Port A Cool CYCLONE PAC2KCYC01 User manual

PORTACOOL
CYCLONE
OWNER’S
MANUAL
PAC2KCYC01, PACCYC02,
PACCYC03, PACCYC04,
PACCYC06

Remove box and pallet Position on level surface Use with GFCI device
Fill tank or attach water hose
Fill the tank, then turn on the pump switch and the fan
For setup, the KUUL®evaporative media should appear
wet before starting the fan. The water adjustment
valve on each Portacool portable evaporative cooler is
set at max ow. However, ensure the knob is turned
completely to the right before use. Turn to the left to
increase water ow. Less water is required for cooling in
more humid environments.
Models: PAC2KCYC01,
PACCYC02, PACCYC03,
PACCYC04
Models: PACCYC06
1 2 3 4
5
QUICK SETUP

OPERATION WARNINGS
SAFE OPERATION
1) Not for use by children
2) Not for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
3) Not for use by persons who have not reviewed the owner’s manual and familiarized themselves with the operation of the product.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, re, or injury:
• Do not operate any evaporative cooler with a damaged cord or
plug.
• Do not run power cord under carpeting or cover with
throwrugs, runners or similar coverings. Arrange power cord
away from trafc areas to avoid tripping hazards.
• Read the evaporative cooler’s instructions, owner’s manual and
labels throughly before use.
• Always unplug the power cord to the evaporative cooler
before performing inspections or repairs.
• Do not step on or roll over power cord with heavy or sharp
objects.
• Do not operate evaporative cooler unless all KUUL®evaporative
media is securely in place.
• Test the GFCI/GLCI receptacle or breaker monthly to ensure it
is functioning properly.
• Remove the plug from the electrical receptacle by pulling on
the plug, not the power cord.
• Operation near open flames or sparks is not recommended.
• If operating near open flame or sparks, ensure the pump is
continuously running in order to saturate and wet KUUL
evaporative media.
• Never wash the evaporative cooler’s housing with a garden
hose; water may harm the motor or electrical system.
• The use of extension cords with your evaporative cooler is not
recommended. However, if the owner determines that his or
her circumstance or intended use requires the use of an
extension cord, the following requirements must be met:
- Extension cord must be 14 gauge or greater;
- Extension cord must not exceed 50 feet in length; and
- Extension cord must be properly grounded.
• If the evaporative cooler is damaged or malfunctions, do not
continue to operate it. Refer to the warranty, troubleshooting
or FAQ sections of this Owner’s Manual, call Portacool, LLC
Technical Support at 1-888-266-5243, or email
[email protected]
SAFETY

CYCLONE 3000 CYCLONE 2000 CYCLONE 1000
Drain located
in back
Drain located
underneath
Drain located
in back
Casters Casters
Water level
sight tube
Adjustable
louvers
Adjustable
louvers
Control panel Control panel
Water adjustment
valve
Water adjustment
valve
Hose connection
Control panel
Water adjustment
valve
Hose connection
Hose connection
Power cord
Power cord
Water level
sight tube
Casters
Adjustable
louvers
Power cord
Water level
sight window
KUUL
evaporative
media
KUUL
evaporative
media
KUUL
evaporative
media
OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW
CYCLONE 2200 CYCLONE 3200
Drain located
in back
Drain located
underneath
Casters
Casters
Water level
sight tube
Adjustable
louvers
Adjustable
louvers
Control panel Control panel
Water adjustment
valve Water adjustment
valve
Hose connection
Hose connection
Power cord Power cord
Water level
sight tube
KUUL
evaporative
media
KUUL
evaporative
media

START UP
PLACEMENT
1) Make sure there is a clear, unobstructed path in front of the evaporative cooler to provide maximum airflow.
2) If the evaporative cooler is positioned on a raised platform, ensure the platform is stable, well constructed and will not allow
the evaporative cooler to tip over. Ensure it allows for the full weight of the evaporative cooler, including a tank full of water. The
evaporative cooler must be level and in the upright position and the casters should be locked to prevent movement.
3) If placed near a wall or other obstruction, position the evaporative cooler a minimum of 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the wall or
obstruction with the KUUL®evaporative media facing the wall. This allows the unrestricted flow of warm air to the KUUL evaporative
media. When using multiple evaporative coolers in close proximity, be sure to aim each evaporative cooler so the air flows complement
each other to achieve maximum cooling capacity.
STARTING THE PUMP AND ADJUSTING THE WATER FLOW
Once the tank is full of water, flip the pump switch into the on position. The water level in the tank may drop suddenly and restart the flow of supply
water. This is a normal condition, as the KUUL evaporative media requires a large amount of water for proper wetting.
New KUUL evaporative media requires an initial ‘breaking-in’ period before the KUUL evaporative media begins readily absorbing water. It may require
up to a week to achieve maximum efficiency.
It is important to ensure the water flow to the KUUL evaporative media is properly adjusted when first starting the water flow in the evaporative
cooler. Use the water adjustment valve (see Quick Setup section) to increase or decrease water flow. Proper water adjustment should leave the KUUL
evaporative media saturated with water, but not flooded. Your KUUL evaporative media should appear wet, with one or two dry streaks across surface.
If water is splashing from the evaporative media, decrease the water flow.
When turning the evaporative cooler off at the end of the day or week, the pump should be turned off about 15 minutes before the fan to allow the
KUUL evaporative media to dry.
STARTING THE PORTACOOL EVAPORATIVE COOLER
Start the fan by turning the fan switch to either the high or low position. Before starting your evaporative cooler,
make sure the casters are in locked position.
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MAINTENANCE
While the rugged, corrosion-resistant construction ensures low maintenance will be required, keeping your evaporative
cooler clean will ensure it stays in peak operating condition.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
The pump should be turned off approximately 15 minutes before the fan is turned off, which allows the KUUL®
evaporative media to dry out. Ensuring your KUUL evaporative media is dry at the end of the day not only extends its
life, it also helps control the growth of mildew, mold, bacteria and other odor-causing elements.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
Your Portacool portable evaporative cooler should be shut down and the tank should be drained once a week. Closing
the water adjustment valve and removing the drain plug will accomplish this. Once the tank is drained and the power
disconnected, the KUUL evaporative media may be removed to allow cleaning of the tank, where dust may collect over
time. Replace KUUL evaporative media in correct airflow direction, referring to the label on the KUUL evaporative media.
STORAGE
1) Drain all water from the tank and wipe the tank clean, ensuring the KUUL evaporative media and tank are dry.
2) Roll up the power cord and secure it to ensure it will not be rolled over, tripped over or caught in equipment.
3) Cover the evaporative cooler completely to prevent dust build-up and store in a dry area. This also helps to prevent
damage to the KUUL evaporative media. Optional protective covers are available from your
distributor or at www.portacoolparts.com.
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TROUBLESHOOT
Turn off all power to your evaporative cooler before attempting to troubleshoot any of the following symptoms. For
problems not listed, please contact customer service.
SYMPTOM
Evaporative cooler fails to
start or deliver air
Evaporative cooler starts,
but air delivery
is inadequate
Water draining from the
evaporative cooler
Knocking, shaking, or
rattling sounds
REMEDY
1. Check power
A. Reset breaker*
B. Reset GFCI*
C. Plug in cord(s) or replace if damaged
* If condition persists, call electrician
2. Replace motor
1. Move evaporative cooler at least three feet
from the wall
2. Replace fan motor
3. Replace capacitor
1. Replace oat valve
2. Tighten plug
1. Check and tighten where needed
2. Inspect and adjust, or replace fan blade
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. No electricity to the evaporative cooler
A. Circuit breaker tripped
B. GFCI tripped
C. Power unplugged or damaged
2. Motor overheated and/or frozen
1. KUUL evaporative media side of hte evaporative
cooler is too close to a wall
2. Fan motor failure
3. Capacitor failure
1. Seat in oat valve leaking
2. Drain plug not tight
1. Loose parts
2. Fan blade rubbing shroud

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SYMPTOM
Musty or unpleasant odor
Water droplets in the air
stream
Switch keeps returning to
“off” position
POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Stale or stagnant water in tank
2. KUUL evaporative media is mildewed or clogged
1. Too much water delivered to KUUL evaporative media
2. Leaking hose
1. Switch boot is too tight
REMEDY
1. Drain, ush and clean tank
2. Replace KUUL evaporative media
1. Make sure KUUL evaporative media
is properly positioned in the frames and
evaporative cooler is level
2. Tighten connection or replace hose
1. Gently pull switch to stretch plastic out

WARRANTY
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Technical support and service is available directly from your distributor or call Portacool, LLC Technical Support Hot Line at 888-266-5243 for the
distributor nearest you. You may also contact the Support Hot Line for consultation on troubleshooting and parts replacement.
Please have serial number and model number of cooler available.
WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
PORTACOOL™EVAPORATIVE COOLER LIMITED WARRANTY
For one (1) year from date of purchase, Portacool, LLC (hereafter “Portacool”) warrants any original component part or parts of its Portacool™ portable
evaporative coolers (the “Equipment”) that are found, upon examination by factory-authorized personnel, to be defective in material or workmanship.
If the Equipment and/or its original component parts, including product housings, develop a defect covered by this limited warranty within the
applicable time periods described above, the same may be repaired or replaced at the option of Portacool.
All transportation charges for shipment of the Equipment and/or its component parts that are submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty
must be borne by the purchaser.
This warranty is void if: i) the Equipment and/or its component parts are found to have been misused, abused, repaired by or tampered with by
unqualified personnel; ii) any of the product’s component parts have been replaced with parts that were not authorized Portacool replacement parts; iii)
the product has been modified in any way (other than repairs made by qualified individuals with Portacool replacement parts); iv) the product has not
been appropriately registered by its original purchaser; or v) the customer cannot show proof of purchase as the product’s original owner.
PORTACOOL LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN THE CASE OF A BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED OR WRITTEN WARRANTY RELATING TO THE EQUIPMENT AND/OR ITS COMPONENT PARTS, PORTACOOL
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND THE LIMITS OF LIABILITY AGAINST PORTACOOL FOR ANY SUCH
BREACH SHALL NOT EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE EQUIPMENT.

FAQ
Q. What assembly is required?
A. None. Your Portacool portable evaporative cooler is ready to
use right out of the box.
Q. How do I prepare my Portacool portable evaporative
cooler for storage?
A. Drain the evaporative cooler, wipe out the tank to ensure it is
dry and clean, dry out the KUUL
®
evaporative media, cover the
evaporative cooler and store in a dry place.
Q. I ran my evaporative cooler for the first time and there
is an unpleasant odor!
A. The KUUL evaporative media, located in the back of your
Portacool portable evaporative cooler, has never been wet before.
The KUUL evaporative media will emit an odor the first time you
wet it that lasts approximately one to three weeks. Keep your
evaporative cooler in an open area until the odor goes away
or put a capful of laundry softener directly in the tank. After
approximately two weeks of operation, the odor should disappear.
Q. My Portacool portable evaporative cooler isn’t putting
out cool air.
A. First, make sure the water source and electricity source
are connected and working. Second, check to see if the KUUL
evaporative media is damp. If not, adjust the water flow with the
water adjustment valve. Third, make sure there is water in the
tank. It should be allowed to fill before you turn the pump on.
Q. What is the best environment to product the most cool
air from my Portacool portable evaporative cooler?
A. For optimum performance, the temperature should be 85˚ F or
higher and the relative humidity should be below 75%. However,
Portacool portable evaporative coolers will reduce the temperature
in almost any environment, making it more pleasant.
Q. How often does the KUUL evaporative media need to be
replaced in my evaporative cooler?
A. Depending on the quality of maintenance, water quality and
frequency of use, KUUL evaporative media typically lasts up to five
years.
Q. What is the difference between evaporative cooler and
misting systems?
A. Misting systems spray a shower of water into the air that
collects on people, objects, equipment, floors, etc. Portacool
portable evaporative coolers use the process of evaporation to
produce cooler air, but do not discharge a mist.
Q. Where can I buy replacement parts and accessories for
my Portacool portable evaporative cooler?
A. Replacement parts may be purchased directly from Portacool
Parts/Technical Support department or www.portacoolparts.
com. You may also buy replacement parts from any Portacool
distributor.

FAQ
Q. What amount of moisture is added to the air by my
evaporative cooler?
A. An increase in humidity of approximately two to five percent
is produced, depending on the temperature and humidity of the
environment. This increase is not noticeable in a ventilated area
where the air produced by the cooler is exhausted.
Q. How long will the water supply last in my evaporative
cooler’s tank?
A. With no direct water source available, the water will evaporate
in a filled tank within two to 10 hours of operation, depending on
the water capacity of the evaporative cooler, ambient conditions,
temperature and humidity. A water source for refilling the tank is
recommended by the manufacturer.
Q. Where are the model and serial numbers found?
A. The model number can be found on a metal plate on the
outside of the cooler. Model numbers begin with the letters “PAC.”
Serial numbers are all-digits.
Q. What if my question is not answered here?
A. Our U.S.-based Tech Support staff is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Central Time, Monday though Friday at 1-888-COOL-AID or you
can e-mail them at [email protected].

FAQ
Step 1
Be sure to unplug your Portacool portable evaporative cooler before doing any maintenance. Lock the casters to keep
your evaporative cooler from moving while you are working. Remove the ap and KUUL®evaporative media from the
evaporative cooler. The ap is attached at the top of the evaporative cooler with three screws. Remove the three screws
and set the ap aside.
Step 2
All KUUL evaporative media must be removed before accessing the inside of the evaporative cooler. Remove the center set
of KUUL evaporative media rst by grasping at the top and tilting it out and away from the evaporative cooler. While tilting
the KUUL evaporative media out, lift it up and out of the evaporative cooler.
Step 3
Remove remaining KUUL evaporative media in the same manner. Set aside in a safe place to prevent damage while out of
the evaporative cooler. Once all the KUUL evaporative media has been removed, you should have access to the inside of
the evaporative cooler and internal components.
HOW TO REPLACE YOUR KUUL EVAPORATIVE MEDIA

1000 2000 2200 3000 3200
MOTOR MOTOR-017-01 MOTOR-016-01 MOTOR-016-01 MOTOR-013-07B MOTOR-013-07B
PUMP PUMP-CYC-3 PUMP-CYC-3 PUMP-CYC-3 PUMP-CYC-3 PUMP-CYC-3
MEDIA PADMF4022/G PAD6019/22 PAD6019/22 PAD6022.5/26 PAD6022.5/26
LOCKING
CASTERS ((((FRONT) CASTER-3-L CASTER-3-L CASTER-3-L CASTER-3-L CASTER-3-L
NON-LOCKING
CASTERS (REAR)
CASTER-3-NL CASTER-3-NL CASTER-3-NL CASTER-3-NL CASTER-3-NL
LOUVERS FRNTPNL-C1-7112 LOUVERS-CYC-11 LOUVERS-CYC-11 LOUVERS-CYC-16 LOUVERS-CYC-16
CONTROLS CTRL-2SPD-01 CTRL-2SPD-01 CTRL-2SPD-01 CTRL-2SPD-01 CTRL-2SPD-01
HOSE
ADAPTER PAC-PLB-14 PAC-PLB-14 PAC-PLB-14 PAC-PLB-14 PAC-PLB-14
FLOAT VALVE FLOAT-CYC-717 FLOAT-CYC-03 FLOAT-CYC-03 FLOAT-CYC-03 FLOAT-CYC-03
COVER - PAC-CVR-C2 PAC-CVR-C2 PAC-CVR-02 PAC-CVR-02
HARD WATER
TREATMENT PARPACHWTB00 PARPACHWTB00 PARPACHWTB00 PARPACHWTB00 PARPACHWTB00
Additional parts can be found at www.portacoolparts.com
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Portacool, LLC • Manufacturer of Portacool™
portable evaporative coolers and
KUUL®evaporative media
711 FM 2468 • Center, Texas 75935 • 936-598-5651
www.portacool.com • www.theKUULeffect.com
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