| EKBS-20 Aeration Kit Instructions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| STOP: DO NOT PROCEED WITHOUT USING BATTERY HOOK-UP INSTRUCTIONS. ADDITIONAL BATTERY BANKS ARE ALLOWED IF PROPERLY CONNECTED. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.) Panel and Diffuser Mount Assembly: STOP: UNIT MUST BE LOCATED IN A WELL DRAINED NO VEGETATION AREA. FLOODING WILL DESTROY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & VOID YOUR WARRANTY.. 2.) Assemble panel mounts and attach solar panels so that they face, unobstructed, to the to south. (see instr. booklet) |
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| S-20 Aeration Technical Data
: Maximum 1/2 acre pond for each aerator installed. For 1 acre pond 2 aerators are required. Aerator: Aerator air tubing length 20 feet with diffuser. Longer lengths reduce airflow and reduce backup power. Pump box height 18 inches. Pump box length 14 inches Total weight 75 lbs. (without battery) Air Compressors = 4 = (0.5 cfm when used with draft tube)) Solar Panel: 60 watts Drive: Motor: AC, 0.5 amp Footprint: 60"x48"x30" Battery: Requires two 12 volt, 33 Ah, batteries, for 24/7 operation (not included). A third battery may be needed for 24/7 operation backup. |
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| 3.) Attach solar panel cables to PLUG-IN connectors on pump box. Pumps should operate immediately in direct sun (if not see troubleshooting manual). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4.) Use locking nylon straps provided to attach pump box to panel mount tubes at upper and lower point as shown so air hose barb and drain holes face down. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.) Attach battery cables to pump box and connect (red+to red+ and black- to black-)battery (batteries not provided). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| One year warranty on all parts. PEC will repair/replace at its option. The seller will not be held responsible for any accidents that may occur while work is carried out by others. We also exclude liability for direct or indirect damage or loses. No warranty is made as to the suitability or merchantability of the unit for your application. |
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| 6.) Connect aeration tubing to pump box brass air outlet barb. Place battery boxes under panel. NOTE SAFETY : Solar panel mount must be secured to in-ground stakes/anchors to prevent wind damage (anchors not provided). |
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| TROUBLESHOOTING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| If pumps are not operating open pump box top silver screws. Examine solar controller and see that charging LED is lit when direct sun is available and nothing is blocking the sun. |
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7.) Place draft tube in water and secure. IMPORTANT: Anchor draft tube in place with line provided. Tie to one end of anchor rope provided to top float metal hasp and then pull/mount from opposite shore AND/OR use bottom mounted sandbags, rocks, or plastic coated weight provided. |
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| Examine all tubing is not kinked and all tube connections are secure. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| For additional pump troubleshooting click here. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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