BONAIRE Durango 4500E User manual

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Owner’s Manual

BONAIRE

Durango Window Cooler

Model 4500E, 5900E

Please keep this important manual in a safe place. It is the owner’s responsibility to

ensure that regular maintenance is carried out on this evaporative cooling product.

Failure to do so will void all guarantees beyond statutory and legal requirements.

DO NOT

Return to store

For help with installation or warranty issues call

800-939-2983 or www.bonaire-usa.com

For parts Visit our secure website

www.bonairedurango.com

This product may qualify for up to $300 in rebates

Check with your local agency

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Introduction

BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER

Introduction

GENERAL INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing a quality Bonaire Evaporative Cooler. We care about your safety and would ask

you to spend a few minutes reading these simple instructions before installing or operating this product.

Safety!

Read carefully all of these instructions prior to installing and

operating the unit.

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Read and Save these Instructions. Do not throw these Instructions away.

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Complete the unit assembly before attempting to install, refer to page 8.

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Installation of this cooler in any manner not prescribed by these instructions could cause a safety

issue and WILL void any warranty.

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Use only with a 110V 60Hz single phase grounded outlet.

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Do not operate cooler with Rear Filter Panel removed.

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Do not operate cooler with a damaged cord, plug or other component.

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Do not run the power cord under carpet or other floor covering.

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Do not use the power cord with an adaptor plug that converts the 3 pin plug into a 2 prong

connector.

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Do not use the cooler with an improperly grounded outlet.

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Do not alter or modify this cooler.

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Do not allow children to install, operate or service this cooler.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this product with any solid state

speed control device.

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Use only qualified electricians for replacement or servicing of switches, or electrical motors and

components in this cooler.

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Unplug the cooler and position the rotary control knob to the OFF position when installing, servicing or

cleaning.

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This Window Mounted Cooler is suitable for installation in windows (either Sash hung or sliding) with a

minimum opening width of 560mm (22”) and Height of 560mm (22”), please ensure that the directions

for correct mounting are adhered to for the SAFE operation of this Cooler.

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Table of Contents

BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER

Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 2

Operation Instructions............................................................................................................. 4

General.................................................................................................................................................... 4

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 4

Unit Internal View............................................................................................................................... 4

Unit Operation..................................................................................................................................... 5

Bleed Off.............................................................................................................................................. 5

Cooler Operation.................................................................................................................................... 6

Before Starting.................................................................................................................................... 6

Operating the unit............................................................................................................................... 6

Installation................................................................................................................................ 8

Installation Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 8

Unpacking The Unit ............................................................................................................................... 8

Unit Installation....................................................................................................................................... 9

Internal Fixing of the Unit.................................................................................................................. 9

External Fixing of the Unit............................................................................................................... 10

Water Connection............................................................................................................................. 11

Before Startup................................................................................................................................... 11

Maintenance............................................................................................................................12

General.................................................................................................................................................. 13

Filter Pads .........................................................................................................................................13

Water Tank........................................................................................................................................13

Water Distributor............................................................................................................................... 13

Water Level / Float Valve................................................................................................................ 13

Bleed Off............................................................................................................................................ 14

Electrical................................................................................................................................................ 14

Part List ...................................................................................................................................16

Problem Solving......................................................................................................................17

Warranty..................................................................................................................................18

Notes........................................................................................................................................20

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Operation Instructions

BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER

Operation Instructions

General

Introduction

Your evaporative air conditioner is engineered to meet the rigors of harsh environments. Used and

maintained in accordance with this manual, it will provide you with years of quiet, cool and

environmentally friendly operation. Please take the time to read this manual.

The principal of your unit is to introduce fresh air, which is washed through the filter pads to provide cool

fresh air. The warm stale air within the room is forced out by the cool air through open doors or windows.

Unit Internal View

YOUR DURANGO WINDOW COOLER UNIT SHOULD CONTAIN A SCREW PACK WITH THE

FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR INSTALLATION

Item Description

Quantity

Wall Anchor

Screw –16mm Hi-Lo hex head

Screw –20mm Hi-Lo hex head

Washer –3/16 x 7/16 x 20g flat

Bracket –Durango Front

Screw –No. 8 x 1¼ pozi-drive

Window infill panel

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Operation Instructions

BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER

Unit Operation

It is essential for successful operation of the evaporative cooler that there be sufficient free air openings in

the room to be cooled –approximately 0.5m² (5.4² feet). Open doors and windows will usually provide this

as per the diagrams below.

Please Note: - It is important for good ventilation that doors or windows are not open on the windward

side of the house. Please note the room furthest away from the cooler needs to have more ventilation

than rooms closest to the cooler.

Bleed Off The bleed off rate is factory preset and is not adjustable without direction of the

manufacturer. It is critical to the life of the product that the bleed off function is not

restricted in any way as this may void unit warranty and will cause damage to your

filters and cooler.

To prevent a Bleed Line Siphon, do not let the Bleed Line extend from the Overflow

Pipe more then 2”.

The function of the bleed off must be inspected by the owner on a regular basis to

ensure the bleed off continuously flows when the unit is operating “COOL” mode.

All evaporative coolers require water bleed-off to prevent build-

up of mineral deposits as the result of the evaporative cooling

process. This will maximize the life of the premium CELdek®

filter pads and minimize mineral deposits inside the cooler. The

bleed off function only operates in COOL mode (when the water

pump operates).

Should water supply contain high levels of total dissolved solids

(greater than 300 p.p.m.), increase the bleed rate. See page 14.

This bleed water can be used in gardens or diverted to drains

using standard garden hose and fittings from your local

hardware store. The overflow pipe connection is a ¾” x 14TPI

ANS straight pipe thread.

Please Note: - Any additional pipe work fitted to the bleed off by the owner must slope away from the unit

in a down hill manner.

If water discharge is not an option because of installation location or cost of water, you may coil the bleed

hose inside the cooler opposite the Float Valve so the water recirculates back into the tank. Please be

aware that this will result in the CELdek® Pads needing to be changed more frequently.

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Operation Instructions

BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER

Cooler Operation

Before Starting

Always ensure that there is another open window or door through which the air can exhaust to

other parts of the house. Refer page 5 for correct operation and ventilation.

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Ensure that the filters are kept clean.

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Ensure that the water to the cooler is turned on.

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Ensure the plug is connected to a110V 60Hz single phase grounded appliance socket on the

inside of the house and turned on.

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IMPORTANT. After the first 10 hours of operation in COOL mode, the water must be drained

from the unit water tank to remove any new product residuals. This process must be repeated

after a further 10 hours of COOL mode operation. (See page 13 for removing the over flow pipe.)

To clean the tank you must remove the Overflow Assembly Pipe. Unscrew the Overflow Nut

located underneath the cooler; remove the Overflow fitting by pulling the fitting up until it

completely removed from the tank.

Operating the unit

The Durango cooler can be operated in Manual or Auto (Remote) mode. This is selectable by the toggle

switch on the front panel. Each mode has COOL and FAN functions are available.

Manual Mode:

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COOL Mode: - Move control knob to “COOL” side.

Select desired fan speed

1 –Low/Sleep Mode

2 - Normal Operation

Max - Quick Cool down

The unit will now operate with the fan motor and

water pump activated.

FAN Mode: - Move the control knob to the “FAN” side

(pump isolated). Select desired fan speed

1 –Low/Sleep Mode

2 - Normal Operation

Max - Quick Cool down

The unit will now operate with the fan motor only activated.

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To turn the unit off, rotate the control knob to the “O”position

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Operation Instructions

BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER

Auto (Remote) Mode: To activate the Auto mode turn on the switch as shown.

COOL Mode: -

1. Press the POWER button and the unit will start.

2. Now press the PUMP button and the blue LED will

be illuminated.

3. Press the fan speed button as shown according to

your comfort.

The unit will now operate with the fan motor, water

pump.

FAN Mode: - Fan mode can be activated by pressing

the PUMP button on and off.

1. Press the POWER button and the unit will start.

2. Press the fan speed button according to your

comfort. (Note: Do not press the PUMP button)

The unit will now operate with the fan motor only

activated.

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To turn the unit off, press the POWER button.

To Activate Auto Mode,

Turn ON this switch (Red

mark on the switch

indicates the switch is ON).

LED

Step 2

Step 1

Step 3

Step 1

Step 2

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Installation

BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER

Installation

Installation Requirements

Tools

Drill (Power or Cordless)

Adjustable Wrench.

Phillips Head Screw Driver

Drills for drilling pilot holes into window

frame 1/8" (3.2mm) Drill –or appropriate

for size of screw used.

¾” Philips Head Screws for affixing

window Infill Panel

Materials Required (Not supplied)

Silicone for sealing Window Infill panel

Length of 6mm (¼") copper or plastic

tubing

840mm (33”) of suitable spacer material

(if required)

Sillcock Valve - for water line connection

to facuet (see pg. 11)

Unpacking The Unit

Warning

When you receive your unit the fan assembly

and the over flow fitting will be partially located

inside the wet section of the product.

Fan Assembly

Before installing the product in the window the

telescopic section of the unit MUST be fixed in place.

Step 1 Pull the fan assembly out of the unit by

approximately 6” (150mm) until it hits the wet

box wall.

Step 2 Fix the fan assembly into place using the 12 Hi-

Lo hex screws supplied. Ensure the screws are

done up tight so there is no vibration between

the fan housing and the wet box.

Overflow Fitting

Step 3 Remove the tape covering the bottom of the

water over flow fitting assembly.

Step 4 Tighten the nut on the bottom of the overflow

fitting assembly to ensure there is no leakage

from the unit. Do not over tighten as it is

possible to strip the thread.

The unit is now ready for installing into your window.

Step 1

Step 2

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Installation

BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER

Unit Installation

DO NOT connect the power to the cooler until the installation is complete.

Internal Fixing of the Unit

IT IS MANDATORY THAT THE METAL FIXING BRACKETS SUPPLIED ARE FITTED TO

ENSURE A SECURE INSTALLATION. Utilise the 2 fixing brackets and 8 screws provided (4 x

Screw –16mm Hi-Lo hex head and 4 x Screw –No. 8 x 1¼ pozi-drive) as shown in the diagram

to ensure the unit is adequately locked into position.

Ensure that the bracket is aligned within the indicated mounting track area on the underside of

the fan housing –see diagram below. Drill 2x1/8” (3.2mm) holes and insert screws into unit as

per diagram and repeat for window frame with appropriate screws.

Ensure that the cooler is now fixed rigidly to the house structure

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Close window against unit. Measure the gap of the

opening & cut the in-fill panel to fit in the gap left.

Fit in fill panel with screws (length of screws must not

exceed 25mm (1”) in length) and seal any gaps with

silicone.

Check that the unit is still level using spirit level on top

edge of Rear Filter Panel.

Installation

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Installation

BONAIRE WINDOW COOLER

External Fixing of the Unit

Ensure that the location chosen to mount the cooler is strong enough to support the operating

weight of the unit. The unit’s nominal operating weight is 42 kg (93 lbs).

Ensure that the window opening is large enough for the neck of the cooler (nominally 560mm

(22”) high by 560mm (22”) wide).

Ensure there is a minimum 100mm (4”) clearance above the external cabinet for maintenance

purposes.

Position the cooler through the window (two or more people will be required for this) so that the

unit is hard up against the outside wall of the house.

Ensure that the unit is installed level in the vertical and horizontal positions as

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Ensure that the unit is installed level in the vertical and horizontal positions as illustrated, prior to

fixing the cooler.

Installation

Note that if the cooler does not

fit hard up against the outside

wall (e.g. a protruding timber

or brick window sill), utilise a

spacer block (2’ x 4’) of wood

(not provided) which must be

attached to the wall (the unit is

then fixed to this wood).

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