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Class I TORNADO

Aspirating Aerator

Installation,

Operation, and

Maintenance Manual

Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual

Q-Pulse Id: VM483

Active: 11/11/2015

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Summary of Contents for Class I TORNADO

Page 1: ...ting Aerator Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual 2009 AEROMIX Systems Inc Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator Installation Operation Maintenance Vendor Manual Q Pulse Id VM483 Active 11 11 2015 Page 1 of 30 ...

Page 2: ...tine maintenance Recommended Maintenance Kits you should have on hand to maximize equipment life Read the instruction manual purchase the extended warranty purchase the maintenance kits and earn money for every customer you refer to AEROMIX Register as a new customer by filling out and faxing back the enclosed registration form and get a great free gift sent to you Call our Customer Service Depart...

Page 3: ...ional one 1 year total of two 2 years of warranty coverage Extended warranties cannot be purchased past 60 days of shipment Extending the warranty benefits you by Assuring you and the aeration equipment are protected against material and workmanship defects that may occur in the future Potentially saves parts expenses Extending the warranty is simple Call our Customer Service Department at 800 879...

Page 4: ...to falling objects external forces explosion fire riot civic commotion acts of war or vandalism It also excludes mishandling by Purchaser excess wear excessive corrosion fatigue abuse or failure caused by lack of maintenance or caused by freight damage improper storage contact with foreign objects use in highly corrosive highly abrasive or high temperature solutions excess foam or use in solutions...

Page 5: ...eration systems for improving the quality of water and wastewater Our aerators and aeration equipment are used worldwide for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment and lake rejuvenation Let our technical experts assist you in proper sizing layout and operation of your next aeration or mixing system Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator Installation Operation Maintenance Vendor Manual Q...

Page 6: ...ks sequencing batch reactors and post aeration ZEPHYR IAF System Induced Air Flotation IAF System Available from 1 to 10HP 75 to 7 5 kW Stainless steel construction Separates and removes fats oils and flotable solids Applied at pulp and paper mills petrochemical meat vegetable and oil processing facilities CYCLONE Diffuser Coarse Bubble Diffusers Unique bubble shearing action for high oxygen trans...

Page 7: ...reatment systems are used worldwide to provide potable water for thousands of people at hotels and resorts shopping centers office buildings municipalities and industrial and military facilities Let our technical experts assist you in selecting the water or wastewater treatment system that matches your exact needs and requirements Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator Installation Operation M...

Page 8: ...ent plants for the production of potable water from well or surface water Flows from 1 000 to 1 000 000 gallons per day of potable water Able to supply drinking water for populations from 100 to 25 000 people Pre fabricated skid mounted or containerized water treatment Treatment can include chemical addition coagulation media filtration membrane separation and disinfection depending on raw water q...

Page 9: ...that are completely powered by solar energy AEROMIX Eco Aeration products are used in ponds lakes and reservoirs for algae and odor control reducing chemical consumption improved mixing aeration digesting bottom sludge ice control and fish kill prevention Let our technical experts assist you in the proper sizing layout and operation of your next solar powered aeration or circulation system Aeromix...

Page 10: ...dissolved oxygen levels over a wide area Ideal for use in lakes and ponds Operates year round in any climate LumenAER Circulator Solar Powered Floating Circulator Operates 24 7 Rapid oxygenation and distribution removes or reduces odors excess algae excessive nutrient concentrations and digesting bottom sludge Applied in lakes estuaries stormwater detention ponds polishing ponds drinking water res...

Page 11: ...ical Accessories 13 Section 9 Start Up 14 9 1 Training 14 9 2 Propeller Rotation 14 9 3 Amp Draw 15 9 4 Observation of Operation 15 Section 10 Aligning the Coupling 15 Section 11 Maintenance Schedule 16 Section 12 Troubleshooting 17 Section 13 Disassembly Maintenance 18 13 1 Removing the Propeller 18 13 2 Removing the Draft Tube 18 Section 14 Service Policy 19 Class I TORNADO Drawings Start Up She...

Page 12: ...installing an aerator make sure the propeller is clear of any submerged items such as mooring or electrical cable 5 Make sure the electrical circuits are locked out disconnected whenever equipment is being handled or serviced 6 If the aerator is used for de icing make sure signs are posted in accordance with state or local laws advising of thin ice and open water 7 NEVER climb on float or mounting...

Page 13: ...o splashing or spraying All mixing and oxygen transfer takes place under the water s surface 4 Units can be operated alone or in groups to create a circular flow pattern 2 FIGURE 1 Construction features of the Class I TORNADO aerator Stainless Steel Propeller Grease zerks easy to reach Standard Coupling Flanges Standard TEFC Motor Large open Propeller Hub for more air flow Aeromix Class 1 Tornado ...

Page 14: ... to the propeller Action of the propeller mixes the air stream with the water resulting in tiny bubbles The air and water mixture is forced away from the propeller both horizontally and vertically effectively mixing and oxygenating the water 3 FIGURE 2 Aerator in operation Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator Installation Operation Maintenance Vendor Manual Q Pulse Id VM483 Active 11 11 2015...

Page 15: ...ipping and handling Check all the aerator bolts for tightness Report any damage to the freight carrier equipment distributor and AEROMIX SECTION 4 MOUNTING THE AERATOR All AEROMIX mounting accessories require mounting cradles as illustrated in FIGURE 4 below Mounting the aerator simply consists of lowering the unit so the motor mount pins set in the mounting cradle slot A bolt lockwasher and flatw...

Page 16: ...NADO aerator The float mount FIGURE 5 is best suited for large basins basins with sloped sides and basins with fluctuating water levels It can be easily moved to different locations FIGURE 6 shows a typical wall mount which is custom designed and built to wall and water level dimensions supplied by the customer These fixed mounts can be further customized to allow swiveling the aerator and its mou...

Page 17: ... Swing arms FIGURE 8 are needed whenever water levels fluctuate beyond the limits of the mooring cable Floats with swing arms can only be moored perpendicular to the cable Aerator thrust should be directed toward points of attachment cable or wall so that arms are in tension not compression 6 FIGURE 8 Float with optional swing arms FIGURE 7 TORNADO with optional vortex shield Aeromix Class 1 Torna...

Page 18: ...tied with the TORNADO aerator and floats moored into place The legs hold the propeller off the basin floor when there is no water in the basin Low Water Level Legs Front and Rear 7 FIGURE 9A 9B 9C Low Water Level Legs Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator Installation Operation Maintenance Vendor Manual Q Pulse Id VM483 Active 11 11 2015 Page 18 of 30 ...

Page 19: ... 8 FIGURE 10A 10B 10C Low Water Level Legs Front and Rear Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator Installation Operation Maintenance Vendor Manual Q Pulse Id VM483 Active 11 11 2015 Page 19 of 30 ...

Page 20: ...rpendicular mooring option A in FIGURE 11 or parallel mooring option B in FIGURE 11 to the mooring cable Special modifications may be possible to allow the floats to be mounted at different angles to shore Size the mooring cable by number of aerators per span and their motor horsepower by using the chart in Appendix C Appendix C also provides the maximum cable length and maximum unsupported distan...

Page 21: ...foot 2 1 m long four inch 10 2 cm diameter schedule 40 galvanized pipe This is typically filled with concrete and buried five to six feet 1 5 1 8 m deep with a two foot square 0 6 m x0 6 m concrete footing Although AEROMIX studies and designs the mooring posts it supplies in cases where other parties furnish these we recommend a registered professional engineer checks the equipment and site condit...

Page 22: ...separate floats to prevent the loose cable from sinking Size the cable per motor horsepower by using the chart in Appendix C Use a cable length of three times the pond depth Each mooring line should contain an anchor at the ratio of 60 pounds 27 2 kg of concrete weight per motor horsepower For example 120 pounds 54 4 kg on each cable for a 2 horsepower unit for a total of 360 pounds 163 2 kg 11 FI...

Page 23: ... LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES AEROMIX is not responsible for motors that have failed due to improper wiring 8 1 RECOMMENDED ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES Electrical accessories such as power cable watertight electrical cable clamps and control panels are normally not supplied however these accessories can be ordered separately from AEROMIX Ground Fault Interruption GFI devices or equivalent protection must be ...

Page 24: ... motor manufacturer s website Wiring diagrams for DOL Direct On Line and Delta change from model to model Incorrectly wiring a motor will seriously damage the motor and void the warranty Make sure a proper ground is always provided and securely attached to the motor grounding lug Failure to do so will void the motor warranty and could cause serious injury A watertight cable grip FIGURE 14 should b...

Page 25: ...t jump when started Keep hands feet and loose clothing away from the propeller and couplings during operation Quickly turn the electrical power on and off Proper rotation is clockwise when viewed from the propeller end see FIGURE 15 When rotating correctly water is pushed away from the aerator and is not splashed up toward the motor If the rotation is incorrect turn off the aerator disconnect lock...

Page 26: ...N OF OPERATION The TORNADO should run smoothly with no vibrations rattles squeaks or other noises A suction sound of air being drawn through the draft tube is normal as is an occasional vortex SECTION 10 ALIGNING THE COUPLING Misalignment of the couplings can happen during shipment or installation Excessive vibration or a high pitched whining noise can indicate a misaligned coupling FIGURE 16 show...

Page 27: ... for end play There should not be noticeable end play An aerator with end play a gap between the seals and shaft or shaft rotation that is loose and grinding should be further inspected Further inspection requires removal of the seal module and visually checking the bearings Kits are available from AEROMIX for replacing seal modules or bearings AEROMIX recommends that seals and bearings be inspect...

Page 28: ...rician Bad connection Contact Electrician Motor Wired improperly Reconnect motor leads Wire damaged sized wrong Reconnect motor leads Will not run Lightning damaged Contact Electrician Propeller Fouled Remove Propeller and clean Little or no mixing Propeller damaged or bent Repair Replace propeller NOTE Observe aerator for vortexing A vortex is created when air is sucked from the water s surface d...

Page 29: ...s held in place by eight hex head bolts 9 16 socket and lockwashers With the bolts and propeller removed the draft tube can be slid off the aerator assembly FIGURE 18 Reapply locktight to bolts whenever replacing the draft tube 18 FIGURE 18 Draft Tube Installation Bolts and Lockwashers 8 places Jam Nut Propeller Key Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator Installation Operation Maintenance Vend...

Page 30: ...MIX manufactures when returned freight prepaid to our facility Contact AEROMIX to obtain a return material order RMO number whenever goods are being returned for warranty or repair work Equipment not manufactured by AEROMIX such as motors and control panels are covered by their own warranties and should be returned to those manufacturers for service 19 Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator In...

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