Honeywell CL201AE User manual

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Portable Evaporative Air Cooler
Safety & Maintenance Guide
User tips and safety instructions

What is Evaporative Cooling?
Honeywell Evaporative Air Coolers are built to maximize energy efficiency and keep energy costs low.
Warm air is drawn into the cooler and enters the Honeycomb Cooling Media. Water pumped from the
water tank pours over the Honeycomb Cooling Media. As the warm air passes through the Honeycomb
Cooling Media, the water absorbs the heat, naturally cooling and humidifying the air. A fan propels the
cooled air out into the room. This no-compressor system cools naturally, efficiently and inexpensively.
Warm and
dry air
Cool and
humid air
Pump
Water
Honeycomb Cooling Media
Evaporative Air Cooling Mechanism
USER TIPS
THANK YOU
Congratulations on your purchase of this versatile Honeywell Evaporative Air Cooler. The Safety &
Maintenance Guide and the separate User Manual are intended to provide you with important
information needed to set up, operate, maintain and troubleshoot this product.
The Evaporative Air Cooler should not be used in enclosed
spaces. It must be kept level and there must be water in the
water tank. Doors and windows should be opened to allow free
air flow. The Evaporative Air Cooler works best when placed near
an open window, so that outside air is drawn into the
Evaporative Air Cooler, circulates in the room, then exits via the
door. The maximum cooling effect is felt when a person is near
the flow of air coming out of the Evaporative Air Cooler. The
Evaporative Air Cooler produces moisture and can be used to
humidify dry air. To be used for humidification the windows and
doors should be closed.
NOTE
When the product is used for the first time the Honeycomb Cooling Media will have an odor which will
dissipate in a few hours or so of initial use.
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COOLER LOCATION
To maximize efficiency, position the Air Cooler according to the following guidelines:
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 the cooler.
The recommended maximum relative humidity level is 60% or less, which allows a noticeable
temperature decrease. The temperature will be lower in drier climates because higher evaporation
occurs when the humidity is low.
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WARNING—READ AND SAVE THE AIR COOLER GUIDE AND USER MANUAL
The Air Cooler Guide and User Manual are intended to provide important information needed to set up,
operate, maintain and troubleshoot your Air Cooler. Failure to follow these instructions may damage
and/or impair its operation, create hazards, and void the warranty.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:
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Check the household voltage to ensure it matches the appliance’s rating specifications.
Before operating the product, remove the packaging and check that product is in good condition.
DO NOT operate with a damaged cord or plug. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
with a supply cord which is as per manufacturers specifications, by the authorized service centre or
its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
DO NOT use an extension cord with this unit.
DO NOT run power cord under carpeting, or cover it with rugs or runners. Keep the cord away from
areas where it may be tripped over.
Always ensure the water tank is filled with water above the "min." level mark, when operating the air
cooler in evaporative COOLING mode.
Always unplug the Air Cooler before refilling the water tank, cleaning, servicing or relocating the unit.
Never pull the cord. Remove it from the electrical outlet/ socket by grasping and pulling on the
plug-end of the cord.
This appliance has been manufactured for use in domestic environments and must not be used for
other purposes.
DO NOT use in areas where gasoline, paint or other flammable goods and objects are stored.
When using the COOL setting, make sure the water tank is at Max Indicator Level. Operating the unit
on the COOL setting with an empty tank may result in damage to the water pump.
DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions of the Air Cooler, as this
may void the warranty.
DO NOT cover the cooler’s air inlet or outlet, as this may damage the motor.
DO NOT insert or allow objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening, as this may damage the
unit and may cause electrical shock or fire.
DO NOT operate with the Honeycomb Cooling Media removed, as this will overload and damage the
motor.
SAFETY RULES
IMPORTANT: The evaporative air cooler is not an air conditioner as it does not use a compressor or
refrigerant gas. It should not be expected to cool as efficiently as a refrigerated air conditioner.
Outdoors (for outdoor models only)
IMPORTANT: Honeywell Outdoor Air Cooler models are designed to IPX4 product standards and not
recommended to be placed outdoors during heavy rain or snow.
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COOLER LOCATION (CONTINUED)
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Use only on GFCI Protected outlets/ sockets (for USA only).
Power cords must be secured to avoid tripping.
The wiring and connections must be protected from water. The electrical plug and Air Cooler
connections must be dry at all times.
Set the unit on a solid flat surface.
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DO NOT leave the operating appliance unattended for an extended period of time.
DO NOT allow children to play with this appliance, packaging or plastic bags.
DO NOT continue to operate the unit if it is damaged or if it malfunctions. Refer to the
TROUBLESHOOTING section and contact the CUSTOMER SUPPORT CENTER.
Always place the unit on a dry level floor.
DO NOT use in bathrooms or near water. DO NOT keep the product where it may fall into a water
container.
Store in a dry area when not in use.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children or elderly) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Always grip the side handles to move the Air Cooler.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this appliance with any solid state
speed control device.
SAFETY RULES (CONTINUED)
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Make sure all parts are dry by running the Fan Only mode for about 30 minutes before storing (time
depends on ambient humidity conditions).
Switch OFF the Air Cooler and unplug from the power supply.
Empty/drain all the water from the tank. Note: If the unit is connected to a continuous water supply,
you must switch off the water supply and remove the drain tube before draining the water tank. This
function is only available on some Honeywell Air Cooler models. Check the User Manual to see if
your unit has the Continuous Water Supply Function.
Clean the water tank with a damp cloth to wipe away any dust or mineral deposits.
Remove the Honeycomb Cooling Media and Carbon Dust Filter* from the Air Cooler and rinse under
fresh water to remove dust and dirt.
Replace the Honeycomb Cooling Media and Carbon Dust Filter* after they are clean and dry.
To protect the unit from dust and scratches, cover with a clean cloth or plastic bag before storing.
Coil the power cord and store it away from the floor to protect it.
*Carbon Dust Filter is available in specific models of Honeywell Air Coolers only. Check the User Manual for your model
to see if it includes a Carbon Dust Filter.
Read the detailed CLEANING & DRAINING THE WATER TANK instructions for your Air Cooler, located
in the separate User Manual. Below is a general guideline for maintenance and storage of your Air
Cooler.
WARNING: Always switch OFF the Air Cooler and unplug it from the electrical source before
cleaning or maintenance.
Cleaning
At least once a week, drain the water tank completely and refill with fresh water. Doing this will greatly
reduce mineral deposits and help to extend the life of the Honeycomb Cooling Media.
End of Season Storage
If the Air Cooler will not be used for a long time:
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Customer Service Center: See the last page of the User Manual to find the contact details for the
Customer Service Center for your area.
No discharge of air. Cord is not plugged in. Make sure power cord is plugged in and the switch is
ON.
Turn the unit ON by pressing the power button on the
control panel or remote control.
Check the Honeycomb Cooling Media. If you see mold
spots on the media or suspect an algae issue, remove
and replace the Honeycomb Cooling Media. Contact
the Customer Service Center for more information.
Check water tank & other cooler parts. If you see mold
spots or suspect an algae issue, use a damp cloth to
wipe away the algae until all spots have disappeared.
Make sure all parts are clean & dry before storage.
Contact the Customer Service Center if problem
persists.
Turn on COOL function from remote or control panel.
Refill water tank.
Contact Customer Service Center.
When the unit is used for the first time, the
Honeycomb Cooling Media will have an odor, which
will dissipate within a few hours of initial use.
Replace with new batteries. Follow the polarity guide
inside the battery compartment.
If replacing new batteries in the correct position does
not work, contact the Customer Service Center.
Try to activate the unit with the Remote Control. If the
unit responds, then the Control Panel on the unit may
be experiencing problems - contact the Customer
Service Center.
If neither the Remote Control or the Control Panel is
working, contact the Customer Service Center.
A small amount of rain on the unit is not a problem as
long as the electrical plug and outlet are dry. If they are
wet, DO NOT touch the unit or electrical plug/outlet.
Switch off the master power for the outlet before
unplugging the unit from the electrical outlet. Make
sure all outlets and plugs are dry before use.
The Air Cooler is designed to IPX4 product standards
and not recommended to be placed outdoors during
heavy rain conditions. Do not operate the Air Cooler
when wet. Wait for the Air Cooler to dry before
plugging in and turning on the unit again.
Power is not ON.
Pump is not turned ON.
Low or no water in tank, when
COOL is selected.
Damaged Pump or Calcium
deposits on blower.
When the Cooler is new.
Algae or mold due to moist parts.
In very damp conditions, algae
may form.
Remote control batteries are old
& used or inserted incorrectly in
the battery compartment.
Damaged Control Panel
on unit.
The Air Cooler was placed
outdoors (this is only allowed for
outdoor Air Cooler models) and
soaked by heavy rain.
Not Cooling /
Unit is making noise.
Odors.
The Air Cooler cools best in dry climates. If the ambient
humidity level is high (60% or above), refrain from using
the Air Cooler until ambient humidity is reduced.
Make sure the window/doors are open and there is
adequate cross-ventilation in the room so that the
moisturized air can circulate better. Do not use the
evaporative cooling function on days with high ambient
humidity.
In cooling mode, the Air Cooler
produces moisture as a result of
evaporative cooling. This is
normal.
Excessive humidity in the
room.
Remote control does not
work.
Damaged remote control.
The unit does not
respond.
The outdoor Air Cooler is
wet from rain.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
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Portable Evaporative Air Cooler
User Manual
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PARTS DESCRIPTION
USE & OPERATION
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CONTROL PANEL
FUNCTION BUTTONS
POWER
Press the POWER button to turn the unit on. The cooler will start automatically at medium speed. After a
few seconds the speed will switch to low. To turn the unit off, press the button again.
MODE
Press the MODE button to select your desired wind type: NORMAL - NATURAL - SLEEP.
WARNING -- READ AND SAVE THE AIR COOLER SAFETY & MAINTENANCE GUIDE AND USER
MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY
DAMAGE AND/ OR IMPAIR ITS OPERATION AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
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5) Casters
6) Ice Compartment Lid
7) Water Level Indicator
8) Remote Control
9) Water Fill Door
10) Drain Plug
1) Control Panel
2) Handle
3) Louvers
4) Power Cord & Plug
COOL
SWING
POWER
SPEED
HIGH E
LOW
TIMER
1HR
2HR 4HR
8HR
MODE
NATURAL
NORMAL
SLEEP
: You can select either High, Medium or Low fan speeds.
: The fan speed alternates between High, Medium, Low and Off to mimic a natural breeze.
: This mode is for comfort during the night. When the SLEEP mode is selected, the airflow
will randomly vary between High, Medium and Low.
NORMAL
NATURAL
SLEEP

High (HIGH) Medium (MED) Low (LOW)
USE & OPERATION (CONTINUED)
REMOTE CONTROL
FUNCTION BUTTONS (CONTINUED)
ROOM COOLING AND HUMIDIFYING
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: ON / OFF
: Low / Medium / High
: Controls cooling or fan option
: Controls the motion of the louvers
: Controls the Timer function for automatic off
: Switch between Normal, Natural & Sleep
The remote control requires AAA (2 x 1.5V) batteries for replacement.
Open the battery compartment at the back of the remote control and insert the batteries inside. Care
must be taken to insert the batteries according to the correct polarity (+ / –) markings shown inside
the battery compartment.
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POWER
SPEED
COOL
SWING
TIMER
MODE
Water Regulator
MIN
MAX
TIMER
SPEED COOL
ON/OFF
SWINGMODE
In cooling mode, Honeywell Air Coolers provide cool, moist air through the
evaporation of water. There is a manual Water Regulator knob located in
the ice compartment of the unit. This allows you to adjust the amount of
water pumped over the Honeycomb Cooling Media, thus helping to control
cooling and humidification levels.
When the Water Regulator is set to MIN, the water pump distributes a
minimal amount of water to the Honeycomb Cooling Media. This results in
less water evaporation and reduces the cooling effect.
When the Water Regulator is set to MAX, the water pump distributes the maximum amount of water to
the Honeycomb Cooling Media. This results in maximum water evaporation and greater cooling
performance.
SPEED
Press the SPEED button repeatedly to change the speed between HIGH - MED - LOW.
The indicator light will show the selected speed:
TIMER
Press the TIMER button until the desired time duration setting is selected. When the set time has
passed, the unit will automatically turn off (unit remains in Standby mode until power cord is unplugged
from electrical socket). The TIMER function allows you to program the unit for up to 8 hours of use.
SWING
Press the SWING button until the SWING indicator light is illuminated on the
control panel. The louvers will begin to move left to right automatically.
Vertical Air Flow - You can manually adjust the louvers to change vertical air flow.
COOL
Press the COOL button until the COOL indicator light is illuminated on the control panel. This activates
evaporative cooling. The water pump will operate and you will feel the cooler air after the Honeycomb
Cooling Media is completely wet. When the COOL indicator light is switched OFF, the unit can still
function in a fan only mode (without evaporative cooling).
LOUVER
MOVEMENT

USE & OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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FILLING WITH WATER
COOLER LOCATION
CAUTION:
Unplug the unit from the electrical power outlet before emptying or refilling the
water tank.
Open the Water Fill Door located on the side of the unit.
The Water Level Indicator is located at the front of the unit. Refill the water tank
when water level is low. Do not fill water above the "Max." water level mark.
Check the water level in the tank before running the COOL function. Make sure
that the water in the tank is above the minimum water level mark. Running the
unit in COOL mode with inadequate water may cause pump failure.
Note: If ice is available, you may add ice in the top ice compartment to enhance
the cooling performance.
Make sure to position the air cooler correctly before you set up and start using the product. Please refer
to the COOLER LOCATION section of the separate Safety & Maintenance Guide.
Water Fill Door
Ice Compartment
LOW WATER ALARM
CLEANING & DRAINING THE WATER TANK
Move the unit to a location where the water can be drained. Remove the cap from the Drain plug
located at the bottom of the unit. Allow the tank to empty.
Refill the water tank with clean water, up to the maximum level and drain it completely.
Use a damp cloth to remove the dirt and dust from the surface of the unit. Never use corrosive
elements or chemicals to clean this product.
When the product is not in use, store the unit in a dry place our of direct sunlight.
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The unit is equipped with a low water sensor. In Cooling Mode, when water in the tank is below the
minimum level, you will hear a beeping sound and the indicator light will flash continuously. The unit will
automatically pause evaporative cooling.
Refill the water tank to deactivate the alarm in cooling mode. First switch OFF the unit and unplug from
the power outlet. Fill the water tank with water above the minimum water level mark. Plug in and switch
ON again.
To deactivate the alarm and continue using the unit as a fan (without evaporative cooling), switch the
unit OFF and then ON again. The Low Water Alarm will not activate in Fan only mode. The Low Water
Alarm will sound again if the COOL function is activated while the water tank is still empty.
WARNING:
Before cleaning the unit, switch the unit OFF and disconnect from the electrical socket.
If the cooler will not be used for a long period of time, please refer to the STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
GUIDELINES located in the separate Safety & Maintenance Guide.
REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED)
Always point the remote control signal transmitter towards the unit when operating. Make sure that
the signal path is not obstructed.
Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
Do not drop the remote control.
Do not mix different types of batteries such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.
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Rear grill
Carbon Dust
Filter
CLEANING THE CARBON DUST FILTER* AND HONEYCOMB COOLING MEDIA
The appliance is supplied with a Carbon Dust Filter* and
Honeycomb Cooling Media.
The Carbon Dust Filter* and Honeycomb Cooling Media are
located inside the Rear Grill. See Figure 1 for instructions on
how to remove them from the unit for cleaning and
maintenance.
Do not run the unit in COOL mode with stale water in the
tank. You must empty the water tank and refill with fresh
water, especially if the tank has not been cleaned in a long
time.
The cleaning frequency for the Honeycomb media depends
on local air and water conditions. In areas where the mineral
content of water is high, mineral deposits may build up on the
Honeycomb Cooling Media and restrict air flow. Draining the
water tank and refilling with fresh water at least once a week
will help reduce mineral deposits. If mineral deposits remain
on the Honeycomb Cooling Media, the media should be
removed and washed under fresh water. The media should
be cleaned every two months or sooner, depending on your
needs.
For best results allow the Honeycomb Cooling Media to dry
after each use by turning off the cool function 15 minutes
before turning the unit off.
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Honeycomb
Cooling Media
Screws
Rear Frame
Figure 1:
Carefully push down and pull out the rear grill from the
cooler.
Pull out the Carbon Dust Filter* and clean with water as
needed.
Remove all the screws from the Rear Frame and carefully
pull it off the air cooler.
To release the Honeycomb Media, remove the screws
securing the Honeycomb on the Rear Frame and slide
the Honeycomb out of the frame.
Replace or clean media with water and a damp cloth as
needed.
WARNING: DO NOT operate the Air Cooler when the
Rear Grill or Rear Frame is removed from the Air Cooler,
or if there is a loose-fitting Rear Grill or Rear Frame.
Doing so can cause serious injury or dangerous electrical
shock.
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Removing the Carbon Dust Filter*/ Honeycomb Cooling Media:
*Applicable for models with Carbon Dust Filter only.

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