where petrol, spirits, paint or other flammable
goods and objects are stored.
When using the “COOL” setting, check the water tank to ensure it is full.
Operation on an empty tank could result in damage to the water pump.
Do not operate with the wetting pads removed as this will overload and
damage the motor.
Do not use this with any solid-state speed control device.
Do not leave the operating unattended for any extended period of time.
This is not intended for use by person’s (including children or elderly)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Do not let children play with any packaging or plastic bags. Injury may
result from such practices. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the .
If the is damaged or it malfunctions, do not continue to operate it. Refer
to the troubleshooting section.
This product is not intended for use in wet or damp locations. Never locate the
where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container. When it is not
in use always store in a dry area.
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Do not use an extension cord with this cooler. Do not run the power cord
under carpeting, or cover with rugs or runners. Arrange the cord away from
areas where it may be tripped over. Remove the power cord from the
electrical receptacle by grasping and pulling on the power cord plug-end only,
never from the cord.
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Do not insert or allow objects to enter any opening as this may damage the
cooler. Do not cover the air inlet or outlet on the cooler as this may cause
motor damage.
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Do not attempt to repair or adjust any electrical
or mechanical functions of the cooler, as this may void the warranty.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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FILLING THE WATER TANK
Warning: Turn the power off, unplug
and move the cooler into position
prior to filling or draining the water
tank.
Fill the water tank with clean water.
To do this, open the water fill door
located on the side panel (Fig. 1).
The tank is full when the water level
indicator reaches the ‘MAX’ position.
Do not overfill as water will spill out onto
the floor ! Your cooler has an overflow
hole in the rear of the tank in case this
should occur.
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DRAINING THE WATER TANK
Warning: Turn off and unplug the
cooler prior to moving, servicing,
filling or draining the water tank.
COOLER LOCATION
Move the cooler to a location where
water can be disposed of safely. Pull
out the drain plug at the bottom of the
cooler to release the water from the
water tank (Fig. 2).
Once it has completely drained,
replace the drain plug. The cooler is
ready to be filled with fresh water.
If using indoors, place the cooler in front
of an open door or window. Ensure that
there is adequate cross- ventilation in
the room by leaving a door or window
open opposite from the cooler.
If using outside, it can be placed in any
convenient location where there is
plenty of fresh air.
Following these rules will ensure your
cooler will work as effectively as
possible.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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TIMER
SWING
POWER
SPEED
COOL
CONTROL PANEL
Warning: Do not operate the cooler
with the cooling pads or grilles
removed
USING THE CONTROL PANEL
Power ON/OFF
Speed Control
Cooling
.
Plug the cooler in to a power outlet. The
cooler will be in stand-by mode (the
cooler will beep and the amber
coloured POWER symbol will be lit),
ready for operation.
The cooler’s control panel has a ‘touch’
sensitive panel. All buttons can be
operated by lightly touching them.
To turn on the unit, touch POWER
button. The ‘blue’ outer circle will light,
the TIMER will display 0.0 and the fan
will come on at HIGH speed for 2
seconds and then change to LOW
speed.
To turn off the cooler, touch the POWER
button for 2 seconds until the cooler
shuts off.
Touch the SPEED button to change the
fan speed between LOW ( ) and
HIGH ( ) speed settings.
To use as an evaporative air cooler,
touch the COOL button on the control
panel. The pump will turn on and
distribute water to the cooling media.
Note!
Low Water Level Warning
Swing Function
Note!
Maximum cooling will not be
achieved until the wetting media is fully
saturated. This may take several
minutes.
The cooler can be operated in FAN only
mode by turning cooling off at any time.
Your cooler is equipped with a low
water level warning function. When in
COOL mode and water is below the
minimum level, a warning sound will
beep for a few seconds and the COOL
symbol will flash continuously. The
water pump will shut off to protect itself
from damage. The COOL function
cannot be selected until reset.
To reset, refill the water tank with fresh
water. The COOL symbol will
disappear and turn on the COOL
function to enjoy the cool air again.
Touch the SWING button on the control
panel to turn on the automatic swing
function. The SWING symbol
will be lit and the louvres will begin to
move from side to side in a horizontal
direction. Vertical direction of
the air flow is preset and cannot be
adjusted.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont)
Timer
Safety Lock Function
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Your cooler is fitted with a timer to
automatically turn off up to 8 hours in
advance.
Touch the TIMER button to set the timer.
The TIMER can be set from 0.5 to 8.0
hours in 0.5 hour increments.
Each touch will increase the set time by
0.5 hours.
To cancel the TIMER, continue
touching until the display value reads
“0.0”. Alternatively, turn the POWER off
and back on again.
Your cooler features a safety lock
function to prevent unintentional
changes in function when the control
panel is touched accidentally.
To lock the cooler at the selected setting,
touch the POWER and COOL buttons
at the same time until the power symbol
on the display turns off.
To unlock the cooler from the safety
lock setting, touch the POWER and
COOL buttons at the same time until the
power symbol appears on the display.
Your cooler is provided with a remote
control, which has the same functions
as the cooler’s control panel.
Place 2 x AAA batteries (provided) into
the battery compartment, making sure
the + and - match the compartment
markings (Fig. 4).
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Operation with the remote control
buttons are as below (refer Fig. 5):-
1. Power ON/OFF button
2. SWING vane button
3. COOL mode button
4. TIMER button
5. FAN SPEED button
Ensure the cooler is plugged in and
ready for use.
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Always point the remote control at
the cooler when operating.
Don’t abuse the remote control.
Don’t allow the remote control to get
wet.
Don’t place near strong electro-
magnetic waves.
Don’t mix old and new batteries !
If the remote control will not be
used for a long time, remove the
batteries to avoid corrosion.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Warning: Always disconnect the cooler from the electricity mains power
before moving, cleaning or any maintenance.
Regular Maintenance:
General Cleaning:
Rear Pad Assembly:
Regular maintenance will maximize the efficiency and service life from your cooler.
Before starting any maintenance operation, read thoroughly all operating and
maintenance instructions observing all cautions and warning.
Whilst the cooler is still operating, turn off the COOL mode and operate the cooler on
FAN only, to allow the cooling pads to dry thoroughly.
Dampen a clean cloth with water and use it on the exterior of the cooler to remove
any dust or dirt. Never use harsh detergents, solvents, corrosive cleaners or any
chemicals to clean the cooler. When not in use, drain the water tank and store the
cooler in an area where it is dry and out of the sunlight.
The cooler uses honeycomb cooling pads. In areas where the mineral content of the
water is high, deposits may build up and restrict air flow. In this case, it is
recommended that the pads be deep cleaned every two months.
Remove the two screws retaining the rear panel (Fig.6). Remove the rear panel
assembly. You now have access to the inside of the water tank and honeycomb pad.
To remove the pad, undo the four screws holding the pad frame to the rear panel (Fig.
8 & 9).
Cleaning the Water Tank:
Cleaning the Cooling Pads:
Caution: Front and Rear Pad assemblies should be removed and serviced one
at a time to avoid mixing of components.
Place the cooler over a drain or other location where water can be safely removed
from the tank. Remove the drain plug located at the bottom of the cooler and empty
the water (refer Fig. 2, pg 4). Replace the plug, refill the water tank then remove the
plug and drain the cooler again. This should be done weekly to reduce water and
mineral build up and extend the life of the cooling pads.
Adamp cloth can be used to remove calcium build-up inside and outside of the cooler.
The inside of the water tank should be cleaned once or twice in a season to maintain
air quality.
MAINTENANCE

SEELEY INTERNATIONAL - CONVAIR OUTBACK
INDOOR/OUTDOOR PORTABLE AIR COOLER
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SI4000
220-240 V ~, 50 Hz
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430 / 560 / 1090
SI5000
220-240 V ~, 50 Hz
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585 / 685 / 1090
Model
Power Supply
Input Power (Watts)
Water Tank Capacity (L)
Weight (kg)
Dimensions (mm)
(width / depth / height)
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Once the pad frame is free, gently bend
the tabs on each side to release the
water spreader pan (Fig.10). Once the
water pan is removed, the
cooling pad can slide out of the
assembly for cleaning (Fig.11).
Remove the four screws retaining the
front panel (Fig.7). Remove the front
panel assembly by lifting the bottom
side and unhooking the tabs on top. To
remove the pad follow the same
instructions as the rear pad assembly.
The pads can be cleaned with a soft
stream of water. Do not use high
pressure water as this may damage the
pad. Remove any large debris by hand.
Clean the pad frames, spreader and
grilles by using a soft brush or damp
cloth to remove mineral buildup and
debris.
Once cleaning is finished, the cooler
should be allowed to dry out completely
before reassembly.
Reassemble the cooler in the reverse
order as described above.
spreader
Front Pad Assembly:
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Cooler makes a bad
smell.
Cooler not responding
to remote controller.
Cooler makes noise.
Water overflows from the
tank.
Water colour yellowish at
initial use.
Cooler will not operate
at all.
Damaged power supply
cord.
No cooling.
Cooler will not operate
initially.
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
Tank or cooling pad dirty.
Water quality is poor.
Touch button safety lock
Moisture in PCB
Remote Control batteries
are old
Remote Control reception
Damaged PCB
Low water level.
Motor or Fan problem.
Too much water in tank.
Colour bleeds from cooling
pad media.
Electrical fault.
Pump is not turned on.
Water tank is low or empty.
Pump is not working correctly.
Cooling pad blocked or dirty.
Cord is not plugged in.
Power outlet or supply faulty.
Incorrect voltage.
Drain the tank and fill the cooler with clean water. If it still
smells, clean the tank and replace the cooling pad.
Add a little vanilla essence or perfume to the water.
Unlock safety feature, press POWER and COOL buttons
on the control panel at the same time until power indicator
light comes back on.
Try using the remote control to see if the unit responds. If
the unit responds briefly, the likely cause is moisture in
the PCB. Turn the unit off, unplug the power and call
customer service.
Check batteries in the remote controller and replace.
Remote reception distance will be significantly reduced
under direct sunlight.
If none of the above solutions work, the PCB/ Touch
screen assembly is damaged. Call customer service.
Whenever the water level is below minimum, the COOL
display will continuously flash and a warning sound will
beep for 10 seconds.
Refill the water tank with fresh water and turn on the
COOL function.
Turn off and unplug the unit. Call customer service.
Drain some water out of the tank.
This is normal. After several uses, the water colour will be
clean.
Electrical parts must only be repaired and replaced by
Authorised ServiceAgents.
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged it
must be replaced. Electrical parts must only be repaired
and replaced byAuthorised Service Agents.
Turn cool mode on by pressing the COOL button.
Make sure the COOL symbol is not flashing indicating low
water. Fill with water again until water level indicates the
tank is full.
Call customer service
Drain the tank and fill the cooler with clean water. This will
help dissolve and flush out the dirt. The cooling pad
should now be wet.
Ensure cord is plugged in and switched on at power outlet.
Check the power outlet. Check the power supply
Check that the power supply is the same as specified on
the rating label.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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