d. Positioning of Unit – Do not place your KwiKool unit in direct sunlight, since this
will affect the efficiency. The unit should be positioned as close to the heat
generating equipment as possible with the front grill fully exposed. Do not block
the front of the unit.
e. Electrical Connection – Connect the plug to the proper power circuit and
breaker, based on unit specifications on the rear of your KwiKool unit. Connect
the power cable firmly into the socket. Disconnect the power cable by pulling the
plug, not on the wire. Do not use extension cords for connection to the unit,
unless the proper wire size is used with a length not to exceed 25 feet.
Improper extension cord use may damage the compressor or prevent the unit
from operating, due to a voltage drop. Make sure that the KwiKool unit is
connected to a dedicated circuit, since power surges from the compressor
could damage other equipment or trip the breaker.
f. Ducting Requirements – The KwiKool unitary models are designed for two
ducts to be run from the top of the unit to the drop ceiling above the unit. The
area above the ceiling must either be open to the rest of the floor or run
above-ceiling duct to an open area, using a double flange ceiling tile. If
there isn’t a sufficient space for the hot air exhaust to dissipate, the unit
will shut down on high head pressure. If above-ceiling ducting is used, verify
with KwiKool that the duct length is within the unit’s specifications. Also, any
perforated panels in the ceiling must be replaced or blocked with a solid
tile, since this will allow the heat in the ceiling to reenter the room being
cooled.
8. UNIT MAINTENANCE
a. Check Air Filters – The air filter is located inside the door on the lower front of
the unit. Inspect and replace air filters at least once a month. Replacements are
available upon request or at your local HVAC supply store. Call 1-800-
KWIKOOL (594-5665).
b. Fan Belts – Check condenser fan belts every 3 months on models so equipped,
models with 3.5-ton capacity and above. Follow the following steps:
1. Turn unit off and disconnect the power cord.
2. Check belt tension, no more than ½-inch of play, and belt wear.
3. Replace belts, if belt is glazed or worn.
4. Tighten loose belts with adjustable motor base.
c. Condensate Tank – If the condensate tank is used, drain water that has
collected in the unit tank. On KPAC models the tank is inside the inspection
door. All other models use an external tank.
9. UTILIZING YOUR KWIKOOL SYSTEM
In contract to conventional air conditioners, which circulate air conditioning capacity evenly to an
entire floor, the KwiKool units are designed for cooling an area with a high concentration of heat
load, usually from electrical or computer equipment. Understanding the capabilities of your unit
can help you avoid problems. For example, if you add heat-generating equipment to the room
after purchasing a KwiKool unit, you may be short of the necessary cooling capacity. Your
KwiKool unit offers an effective affordable solution for many applications. It can also provide
spot cooling for workers or process cooling within large space without the use of condenser
ducting, such as a warehouse factory, or production areas. If the unit is used in this manner,
the cold air supply must be within 5 feet of the person or equipment being cooled, since the hot
ambient air will absorb the cool air very quickly. Your KwiKool Strategic Air Center is
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