COOLIT1000
FAQ'S
How
loud is the COOLIT1000?
Does
the unit make water? What happens with the condensate?
How
often will I need to empty the tank?
How
large is the condensate tank?
What
if I need to run my COOLIT1000 24/7?
How
long can the condensate line be?
Do
I need to vent the unit to the outside?
How
far can I duct the unit?
What
kind of maintenance is required?
What
do I need to do if I am going to store the unit?
COOLIT1000 Application FAQ'S
How
large of an area can I cool with the COOLIT1000?
How
cold can I get my LAN room?
Can
I put the COOLIT1000 on my UPS?
Can
I plug into an extension cord?
Do
I need a dedicated circuit to run the COOLIT1000?
What
other accessory items do I need for my application?
Who
can I get to install my COOLIT1000?
Who
Has Purchased Portable Air Conditioners From AirPac
Inc?
COOLIT1000
FAQ'S
How
loud is the COOLIT1000?
The
COOLIT1000 units are designed for indoor applications
and we use advanced compressor technology to further
reduce mechanical noise. The blowers or fans are all
centrifugal type and reduce the air noise of the unit.
The dB rating for this unit varies because of the
installation methods but is typically less than 52
dB.
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Does
the unit make water? What happens with the condensate?
Yes,
the COOLIT1000 is a true air conditioner and some
moisture is removed from the air which results in
condensate. The condensate collects in the condensate
tank located behind the bottom front door. When the
tank fills up the unit will shut off to prevent condensate
overflow.
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How
often will I need to empty the tank?
Condensate
generation is based on various temperature and humidity
levels as well as user installation and control settings.
In the warm, humid summer months the amount of condensate
generated will be greater than in the cool, dry winter
months. Maximum condensate generation is .26 gallons
per hour.
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How
large is the condensate tank?
The
internal condensate tank holds approximately two quarts.
When the tank is full the COOLIT1000 will shut off
to prevent condensate overflow. You must empty the
tank and properly reseat the tank in the compartment
before the unit will operate.
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What
if I need to run my COOLIT1000 24/7?
The
COOLIT1000 has an optional external condensate pump
that can be installed to allow continuous uninterrupted
cooling. The pump has a 15’ lift capability which
will get you up to the drop ceiling level and allow
for connection to a drain line.
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How
long can the condensate line be?
The
COOLIT1000 has a condensate pump option that comes
with 25' of 3/8" plastic tubing. You may
require more tubing than what is supplied with the
pump. You can either attach the new section
of tubing to the supplied tubing with a coupler or
purchase a new section of tubing to fit the required
length of your condensate drain line. You can
go as far with the tubing as long as you keep the
tubing sloping down at an angle. Again if you
need to go a long distance to your drain then we recommend
that you go up as much as you can (up to 15') then
go towards your drain with the tubing sloping down
at an angle.
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Do
I need to vent the unit to the outside?
No,
you do not need to vent the COOLIT1000 to the outside.
If you are cooling an enclosed equipment environment
you do need to discharge the condenser air (warm air)
out of the space you are trying to cool. The accessory
ducting kit, included with each unit, will allow for
condenser air discharge into the ceiling plenum area,
out a window or through a wall.
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How
far can I duct the unit?
The
accessory ducting kit that comes with the COOLIT1000
is enough to reach the ceiling of a standard commercial
building. You can add a few more feet of ducting but
you must keep your duct run as straight as possible.
The maximum duct run for the condenser air is 20’.
For each 90 degree bend you must subtract 10’
from your maximum duct run length. If you are ducting
the condenser air into the ceiling you already have
one 90 degree bend coming out of the unit so that
would allow a maximum duct run of 10’ going straight
up into the ceiling.
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What
kind of maintenance is required?
Unit
maintenance is quick and easy. The COOLIT1000 has
a totally sealed refrigeration system. It should not
be necessary to recharge your unit. The only regular
preventative maintenance is cleaning the washable
filter. If you have installed an optional condensate
pump you need to keep the drain line clear.
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What
do I need to do if I am going to store the unit?
Before
storing the unit you want to ensure the evaporator
coil is dry and the condensate is emptied from the
tank. To do this you would unplug the flash-pan drain
tube so the condensate from the upper flash pan drains
into the condensate tank. Next you would operate the
COOLIT1000 in the fan mode for about 5 minutes to
dry out the evaporator coil and get all the moisture
off of the coil. Turn the unit off, empty the condensate
tank, and wipe down the cabinet with a soft cloth
and mild detergent. Your COOLIT1000 will be in prime
shape when your next cooling need arises.
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COOLIT
1000 Application FAQ'S
How
large of an area can I cool with the COOLIT1000?
That
depends on what is in the area you are trying to cool.
All air conditioning units are rated in BTU, or British
Thermal Unit, which is a unit of measure. There are
12,000 BTU to 1 ton of air conditioning. For equipment
cooling we need to determine the amount of power being
used by the equipment in the room so we can do a basic
heat load calculation.
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How
cold can I get my LAN room?
There
is no way to tell. The COOLIT1000 will give you approximately
a 20°F temperature differential – for instance,
if your room is 80°F, the unit will deliver approximately
60°F air. This does not mean that your room will be
60°F. . . that all depends on the heat load in the
room.
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Can
I put the COOLIT1000 on my UPS?
Absolutely,
as long as the UPS is properly sized.
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Can
I plug into an extension cord?
We
do not recommend that you operate the COOLIT1000 using
an extension cord.
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Do
I need a dedicated circuit to run the COOLIT1000?
The
COOLIT1000 is a mechanical device and could potentially
put noise onto the line when the compressor starts
and stops. A dedicated line is not required but would
certainly be recommended if your computer and electronic
equipment is not protected by a UPS or surge suppresser.
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What
other accessory items do I need for my application?
The
COOLIT1000 comes complete with the accessory ducting
kit for the condenser air. The standard ducting kit
allows you to duct the warm air into the drop ceiling
area, a return air duct, out a window or through a
wall.
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Who
can I get to install my COOLIT1000?
The
COOLIT1000 is designed for quick set-up. IF
YOU CAN UNPACK THE BOX, YOU CAN SET UP THE UNIT.
Installation requires no tools; accessory parts simply
slide in place or snap together. If you elect to use
the optional condensate pump you may require the services
of a handyman or plumber, depending on the location
of your condensate drain line.
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Who
Has Purchased Portable Air Conditioners From AirPac
Inc?
Just
a few companies who depend on AirPac to cool their
hot spots.
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