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1. Dr e SCHAEFER Ventilation Equipment Portable High Pressure Misting System USER S MANUAL 800 779 3267 sales schaeferfan com e www schaeferfan com SCHAEFER Ventilation Equipment 2008 Schaefer Ventilation Equipment INTRODUCTION WE 2 ld AR GE 3 FAN AND MIST RING SPECIFICATIONS 00000000 eee cece cece eee eee eee eee sees eaaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeeaaaeaaneees 3 MIST PUMP SPECIFICATIONS 000 occ cece cece eee e terre eee eee aaa aaa ener eee sees aaa aaaaneeeeeeeeesaaaaaaneeees 4 ASSEMBLY INSGSTRUCTIONG 0 cccccceeeee eee ee eee eee e eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaneeeeeeeeees 5 6 7 START UP ORERATION A 8 9 MAINTENANCE CR 10 11 TROUBLESHOOTING 00 00 0000 cece cece eee eee eect ee eee eee sees eee eeeeeee ee eesaaaaaaeeeeeeeeeeesaaaaanneeeeeeeees 12 REPLACEMENT PARTS c cc ccccsssescceseccssscssssesterceesennocnsaseesnsrseeceteocsaseoeserereesestesaseserensesscsnenss 13 WARRANTY sear cars ce otc es gree EE 14 The employees of Schaefer Ventilation Equipment would like to thank you for your recent Schaefer purchase If a problem should arise your Schaefer dealer can supply the necessary information to help you This manual is designed to provide comprehensive safety set up and operation maintenance troubleshooting parts listing and warranty information To order replacement parts contact the dealer from whom you purchased your VersaFog If you do not have that informa2. a new cartridge into the housing making sure that it slips down over the sump standpipe Screw the housing onto the bracket and hand tighten DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Turn on the water supply slowly to allow filter housing to fill with water Check for leaks Close the cover 11 Maintenance continued A WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD e Serious injury or death is possible e Disconnect from electrical supply before opening pump enclosure FILTER HOUSING Se RUBBER O RING FILTER CARTRIDGE Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POTENTIAL CAUSE S Low pressure Turn pressure regulator clockwise to Pump is on but mist ring is not working Water sprays from nozzles Allow pressure to bleed slowly while after system is turned off completely bled from system Pump stops running Knocking noise Ensure that correct inlet water pressure is Nozzle s leaking during l With unit turned off i e no water pressure operation Nozzle does not spray water Oscillator does not run Ensure oscillator is plugged into outlet on 1 Worn nozzle 2 Air leak in inlet plumbing ER Pressure gauge inoperative or not registering accurately 4 Filter clogged S Leaky discharge hose 6 Inadequate water supply 1 Pressure regulator turned low 2A There may be a leak in the system 3 There may be an air lock 1 Pressure may not be L Power supply interrupted 2 Circuit bre
3. main power cord 5 Insert the nozzles into the mist ring No tools should be used HAND TIGHTEN ONLY 6 Plug the main power cord into a properly grounded receptacle and move the rocker switch to the FAN MIST position 7 Turn the regulator hex cap clockwise by hand until the pressure on the gauge reads approximately 1000 PSI A CAUTION DO NOT RAISE SYSTEM PRESSURE ABOVE 1000 PSI DAMAGE TO INTERNAL COMPONENTS COULD OCCUR 8 If the system fails to pressurize open the ball valve slightly allowing a small amount of water to escape 9 Continue this until pressurization occurs then close the valve This may take several minutes Open the valve further if necessary 10 Close and latch lid for operation STEP 3 FAN OPERATION For best results always attempt to place the fan in an upwind position fan blowing in same direction as wind when misting Never allow the fog from the nozzles to come in contact with surfaces This will cause condensation and water will form on those surfaces Redirect the fan to prevent this circumstance Start Up Operation continued IN A WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD e Serious injury or death is possible e Only connect power supply GEFCI plug to a properly grounded bonded receptacle BALL VALVE PUMP The pump s crankcase was filled with oil at the factory This initial oil fill should be replaced after approximately 50 hours of operation It shoul
4. aker switched off 3 Low pressure switch activated 4 Pump motor overheated a GFCI is tripped 1 Inadequate water supply 1 Nozzle not tightened 1 Nozzle clogged or broken 1 Not plugged into pump enclosure 2 Defective switch 3 Defective gear motor 12 CORRECTIVE ACTION L Replace nozzle 2 Tighten fittings and hoses 3 Check with new gauge 4 Replace filter 5 Replace discharge hose 6 Comfirm that supplied water pressure is between 15 75 PSI increase pressure 2 Confirm that nozzles are intact Check for loose hose fitting in manifold line 3 Follow pump venting instructions in this manual 1 running fan 1 Restore power 2 Confirm breaker is not being overloaded or is worn E Confirm inlet water supply is still on and is 15 75 PSI Inspect filters and replace if required Water supply being shared can reduce water pressure Confirm low pressure switch control wires are intact 4 Never operate pump above 1000 PSI Confirm proper ventilation is available to pump motor Confirm voltage and that motor is within service factor Low pressure sensor tripping motor on and off Check water pressure is 15 75 PSI St Press RESET button on GFCI i supplied especially at system start up i hand tighten nozzle s 1 Clean or replace nozzle 1 pump enclosure 2i 115V Plug oscillator directly into a wall outlet If oscillator works replace switch 3 115V If oscillator
5. an plug nozzles Excessively hard high solids water can plug nozzles A plugged filter caused by poor quality water can restrict flow to pump causing permanent damage Never operate pump without water supply Do not close off system completely on discharge side of pump when operating at high pressures greater than water supply pressure Always provide flow to at least four nozzles while operating pump nm d A f d A bk A H 4 N f V V V f d ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD PINCH HAZARD TRIP HAZARD Serious injury or death is possible Plug these units into properly grounded receptacles only Receptacles on pump base are live when main power cord is plugged in Do not operate fans without guards in place Do not insert anything into fan guard while fan is operating Position cords and hoses to lie flat on the ground or floor STEP 2 START UP AND VENTING L At first use air may be entrained in the internal hoses and pump chambers This will prevent the system from pressurizing properly You may experience motor and pump operation with minimal or no misting 2 With the GFCI power cord inserted into a properly grounded power supply receptacle and the pressurized water supply open to the unit move the rocker switch to the FAN MIST position 3 Flush the mist ring without nozzles to remove dust and particles from manufacturing 4 Move the rocker switch to the OFF position and unplug the
6. and the fan power cord to the upright as shown kengen dt STEP 8 Assembly Instructions continued STEP 9 ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS NOTE Receptacles on pump base are live when main power cord is plugged in Plug the power cord from the oscillator motor into one of the outlets Plug the power cord from the fan into the pigtail cord pulled through the large hole in the back of the pump housing INSIDE HOUSING There are two standard electrical outlets located on the back of F PIGTAIL CORD the pump housing pw Kg OSCILLATOR CORD ig Start Up Operation To begin the start up procedure the power cord must be disconnected from the electrical supply You will also want to ensure that the ball valve on the back of the unit is in the closed position STEP 1 WATER SUPPLY Connect a 1 2 or larger water supply line or hose to the valve on the back of the enclosure Make certain that the following water supply conditions are met e Supply pressure of 15 75 PSI e Constant minimum flow rate of 1 GPM e Water pH of less than 7 5 e Total dissolved solids content of less than 500 PPM 2 nn A bw A A Fj A Pj A K Fluctuating water supply can cause cavitations in mist pump resulting in permanent damage Use only stainless steel copper or brass pipe and hardware to plumb the water supply Black or galvanized steel plumbing parts will corrode creating particulate that c
7. d be changed every 500 hours of operation or every three months thereafter Use only 15W 50 synthetic oil in this pump The oil level in the pump can be read on the site glass at the end of the pump The level should always be maintained so that it is touching the red dot on the center of the site glass WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD A e Serious injury or death is possible e Disconnect from electrical supply before opening pump enclosure SYSTEM DRAIN STORAGE When it is time to store your mist system or take it out of use for more than a few days it is strongly recommended that the water be drained from the system to prevent calcification problems and the formation of algae To drain the system 1 Open the ball valve at the back of the pump housing 2 Tilt the unit slightly to accomplish a complete drain 3 Remove and empty the filter housing Do not leave a damp filter cartridge in the unit for extended time periods 10 NOZZLES At the beginning of each new cooling season or after the unit is transported ensure that the nozzles are properly seated in the mist ring The nozzles need only be hand tightened while the unit is turned off no water pressure The fog or spray pattern exiting from the nozzles should have an even cone shape If this is not the case the nozzle should be replaced Nozzle function should be checked regularly to assure best misting and evaporation performance To clea
8. does not run while plugged into the wall outlet ensure all wiring connections are secure if oscillator still does not run replace oscillator motor Replacement Parts KNOB OTHER SIDE FAN MOTOR BACK OF FAN GRIP OSC GEAR MOTOR FAN BLADE OG bas AT fay AT a feat AT ae CET SN A a d OS BRASS NOZZLE WAN AM ARM FILTER HOUSING REPLACEMENT PARTS P N BN8 1224 OHANDLEGRIP CS237 PUMP 75C VKF FILTERCART VKF FILTERHOUS PS F 5 100 100 SV38 SV38 220V C2500GFCI WC 220VPWRCORD OKNOB51618X2 OW HEEL280 250 CS802 GFB 363 GM36VKO DV DESCRIPTION Brass nozzle 008 orifice Finger lugged grip 1 Pump motor 3 4 HP 115 208 230V Pump direct drive plunger Filter cartridge 5 micron 4 7 8 Filter housing 5 Pressure switch F 5100 Valve solenoid 3 8 FPT Valve solenoid 3 8 FPT 220V Power cord 25 ft 16 3 w GFCI Power cord 25 ft 14 3 no plug 2 Knob Wheel pneumatic 8 x 2 1 2 Fan motor 1 2 HP 115 230V 36 Galvanized fan blade 3 wing Oscillating gear motor dual voltage 13 PUMP MOTOR Wi SOLENOID VALVE 115V 12 kuch bech bech bech besch kech bech me N me 230V 12 bech kuch besch bech kel besch bech bech N me me Schaefer Ventilation Equipment LLC warrants to the original purchaser that our products which prove to be defective in material or workmanship within one year unless otherwise specified from date o
9. essure water supply Voltage VAC 115 208 230 to the mist ring The assembly is housed in a galvanized steel enclosure with a blue textured powder coat finish Frequency Hz 60 60 The enclosure is mounted on a tubular steel cart with two eight inch all terrain pneumatic wheels for ease of mobility Amps 8 7 4 4 on any surface Two stainless steel latches enable easy access to the interior components via the hinged lid HP 3 4 3 4 The pump assembly includes an automatic low pressure Pump output 75 GPM 1000 PSI shutoff the pump will not operate without water pressure Filter 5 micron polypropylene A WARNING wew 15 PSI min 75 PSI max ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD e Serious injury or death is possible pressure and flow 1 GPM minimum POTABLE ONLY Main power supply 115V 16 3 SJOOW cord w integral GFCI plug 230V 14 3 SJO no plug e Use a receptacle protected by a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI J TOP INSIDE VIEW Lal UNM The Pumps with Nine Lives Pump crankcase oil 15W 50 synthetic REAR VIEW FEATURES Die cast flange style aluminum crankcase means high strength lightweight and excellent tolerance control Heavy duty dual crankshaft bearings provide extended drive end life Chrome moly crankshaft provides unmatched strength and surface hardness for long life High strength connecting rods assure durability and bearing quality Strong chrome plated brass plunger rods with ch
10. f purchase will be repaired or replaced at the option of Schaefer Ventilation Equipment LLC F O B Sauk Rapids Minnesota What is Not Covered By The Warranty The warranty does not cover 1 Installations not made in accordance with installation instructions 2 Where the operation of the product varies substantially from our operating instructions 3 Malfunctions resulting from misuse negligence alteration accident or lack of performance of required maintenance 4 Loss of time inconvenience loss of use of the product or other consequential damages 5 Removal of any manufacturer nameplate The above constitutes our sole warranty THERE IS NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF All information illustrations and specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing Product specifications subject to change SHALES ER Ventilation Equipment Quality and Innovation since 1951 800 779 3267 www schaeferfan com 2008 Schaefer Ventilation Equipment 8 29 08
11. ge Assembly Instructions continued STEP 6 ASSEMBLE FAN TO UPRIGHT THIS ASSEMBLY REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE L Lift the fan into position Be sure the front of the fan is facing out as well as the front of the upright There is a label on the upright that indicates which side is the front 2 Insert a detent pin through the left side of the fan mounting hole in the upright into the hole in the left side of the fan Repeat this step for the right side STEP 7 ASSEMBLE TILT LOCK TO UPRIGHT 1 Remove knob from fan 2 Position slip nut on the inside of the upright centering over the tilt lock rod and tilt lock mounting hole by sliding slip nut down on the tilt lock rod 5 Insert the knob through the tilt lock mounting hole in the upright and into the slip nut Tighten the knob securely A fully assembled tilt lock is pictured below STEP 8 ASSEMBLE HOSE TOOLS REQUIRED 11 16 wrench I Secure the end of the 1 4 ID hose without the quick disconnect SLIP NUT to the water supply fitting on the bottom of the mist ring using the 11 16 wrench TILT LOCK 2 Pull back the locking ring on the quick disconnect and fasten it to the top male connection located on the back of the pump housing STEP 9 INSTALL CABLE TIES L Use the two remaining 4 cable ties to secure the fan power cord to the back guard and the mist hose to the front guard Os Use the two 14 cable ties to secure the mist hose
12. ion intact and easy to read at all times Replace missing or damaged safety decals immediately o NV A V V A A DO NOT MOVE FAN WHEN IN OPERATION ALWAYS UNPLUG FAN BEFORE MOVING DO NOT MOVE FAN WHEN IN OPERATION pn ee ES ALWAYS UNPLUG FAN BEFORE MOVING e This is an electric device with moving components There is the possibility of fire electric shock or injury to persons Ensure all safety recommendations are adhered to in order to minimize this risk e Comply with all local and national electric codes e Disconnect all power and unplug the unit before you inspect clean or perform maintenance on the components of the unit e Do not allow electrical cord connections to fall or lay in water e A GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter is recommended for use with this product e Use only extension cords properly rated for this product e Only use water considered clean and safe for drinking e Protect the unit from freezing Fan and Mist Ring Specifications FAN Height and width STi Depth front to back 20 2 Guards are white powder coated steel FAN MOTOR Voltage VAC 115 230 Frequency Hz 60 60 Amps 6 0 3 5 HP 1 2 1 2 Speeds 1 1 MIST RING Nozzles 12 Nozzle flow rate each 0 022 GPM 1000 PSI Total output 0 264 GPM 1000 PSI Mist Pump Specifications The pump assembly includes a pump motor and control MIST PUMP AND MOTOR assembly designed to provide high pr
13. n or replace a nozzle L Turn off power to unit and disconnect water supply 2 Drain the system as described in the System Drain Storage section of this manual 3 Unscrew and remove the nozzle 4 Soak in vinegar rinse in water OR replace with new nozzle St Screw the nozzle assembly into the mist ring by hand NO TOOLS SHOULD BE USED TO TIGHTEN THE NOZZLE 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for remaining nozzles FILTER Filter maintenance requirements will change with changing water conditions The filter cartridge should be inspected frequently and changed as needed A dirty filter will restrict water flow to the pump and can cause permanent damage To change the filter cartridge L 2 10 11 Turn off and disconnect water supply Disconnect unit from electrical supply Open pump enclosure Unscrew blue filter housing from black bracket NOTE When opening the filter housing it is common for the O ring to lift out of housing and stick to cap Remove used cartridge and discard Rinse out housing and fill 1 3 full of water Add two to three tablespoons of bleach and scrub thoroughly with brush Rinse thoroughly Remove O ring from housing and wipe groove and O ring clean Lubricate O ring with a coating of clean silicone grease Place O ring back in place and press down into the groove NOTE This step is important to ensure proper filter seal Make sure the O ring is seated level in the groove Insert
14. rom moly crosshead pins Special concentric high density polished solid ceramic plungers provide a true wear surface and extended seal life High tensile strength forged brass manifold head with built in integral regulator and eight mounting screws for exceptional strength 100 wet seal design adds to service life by allowing pumped liquids to cool and lubricate on both sides Stainless steel valves seats and springs provide corrosion resistance ultimate seating and extended life Unique design and specially formulated Hi Pressure Seals offer unmatched performance and seal life Crossheads are 360 supported for uncompromising alignment 4 Assembly Instructions STEP 1 REMOVE SHIPPING OIL PLUG L Remove mist pump assembly from carton and place on a level surface 2 Release the two latches on the front of the enclosure and lift the hinged lid SS The pump has been pre filled with crankcase oil at the factory A CAUTION The plastic shipping plug must be removed before operating the mist pump 4 Remove the label and small plastic oil plug from the pump and save for future transportation use STEP 2 ASSEMBLE PUMP TO BASE TOOLS REQUIRED Two 7 16 wrenches L Place base on a level surface 2 Remove four bolts and flange lock nuts from base 3 Place pump assembly on base Be sure the pump assembly is oriented so the back of it faces the footpads on the base Insert the four bolts to secure the pump
15. tion please call Schaefer Ventilation Equipment at 800 779 3267 to locate a dealer near you The cool air you will now enjoy when using this misting equipment is created through the process of evaporation Heat is required to change water from a liquid to a gas or water vapor Our high pressure misting equipment creates a very fine fog by pumping high pressure water at a very low flow rate through small nozzles When combined with the air provided by a fan this fog is rapidly evaporated The heat required to evaporate the fog is extracted from the air causing a reduced air temperature This cooler air is then distributed to people or animals creating a direct cooling effect and will also gradually replace warmer saturated air from enclosed spaces The performance of your misting system can be affected by local conditions Using this equipment for any other purpose than it was intended or in a way not within the operating recommendations specified in this manual will void the warranty and may cause personal injury All information illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice Keep this manual in a clean dry place for future reference Thank you again and stay cool A warning decal pictured below has been placed on the equipment to warn of potential danger Care should be taken to keep this informat
16. to the base FRONT lt _ BACK STEP 3 ASSEMBLE COLUMN TO BASE TOOLS REQUIRED Two 9 16 wrenches E STEP A ASSEMBLE UPRIGHT TO COLUMN TOOLS REQUIRED Large adjustable wrench l De Assembly Instructions continued Remove four bolts and flange lock nuts from column flange Place column flange over the four holes in the base Be sure the column is oriented so the handle faces the back of the base Insert the four bolts to secure the column to the base Remove the large nylock and washer from the column Place the upright over the threaded shaft Be sure the FRONT label on the upright points to the front of the assembly Replace the washer then the nylock to secure the upright to the column STEP 5 ASSEMBLE MIST RING TO FAN TOOLS REQUIRED Wire cutter L j LABEL CG aM Center the mist ring on the front face of the fan guard we lf with the nozzles directed away from the fan and the oot er water supply fitting oriented in a downward direction Secure the ring using six of the 4 cable ties found in the hardware bag The cable ties will need to be pinched in the middle to form a V see illustration below which will enable you to put the tie through the fan guard and bring the end back out to wrap around the mist ring Pull the end through the locking cage until tight and cut off the excess length Pinch cable tie to create this shape Locking ca
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