PORTACOOL PACJS240 Jetstream Portable Evaporative Cooler Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- PORTACOOL
Table of Contents
PORTACOOL PACJS240 Jetstream Portable Evaporative Cooler
QUICK SETUP
For setup, KUUL® evaporative media should appear wet before starting the fan. Check the water gauge to monitor water level in tank. The water adjustment valve on each portable evaporative cooler is set at max flow. However, ensure the knob is turned completely to the right before use. Turn to the left to increase water flow. Less water is required for cooling in more humid environments.
SAFETY
OPERATION WARNINGS
- Not for use by children
- Not for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
- Not for use by persons who have not reviewed the owner’s manual and familiarized themselves with the operation of the evaporative cooler.
SAFE OPERATION
To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or injury:
- Read the evaporative cooler’s instructions, owner’s manual and labels before operating.
- Do not operate evaporative cooler unless all KUUL® evaporative media is securely in place.
- Operation near open flames or sparks is not recommended.
- If operating near open flame or sparks, ensure the pump is continuously running in order to saturate and wet KUUL evaporative media.
- Never wash the evaporative cooler’s housing with a garden hose; water may harm the motor or electrical system.
- Remove the plug from the electrical receptacle by pulling on the plug and not the cord.
- Test the GFCI/GLCI receptacle or breaker monthly to ensure it is functioning properly.
- Do not operate any evaporative cooler with a damaged cord or plug.
- If the cord or plug become damaged in any way, entire cord should be replaced.
- Repairs should only be made by qualified individuals and should only be made using authorized Portacool replacement parts.
- Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners or similar coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area so it will not be tripped over.
- Always unplug the electric cord to the evaporative cooler before performing inspections or repairs.
- Plug into outlet of appropriate current and voltage capacity.
- Do not step on or roll over power cord with heavy or sharp objects.
- The use of extension cords with your evaporative cooler is not recommended. However, if the owner determines that his or her circumstance or intended use requires the use of an extension cord, the following requirements must be met:
- Use properly grounded 14 AWG or greater for PACJS240-260.
- Use properly grounded 12 AWG or greater for PACJS270.
- Extension cord must not exceed 50 feet in length; and
- Extension cord must be properly grounded.
- Evaporative coolers should not be modified in any way other than repairs made by qualified individuals with Portacool replacement parts.
- If the evaporative cooler is damaged or malfunctions, do not continue to operate it. Refer to the warranty, troubleshooting or FAQ sections of this Owner’s Manual, call Portacool, LLC Technical Support at 1- 888-266-5243, or email [email protected]
OVERVIEW
PACJS240
PACJS250
PACJS260
PACJS270
START UP
PLACEMENT
- Make sure there is a clear, unobstructed path in front of the evaporative cooler to provide maximum airflow.
- If the evaporative cooler is positioned on a raised platform, ensure the platform is stable, well constructed, and will not allow the evaporative cooler to tip over and that it allows for the full weight of the evaporative cooler including a tank full of water. The cooler must be level and in the upright position. The casters should also be locked to prevent the evaporative cooler from moving.
- If placed near a wall or other obstruction, position the evaporative cooler a minimum of 3 feet (0.9 meters) from the wall or obstruction with evaporative media facing the wall. This allows the unrestricted flow of warm air to the KUUL® evaporative media side of the evaporative cooler. When using multiple evaporative coolers in close proximity, be sure to aim each evaporative cooler so the air flows complement each other to achieve maximum cooling capacity.
STARTING THE PUMP AND ADJUSTING THE WATER FLOW
Once the tank is full of water, moving the pump switch to the “ON” position on
the control panel will turn on the pump. When initially turning on the pump,
the level in the water tank will drop suddenly and restart the flow of supply
water. This is a normal condition, as the evaporative media requires a large
amount of water for proper wetting.
New KUUL evaporative media will require an initial ‘breaking-in’ period. This period is required for the media to begin readily absorbing water. It may require up to a week to achieve maximum efficiency.
It is important to ensure that the water flow to the evaporative media is properly adjusted when first starting the water flow in the evaporative cooler. Increasing the flow using the water adjustment valve (see Quick Setup in this manual) makes this adjustment. Proper water adjustment should leave the evaporative media saturated with water, but not flooded. Evaporative media should appear wet.
When properly adjusted, one or two dry streaks will appear across surface of
the KUUL evaporative media.
When turning the evaporative cooler off at the end of the day or week, the
pump should be turned off about 15 minutes before the fan to allow the KUUL
evaporative media to dry.
STARTING THE PORTACOOL EVAPORATIVE COOLER
Start the fan by turning the fan switch to the desired speed on the control
panel. Before starting, make sure casters are in locked position.
MAINTENANCE
- Keep the evaporative cooler clean to ensure peak operating performance.
- The rugged, corrosion-resistant construction ensures low maintenance will be required.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
The pump should be turned off approximately 15 minutes before the fan is
turned off. This will allow the KUUL® evaporative media to dry out and extend
the life of the media. This also helps control the growth of mildew, mold,
bacteria, and other odor-causing elements.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
The evaporative cooler should be shut down and the tank should be drained once
a week. Closing the water adjustment valve and removing the drain plug will
accomplish this. Once the tank is drained and the power disconnected, the KUUL
evaporative media may be removed to allow cleaning of the tank. Dust may
collect in the tank over time. Replace evaporative media in correct airflow
direction, referring to the label on the media.
STORAGE
- Drain all water from the tank and wipe clean, ensuring the KUUL evaporative media and tank are completely dry.
- Roll up the electrical power cord and secure it to ensure it will not be rolled over, tripped over or caught in equipment.
- Cover the evaporative cooler completely to prevent dust build-up and store in a dry area. This also helps to prevent damage to the KUUL evaporative media. Optional dust covers are available from your distributor or at www.portacoolparts.com
TROUBLESHOOT
Turn off all power to the cooler before attempting to troubleshoot any of the following symptoms. For problems not listed, please contact customer support.
NEW FEATURES
GFCI / ELCI
The Portacool Jetstream™ series utilizes a GFCI or ELCI to protect the user
from excessive leakage current. These devices are intended to trip at very low
leakage currents. If a trip occurs, reset the device to see if there have been
some voltage surge in the system.
- PACJS240, PACJS250, PACJS260 use a GFCI integral to the power cord
- PACJS270 uses an ELCI integral to the power cord – requires a 6-20R power outlet
LIQUID LEVEL INDICATOR / PUMP SHUTOFF
A liquid level indicator with integral shutoff gives a visual indication of
the water level in the evaporative cooler and will shut of the pump once the
water reaches a certain threshold. When this occurs, a red neon light on the
control panel will illuminate to draw attention to the low water level
condition and alert the user that the pump has shut off. This light may cycle
on and off for a few minutes to draw attention to the low water condition as
it tries to exhaust the remaining water.
WARRANTY
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Technical support and service is available directly from your distributor or
call Portacool, LLC Technical Support Hot Line at
888-266-5243 for the distributor
nearest you. You may also contact the Support Hot Line for consultation on
troubleshooting and parts replacement.
Please have serial number and model number of cooler available.
WARRANTY AND REPLACEMENT PARTS
PORTACOOL™ EVAPORATIVE COOLER LIMITED WARRANTY
For three (3) years from date of purchase, Portacool, LLC (hereafter
“Portacool”) warrants any original component part or parts of its Portacool™
portable evaporative coolers (the “Equipment”) that are found, upon
examination by factory-authorized personnel, to be defective in material or
workmanship.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Portacool warrants its Jetstream 240, 250, 260 and 270 housings for the full lifetime of the product to the extent they are found, upon examination by factory-authorized personnel, to be defective in material or workmanship. The Lifetime Warranty on product housings is void if the housing is found upon examination by Portacool to have been misused, abused or otherwise tampered
with by unqualified personnel. The Lifetime Warranty on product housings does
not cover ordinary wear and tear and is non-transferrable.
If the Equipment and/or its original component parts, including product
housings, develop a defect covered by this limited warranty within the
applicable time periods described above, the same may be repaired or replaced
at the option of Portacool.
All transportation charges for shipment of the Equipment and/or its component parts that are submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty must be borne by the purchaser.
This warranty is void if: i) the Equipment and/or its component parts are found to have been misused, abused, repaired by or tampered with by unqualified personnel; ii) any of the product’s component parts have been replaced with parts that were not authorized Portacool replacement parts; iii) the product has been modified in any way (other than repairs made by qualified individuals with Portacool replacement parts); iv) the product has not been appropriately registered by its original purchaser; or v) the customer cannot show proof of purchase as the product’s original owner.
PORTACOOL LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
IN THE CASE OF A BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED OR WRITTEN WARRANTY RELATING TO THE
EQUIPMENT AND/OR ITS COMPONENT PARTS, PORTACOOL SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND THE LIMITS OF
LIABILITY AGAINST PORTACOOL FOR ANY SUCH BREACH SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE COST OF REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE EQUIPMENT.
PORTACOOL PROTECT
Portacool, LLC is proud to provide world-class service and support. Portacool Protect™ brings together our commitment to service and support in the form of best-in-class warranties, service programs, technical support and live customer service to provide our customers with an ownership experience that is second to none.
Each of the following components are included with your Portacool Jetstream™ series product:
For complete warranty information and limitations, please see Warranty page. Beyond these aspects of Portacool Protect™, we ask that you not hesitate to contact us with any additional questions or comments you might have. For more than 25 years, we have built our business on service and support. We look forward to speaking with you.
KEY PARTS
240 250 260 270
MOTOR| PARMTRJ2400A| PARMTRJ2500A| PARMTRJ2600A| PARMTRJ2700A
PUMP| PARPMPJ2400A| PARPMPJ2500A| PARPMPJ2600A| PARPMPJ2700A
MEDIA| PARKULJ24000| PARKULJ25000| PARKULJ26000| PARKULJ27000
CASTERS| PARCSTJ240F0| PARCSTJ250F0| PARCSTJ260F0| PARCSTJ270F0
CONTROLS| PARCTLJ24000| PARCTLJ25000| PARCTLJ26000| PARCTLJ27000
HOW TO REPLACE KUUL® EVAPORATIVE MEDIA
Step 1
Lock the casters to keep the evaporative cooler from moving while you are
working. Remove the flap and KUUL evaporative media from the cooler. The flap is
attached at the top of the evaporative cooler with screws. Remove the screws
and set the flap aside.
Step 2
All KUUL evaporative media must be removed before accessing the inside of the
evaporative cooler housing. Remove the center piece of the evaporative media
first by grasping at the top and tilting it out and away from the evaporative
cooler. While tilting the KUUL evaporative media out, lift the piece up and
out.
Step 3
Remove remaining media in the same manner. Set aside in a safe place to
prevent damage while out of the cooler. Once all the media has been removed,
you should have access to the inside of the evaporative cooler housing and
internal components.
FAQ
Q. WHAT ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED?
A. None. Portacool Jetstream evaporative coolers are ready to use right out of
the box.
Q. HOW DO I PREPARE MY EVAPORATIVE COOLER FOR STORAGE?
A. Drain the evaporative cooler, dry out the evaporative media, cover the
evaporative cooler and store in a dry place.
Q. I JUST RAN THE EVAPORATIVE COOLER FOR THE FIRST TIME AND THERE’S AN
UNPLEASANT ODOR!
A. The KUUL® evaporative media, located in the back of your evaporative
cooler, has never been wet before. The first time it is wet, the evaporative
media will emit an odor that lasts approximately one to three weeks. Keep the
evaporative cooler in an open area until the odor goes away or put a capful of
laundry softener directly in the tank. After approximately two weeks of
operation, the odor should disappear.
Q. MY EVAPORATIVE COOLER ISN’T PUTTING OUT ANY COOL AIR.
A. First, make sure the water source and electricity source are connected and
working. Second, check to see if the KUUL evaporative media is damp. If not,
adjust the water flow with the water adjustment valve. Third, make sure there
is water in the tank. It should be allowed to fill before you turn the pump
on.
Q. WHAT IS THE BEST ENVIRONMENT TO PRODUCE THE MOST COOL AIR?
A. For optimum performance, the temperature should be 85˚ F or higher and the
relative humidity should be below 75%. However, Portacool evaporative coolers
will reduce the temperature in almost any environment, making it more
pleasant.
Q. HOW OFTEN DOES THE KUUL EVAPORATIVE MEDIA NEED TO BE REPLACED?
A. Depending on the quality of maintenance, water quality, and frequency of
use, KUUL evaporative media typically lasts up to five years.
Q. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EVAPORATIVE COOLING AND MISTING
SYSTEMS?
A. Misting systems spray a shower of water into the air that will collect on
people, objects, equipment, floors, etc. Portacool evaporative coolers use the
process of evaporation to produce cooler air, but do not produce a mist.
Q. WHERE CAN I BUY REPLACEMENT PARTS?
A. Replacement parts may be purchased online at
www.portacoolparts.com or from any Portacool
distributor.You may also contact Portacool Parts/Technical Support department
for additional assistance.
Q. WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE PRODUCED?
A. An increase in humidity of approximately two to five percent is produced,
depending on the temperature and humidity of the environment. This increase is
not noticeable in a ventilated area where the air produced by the cooler is
exhausted.
Q. HOW LONG WILL THE WATER SUPPLY LAST IN THE TANK?
A. With no direct water source available, the water will evaporate in a filled
tank within two to 10 hours of operation, depending on the water capacity of
the evaporative cooler, ambient conditions, temperature and humidity. A water
source for refilling the tank is recommended by the manufacturer.
Q. WHERE ARE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS FOUND?
A. The model number can be found on a metal plate on the outside of the
cooler. Model numbers begin with the letters “PAC.” Serial numbers are all-
digits.
Q. WHAT IF MY QUESTIONS AREN’T ANSWERED HERE?
A. Our Tech Support staff is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time, Monday
though Friday at 1-888-COOL-AID or you can e-mail them at
[email protected]
CUSTOMER SERVICE CONTACT
1-936-598-5651 •
1-800-695-2942
[email protected]
TECHNICAL/PARTS CONTACT
1-936-598-5651 •
1-800-695-2942
[email protected]
VISIT PORTACOOL.COM
OR CALL 1-936-598-5651 FOR MORE
INFORMATION
Portacool, LLC
• Manufacturer of Portacool™ portable evaporative coolers and KUUL®
evaporative cooling media
711 FM 2468
• Center, Texas 75935 • 936-598-5651
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