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Congratulations: You have purchased a product of superior 
performance and design, which will give the best service when 
properly operated and maintained. This cooler is intended to be 
used as a convenient roll-around spot cooler. 
 
This guide was designed to provide you with the information 
needed to prepare the unit for roll-around spot-cooling. It also 
contains information on how to safely operate, inspect, maintain 
and troubleshoot your Patio Pal evaporative air cooler. 
 
The first section contains instructions to prepare your cooler for 
roll-around portable service. The second section, Maintenance, 
contains operational and maintenance instructions to aid in 
keeping your unit in good working order, while Troubleshooting 
includes information to help diagnose and repair commonly 
encountered problems.

 

 

READ AND SAVE THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY 
INSTRUCTIONS

 

 
Read all instructions carefully before installation 

• This cooler must be connected to 120 volt AC, 60 Hz (cycle) 
power only. NOTE: Improper voltage will void the pump and/
or motor warranties and may cause serious personal injury or 
property damage. 
 
• This cooler must be plugged into a GFCI protected receptacle, 
which has been properly installed in accordance with all local and 
national codes. If you are not sure that the receptacle is GFCI 
protected, consult with a qualified electrician. 
 
• This cooler is equipped with a power cord having an
equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug. Do 

NOT

 

attempt to defeat this safety device by removing the grounding 
pin.

• Do 

NOT

 attempt to lift the unit by side handles.

• Do 

NOT

 step on or rollover power cord with heavy or sharp 

objects. Do 

NOT 

operate if plug or cord is damaged in any way. If 

the unit is damaged or malfunctions, do 

NOT

 continue to operate it.

• Remove the plug from the electrical receptacle by pulling on the 
plug and not the cord.

• Always disconnect electrical power to unit before
attempting to work on or service your cooler.

• Do 

NOT

 operate with evaporative pad removed. 

 
• Do 

NOT

 use this unit as a step stool or ladder. Do not sit,

stand, or lean on this unit. 

Serious risk of personal injury or

property damage may occur.

• Do 

NOT

 operate lid unless BOTH gas springs are functioning 

properly 

Serious risk of personal injury or property damage  

may occur.

OWNER’S GUIDE 

USE AND CARE MANUAL 

MODEL PP5000

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Safety                           Trouble Shooting
Operation                     Parts Replacement
Maintenance

READ THIS FIRST!

WARNING

 - TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING 
 

• Do 

NOT

 operate this cooler (fan motor) with any solid-state

speed control device.

• Do 

NOT

 operate with pad frame removed. Do not

place fingers or any other objects inside the fan section.

Serious risk of personal injury or property damage may occur.

• Never wash your cooler cabinet with a garden hose, water
may harm motor and pump.

• Do 

NOT

 attempt to move or operate the unit with damaged or 

missing casters.  The unit may become unstable and result in 
serious personal injury or property damage. 

 
 
NOTE:

• Do 

NOT

 use indoors on carpet or wood floor. Unit may leak

water and could damage flooring or create a slip hazard.

• Do 

NOT

 locate or operate cooler near exhaust or vent pipes

as odors or fumes may be drawn into unit.

• Your warranty does 

NOT

 cover shipping damage. Report all

shipping damage at once to store making the delivery.

• For future reference, record the serial number and
purchase date of your evaporative cooler here:

Serial #____________________________________________

Purchase Date:_____________________________________

Place of Purchase:___________________________________

CAUTION: the use of anode devices, chemical additives 
or cooler cleaner treatments in this cooler will void the 
warranty.

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Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc., Phoenix Arizona, extends this limited warranty to the original purchaser of this evaporative cooler.

 

What this warranty covers and for how long:
FIVE YEAR COVERAGE: 

Phoenix Manufacturing Inc. will exchange the cabinet only should any water leakage occur through the base assembly due to rust out, or as a result of 

defect in material or workmanship during the first five years from the date of initial purchase. 

THREE YEAR COVERAGE: 

applies to the fan motor if furnished by Phoenix Manufacturing Inc. 

ONE YEAR COVERAGE:

 applies to all other components  if furnished by Phoenix Manufacturing Inc. Phoenix Manufacturing Inc, at their discretion, will exchange or replace all 

components should they fail as a result of a defect in material or workmanship during the first year from date of initial purchase. 

Media is a disposable item and has no warranty. 

What this warranty does NOT cover:

PMI is not responsible for any damage or malfunction unless caused by a defect in material or workmanship. Determination of defects in materials or workmanship is at the sole 
discretion of PMI or its appointed representative. 

DAMAGE OR MALFUNCTION, WHICH IS NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

 Pad media                              

√ 

Abuse or misuse                   

√ 

Worn belts              

√ 

Improper installation, maintenance or operation

√ 

Water damage to motor         

√ 

Transportation damage         

√ 

Acts of God 

• Do not use anode devices, water from a water softener, cooler cleaners, cooler treatments or other additives in your cooler. 
   The use of any of these products will void your warranty and may impair the life of your cooler.
• This warranty does 

NOT

 cover evaporative coolers installed and operated outside the continental United States.

• PMI does 

NOT

 pay the cost of a service call to the site or installation to diagnose the cause of trouble.

• PMI does 

NOT

 pay the cost of labor to install the part, or mileage allowance to or from the site.

• PMI does 

NOT

 pay the freight / postage on any exchange or replacement parts.

• This warranty does 

NOT

 cover any failure, damage, or defect that results from unauthorized modification or service, or from the use of products or replacement parts other than 

   those from PMI, including, but not limited to motors and pumps. 

To obtain service under this warranty:

Contact the dealer where you purchased your evaporative cooler. Include your name, phone number, address and zip code, the model and serial number of your evaporative cooler, 

a copy of your proof of purchase, date of installation and a description of your problem.

 

If you are not able to locate your dealer, or in case of unsatisfactory warranty service from your dealer, please write the Warranty Department, PMI, 3655 E. Roeser Road, Phoenix, 
Arizona, 85040. Include your name, phone number, address and zip code, the servicing dealer involved, the model and serial number of your evaporative cooler, 

a copy of your 

proof of purchase

, date of installation, and a description of your problem. 

Replacement Parts:

All PMI replacement parts carry a 90-day warranty from date of purchase (or balance of original warranty, whichever is greater). 

This warranty is the only warranty extended by PMI to consumer purchasers of evaporative coolers. PMI disclaims all other warranties, expressed or implied, that arise by the 
operation of the law, except that implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the duration of the expressed limited warranty period. PMI shall 
not be liable to any incidental or consequential damages, above the limitations or exclusions stated above which may have resulted from any alleged breach of warranty. 

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, the limitations or exclusions stated 
above may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

Evaporative Cooler - Limited Warranty

Phoenix Manufacturing,Inc.Phoenix, Arizona, extiende esta garantía limitada al comprador original de este enfriador evaporativo. 

Lo que esta garantía cubre y por cuanto tiempo: 
Cobertura de cinco años

 Phoenix Manufacturing Inc intercambiará el gabinete, si es que fugas de agua ocurran a través del fondo debido a oxidación, como resultado de material defectuoso o de mano de obra 

durante los primeros cinco años de la fecha de su compra inicial..

Cobertura de tres años

 se aplica a motor de ventilador si propoecionado por PMI.

Cobertura de un año

 se aplica a todos los componentes si fue proporcionado por PMI. PMI a su discreción, intercambiará o remplazará, todos los componentes si es que fallan como resultado de defectos en 

material o mano de obra durante el primer año de la fecha de su compra inicial. 
 
Paja es un articulo desechable y no tiene garantía. 

Lo que NO cubre esta garantía:

PMI no es responsable por ningún daño o mal funcionamiento al menos que sea causado por defectos de material o mano de obra. Determinación de defectos de material o mano de obra es solamente a la 
discreción de PMI o su representante designado. 

DAÑOS DEBIDO A MAL FUNCIONAMIENTO QUE CUBRE ESTA GARANTIA INCLUYEN, PERO NO SE LIMITAN A :

 Filtros (paja)                              

√ 

Abuso o mal uso                     

√ 

Bandas gastadas              

√ 

Impropia instalación, mantenimiento, u operación

√ 

Daño de agua al motor            

√ 

Daños de transportación         

√ 

Actos de Dios 

• No use dispositivos de ánodos, agua de un sistema de agua blanda, limpiadores para enfriador, tratamientos para enfriador, u otros aditivos en su enfriador. El uso de cualquiera de estos productos anulará la 
   garantía y posiblemente acortar la vida de su enfriador.
• Esta garantía no cubre enfriadores instalados y operados fuera del continente de los Estados Unidos.
• PMI NO paga el costo de llamada de servicio a la instalación para diagnosticar la causa del problema.
• PMI NO paga el costo de labor para instalar la parte, o el costo del millaje hacia o del lugar.
• PMI NO paga por el costo de flete/postal o cualquier intercambio o reemplazo de partes.
• Esta garantía NO cubre ninguna falla daño, o defecto que resulte por modificación no autorizada o servicio, o por el uso de productos o partes de reemplazo que no sean de PMI incluyendo, pero no limitado a 
   motores y bombas. 

Para obtener servicio bajo esta garantía :

Contacte su proveedor en donde compró su enfriador. Incluya su nombre, número de teléfono, dirección y zona postal, el modelo y número de serie de su enfriador evaporativo, 

una copia de prueba de 

compra, fecha de instalación y descripción del problema.

 

Si no puede localizar su proveedor, o en caso de servicio de garantía insatisfactorio, favor de escribir Departamento de garantía, PMI, 3655 E. Roeser Road, Phoenix, Arizona, 85040. Incluya su nombre, número 
de teléfono, dirección y zona postal, el taller de servicio envuelto, el modelo y número de serie de su enfriador evaporativo, 

una copia de prueba de compra

, fecha de instalación y descripción del problema. 

Partes de reemplazo :

Todos las partes de reemplazo de PMI cuentan con una garantía de 90 días desde la fecha de su compra (o el balance de la garantía original lo que sea más).

 

Esta es la única garantía extendida por PMI al consumidor que compra enfriadores por evaporación. PMI desconoce todas otras garantías, expresadas, que surjan por la operación de la ley, excepto que 
garantías implicadas de comerciabilidad o conveniencia para un propósito particular son limitadas a la duración del limitado período de garantía expresado. PMI no deberá ser responsable por daños incidentales 
o consecuentes, las limitaciones o exclusiones declaradas arriba que posiblemente hayan resultado de cualquier declaración de garantía rota. 
 
Algunos estados no permiten limitaciones en que tanto el contenido de una garantía dure o la exclusión o limitación de daños incidentales o consecuentes, las limitaciones o exclusiones indicadas arriba es 
posible que no se la aplique a usted. Esta garantía le da a usted derechos específicos legales, y es posible que usted tenga otros derechos que varían de un estado a otro.

Garantia Limitada - Enfriador Evaporativo

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