Aeration Kit Installation
(this quality of the unit is as shown below and operation is as described below, for more airflow upgrade or buy our larger S-20 or 240 units.)
Maximum 1/4 acre pond for each aerator installed. For 1/2 acre pond install two aerators, for 1 acre pond 4 aerators are required.
Aerator:
Aerator air tubing length 20 feet
Aerator box height 6 inches
Aerator box length 10 inches
Total weight 14 lbs. (without battery)
Air Compressor = 2 lpm (this is the maximum allowed for 24 hr operation using a single 12 Volt car battery, for more air buy more, upgrade with 2nd pump to EKBS-10A or buy larger S-20 units.)
Motor: 12V / 0.5 amp
Footprint: 18x18x18
Battery: 12 volt low profile marine type battery, maximum dimensions 7.5" x 11"x 11.5 ", rated + 33 Ah, needed for 24/7 operation (not included). Battery is not required for daytime sun only operations.
1.)Insure solar panel will be facing south in a sunny area. Open latch on pump box and remove 3 wing nuts. Lower solar panel forward and open battery box top. Empty battery box and securely mount to top of a fence post (post not included).
Place 12 volt marine battery (battery not included) in box or next to same.
Attach positive (red) and negative (black) clamps to battery. Insure 10 amp fused battery connector is good. Tuck fused switch under battery box lid to protect it, close box, and secure solar panel wing nuts mount. To replace fuse squeeze open top cover above cable clips.
2.) Secure PV panel to battery box and if needed use retaining box strap included. Insure air tubing is secure to pump mount box compressor outlet nozzle and place diffuser in water. Use diffuser float if water depth exceeds 3 or 4 feet to maximize air flow. Secure diffuser to a float or strap to riser so diffuser depth is 3-4 ft.
3.) Place all exposed air tubing inside PVC pipe or old garden hose to protect it from chewing animals.
4.)Inspect pump mount box and remove external debris or snow daily.
5.) Call customer service toll free at 888-261-4726 for any questions.
fused clips.
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. Deicing area is a function of air/water temperature.
presses into air tubing.
1.)Go to video at www.noaeration.com
2.) Remove diffuser, blow air backwards into air line. No air should escape. If it does, check air line connections are tight. If connections tight, replace pump diaphragms.
3.) If air does not escape above during test, remove diffuser, disconnet battery and shield panel from sun. Hold end of airline 4 feet from the ground, fill line with water, connect battery. Water should blow out completely. If not, contact customer service.
B. No bubbles. Pumps NOT running.
1.) Unit will operate in direct sun with charged battery. Unit will not run without sun and dead battery. Unit will run slow with indirect sun and mostly discharged battery.
2.) Inspect led on charge controller is lit.. If not, charge battery, check fuse is good at cable clip, if not, replace 10 amp fuse.
3.) If pumps still not running, contact customer service.
1520 N. 6th Street
Springfield, IL. 62702
tel:888-261-4726 fax: 866-422-0018
email: info@solaraerator.com
NOTE: Higher airflows require more direct sunshine or reduced diffuser depth to keep battery charged.
The vsp can be adjusted to maintain 24/7 operation by reducing air flow, if diffuser depth cannot be reduced, or the amount of direct sunlight cannot be increased.
