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PortaPac Series
FAQ'S
How loud are the PortaPac
units?
Does
the unit make water? What happens with the
condensate?
How
often will I need to empty the tank?
How
large are the condensate tank?
What
if I need to run my PortaPac unit 24/7?
How
long can the condensate line be?
Do
I need to vent the unit to the outside?
How
far can I duct the unit?
What
kind of maintenance is required?
What
do I need to do if I am going to store the
unit?
PortaPac Series Application FAQ'S
How
large of an area can I cool with the
PortaPac Series?
How
cold can I get my room/tent?
Can
I put the PortaPac unit on my UPS?
Can
I plug into an extension cord?
Do
I need a dedicated circuit to run the
PortaPac unit?
What
other accessory items do I need for my
application?
Who
can I get to install my PortaPac unit?
Who
Has Rented Portable Air Conditioners
From AirPac Rents?
PortaPac Series FAQ'S
How loud are
the PortaPac Units?
The PortaPac units are designed for
indoor and outdoor use applications and we
use advanced compressor technology to
further reduce mechanical noise. The
blowers or fans are all reciprocating type
and reduce the air noise of the unit.
There is no dB rating for the PortaPac
series because there are to many variables
involved with this unit.
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Does
the unit make water? What happens with the
condensate?
Yes, the PortaPac Series are true air
conditioners and some moisture is removed
from the air which results in condensate.
The condensate collects in a pan and is
then pumped out of the unit through a
condensate pump.
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How often will I
need to empty the tank?
There is no tank on the PortaPac
Series, but there is a condensate pump to
discharge the condensate to a drain line.
Condensate generation is based on various
temperature and humidity levels as well as
user installation and control settings. In
the warm, humid summer months the amount
of condensate generated will be greater
than in the cool, dry winter months.
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How large is the
condensate tank?
Again there is not a tank but a
condensate pump. The water will
collect in a condensate drain pan with-in
the PortaPac unit, drain into the pump
reservoir and from there the condensate is
pumped out of the unit through 3/8"
vinyl tubing. Now you can run your
condensate line to a drain, sink or to the
outside.
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What if I need to
run my PortaPac unit 24/7?
The PortaPac unit has a built-in
condensate pump that can be used to allow
continuous uninterrupted cooling. The pump
has a 20’ lift capability which will get
you up to the drop ceiling level and allow
for connection to a drain line.
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How
long can the condensate line be?
The PortaPac unit has a
built-in condensate pump that comes with
enough 3/8" plastic tubing to reach
outside the unit through the knock out
hole. You may require more tubing
than what is supplied with the pump.
You can either attach the new section of
tubing to the supplied tubing with a
coupler or purchase a new section of
tubing to fit the required length of your
condensate drain line. You can go as
far as you need to with the tubing as long
as you keep the tubing sloping down at an
angle. Again if you need to go a
long distance to your drain then we
recommend that you go up as much as you
can (up to 20') then go towards your drain
with the tubing sloping down at an angle.
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Do I need to vent
the unit to the outside?
No, you do not need to vent the
PortaPac unit to the outside. If you are
cooling an enclosed equipment environment
you do need to discharge the condenser air
(warm air) out of the space you are trying
to cool. The warm air duct attaches to the
back of the unit with the quick connect
flange that will allow for condenser air
discharge into the ceiling plenum area or
through a wall. You may also set
your PortaPac unit outside and duct the
cold air into the room.
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How far can I duct
the unit?
The warm air duct is an option for the
PortaPac unit, but the length of duct you
can have for the condenser air is a
maximum of 50'.
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What kind of
maintenance is required?
Unit maintenance is quick and easy. The
PortaPac series has a totally sealed
refrigeration system. It should not be
necessary to recharge your unit. The only
regular preventative maintenance is
cleaning the two filters. You want to make
sure that you keep the drain line clear on
the condensate pump.
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What do I need to
do if I am going to store the unit?
Before storing the unit you want to
ensure the evaporator coil is dry and the
condensate is emptied from the unit. First
you would operate the PortaPac unit in the
fan mode for about 5 minutes to dry out
the evaporator coil and get all the
moisture off of the coil. Make sure the
condensate is emptied, turn off the unit,
and wipe down the cabinet with a soft
cloth and mild detergent. Your PortaPac
unit will be in prime shape when your next
cooling need arises.
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PortaPac Series
Application FAQ'S
How
large of an area can I cool with the
PortaPac Series?
That depends on what is in
the area you are trying to cool. All air
conditioning units are rated in BTU, or
British Thermal Unit, which is a unit of
measure. There are 12,000 BTU to 1 ton of
air conditioning. For equipment cooling we
need to determine the amount of power
being used by the equipment in the room so
we can do a basic heat load calculation.
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How
cold can I get my room/tent?
There is no way to tell.
The PortaPac unit will give you
approximately a 20°F temperature
differential – for instance, if your
room is 80°F, the unit will deliver
approximately 60°F air. This does not
mean that your room will be 60°F. . .
that all depends on the heat load in the
room/tent.
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Can I
put the PortaPac unit on my UPS?
We do not recommend that
you operate the PortaPac unit using on a
UPS.
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Can I
plug into an extension cord?
The PortaPac is hard-wired
and we do not recommend that you operate
the PortaPac unit using an extension cord.
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Do I
need a dedicated circuit to run the
PortaPac unit?
he PortaPac is hard-wired
and is a
mechanical device and could potentially
put noise onto the line when the
compressor starts and stops. A dedicated
line is not required but would certainly
be recommended if your computer and
electronic equipment is not protected by a
UPS or surge suppresser.
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What
other accessory items do I need for my
application?
The PortaPac has many
options and accessories to keep your hot
spots cool.
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Who can
I get to install my PortaPac unit?
The PortaPac unit is
designed for quick set-up. A local
contractor or electrician would be able to
install your PortaPac unit by providing
the proper electrical power and connecting
the unit to the power supply. You
may also require the services of a
handyman or plumber, depending on the
location of your condensate drain line for
your condensate pump.
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Who
Has Rented Portable Air Conditioners
From AirPac Rents?
Just a few companies who
depend on AirPac Rents to cool their hot spots.
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