COOLIT3000
Series FAQ'S
How
loud is the COOLIT3000 Series?
Does
the unit make water? What happens with the condensate?
How
often will I need to empty the tanks?
How
large are the condensate tanks?
What
if I need to run my COOLIT unit 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?
COOLIT3000 Series Application FAQ'S
How
large of an area can I cool with the COOLIT unit?
How
cold can I get my LAN room?
Can
I put the COOLIT unit on my UPS?
Can
I plug into an extension cord?
Do
I need a dedicated circuit to run the COOLIT unit?
What
other accessory items do I need for my application?
Who
can I get to install my COOLIT unit?
Who
Has Purchased Portable Air Conditioners From AirPac
Inc?
COOLIT3000
Series FAQ'S
How
loud is the COOLIT3000 Series?
The COOLIT 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 58 dB.
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Does
the unit make water? What happens with the condensate?
Yes, the COOLIT3000
Series is a true air conditioner and some moisture
is removed from the air, which results in condensate.
The condensate collects in the condensate tanks located
behind the front door. When the tanks fill up, the
unit will shut off to prevent condensate overflow.
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How
often will I need to empty the tanks?
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.
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How
large are the condensate tanks?
There are two internal
condensate tanks which each hold approximately 2.5
gallons, for a total of 5 gallons. When the
tanks are full the COOLIT unit will shut off to prevent
condensate overflow. You must empty the tanks and
properly reseat the tanks in the compartment before
the unit will operate.
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What
if I need to run my COOLIT unit 24/7?
The COOLIT3000 Series
has a built-in condensate pump that can be used 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 COOLIT3000 Series
has a built-in condensate pump 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 as
you need to 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, 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 COOLIT3000 Series 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 warm
air duct is built-in to the top of the unit, and allows
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 warm air duct
that comes with the COOLIT3000 Series 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.
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What
kind of maintenance is required?
Unit maintenance
is quick and easy. The COOLIT3000 Series has a totally
sealed refrigeration system. It should not be necessary
to recharge your unit. The only regular preventative
maintenance is cleaning/replacing the filters. If
you have been using the automatic condensate pump
system, 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 tanks. First
you would operate the COOLIT3000 Series 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 tanks, and wipe
down the cabinet with a soft cloth and mild detergent.
Your COOLIT unit will be in prime shape when your
next cooling need arises.
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COOLIT3000
Series Application FAQ'S
How
large of an area can I cool with the COOLIT unit?
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 COOLIT3000 Series 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 COOLIT unit 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 COOLIT3000 Series using an extension
cord. If an extension cord is required, use
a cord rated at least 20 amps at 250 volts with a
grounding type attachment plug and grounding type
connector (load fitting).
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Do
I need a dedicated circuit to run the COOLIT unit?
The COOLIT3000 Series
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 COOLIT3300 model
comes complete with the integral expandable/retractable
warm air duct system 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. The COOLIT3000 model allows
you great flexibility for ducting the cold air and
warm air. This model is easily adaptable with
standard fittings and duct available from many supply
stores.
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Who
can I get to install my COOLIT unit?
The COOLIT3000 Series
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, to run 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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