Glacier Pool Coolers manual
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1. and open the main drain valve and leave open until next use THE COOLER SHOULD BE LEFT IN THIS POSITION WHEN NOT IN USE FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN THE BURNING UP OF THE PUMP SYSTEM These instructions are for manual operation If system is automated refer to your automated system instructions MAINTENANCE Clean Basin Open the drain at the bottom of the water basin and drain Remove dirt and debris and clear suction holes at base of pump and basin with pool water or hose as needed Close the drain for start of operation Clean Fan Guard Clean leaves pine needles and any other debris from the top of the cooler on or around the fan guard Check Inside Remove hand hole cover and inspect interior of cooler Remove any debris from top of PVC filling by reaching through the hand hole cover ALWAYS MAKE SURE COOLER IS COMPLETELY TURNED OFF BEFORE REACHING INSIDE THE UNIT NEVER PLACE HAND INSIDE UNIT WHEN FAN MOTOR IS ON Pool Water Chemistry Failure to maintain pool water chemistry can result in rusting corrosion or scaling buildup on your pool cooler The proper chemical balance in your pool water should be the following pH level between 7 2 and 7 8 Total Alkalinity TA between 80 120 ppm Total Dissolved Solids TDS less than 2000 Salt Water Pools Understand that salt is a corrosive mineral Salt likes to remove ions and can take zinc away from galvanized steel and this type of chlorine is five tim2. the cool water collects in the basin and the internal pump system kicks on and pushes the water back into your pool You should never try to balance the water flow as this will eventually cause cavitation in your pool pressure DO NOT TRY TO BALANCE TO WATER LEVEL IN YOUR COOLER S BASIN THE LEVEL IS SUPPOSED TO GO UP AND DOWN WHAT DO NEED TO DO TO WINTERIZE M Y COOLER You must keep your IN and OUT valves closed and your main drain ball valve the bottom left valve open so the system is drained and will stay empty from rain water If water stays in the basin over the off season it could potentially burn up your pump You may also want to purchase a cover or tarp to keep any leaves or debris out of the fan area and basin especially if the cooler is under or around trees or bushes Upon start up at the beginning of the summer season make sure the unit is clear of debris especially around the pump A good hose down should do the trick SUM P PUMP IS NOT WORKING The sump pump float switch is the power switch to the pump If the float switch is stuck and does not activate the pump pull one side louver out and reach into the basin and see if you can manually move the float switch up to activate the pump If the pump vibrates there is power to it If the water level still does not reduce in the basin then there may be some debris stuck in the impeller which is located at the bottom of the pump Cleaning this out should solve that problem If the f
3. DM IN GLACIERPOOLCOOLERS COM OR CALLING 480 272 7700 BANER POOL COOLERS Glacier Pool Coolers is a registered trademark All other brand names products names or trademarks belong to their respective holders GLACIER POOLCOOLERS PO BOX 5198 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85261 PH 480 272 7700 FAX 866 276 2083 GLACIER POOL COOLER PARTS FAN MOTOR FRP CASING FAN ASSEM BLY SPRINKLER WAND ASSEM BLY PVC FILLING ah 0 CASING SUPPORT LOUVERS I w ae PUMP SYSTEM BASIN OUTLET LINE INLET LINE MAIN DRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY Thank you for purchasing your Glacier Pool Cooler product Glacier Pool Coolers warrants all parts to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of retail purchase with the following exceptions e Commercial models on commercial pools will be covered for two years This warranty is limited to the first retail purchaser is not transferable and does not apply to products that have been moved from their original installation sites The liability of Glacier Pool Coolers shall not exceed the repair or replacement of defective parts and does not include any costs for labor to remove and reinstall the defective part transportation to or from the factory and any other materials required to make the repair This warranty does not cover failures or malfunctions resulting from the following Failure to properly i
4. DRESS AND PHONE NUM BER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHECK THE COOLER Installer Needs To Check The Following Before Installation 1 Tighten any loose nuts and bolts on ALL areas outside of the pool cooler visible from top to bottom These can come loose by vibration during shipping 2 Tighten all bulkhead fittings at the bottom of the unit This is done by tightening the union o ring on the inside of the unit s basin 3 Make sure the unit is leveled on the surface where it is being installed TO START AND OPERATE COOLER MANUAL OPERATION Close main drain This is the far left 1 line with ball valve at the bottom basin Turn pool pump on Open center valve to the two o clock position This is the input line to the pool cooler Installer should have line marked Look through hand hole cover Sprinkler wands should be turning at a moderate speed If sprinkler wands aren t turning slightly open center valve more to allow increased water flow which will activate wands If sprinkler wands are moving too fast close valve off more If water is splashing through the top of fan guard it is too fast Wait approx 30 seconds while basin fills with water Open right valve to the two o clock position This is the output line back to the pool Installer should mark valve Turn fan switch to the on position in the switch box TURNING THE COOLER OFF Turn the fan switch to the OFF position Close the center and right valves
5. OF THE COOLER If there is water droplets splattering out the top of the cooler you need to slow your sprinkler wands down In order to do this simply restrict the flow of water coming into the unit by slowly turning the ball valve back on the IN line The wands should be turning at a slower of walking rate of speed As a rule of thumb both the IN and OUT valves should be positioned at about the 2 o clock position MY COOLER ONLY DROPPED MY POOL DOWN BY 5 DEGREES IS THERE SOMETHING WRONG If a desirable drop in degrees is not established within an 8 12 hour period there may need to be some use adjustments Always make sure that the sprinkler wands are turning at a slower or walking rate of speed It is recommended that the cooler run at night when the sun is off the pool An initial drop in temperature should be expected overnight If the sun warms the pool back up by afternoon just turn the system on to keep your pool refreshing Please be reminded that all pools are different and your pool s finish i e dark bottom pebble bottom location in the sun all day and equipment location over 15 ft run from equipment to pool among other variables can cause different cooling results It may take some time to figure out what settings suit your preferences You might need to run the cooler for a longer period of time IS THE WATER SUPPOSED TO FILL IN THE BASIN AND THEN DRAIN EVERY FEW MINUTES Yes The cooler is designed so that
6. OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS b APT INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL OOL COOLERS ALL M ODELS GPC 23 THROUGH GPC 280 SERIES GPC 23 280 SERIES PATENT NO US 7 624 589 B1 MADE IN THE USA P O BOX 5198 SCOTTSDALE AZ 85261 PHONE 480 272 7700 FAX 866 276 2083 www glacierpoolcoolers com IMPORTANTINSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR SAFETY This product must be installed and serviced by authorized personnel qualified in pool equipment installation Improper installation and or operation could cause serious injury or property damage Improper installation and or operation will void the warranty When installing and using this electrical equipment basic Safety precautions should always be followed including the following 1 READ AND FOLLOW ALLINSTRUCTIONS 2 WARNING To REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY DO NOT PERMIT CHILDREN TO USE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS THEY ARE CLOSELY SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES 3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS BANER L COOLER PREFACE Adequate knowledge of pool cooler maintenance and control is necessary for optimum safe performance over time In this manual equipment function operation and checking procedures will be described as follows CAUTIONS DURING OPERATION Keep hands and foreign objects away from fan motor and assembly at all times Since the cooling performance will be affected by the volume of the circulating water be sure to maintain the regulation of water flow at all times Keep t
7. RANTY CLAIMS For prompt warranty consideration contact your dealer and provide the following information Proof of purchase model number serial number and date of installation The installer will contact the factory for instructions regarding the claim If the dealer is not available you can find an authorized service provider in your area by visiting www glacierpoolcoolers com or by calling our technical support department at 480 272 7700 All returned parts must have the Returned M aterial Authorization number to be evaluated under the terms of this warranty Glacier Pool Coolers is a registered trademark All other brand names products names or trademarks belong to their respective holders Ki FR GLACIER POOL COOLERS PO BOX 5198 SCOTISDALE AZ 85261 PH 480 272 7700 FAX 866 276 2083 POOL COOLERS
8. es harder on pool equipment than regular chlorine As such use of a salt system may lead to the deterioration of certain materials if salt levels exceed the manufacturer s limits Steps should be taken to protect your pool cooler and keep it in good working Operation for many years Our units are made of reinforced fiberglass with galvanized steel components Hose down potentially corrosive parts regularly to reduce salt build up and rusting from the fan motor shaft to the exterior visible nuts and bolts As with all pool equipment there should be some expectation of cosmetic effects from the corrosiveness of salt water These cosmetic effects will not hinder the operation of the pool cooler Glacier Pool Coolers however does not warranty fan motors or pumps on salt water pools due to salt corrosion or buildup All remaining parts are fully warranted as per our limited factory warranty A CAUTION Keep all objects off the top of the cooler and do not obstruct louver openings in cooler sides Blocking ventilation air flow may damage the cooler and void the warranty INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL REQUIREM ENTS All Glacier Pool Coolers models require correct installation to assure safe and satisfactory operation The requirements for pool coolers include the following 1 Appropriate site location and clearances Cooler must be installed at least 18 inches away from buildings walls or fences made from material that could deg
9. he interior of the cooler always clean and take care that no scale calcium salt or debris accumulates When the level of the water in the basin drops air is sucked in and cavitation may develop therefore it is necessary to keep the water at the proper level at all times It is important to note that the water level should rise and fall with the pump operation Do not try to balance the water level as doing so will eventually result in the basin being sucked dry and WILL NOT ALLOW WATER TO YOUR POOL PUMP WHICH IN RESULT COULD DAM AGE THIS PUM P WARRANTY INFORM ATION The Glacier Pool Cooler is sold with a limited factory warranty A of the warranty is included a plastic bag inside the cooler and on the back cover of this manual The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper installation operation or field modification or damage caused by corrosive water See section on pool water chemistry and salt water pool disclaimer for guidelines Glacier Pool Coolers warrants all parts to be free from manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of retail purchase with the following exceptions e Commercial models on commercial pools will be covered for two years You can register your unit by emailing the following information to registration glacierpoolcoolers com PURCHASE DATE RETAILER PURCHASED FROM MODELNO SERIAL NO located on fan motor plate YOUR NAME INSTALLED A
10. loat switch goes up and there is no vibration the wiring configuration and or power to the pump should be looked at ALL POOL COOLERS ARE TURNED ON AND TESTED IN THE FACTORY PRIOR TO SHIPPING SPRINKLE WANDS ARE STUCK AND ARE NOT SPINNING Make sure all power is turned off to the unit Take the handhole cover off on the side panel of your cooler DANGER MAKE SURE YOUR FAN MOTOR IS NOT RUNNING Reach into the handhole to the sprinkler head assembly located in the center of the cooler Spin the assembly clockwise to see if it is moving freely and to make sure that there is no debris in or around the wands If there is debris clean accordingly Our units require pressure to allow the wands to spin You may need to increase water flow by opening the IN valve to the cooler to make the wands spin COOLER IS OVERFLOWING Immediately shut the valves IN and OUT of the cooler Check to make sure that there is power to the pump Follow instructions above for sump pump troubleshooting CONTROL THE TEM PERATURE OF MY POOL Our residential coolers do not come with thermostat controls Cooling is determined by the run time of your pool pump If it s too cold cut back your hours If it s not cool enough run your pump longer Now if your pool is automated our pool cooler can integrate into your system and a temperature range can be set through your automated system YOU MAY ALSO CONTACT OUR TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT BY EMAILING A
11. nstall operate or maintain the product s in accordance with our published Installation and Operation M anual provided with the product s The workmanship of any installer of the product s Not maintaining a proper chemical balance in your pool water pH level between 7 2 and 7 8 Total Alkalinity TA between 80 and 120 ppm Total Dissolved Solids TDS less than 2000 Abuse alteration accident fire flood lightening rodents insects debris negligence or acts of God Scaling freezing or other conditions causing inadequate water circulation Use of non factory authorized parts or accessories in conjunction with the product s Chemical contamination or improper use of sanitizing chemicals Incorrect wire runs improper electrical supply collateral damage caused by improper operation and maintenance LIMITATION OF LIABILITY This is the only warranty given by Glacier Pool Coolers No one is authorized to make any other warranties on Glacier Pool Coolers behalf THIS WARRANTY ISIN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IM PLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIM ITED TO ANY IM PLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY GLACIER POOL COOLERS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM S AND EXCLUDES ANY LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR PUNITIVE DAM AGES FOR BREECH OF ANY EXPRESSED OR PLIED WARRANTY This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary by state of province WAR
12. rade from water exposure Our coolers are open systems that may experience some water splatter or misting 2 Sufficient supply clean air and ventilation around and above the unit A minimum of a 5 foot clearance above the unit is necessary to avoid condensation on the structure above Adequate water flow is required by your existing pool pump 4 Do not locate pool cooler in an enclosed room i e maintenance room garage utility room equipment room w A WARNING When pool equipment is located below the pool surface a leak from any component can cause large scale water loss or flooding Glacier Pool Coolers cannot be responsible for such water loss or flooding or resulting damage SEE INSTALLATION DIAGRAMS FOR EXISTING AND NEW POOL SET UPS NOTE AUTOM ATION INSTRUCTIONS ARE LOCATED ON THESE DIAGRAMS ELECTRICAL POWER WIRING All GPC 23 through GPC 220 models are single phase and require electrical power from a 115V 60 Hz source All GPC 230 through GPC 280 models are 3 phase and require electrical power from a 220 480V 60 Hz source See installation diagrams for wiring instructions A WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Residential pool coolers contain low voltage wiring Commercial pool coolers contain high voltage wiring Contact with these wires may result in severe injury or death Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation TROUBLESHOOTING EXCESS SPLATTER COMING FROM THE TOP
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