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Maintenance Recommendations
Under No Circumstances should anyone enter
the water while an aerator is operating. Turn Off and
Disconnect electrical power prior to any Maintenance or
Servicing
Your product is protected with a 25 Amp replaceable
fuse. If you have repeat, consistent trips of your fuse,
the equipment should be disconnected and removed
from the water. The power cord should be inspected for
damage and you should call a Kasco Marine distributor or
representative for further instructions.
OBSERVATION: Operating equipment should be observed
on a regular basis (daily, if possible) for any reduction
or variation in performance. If a change in performance
is observed, the equipment should be disconnected from
power and inspected for any material that may have
clogged the system or wrapped around the shaft of the
motor, especially plastic bags and fishing line. Even
though Kasco Aerators are among the most clog-resistant
on the market, it is impossible to protect against all items
that can clog equipment and still maintain a flow of water.
These materials can be very damaging to the equipment
under continued operation and must be removed as soon
as possible. ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO THE
UNIT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE CLOGS.
CLEANING: Equipment should be removed from the
water at least once per month to clean the exterior of the
system, especially the painted steel motor housing. The
motor housing is the surface that dissipates heat into the
water and any algae, calcium, etc. build-up will become an
insulator that blocks heat transfer. In most cases a power
washer will be sufficient if the unit and algae are still wet.
If corrosion of the painted surfaces exists, clean and repaint
with a good quality epoxy paint.
SEAL REPLACEMENT: This is a sealed motor assembly
and the seal will wear out over time (similar to brake pads
on a car). Replacement of the seal after three years may
add longevity to the operation of the motor, saving you the
cost of more expensive repairs.
Seal replacement and all other repair services should be
performed by Kasco Marine or a Kasco trained Authorized
Repair Center. Please contact your Kasco Marine, Inc.
distributor or representative for your nearest Authorized
Repair Center.
UNIT STORAGE: When storing units during the offseason,
it is important to check for any damage to your unit, or
corrosion of painted metal parts. If corrosion does exist,
simply clean the area and repaint with a good quality epoxy
paint. This will help ensure your unit gives you trouble free
service.
Troubleshooting Tips
Below are some helpful troubleshooting tips. If a problem
occurs, please double check the assembly and installation
instructions and required power to drive your unit. More
troubleshooting tips can be found at
www.kascomarine.com (Under the Helpful Info tab)
“My Aerator seems to run slowly.”
This can also be a symptom of several possible
problems. There could be an electrical problem where
the unit is not getting the proper voltage. This could also
indicate a problem with the motor of the unit, which needs
to be looked at by an Authorized Repair Center. Check that
the unit is receiving the proper voltage, and, if so, contact
Kasco for further steps.
Note: If the Aerator has been stored or exposed to cold for
an extended period without running, it may take a minute
for the prop to get to full speed once power is supplied.
“My Aerator flow seems to fluctuate and/or be less than
usual.”
This can occur because of a few different reasons.
Most of the time, this symptom is caused from unit being
clogged with debris. A mat of weeds, many leaves, plastic
bags, etc. can clog up the unit and cause it to be starved of
water. If the unit does not have the proper amount of water,
the flow or pattern will fluctuate up and down and look
sporadic. If you are seeing these symptoms, disconnect the
unit from power and clean away the debris that is clogging
up the prop guard. Another possibility if these symptoms
are noticed, is a chipped or damaged prop that is causing
the unit to wobble and not pump properly. When the unit is
disconnected from power, check the prop for damages and
replace if damage is found.
“My Aerator does not run”
This can occur because the user replaceable fuse
has blown. Check and replace if necessary.
