Manual No. 4801-6404 Rev08-12-2013
PolarCool
Page 7 of 17
5. Installation and Preparation
5.1 Unpacking PolarCool
1.
Carefully unpack PolarCool Zone from shipping carton. The unit
comes completely assembled and ready to use.
5.2 Start-Up
The PolarCool Zone is easy to prepare for operation. There are five easy steps.
1.
Hook-up water hose to inlet tap.
2.
Check safety of electrical cords, and plug in unit.
Caution: The system must always be plugged into a three
conductor, grounded GFI (Ground Fault Interrupt), power source.
WARNING: Do not place the unit on a slope or where the unit can accidentally fall or roll into water. The
lockable wheels provide resistance to movement although do not prevent movement or turn-
over.
Note:
Float may be locked in the off position.
3.
Turn on water supply.
4.
On the PolarCool Zone control panel, turn on the pump. The pump itself will not activate until the low water
level switch is tripped. (See Figure A, page 8)
IF PADS ARE NEW:
When pads are new, their slick surface will prevent the fast water absorption that will happen with older pads.
For this reason, it is important to allow the pump to run for two or three hours with the fan set to low speed the
first time new pads are used. This will "soak-in" the pads, and allow faster start-up later.
After soaking new pads, turn off the pump, fan, and water supply, unplug the unit, and drain the reservoir. The
reservoir can be drained using the Drain Outlet. This eliminates chemical residues that have washed out of the
new pads.
NOTE: Do not allow the pump to run without water in the reservoir. Without water, the pump may be
damaged.
Foaming can occur with new pads. If excessive foaming takes place, repeat the procedure described above two
or three times to flush chemical residues from the pads. Reducing the water flow to the pads may also be
helpful to reduce foaming.
NORMAL OPERATION :
Let the water run for twenty to thirty minutes before turning on fan. This will allow time for the reservoir to
fill.
5.
Turn on fan and enjoy the cool air output.
