VIII. Maintenance

Kooltronic Water-Cooled Air Conditioners require no maintenance. Air-Cooled Air Conditioners are designed to require only the routine cleaning of air filters to assure unimpeded airflow through the condenser heat exchanger. It is not possible to recommend specific filter cleaning intervals since the level and the nature of airborne particulate matter differs widely with each installation. It is generally sufficient to remove and wash the reusable aluminum mesh air filters when the outer surfaces of these filters appear covered with a thin layer of dust or lint. Filter recoating adhesive is recommended. Appropriate disposable filters are available from Kooltronic.

If filter service is neglected or delayed, the air conditioner will not perform at its design capacity. The first indication of excessively clogged air filters is usually a gradual increase of temperature within the equipment cabinet. If operation is continued under these conditions, the compressor will be shut off by the thermal overload device. The compressor will restart when its external temperature drops below the protector threshold setting and the compressor will continue to cycle on and off. Continued operation under these conditions will cause damage, shorten compressor life and void the warranty.

A. Filter Removal and Service

Kooltronic Air Conditioners feature an easily removable inlet filter to facilitate necessary cleaning.

CAUTION

Do not operate the air conditioner for extended periods of time with the filter removed, as the condenser coil may become clogged with dust or lint from the air entering the face. A unit with a clogged condenser coil will have the same reaction as one with a clogged filter.

A clean filter is the best protection.

1)Remove the two screws from the rear panel.

2)Remove the rear panel from the unit.

3)Remove the filter from the filter holder by moving it up and towards you.

4)After removal the filter should be flushed under warm water with the clean side up, driving contaminants out from the dirty side of the filter. If the accumulated dirt is oily, washing in a detergent bath is recommended, followed by a warm water rinse as above.

5)The filter may be sprayed with Kooltronic A-16 Filter Coating Adhesive to trap fine airborne contaminates, or it may simply be dried and reinstalled. Recoating is recommended for the best results.

6)Reinstall the filter.

7)Replace the rear panel and attach it to the unit with two screws.