Installation Report.............................................4 “EA” 1 Introduction 1 Hello and congratulations on purchasing a EFFECTIVE COOLING Convair Ducted Cooler for your home. To provide efficient cooling or ventilation Convair coolers have been designed to the building must have sufficient exhaust provide quiet, reliable and cool comfort. openings to the outside of the building. To assist air flow, open windows and doors At Seeley International we manufacture that are farthest from the outlet vent in Convair evaporative coolers from the each room. In these rooms, provide an highest quality materials, and we have exhaust opening about 2 times the vent designed the product to provide many size of the room. years of economical, trouble free cooling. Where the design of the building prevents Please take a few moments to read these operating instructions, so that the most adequate exhaust, consideration should can be gained from this investment. be given to the provision of mechanical extractions, such as an exhaust fan. The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced Important Notes! physical, sensory or mental capabilities, In areas where temperatures can cause or lack of experience and knowledge, water supply pipes to freeze, a drain down unless they have been given supervision facility should be provided during the or instruction concerning the use of the installation. appliance by a person responsible for This drain down facility must be activated their safety. prior to freezing conditions, to avoid possible damage to the cooler Children should be supervised to ensure components. they do not play with the appliance.
Convair coolers are fitted with either a
Variable Speed Control or a 2 Speed Control. Please refer to the relevant section in this manual for instructions on how to operate either system. Also, please be aware of the components and features that are fitted to your particular cooler.
Keep these instructions in a safe place for
future reference. “EA” 1 How To Operate 2 Two Speed and Variable Speed Units. Using Your Air Conditioner Your evaporative air conditioner has control Evaporative air conditioners provide very effective switches to provide for the benefits of fresh air cooling by drawing outside air through filter pads ventilation and cooling at high and low air flows. saturated with water. This water washes the air and There are two types of control switches available: cools it by the process of evaporation. There are a Two Speed (Fig. 1) and Variable Speed (Fig. 2). number of operating techniques and circumstances of which you should be aware to Your control panel offers independent control for get the best performance from your evaporative air the fan and cooling functions. conditioner.
To provide effective cooling or ventilation, the air
conditioner must be operated with sufficient openings to exhaust the air. For example: windows, doors or ducts. The location of the opening(s) will determine the pattern of cool air flow. The following are the minimum opening sizes required in square metres: 2 UNIT AREA (m ) EA70 0.3 EA90 0.4 EA120 0.6 EA 150 0.8 In light wind conditions more cooling can be obtained by opening additional windows and doors. In windy conditions close openings facing the wind.
Generally, openings opposite the supply vents are
best. Some experimentation will soon show the arrangement most suited to your requirements. For a multiple outlet system, this is generally 1 (one) window opened 100 to 150 mm per outlet.
For a short time, when operating with new filter
pads, you may detect an odour like "wet timber”. This is the filter material becoming conditioned to use. To Start the Air Conditioner In many areas the water supply is quite hard. When this water is evaporated through the filter pads, the (1) Switch the COOL control on. hardness is deposited as a scale on the pad. To (2) Turn on the AIR (fan) control and using reduce this scale build-up and to retain efficient the SPEED switch (HI/LO switch or variable knob), filter pads a small amount of water is bled from the select the fan speed you reqire. system.
When ventilation only is required (air flow with no The continuous drain of small amounts of water cooling) turn the COOL switch off, and select the ensures that fresh water is added to dilute any fan speed to provide the air flow you require. build-up of scale or salts. The bleed rate for your air conditioner will depend on local operating To Stop the Air Conditioner conditions and will be adjusted during installation. Switch the COOL control off, then switch the AIR control off. “EA” 1 Getting the Best Results 3 Maintenance (11) Replace filter pad frames. Ensure they are the correct way up. To ensure that your air conditioner continues to provide reliable service for many years, it requires (12) If water flow appears low, there may be a some routine maintenance. There are two forms of problem with foreign material clogging the pump maintenance: or pump strainer. To correct, remove pump, dismantle base, clean and reassemble. (1) pre and post season maintenance, and (2) preventative maintenance. Post-season Maintenance ! Turn off the power supply to the cooler. Pre-season Maintenance (1) Turn off the water supply. ! Remove pad frames (2) Turn off the power supply. ! Turn off the isolating switch inside the cooler. (3) Remove the filter pad frames. Insert a screwdriver into the slots at the bottom of the ! Remove pad frames. Clean them by hosing them pad frames and lever upwards. Pull the bottom of the with clean water, but do not use excess pressure pad frames away from the unit, then lower the frames because you might create holes in the pad media. out of the cabinet (Fig. 3). ! Remove and clean the special water "spreader" (4) Turn off the isolating switch. plates located under each edge of the top panel. Do not disconnect from water hose. When (5) Hose both sides of the filter pads CAREFULLY (do replacing them, check underneath to see that the not use excess water pressure as this may create spreaders are correctly located in the notches "holes" in the pad material). Ensure that the wood under the top panel. wool pad material is evenly distributed, especially make sure that there is no gaps or holes at the TOP of ! Drain all the water form the cooler by removing PADS. the overflow or overflow bleed funnel. Do NOT put it back until next season. Do not lose the O-ring (6) Check and, if necessary, clean the water seal. spreaders located inside the roof above the filter pads. ! Disconnect the water supply pipe from the tank. Make sure no water is left in the float valve. (7) Drain the water from the unit by removing the overflow or overflow bleed funnel. Do not replace ! Clean the bottom tank thoroughly. this item until next season. Do not lose the "O" ring seal. ! Replace pads frames.
(8) Check pulleys for wear and correct alignment. ! Cover the cooler for winter if desired.
(9) Check "V" belt for wear. Preventative Maintenance:
All units can benefit from routine preventative (10) Thoroughly clean and dry the bottom of the maintenance. This may be required more water tank. frequently if you are operating under harsh conditions. To perform Preventative Maintenance, follow the instructions for ‘Pre-Season Maintenance’ at regular intervals. Check Your Local Regulations: In some areas and for some commercial installations local regulations have specific requirements for the maintenance of evaporative air conditioning systems.
Generally these involve regular cleaning and
maintenance at (3) monthly intervals or more frequently if necessary.
3 “EA” 1 Troubleshooting 4 It will not take long for you to get to know the features of your air conditioner, but in case you encounter difficulties here are a few hints to help keep you cool:
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY
Inadequate cooling. Dry pads, or lack of water while Check that the tap is turned on. Check pump and pump air conditioner operating. strainer. Check water distribution systems. Ensure pump (COOL) is turned on.
Insufficient air discharge Adjust door / window opening.
openings to allow air to exhaust from areas being cooled.
Pads shrunk away from the top Tease the woodwool out evenly or replace pads. corners (woodwool pads only).
No air flow. Air restriction in ductwork. Call Dealer to investigate and rectify.
Clogged or Dirty Filter pads. Clean or replace pads.
Circuit breaker tripped or unit Replace the fuse specific to that unit.(See Convair fuse blown. Installation Manual).
Broken fan belt Replace belt.
Electrical fault. Call Service (see Page 5).
Air flow, but not cool. Insufficient water reaching filter Ensure water supply to unit is turned on. pads. Clean pump filter.
Pump failure. Call Service to repair.
Fan stops and then Motor overload. The fan motor is fitted with an automatic thermal restarts. overload protector which will be reset when the motor cools down. If the motor stops and starts continuously, it should be investigated for a fault by a qualified Technician.
of water. Incorrect bleed rate. Adjust bleed rate. Included on each bleed tray are plastic plugs with matching holes. With all plugs inserted, bleed rate is maximum. If you decide that the amount of bleed is too much, remove the plug/s from the bleed tray one at a time until the desired amount is achieved. “EA” 1 Installation Report 5 CHECKLIST
• Unit level and secure.
Owners Name: • All roof or other penetrations properly sealed. Telephone:
• Ductwork completed and air Address:
distribution checked and outlets correctly set.
• Mains wiring complete.
Dealer: • Control switch correctly installed. Installer: • Belt tension and alignment correctly adjusted. Date Installed: • Fan runs in correct direction at all Model No.: speeds (clockwise when viewed from pulley side). Serial No.: • Motor power (tong) tested. If you have followed the instructions and still have • Power input to motor recorded problems, the CONVAIR service network is only a phone call away. They can help with any aspect of High amps. operation you may not be sure of, or arrange for a Low amps. service person to fix any faults.
• Motor pulley adjusted and tight on However, please bear in mind that if a service call reveals no fault with the CONVAIR unit, you may be charged for the Shaft. call, even during the warranty period. In the first instance we recommend you contact the retailer from whom you • Water bleed/drain/overflow fitting purchased the unit. They will be familiar with your correctly installed. installation and will be anxious to rectify any difficulties.
• Water level and float adjustment
checked.
• Filter material (wood wool) evenly EELE
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packed in all pad frames.
• Pump runs and water evenly
distributed to all filter pads. ER S
• Bleed rate adjusted to lt/min. VIC
• All control functions checked. FREECALL • Owner instructed in correct 1300 650 644 operating procedure . For all your Convair warranty and service needs. Or contact your local Convair dealer direct Evaporative Air Cooling Manual. Seeley International Pty Ltd, Adelaide, South Australia. ACN 054 687 035. As the policy of the company is one of continuous product improvement, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
