Troubleshooting Guide
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Failure to | 1. No electrical power | 1. | Check power | |
start or no air |
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delivery/ No | •Fuse blown | • Replace fuse | ||
LCD display | •Circuit breaker tripped | • | ||
| 2. | Motor overheated | 2. | Determine cause |
| •Belt too tight | • Adjust belt tension | ||
| •Blower bearings dry | • Oil blower bearings | ||
| •Motor pulley diameter | • Adjust pulley to correct | ||
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| 3. | Motor locked | 3. | Replace motor |
| 4. | Fuse blown in unit | 4. | Replace Fuse |
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| 5. | Incorrect wiring be- | 5. | Check that wiring is correct |
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| 6. | Poor connection to | 6. | Check connections to termi- |
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| 7. | Unit control board or | 7. | Supply power to control box |
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| wall thermostat faulty |
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| 3.5VDC and LCD is blank |
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| 3.5VDC, remove red wire |
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| from terminal. If voltage |
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| rises to 3.5VDC - thermostat |
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Inadequate | 1. Insufficient air exhaust | 1. | Open windows or doors to | |
air delivery |
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with cooler | 2. Belt too loose | 2. Adjust belt tension or | ||
running |
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| replace if needed |
| 3. | Pads plugged | 3. | Clean pads |
| 4. | Motor underloaded | 4. Adjust pulley | |
Problem | Possible Cause |
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Water drain- | 1. | Float arm not adjusted | 1. Adjust float | |
ing onto roof |
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| 2. | Overflow assembly | 2. Tighten nut and overflow | |
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| pipe |
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Musty or | 1. | Stale or stagnate water | 1. | Drain pan and clean pads |
unpleasant |
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odor |
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Motor cycles | 1. | Low voltage | 1. | Check voltage |
on and off | 2. | Excessive belt tension | 2. Adjust belt tension | |
| 3. | Blower shaft tight or | 3. | Oil or replace bearings |
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| locked |
| (Unplug unit) |
| 4. | Bearings dry | 4. | Oil bearings |
| 5. | Motor pulley diameter | 5. Adjust pulley so full load | |
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| ampere rating of motor is |
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Noisy | 1. | Bearings dry | 1. | Oil bearings |
| 2. Wheel rubbing blower | 2. | Inspect and realign (Un- | |
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| plug unit) |
| 3. | Loose parts | 3. Tighten loose parts | |
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Inadequate | 1. | Inadequate exhaust in | 1. | Open windows or doors to |
cooling |
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| increase air flow |
| 2. | Pads not wet | 2. | Check water distribution |
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| •Pads plugged | • Clean pads | ||
| •Dist. tube holes clogged | • Clean | ||
| •Pump not working prop- | • Replace or clean pump | ||
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| (Unplug unit) |
| 3. | Poor connection to Pump | 3. | Check connections |
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Excessive | 1. | Insufficient air exhaust | 1. | Open doors or windows |
humidity in |
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Limited Warranty
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of an evaporative cooler installed and used under normal conditions. It does not cover damages in- curred through accident, neglect, or abuse by the owner. We do not authorize any person or representative to assume for us any other or different liability in connection with this product.
Terms And Conditions Of Warranty
Lifetime Limited Coverage on water reservoir against any leakage due to defects in material. From date of purchase, if any original component part provided by Champion Cooler fails due to defect in material or factory workmanship only, we will provide the replacement part as follows:
One year on the cabinet components.
Five years on the evaporative media.
Two years on the original blower motor if furnished by Champion Cooler.
Exclusions From The Warranty
We are not responsible for any incidental or consequential damage resulting from any malfunction.
We are not responsible for any damage received from the use of water softeners, chemicals, descale material, plastic wrap, or if a motor of a higher horsepower than what is shown on the serial plate is used in the unit.
We are not responsible for the cost of service calls to diagnose cause of trouble, or labor charge to repair and/or replace parts.
How To Obtain Service Under This Warranty
Contact the Dealer where you purchased the evaporative cooler. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the response from the dealer, contact the Customer Service Department: Champion Cooler, 5800 Murray Street, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209.
This limited warranty applies to original purchaser only.
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