Owner's Manual

SAFETY
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 evaporative
cooler.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, re, or injury:
• Read the evaporative cooler’s instructions, owner’s manual and labels
before operating.
• Do not operate evaporative cooler unless all KUUL
®
evaporative
media is securely in place.
• 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.
• Remove the plug from the electrical receptacle by pulling on
the plug and not the cord.
• Test the GFCI/GLCI receptacle or breaker monthly to ensure it
is functioning properly.
• Do not operate any evaporative cooler with a damaged cord or plug.
• If the cord or plug become damaged in any way, entire cord should
be replaced.
• Repairs should only be made by qualied individuals and should only
be made using authorized Portacool replacement parts.
• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw
rugs, runners or similar coverings. Arrange cord away from
trafc area so it will not be tripped over.
• Always unplug the electric cord to the evaporative cooler
before performing inspections or repairs.
• Plug into outlet of appropriate current and voltage capacity.
• Do not step on or roll over power cord with heavy or sharp
objects.
• 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:
- Use properly grounded 14 AWG or greater for PACJS240-260.
- Use properly grounded 12 AWG or greater for PACJS270.
- Extension cord must not exceed 50 feet in length; and
- Extension cord must be properly grounded.
• Evaporative coolers should not be modied in any way other
than repairs made by qualied individuals with Portacool
replacement parts.
• 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 [e-mail].