BIG ASS FANS All Terrain Cool Space 400 Evaporative Cooler Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- BIG ASS FANS
Table of Contents
BIG ASS FANS All Terrain Cool Space 400 Evaporative Cooler
Product Information
This is the Operation and Maintenance Manual for the product. The product
is manufactured by Big Ass Fans and can be found on their website
bigassfans.com. The manual provides important
instructions and guidelines for the installation, operation, and maintenance
of the product. It also contains operational warnings and safety precautions
to ensure proper usage and prevent accidents.
Important Information
- All trademarks used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners.
- No part of this document may be reproduced or translated without prior written consent from Big Ass Fans.
- The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date information, refer to the online printable installation guide on the Big Ass Fans website.
Operational Warnings
- Electric Shock: Take precautions to avoid electric shock when using the product.
- Moving Parts: Be aware of moving parts and exercise caution to prevent injuries.
- Tilt Hazard: When tilting the unit, ensure it is done safely to avoid accidents.
Usage Restrictions
- Only use fresh water in the tank. Do not use solvents or chemicals as they may cause health hazards or damage the system.
- If wind speed is expected to exceed 20 mph (32 km/h) in an outdoor setting lay the unit flat on its back or fill the tank for increased stability and use the tie points to secure it.
- If the unit has been submerged in more than 6 in. (152 mm) of water, a thorough inspection by an authorized service technician is required.
- Use the product only as described in this manual. Do not carry out any maintenance other than what is described or advised by Big Ass Fans Customer Service.
- This unit is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities. Extreme caution should be exercised when the unit is used near children.
- Avoid running the cord under carpeting, covering it with throw rugs or similar coverings, routing it under furniture or appliances, or placing it in high-traffic areas where it may be tripped over.
- The handle on the unit is designed for moving purposes only. Do not hang from the handle or use it in any other way.
- To prevent fire hazards, ensure that no openings or exhausts are blocked and keep the unit free from anything that may reduce airflow. Avoid inserting objects into the inlet grill or outlet opening.
- Always plug the unit directly into a wall socket. A GFI outlet is recommended.
- Avoid handling any part of the plug or unit with wet hands.
- Do not operate the unit with a damaged cord or plug. If damaged, either discard the unit or return it to an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.
- Avoid using the unit in areas where gasoline/petrol, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored, or where their vapors are present. Do not use the unit next to air fresheners or similar products.
- Do not use an extension cord. Always plug the unit directly into a wall socket.
Product Usage Instructions
Follow these instructions to properly use the product:
- Ensure that only fresh water is used in the tank. Do not use solvents or chemicals.
- If the unit will be placed in an outdoor setting with expected high wind speed, either lay the unit flat on its back or fill the tank for increased stability. Use the tie points to secure the unit.
- If the unit has been submerged in more than 6 in. (152 mm) of water, have it inspected by an authorized service technician?
- Follow all instructions provided in this manual for installation, operation, and maintenance.
- Do not perform any maintenance other than what is described in this manual or advised by Big Ass Fans Customer Service.
- Keep the unit out of reach of children and do not allow them to play with the unit or any remote applications.
- The unit is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
- Avoid running the cord under carpeting, covering it with throw rugs or similar coverings, routing it under furniture or appliances, or placing it in high-traffic areas where it may be tripped over.
- Use the handle on the unit only for moving purposes. Do not hang from the handle or use it in any other way.
- Before tilting the unit to move it, exercise extreme caution to prevent it from falling and causing serious injury.
- Avoid blocking any openings or exhausts on the unit and keep it free from anything that may obstruct airflow. Do not insert objects into the inlet grill or outlet opening.
- Always plug the unit directly into a wall socket. If possible, use a GFI outlet.
- Avoid handling any part of the plug or unit with wet hands.
- Do not use the unit if the cord or plug is damaged. Either discard the unit or have it examined and/or repaired by an authorized service facility.
- Avoid using the unit in areas where gasoline/petrol, paint, or flammable liquids are used or stored, or where their vapors are present.
- Keep the unit away from air fresheners or similar products.
- Always plug the unit directly into a wall socket. Do not use an extension cord.
Original English Instructions
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 different 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 the cord under the
carpeting. Do not cover the cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar
coverings. Do not route the cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange the
cord away from the traffic
area so that 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 the unit does not fall and
cause serious injury. To prevent a fire hazard, do not use any opening or
exhaust block, and keep the 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 the unit with a damaged cord or plug. Discard the 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 it 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.
If the unit is not working properly, has received a hard impact, or has been
dropped or damaged, do not use it 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 the 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 off 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 the unit on a firm, flat, level surface. Do not tilt, move, or attempt to empty the unit while it is operating. Do not use it 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 be 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) |
Unplug the unit and fill the tank
- Only use fresh water in the tank. Never add chemicals or solutions to the tank during operation.
- Always unplug the unit before refilling. Unplug the unit (if plugged in). Unscrew the tank fill cap on the back of the unit. Fill the tank using a hose or other clean water source.
- When the tank is full, replace the cap and turn clockwise until it clicks once.
- Plug-in unit Plug the power cord into the outlet. A beep indicates the unit is ready to turn on. Turn on unit
- Press the power button on the control panel located on the upper right side of the unit. See the following page for control panel operation instructions.
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.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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 the cord does not pose a trip hazard.| X| |
Tank
| Drain all water from the tank and refill (after two days of non-use).|
X| |
Clean the tank when the red Tank Alert LED indicator on the control panel is
lit.| | ****
X
| X
(or as needed)
Storage
| Drain all water from the tank.| X| X| X
Wrap the power cord.| X| X| X
Remove tank fill and drain caps for airflow. Store caps in a safe location.|
| X| X
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Turn off the unit and disconnect the power supply before performing service or maintenance. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
Customer Service
2348 Innovation Drive
Lexington, KY 40511
USA 877-244-3267
bigassfans.com
Accessories and Replacement Parts www.bigassfans.com
References
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