Portable Evaporative Air Cooler

for Outdoor & Indoor Use

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read and save these instructions before use

Model: CO25AE

Power rating: 235 Watts

Voltage rating: 120 Volt AC, 60Hz

For product inquiries or support, visit www.honeywellaircoolers.com

Customer Support : 1-800-474-2147 Made in P.R.C.

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INDEX

Read all instructions carefully before setting up and operating the cooler, and please keep this instruction manual for future reference. This manual is designed to provide you with important information needed to setup, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot your cooler. Failure to follow these instructions may damage and/or impair its operation and void the warranty.

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1. THANK YOU .........................................................................................................

2. USER TIPS ...........................................................................................................

3. SAFETY ............ ...................................................................................................

4. PARTS DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................

5. USE & OPERATION .............................................................................................

Control Panel

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Function Buttons

Remote Control

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Fill Water

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6. CLEANING & MAINTENANCE .............................................................................

7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................................

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................

9. ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM ........................................................................

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10. SERVICE AND WARRANTY ................................................................................ 20

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THANK YOU

Congratulations on your purchase of this versatile Honeywell Evaporative Air Cooler. For optimum cooling from your cooler, fill the water tank to maximum level and load ice inside the ice compartment before you turn on your air cooler.

Cooler Location (Important - Please Read!)

Place the cooler in front of an open door or window. Ensure that there is adequate cross ventilation in the room by leaving a door or window open opposite the cooler.

Following these guideline will ensure your cooler will work as effectively as possible.

Not an Air Conditioner (Important - Please Read!)

The evaporative air cooler is not an air conditioner as it does not use a compressor or refrigerant gas. It should not be expected to cool as efficiently as a refrigerated air conditioner.

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USER TIPS

Energy Efficient, No Compressor

Honeywell Evaporative Air Coolers are built to maximize energy efficiency and keep costs low.

Warm air is drawn into the cooler and enters the Honeycomb Cooling Media. Water pumped from the tank pours over the honeycomb media. As the warm air passes through the media, the water absorbs the heat, naturally cooling and humidifying the air. A fan propels the cooled air out into the room. This no-compressor system cools naturally, efficiently and inexpensively.

Honeycomb Cooling Media

Warm and dry air

Cool and humid air

Water

Evaporative Air Cooling Mechanism

Pump

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USER TIPS

Indoor Use

The recommended maximum relative humidity level is 60% or less, which allows a noticeable temperature decrease. The temperature decrease will be greater in drier climates because higher evaporation occurs when the humidity is low.

The evaporative air cooler should not be used in enclosed spaces. It must be kept level and there must be water in the water tank. The room should have doors and windows opened to allow free air flow. The evaporative air cooler works best when placed near an open window, so that outside air is drawn into the evaporative air cooler, the air circulates in the room, then exits via the door. The maximum cooling effect is felt when a person is in the flow of air coming out of the evaporative air cooler.

The evaporative air cooler can also be used to humidify dry air during cool weather. To be used for humidification the windows and doors should be closed to allow the humidified air to accumulate.

Room with open windows & door

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Room with closed windows & door

(NOT-RECOMMENDED)

NOTE (Important - Please Read!)

When the product is used for the first time the Honeycomb Cooling Media will have an odor which will dissipate in a few hours or so of initial use.

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SAFETY

Read And Save These Instructions:

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed:

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Your cooler runs on 120 Volt AC, 60 Hz current. Check the household voltage to ensure it matches the appliance's rate specification.

Before operating the product remove it from its packaging and check that it is in good condition.

DO NOT operate any product with a damaged cord or plug.

DO NOT run power cord under carpeting, or cover it with rugs or runners. Keep the cord away from areas where it may be tripped over.

Always unplug the product before refilling the water tank.

Always unplug the appliance from the power source before cleaning, servicing or relocating the unit.

Remove the power cord from the electrical receptacle by grasping and pulling on the power cord plug-end only, never pull the cord.

DO NOT use the product in areas where gasoline, paint or other flammable goods and objects are stored.

When using the ''COOL'' setting, check the water tank to ensure that it is full. Operation of this cooler on the ''COOL'' setting with an empty tank may result in damage to the water pump.

120V - 60 Hz

Shock Hazard

Water Level Indicator

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SAFETY

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DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust any electrical or mechanical functions of the cooler, as this may void the warranty.

DO NOT cover the air inlet or outlet on the appliance as this may cause motor damage.

DO NOT insert or allow objects to enter any ventilation or exhaust opening as this may damage the product and could cause an electrical shock or fire.

DO NOT operate with the Honeycomb media removed as this will overload and damage the motor.

DO NOT leave the operating appliance unattended for any extended period of time.

DO NOT let children play with this appliance, packaging or plastic bags.

If the unit is damaged or if it malfunctions, do not continue to use it. Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide (page 17) and contact the service center.

Place the unit on a level floor.

This product is not intended for use in wet or damp locations.

DO NOT use in bathrooms. Never locate the product where it may fall into a bathtub or other water container.

Store in a dry area when not in use.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children or elderly) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Always grip the side handles to move the cooler.

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Floor Level

SAFETY

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Don't use indoor extension cords outside. Look for extension cords specifically marked for outdoor use. Look for extension cords that have a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) built in.

Make sure the amperage rating for the extension cord is higher than the amperage rating for the appliance. Check labels and owner's manuals on the appliance and the extension cord for amperage ratings.

Power cords have to be contained. If they must run along the ground, make sure every inch of them is secured so they will not be tripped over.

The wiring and connections must be waterproof. Be sure the connections (to the air cooler) never get wet. Your unit is waterproof, but everything attached to it must be waterproof, too.

Set up your unit so it cannot be tripped over or wobble loose. It must rest on a solid support.

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PARTS DESCRIPTION

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1 Control Panel

2 Side Handle

3 Horizontal Louvers

(Manual Adjustment)

9 Front Panel

10 Water Level Indicator

11 Remote Control

12 Remote Control Holder

4 Left Side Panel

5 Power Cord & Plug

6 Casters

7 Ice Compartment Lid

13 Water Tank

14 Water Fill Door

15 Drain Plug

16 Rear Grill Removal Screws

8 Vertical Louvers

17 Honeycomb Cooling Media

(Automatic Movement with SWING)

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ACCESSORIES:

Remote Control ( Batteries not included)

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USE & OPERATION

Control Panel

Natural

Breeze

Lo

Med

Hi

SPEED

SWING

POWER

Tank Empty

Cool

Fan

MODE

2hr

4hr

0.5hr

1hr

TIMER

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Function Buttons

Power

Press the POWER button to turn the unit on. The cooler will start automatically at medium speed. After a few seconds the speed will switch to low. To turn the unit off, press the button again.

Speed

Press the 'SPEED' button repeatedly and the speed will change. The indicator light will show the selected speed. High

(Hi), Medium(Med), Low(Lo) & Natural Breeze. In Natural

Breeze mode the unit operates in a random cycle of a combination of OFF, LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH to simulate a natural breeze.

Mode

Press the ‘MODE’ button to switch the air cooler between

FAN and COOL modes.

Cool Mode: To begin cooling the desired area, press the

MODE button. The indicator light on COOL will come on and the water pump will operate. You will feel the cooler air after the honeycomb media is completely wet.

Fan Mode: To switch on the FAN only mode, press the MODE button again and the indicator light on FAN will come on.

Timer

Press the ''TIMER'' button until the indicator light comes on to your desired time. Once the set time has passed, the unit will automatically shut off. The Timer function allows you to program the unit for up to 7.5 hours of use.

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USE & OPERATION

POWER

Natural

Breeze

Lo

Med

Hi

SPEED

Cool

Fan

MODE

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4hr

0.5hr

1hr

TIMER

USE & OPERATION

Swing

Press the ''SWING '' button. The indicator light will come on and the louvers will begin to move from right to left automatically.

Manually adjust the horizontal louvers to change vertical airflow.

Low Water Alarm

(Will activate in COOL Only mode)

The unit is equipped with a low water sensor. When water in the tank is below the minimum level, you will hear 10 beeps and the TANK EMPTY LED indicator will flash continuously. At the same time, the power to the pump inside the unit will be cut off to protect the life of the pump.

To disengage the alarm function, turn off the unit from the power outlet. Fill the tank with water above the minimum level and turn on the unit.

To turn off the alarm function and continue to use it in FAN mode, turn off the unit and turn the unit on. If COOL button is pressed again without filling the tank with water, low water alarm will activate again.

SWING

Tank Empty

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USE & OPERATION

Remote Control

Power : On/ Off

Speed : Low / Medium / High / Natural

Mode : Controls cooling or fan option

Swing : Controls the motion of the vertical louvers

Timer : Controls timer function for automatic shut off

POWER

SPEED SWING

MODE TIMER

Remote Control (Batteries not included)

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Open the battery compartment at the back of the remote control and insert two new

AAA dry cell batteries. Care must be taken to insert the batteries according to the correct polarity (+ / –) markings shown inside the battery compartment.

Always point the remote control signal transmitter towards the unit when operating.

Make sure that the signal path is not obstructed.

Remove the batteries if the unit is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

Do not drop the remote control.

Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

Do not mix different types of batteries such as alkaline, carbon-zinc, or rechargeable batteries.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product.

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USE & OPERATION

Room Cooling And Humidifying

When the Water Regulator is set to ''MIN'', the water pump distributes minimal amount of water to the Honeycomb

Media. This results in less water evaporation and reduces cooling effect.

When the Water Regulator is set to ''MAX'', the water pump distributes the maximum amount of water to the Honeycomb

Media. This results in maximum water evaporation and the cooling performance improves.

Water Regulator

MIN

MAX

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USE & OPERATION

CAUTION

Unplug from power when refilling.

Filling With Water

Unplug the air cooler from power supply.

Check water level indicator located on the front of the unit to determine the level of water inside the water tank. The water tank of this cooler holds up to 6.6 gallons of water. Be sure water in the tank is always above the minimum water level mark.

To refill the water tank, open the Water Fill Door located below the left side panel and fill water to the Max Level, as indicated on the Water Level Indicator. Do not fill water above the Max water level mark.

For better cooling performance, it is recommended to put ice cubes inside the ice compartment located on the top of the cooler.

After refilling the water tank and loading ice, close the water fill door, connect the power supply and turn on.

Water Fill Door

Top Ice Loading Compartment

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Running the unit with inadequate water may cause pump failure.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

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The cooler is supplied with Honeycomb Cooling Media.

The cleaning frequency for the Honeycomb Media depends on local air and water conditions. In areas where the mineral content of water is high, mineral deposits may build up on the Honeycomb Cooling Media and restrict air flow. Draining the water reservoir and refilling with fresh water at least once a week will help reduce mineral deposits. If mineral deposits remain on the Honeycomb Media, the Media should be removed and washed under fresh water.

The Media should be cleaned every two months or sooner, depending on your needs.

Do not run the unit in COOL mode with stale water in the tank. Empty the tank and refill it with fresh water if the water has been standing in the tank for an extended period of time.

For best results, allow the Honeycomb Cooling Media to dry after each use by turning off the cool function 15 minutes before turning the unit off.

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Before cleaning the unit, switch it to the ''off'' position and unplug from the power socket.

To clean the outside, use a damp cloth to remove dirt and dust.

Never use corrosive elements or any chemicals to clean this product.

When the product is not in use, store the unit in a dry place out of direct sunlight.

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

Draning and Cleaning The Water Tank

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Turn the power “off” and disconnect the air cooler from the power supply.

Move the unit to a location where it can be drained.

Remove the drain plug and allow the tank to empty(#15 on Page 8).

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Refill the water tank up to the maximum level with clean water and drain it completely.

Fill water tank and rinse at least 2-3 times before use.

After cleaning ensure that the drain plug is back in place.

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Water Drain

Plug

Cleaning The Honeycomb Cooling Media

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Turn off the unit, and unplug the power cord from wall outlet.

Rotate the unit facing the back panel, and locate the Rear

Grill Removal Screws (#16 on Page 8). Remove the 4 screws with a screw driver.

Pull the rear grill panel, until it is completely removed.

The Honeycomb cooling media can now be seen. Clean honeycomb with clean cloth to remove all the dust & dirt particles.

Once cleaning is finished, reassemble the unit.

Plug into the power supply and turn on unit.

4 Rear Grill Removal Screws

The air cooler is now ready to be used. This cleaning process should be repeated monthly to maintain the integrity of the unit and to remove particles filtered from the air.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

No discharge of air

Not Cooling / Unit is making noise

Odors

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Cord is not plugged in.

Power is not on.

Pump is not turned ON.

Low or no water in tank, when COOL is selected.

Damaged Pump or Calcium deposits on blower.

When the Cooler is new.

If the Cooler has been used.

SOLUTION

Make sure power cord is plugged in and the supply switch is on.

Turn the unit ON by pressing button on the control panel.

On Control Panel, turn COOL

FUNCTION to “ON”.

Refill water tank.

Contact service center.

When the unit is used for the first time, the Honeycomb

Cooling Media will have an odor, which will dissipate within a few hours of initial use.

There may be an algae issue.

Replace the Honeycomb Cooling

Media.

Customer Support: 1-800-474-2147

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PROBLEM

The unit does not respond to remote control

Damaged PCB.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Remote control batteries.

SOLUTION

Check batteries. Replace if needed. Try to operate using the control panel.

Try with remote control. If the unit responds, PCB board fasteners may be loose.

Contact service center.

If neither remote control nor control panel works, PCB board may be damaged.

Contact service center.

Customer Support: 1-800-474-2147

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL NO.

Voltage

Frequency

Ampere

Wattage

Water Tank Capacity

Cooling Media

Product Dimension (inches)

Net Weight

Electrical Wiring Diagram

CO25AE

120 V

60 Hz

2.1A

235 Watts

6.6 Gallons

Honeycomb

18.9 (W) x 14.6 (D) x 33.4 (H)

25.8 lbs

120 V

60 Hz

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SERVICE AND WARRANTY

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Read all the instructions before attempting to use this product.

This 1 year limited warranty applies to repair or replacement product found to be defective in material or workmanship.

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This warranty does not apply to any damage resulting from commercial, abusive, unreasonable use or supplemental damage. Defects that are the result of normal wear and tear will not be considered manufacturing defects under this warranty.

JMA NORTH AMERICA LLC IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION

TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an applied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product from the original date of purchase.

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At its option, JMA NORTH AMERICA LLC will repair or replace this product if it is found to be detective in material or workmanship.

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This warranty does not cover damage resulting from any unauthorized attempts to repair or from any use not in accordance with the instruction manual.

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Please read the Instruction Manual carefully before setting up or using this product. If you believe this product to be suffering from a manufacturing fault, or if you have inquiries about this product, please contact our Customer Support:

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

JMA North America LLC

Ramsey, New Jersey, 07446.

Phone : 1-800-474-2147

Email : [email protected]

When contacting our Customer Support, please have the information below along with the proof of purchase. All warranty requests must be accompanied by a proof of purchase, which is a copy of the original receipt.

Model : .......................................................................................................................

Date of purchase: .......................................................................................................................

Purchased from : .......................................................................................................................

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Distributor:

JMA North America LLC

Ramsey New Jersey 07446

Customer Support: 1-800-474-2147

E-mail: [email protected]

www.honeywellaircoolers.com

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