8” MaxxAir Portable Evaporative Cooler Owner’s Manual This Manual covers the EC18DVS MaxxAir Portable Evaporative Cooler. File this owner’s manual in a safe place for future reference. It contains operating procedures – maintenance procedures – trouble shooting guide – replacement parts guide – order form – and contact information.
Warnings and Cautions Read before operating MaxxAir Portable Evaporative Cooler ELECTRICAL WARNING Do not use a 3 prong to 2 prong adapter on the electrical power cord. Use 14 gauge extension cord only. WARNING Do not remove the grounding lug from the electrical power cord plug. Use only 3 prong, grounded receptacles. WARNING Disconnect the MaxxAir Portable Evaporative Cooler from your electrical power source before performing any service action.
MaxxAir Portable Evaporative Cooler Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Quick Start 1.2 Operate unit for 2 weeks before adding Evap-O-Matic Tablets 2.0 How Evaporative Cooling Works 3.0 Unpacking your new MaxxAir unit 4.0 Set-up your MaxxAir unit 4.1 Connecting the electrical supply 4.2 Connecting the water supply 5.0 Operating procedures 5.1 Filling the units reservoir with water 5.2 Turn-on pump 5.3 Turn-on Fan 6.0 Daily Operating procedures 6.1 Turn-on pump 6.2 Turn-on fan 6.
MaxxAir Portable Evaporative Cooler 1.0 Introduction • Your MaxxAir was tested 3 ways. Your unit was tested for 1. Maximum air flow at operating static pressure. Only MaxxAir is tested in operating conditions with 2. Water and 3. Electricity before it is shipped. • MaxxAir is easy to operate – needs only tap water and electricity to operate. • MaxxAir is easy to move – roll your MaxxAir to the area you want to cool.
4.1 Connecting the electrical supply All MaxxAir models require regular 3 prongs, ground with 120 volt power supply. Plug electrical cord into receptacle. If using an extension cord be sure it is rated for at least 20 amps for the distance your cord is running. To be safe – make sure no other equipment, such as a radio or electrical equipment, is plugged into the same circuit. The MaxxAir should run smoothly on 20 amp, 120 volt, and 60 Hz circuit. 4.
5.4 Turn-on Fan Once your cooling pads are saturated with water – you may turn your MaxxAir unit on high. Now you can begin to feel the MaxxAir difference in temperature. After your MaxxAir has run for 5 minutes or so, visually inspect the pads – if water is dripping outside the unit – gently adjust pads at the bottom to stop water flowing outside the unit. 6.0 Daily Operating procedures 6.
.3 Daily maintenance 15 minutes before quitting time – turn off the water pump and let the fan run 10 – 15 minutes – to dry out the cooling pads before leaving. Inspect the cooling pads to make sure they are thoroughly dry (this action helps to reduce mold and mildew) when pads are completely dry then turn-off fan. 7.
Problem (continued) B. After normal use . . . Cause (continued) Solution (continued) Water quality – check your immediate environment. Water should be drained about once a month or sooner depending on your specific working environment – the water quality and conditions. Water supply off at main valve source. Open water valve at supply. You may wish to keep this valve open at all times. Pump switch is off. Turn pump switch on. Water filter may be clogged. Remove the cooling pads see section 7.2.
10.0 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Ventamatic, Ltd. extends this warranty to the original retail purchaser of this fan against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. There is no warranty for defects caused by abuse. Repairs or replacement parts supplied under this warranty are warranted only for the period of this warranty: that is one year from the date of the original retail purchase of this fan.
