Essick Air RM401A Fan User Manual


 
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Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Failure to
start or no air
delivery
Inadequate
air delivery
with cooler
running
Inadequate
cooling
1. No electrical power to
unit
Fuse blown
Circuit breaker
tripped
Electric cord un-
plugged or damaged
2. Belt too loose or tight
3. Motor overheated
Belt too tight
Blower bearings dry
4. Motor locked
1. Insuf cient air exhaust
2. Belt too loose
3. Pads plugged
1. Inadequate exhaust in
house
2. Pads not wet
Pads plugged
Open spots in pads
Trough holes
clogged
Pump not working
properly
1. Check power
Replace fuse
Reset breaker
Plug in cords or
replace if damaged
2. Adjust belt tension
3. Determine cause of
overheating
Adjust belt tension
Oil blower bearings
4. Replace motor
1. Open windows or
doors to increase air
ow
2. Adjust belt tension or
replace if needed
3. Replace pads
1. Open windows or
doors to increase air
ow
2. Check water distribu-
tion system
Replace pads
Repack pads
Clean trough and
unplug holes
Replace or clean
pump
Troubleshooting
Motor cycles
on and off
Noisy
Excessive
humidity in
house
Musty or
unpleasant
odor
Water drain-
ing from
cooler
1. Low voltage
2. Excessive belt tension
3. Blower shaft tight or
locked
4. Bearings dry
1. Bearings dry
2. Wheel rubbing blower
housing
3. Loose parts
1. Inadequate exhaust
1. Stale or stagnate water
in cooler
2. Pads mildewed or
clogged
3. Pads not wetting
properly
Trough holes
clogged
Pump not working
properly
1. Float arm not adjusted
properly
2. Drain assembly leak-
ing
1. Check voltage
2. Adjust belt tension
3. Oil or replace bear-
ings
4. Oil bearings
1. Oil bearings
2. Inspect and realign
3. Tighten loose parts
1. Open doors or win-
dows
1. Drain pan and clean
pads
2. Replace pads
3. Check water distribu-
tion system
Clean
Replace or clean
pump
1. Adjust oat
2. Tighten nut and drain
cap.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Model
Modelo
Volts
Voltios
Amperage
Ameraje
Speed
Velocidad
Water Capacity (gal)
Capacidad de Agua (galón)
Weight (lbs.)
Peso (libras)
Dry
Seco
Operating
Lleno
M201A 115 4.7 2 4.8 62 102
M301A / RM301A 115 7.9 2 9.2 107 184
M401A / RM401A 115 10.5 2 11.3 169 263
Speci cations / Especi caciones