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Assembly to Float
It may be best to work on the edge of a table for the
assembly with the float turned upside down.
Bolt holes
Set the unit upside down on the float with the prop
guard resting near the float bolt holes. Place the 4
retaining clips (Part F5) over the ring of the prop
guard so the threaded hole is lined up with the float
bolt holes. There is a U-shaped indent in the clip that
will fit snug against the top ring of the cage.
Letting one edge of the float overhang the edge of
a table so you have access to one of the float bolt
holes on the top side, use one of the 1/4”-20 x 3-1/2”
Phillips Pan Head Screws (Part F2), one 1/4” split
washer (Part F3), and a 1/4” Flat Washer (Part F4)
to secure the float. Make sure the split washer goes
between the bolt head and the flat washer. Insert
screw with washer through bolt hole in float and
thread into the float retaining clip on the other side.
float retain
ing clip
Tighten until snug with a Phillips Head screw driver
and repeat for 3 remaining screws.
Installation & Operating Instructions
Use the ropes to position the Aerator in the desired
location in the pond/lake. Anchor the ropes or secure
them to the shoreline so the ropes are free of slack, but
not tight. To prevent twisting of the unit due to torque,
you should place the anchor at least 3 feet from the
float for each foot of depth (Ex. A 6 foot deep pond
would require an anchor 18 feet horizontally from the
float.)
For ease of removal, you may choose to keep at least
one anchor within reach from shore, just below the
water’s surface.
Correct Anchoring
Incorrect Anchoring
