Use and Care Manual

PORT-A-COOL JETSTREAM™ OWNERS MANUAL

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The following troubleshooting guide is intended to address the most

common symptoms which may occur. If you are unable to resolve the

issue, please call Technical Support. Turn off all power to the cooler

before attempting to troubleshoot any of the following symptoms.

SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES REMEDY

Unit fails to start or deliver air 1. No electrical power to unit 1. Check power

A. Fuse blown A. Replace fuse*

B. Circuit breaker tripped B. Reset breaker*

C. GFCI tripped C. Reset GFCI*

D. Cord(s) unplugged or damaged D. Plug in cord(s) or replace if

damaged

* If condition persists, call electrician

2. Motor overheated and/or frozen 2. Replace motor

 Unitstarts 1.Insufcientairexhaust 1.Openwindowsordoors

 butairdeliveryinadequate 2.Insufcientwater–padnotwet 2.Checkwaterdistributionsystem

A. Cooling pads plugged A. Clean or replace pads

B. Dry streaks on pads B. Check water level

C. Large dry spots on pads C. Make sure cooler is level, clean spray bar

D. Pump not working D. Clean or replace pump

E. Loose water connections E. Check for leaks and correct

 Waterdrainingfrom 1.Floatarmimproperlyadjusted 1.Adjustoattoproperlevel

 cooler 2.Seatinoatvalveleaking 2.Replaceoatvalve

  3.Drainbushing/capnottight 3.Tightenttingand/orcap

 Mustyorunpleasantodor 1.Staleorstagnantwaterinsump 1.Drain,ushandcleansump

2. Pads mildewed or clogged 2. Replace pads

3. Pads not completely wet before 3. Turn on pump before starting fan

cooler is turned on

Knocking, shaking or 1. Loose parts 1. Check and tighten where needed

rattling sounds 2. Blower wheel loose or rubbing 2. Inspect and adjust, or replace

Water droplets in the 1. Too much water delivered to the 1. Make sure pads are properly positioned

discharge air stream cooling pads in the pad frames and that the unit

is level.

2. Outdoor humidity level is too high 2. Use cooler as a fan only (turn pump off)

or it is raining or discontinue use of cooler until outdoor

humidity level drops

TROUBLESHOOTING