Bigassfans POWERCOOL User manual

Operation and Maintenance Manual

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POWERCOOL®

Installation Guide

Rev. B

05/05/2023

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Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance, including, but not limited to, any of the following actions by the

customer or agent of the customer will constitute a breach of and will void all warranties:

• Failure to follow the required installation procedures speciﬁed in this Installation Guide and in all other

documentation supplied with the unit and related equipment including documentation provided by the

manufacturers of the individual unit and control components;

• Failure to follow all relevant codes and ordinances, including, but not limited to, the National Electrical

Code (United States), applicable national and local electrical codes, and state and local building codes;

• Failure to follow electrical engineering industry standards regarding the approved method of installing

solid-state electrical equipment having the characteristics of the unit, the unit controls, and their related

components, even if such standards are not speciﬁcally referenced in any instructions or literature supplied

by Big Ass Fans or provided by manufacturers.

All trademarks used herein are the properties of their respective owners. No part of this document may

be reproduced or translated into a dierent language without the prior written consent of Big Ass Fans.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date

information, see the online printable installation guide at www.bigassfans.com

Patent: www.bigassfans.com/patents • www.bigassfans.com/product-warranties

OPERATIONAL WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Only use fresh water in the tank. Never use solvents or chemicals.

This may cause a health hazard or damage the system.

If the unit is in an outdoor setting where wind speed is expected to exceed

20mph (32 km/h), lay the unit ﬂat on its back or ﬁll the tank for increased stability

and use the tie points to secure the unit.

If the unit has been subjected to an environment that has been ﬂooded or

submerged in more than 6 in. (152 mm) of water, a thorough inspection must be

performed by an authorized service technician.

Use only as described in this manual. Do not carry out any maintenance other than that

described in this manual or advised by Big Ass Fans Customer Service.

Not for use by children. Extreme caution is necessary when the unit is used near children and

whenever it is left operating and unattended. Children should be supervised to ensure that

they do not play with the unit or any remote applications.

Not for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.

Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar

coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from trac

area and where it will not be tripped over.

The handle is designed to move the unit. Do not hang from the handle or use it in any way

other than what it was designed for.

When tilting the unit back to move, always exercise extreme caution to ensure unit does not

fall and cause serious injury.

To prevent a ﬁre hazard, do not use with any opening or exhaust blocked, and keep unit

free of anything that may reduce airﬂow. Do not put objects into the inlet grill or the outlet

opening. This may cause electric shock, ﬁre, or damage to the system.

Always plug directly into a wall socket. GFI outlet is recommended.

Do not handle any part of the plug or unit with wet hands.

Do not operate unit with a damaged cord or plug. Discard unit or return it to an authorized

service facility for examination and/or repair.

Do not use in areas where gasoline/petrol, paint, or ﬂammable liquids are used or stored

or where their vapors are present. Do not use in conjunction with or directly next to an air

freshener or similar products.

Always plug directly into a wall socket. Do not use an extension cord.

Electric Shock Moving Parts Tilt Hazard

OPERATIONAL WARNINGS

If the unit is not working properly, has received a hard impact, or has been dropped or

damaged, do not use and contact Big Ass Fans Customer Service.

Contact Big Ass Fans Customer Service when service or repair is required. Do not

disassemble the unit unless properly trained. Incorrect reassembly may result in electric

shock or ﬁre.

Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Do not stretch the cord or place it under strain. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not store near heat sources.

Do not use near furnaces, ﬁreplaces, stoves, grills, or other high-temperature heat sources.

Do not use near open ﬂames.

Turn o all controls before unplugging.

Unplug when not in use for extended periods of time and before ﬁlling, cleaning,

maintenance, or servicing.

When reﬁlling, only do so as described in this manual. Do not use hot water.

Always place unit on a ﬁrm, ﬂat, level surface.

Do not tilt, move, or attempt to empty unit while it is operating.

Do not use unless the unit has been cleaned according to these instructions.

Use only cleaning agents recommended by Big Ass Fans.

Do not pour water into any openings other than the water tank.

The unit must plugged into a power source that corresponds to the marking on the serial

plate.

To avoid eye damage, do not stare directly at the unit’s information display bar for extended

periods of time.

The unit’s installed safety guards may not block all objects from coming into contact with the

fan blades.

Do not allow any object or material into the intake or outlet of the fan or to come into contact

with the fan blade.

Never operate the unit without the safety guards in place.

Always inspect the safety guards to ensure they are not cracked or broken before operating

the unit.

The Big Ass Fans product warranty will not cover equipment damage or failure that is caused

by improper installation or use.

SETUP

Input Power Power Weight Water Capacity

120 VAC, 60 Hz 100–1,000 W 136 lb (61.7 kg) 15 gal (57 L)

1. Unplug unit and ﬁll tank

Only use fresh water in the tank. Never add chemicals or solutions to the tank

during operation. Always unplug unit before reﬁlling.

Unplug unit (if plugged in). Unscrew tank ﬁll cap on back of unit. Fill tank using hose or other

clean water source. When tank is full, replace cap and turn clockwise until it clicks once.

2. Plug in unit

Plug power cord into outlet. A beep indicates unit is ready to turn on.

3. Turn on unit

Press power button on control panel located on upper right side of unit. See the following page

for control panel operation instructions.

Control Panel

Power Cord

Handle

Fill Cap

Tie Point

Drain Cap

Tie Point

Information

Display Bar

Tank

PARTS DIAGRAM

OPERATION

When the unit is powered on and the control panel is not being used, the information display bar

on the front of the unit displays a random sequence of colors.

Control Panel Button Function

Power

Press to turn unit on/o.

Oscillation Control (Yellow, White)

Press once to activate oscillation, and then use the + and

- buttons to increase or decrease oscillation speed (1–10).

The oscillation speed is indicated by yellow lights on the

information display bar.

Press twice to center the airﬂow. A white light in the center of

the information display bar indicates airﬂow is centered.

Fan Control (Green)

Press once to activate the fan, and then use the + and - buttons

to increase or decrease fan speed (1–10). The fan speed is

indicated by green lights on the information display bar.

Press twice to set the fan speed to level 10 (maximum).

Misting Control (Dark Blue)/Water Level (Light Blue)

Press once to activate misting, and then use the + and - buttons

to increase or decrease the misting level (1–10). The misting

level is indicated by dark blue lights on the information display

bar. Note: It may take up to 60 seconds for misting to start

after the Misting Control button is pressed.

Press twice to display the tank’s water level on the information

display bar. The water level is indicated by light blue lights.

Function Adjustment/Display Bar Brightness

Press to adjust the selected function (oscillation speed, fan

speed, or misting level).

To adjust the information display bar brightness or turn the

display bar o, press and hold + and - until you hear a beep,

and then use + and - to increase or decrease brightness.

Lock/Unlock Control Panel

Press and hold the Oscillation Control and Misting Control

buttons for 10–12 seconds to lock the control panel. The green

LED indicators next to the buttons will ﬂash to indicate the

control panel is locked. Press and hold the buttons for 10–12

seconds again to unlock the control panel.

Tank Alert Indicator

When the red LED indicator is lit, drain and clean the tank.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn o unit and disconnect the power supply

before performing service or maintenance. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or

death.

Daily Weekly Monthly

Housing

Wipe down with damp cloth as needed. X

Hose down to remove dirt or dust buildup. X

Clean with a mild soap. X

Decalcify outside surfaces with a

household cleaner such as CLR® (as

needed).

X X

Power Cord

Check cord for tears or exposed wires.

Do not use unit if cord damage is noted. X

Check to make sure cord does not pose a

trip hazard. X

Tank

Drain all water from tank and reﬁll (after

two days of non-use). X

Clean tank when the red Tank Alert LED

indicator on control panel is lit. XX

(or as

needed)

Storage

Drain all water from tank. XXX

Wrap power cord. XXX

Remove tank ﬁll and drain caps for airﬂow.

Store caps in a safe location. X X

Customer Service

2348 Innovation Drive

Lexington, KY 40511

USA

877-244-3267

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