Aeration Kit Installation
(this quality of the unit is as shown below and operation is as described below, for more airflow buy more units or our larger S-20/40 units.)
Maximum 1/2 acre pond for each aerator installed. For 1 acre pond install two aerators, for 1-1/2 acre pond 3 aerators are required.
Aerator:
Aerator air tubing length 15 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 or larger S-20 units.)
Drive:
Motor: 12V / 0.25 amp
Footprint: 18x18x18
Battery: 12 volt low profile battery, maximum dimensions 7.5" x 6"x 16", rated amps 200-600, 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 wing nut. 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 battery (battery not included) in box or next to same.
Attach positive (red) and negative (black) clamps to battery. Insure 10 amp fused switch connector is on and green LED is lit. Tuck fused switch under battery box lid to protect it, close box, and secure solar panel wing nut mount. To replace fuse unscrew top above silver tip opposite switch end, counter clockwise.
2.) Place PV panel/compressor on battery box and secure with 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 feet to maximize air flow. Secure diffuser to float with velcro strap on float so diffuser depth is 3 ft. Place float in water and secure with metal anchor or replace anchor with suitable weight etc.
3.) Place 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.
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.
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.) Insure green LED on battery cable is lit. If not, charge battery, unscrew metal tip from battery plug and replace 10 amp fuse, check switch position and electrical connections.
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
