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?
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 Purchased
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?
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.
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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?
The PortaPac unit 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 Purchased Portable Air Conditioners From
AirPac Rents?
Just a few companies who depend on AirPac Rents to cool their hot spots.
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