II. OPERATING PROCEDURES
A. Placement of the PORT-A-COOL® unit.
PORT-A-COOL® unit should be used in well ventilated areas only.
There are three primary considerations when deciding where to place the
PORT-A-COOL® unit.
1) Fresh Air Supply - The rear of the PORT-A-COOL® unit (pad area) must be placed
so as to insure a smooth, uninterrupted supply of fresh air.
2) Air Pattern - The cool air discharged from the PORT-A-COOL® unit should have a
clear area to circulate in, as free of obstruction as possible.
3) Ventilation (Exhaust} - There should be a defined place in which the air from the
PORT-A-COOL® unit can be exhausted from the area being cooled. This is to pre-
vent the PORT-A-COOL® unit from recirculating air that has already been through
the cooling process.
A primary consideration when actually deciding where to place PORT-A-COOL® unit is
the direction of the air flow. The PORT-A-COOL® unit creates a fan-shaped air pattern
that disburses the air over a large area. This pattern may be disturbed or broken up by
obstacles such as shelves, work benches, etc. It is important to insure that a clean, unbro-
ken path for the air from the PORT-A-COOL® unit is provided to ensure the maximum
circulation possible.
It may be desirable to raise the PORT-A-COOL® unit above any low obstructions in
order to increase the overall coverage. When raising the height of the PORT-A-COOL®
unit, insure that the platform constructed for holding the PORT-A-COOL® unit is stable,
well constructed, level and will not allow the PORT-A-COOL® unit to tip over. The
PORT-A-COOL® unit must be level on its base.
When the PORT-A-COOL® unit is placed near a wall or other obstruction, it is recom-
mended that a distance of at least 3 feet from the wall or obstruction to the face of the
cooling pads is maintained. This allows the unrestricted flow of warm air to the front of the
PORT-A-COOL® unit. When using multiple PORT-A-COOL® unit units in close prox-
imity, be sure to aim the
PORT-A-COOL® unit so that the air flows compliment each other. Opposition will
negate the air flow and allow an area of dead air to accumulate between the two or more
PORT-A-COOL® unit units.
B. Filling with water.
Refer to Section I, Part D, and connect the water supply line. Turn on your supply valve
and allowing the PORT-A-COOL® unit sump tank to fill with water. Once the sump tank
is full, the float valve will shut off the supply flow.
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