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2HP-5HP AERATOR MANUAL

800 Deere Rd. Prescott, WI 54021 | 715.262.4488 | [email protected] | kascomarine.com

MOVING WATER FORWARD, SINCE 1968

Operation &
Maintenance

Manual

Document number 884745
Document version 2021.1.1

AERATOR

8400A, 3.1A, 5.1A,
2.3A, 2.3HA, 3.3A,
3.3HA, 5.3A, 5.3HA

3020379

ANSI/UL 778: 2016

Ed.6+R:22Feb2017

CSA C22.2 #108: 2014 Ed.5

Summary of Contents for 2.3A

Page 1: ...sales kascomarine com kascomarine com MOVING WATER FORWARD SINCE 1968 Operation Maintenance Manual Document number 884745 Document version 2021 1 1 AERATOR 8400A 3 1A 5 1A 2 3A 2 3HA 3 3A 3 3HA 5 3A 5 3HA 3020379 ANSI UL 778 2016 Ed 6 R 22Feb2017 CSA C22 2 108 2014 Ed 5 ...

Page 2: ...structions 4 Parts Included 2HP 5 Parts Included 3 5HP 6 Assembly Instructions 2HP 7 Optional Bottom Screen Assembly 9 Assembly Instructions 3 5HP 10 Installation Instructions 12 Three Phase Startup Procedure 13 Maintenance Recommendations 14 Troubleshooting Tips 15 Replacement Parts 2HP 17 Replacement Parts 3 5HP 18 Warranty 19 Repair Contact Form 21 ...

Page 3: ... need to pull the unit to the side of the pond use the anchoring ropes or mount apparatus Do not use waders in deep ponds lakes or ponds lakes with drop offs drastic slopes or soft bottom material Do not use boats that tip easily such as canoes for aerator installation and follow all boating safety rules and regulations including wearing a PFD Personal Flotation Device 3 phase aerators 2 3 3 3 5 3...

Page 4: ... 3 208 240 10 7 63 5 1A 5 208 240 18 97 3 phase Aerators 2 3A 2 208 230 4 5 40 2 3HA 2 460 2 3 20 3 3A 3 208 230 8 2 70 3 3HA 3 460 4 1 35 5 3A 5 208 230 13 100 5 3HA 5 460 6 5 50 SUGGESTED TOOLS SUPPLIES Three anchors or stakes for installing unit 9 16 wrench and socket 7 16 wrench Optional Three 12 pieces of 1 galvanized pipe Back to Contents ...

Page 5: ... unit to ensure proper functioning Use and Operation Kasco Aerators are designed and engineered for continuous duty such as on fish farms or other aquacul ture applications or on demand use as needed in a recreational water feature During flotation operation the water is pulled from 360 around the unit and from below the unit The water is pulled upward and thrust through the flotation collar into ...

Page 6: ...157 E 3 8 x 1 bolt 3 566250 F 3 8 lock washer 3 566230 G Bottom float bracket 3 840158 H Unit mounting bracket 3 417854 I 1 4 20 x 3 4 hex head screw 6 840539 J 1 4 lock washer 6 840537 Optional Bottom Screen Assembly K Mesh screen 1 990170 L Bottom screen clip 3 223240 M Bottom screen 1 990162 3 mooring ropes A D G B C E F PARTS INCLUDED 2HP H L K J I M Back to Contents ...

Page 7: ... hex head screw 6 840159 C 3 8 lock nut 6 462214 D Top float bracket 3 840157 E 3 8 x 1 bolt 3 566250 F 3 8 lock washer 3 566230 G Bottom float bracket 3 840158 Optional Bottom Screen Assembly K Mesh screen 1 990170 L Bottom screen clip 3 223240 M Bottom screen 1 990162 A D G B C F E L K M 3 mooring ropes Back to Contents ...

Page 8: ... joints 4 Turn the assembly upside down and place the bottom float brackets G over the bolts the ends of which should now be extending through the assembly 5 Loosely install the six 3 8 lock nuts C on the ends of the bolts do not tighten yet 6 Connect the top and bottom float brackets using three 3 8 x 1 bolts E with three 3 8 lock washers F and 3 8 nuts C Tighten using the 9 16 wrench Float up Fl...

Page 9: ...chain strain relief 6 or 8 gauge cord attach one chain to each of the three lower float brackets If there is no strain relief chain use the nylon cable tie provided to secure the cord to a rope in order to prevent damage by the propeller Before placing the unit in the water double check the Quick Disconnect to make sure the threaded collar has not come loose If installing a new Quick Disconnect pl...

Page 10: ...at the top middle and bottom 3 Center the stainless steel bottom screen M inside the mesh cone with approximately 2 inches of mesh above the steel screen s large ring 4 Use three cable ties evenly spaced around the large ring to attach the mesh to the steel screen 5 Use two cable ties placed opposite each other on the small ring to further secure the mesh to the screen 6 Place the aerator assembly...

Page 11: ...nor repo sitioning of the float sections as you push the bolt all the way through Do not force the bolt through Repeat for the remaining two joints 4 Turn the assembly upside down and place the bottom float brackets G over the bolts the ends of which should now be extending through the assembly 5 Loosely install the six 3 8 lock nuts C on the ends of the bolts do not tighten yet Float up Float dow...

Page 12: ...e male and female halves of the discon nect and hand tightening the blue collar On these cords the additional strain relief should be attached to one of the lower float brackets as pictured If you receive a 3 chain strain relief 6 or 8 gauge cord attach one chain to each of the three lower float brackets If there is no strain relief chain use the nylon cable tie provided to secure the cord to a ro...

Page 13: ...oring Incorrect anchoring Use ropes to position the aerator in the desired location in the pond or lake Anchor the ropes or secure them to the shoreline so that they are free of slack but not tight To prevent twisting of the unit due to motor torque place the anchor at least 3 feet from the float for each foot of depth Example a 6 foot deep pond would require an anchor 18 feet horizontally from th...

Page 14: ...an 1 Verify all screw terminal connections are tightened to specified torque setting prior to energizing the panel 2 Verify the electrical service voltage and phase matches the control panel and aerator nameplate rat ings Refer to the control panel instructions and schematics for installation details 3 Verify all switches circuit breakers and motor starters are in the OFF position 4 Connect electr...

Page 15: ...damaging to the equipment under continuous operation and must be removed as soon as possible ALWAYS UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE CLOGS Winter Storage In regions where there is significant freezing in the wintertime remove the aerator from the water to protect it from the expansion pressure caused by ice In many areas aerators will keep some amount of ice open through the winter Howe...

Page 16: ... Authorized Repair Center Check that the unit is receiving the proper voltage and if so contact Kasco for further steps Seal And Oil Replacement This is a sealed motor assembly and seals will wear out over time similar to brake pads on a car Replac ing the seals and changing the oil after three years may add longevity to the operation of the motor saving you the cost of more expensive repairs In w...

Page 17: ...uld be fine Contact a Kasco representative before restarting the unit 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 by the 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 amo...

Page 18: ...HP ID Description Qty Part A Propeller 2HP 1 820505 B Sacrificial anode assembly 5 8 shaft 1 840475 C Cage 1 993200 D 3 8 16 x 1 1 4 serrated flange screw 1 840543 E 3 8 16 serrated flange nut 1 840532 A B C D Sealed motor unit E Back to Contents ...

Page 19: ... Propeller 5HP 1 821210 B 1 2 washer 1 475642 C Sacrificial anode assembly 5 8 shaft 1 840475 D Aerator mounting ring 1 993300 E Retaining clip 6 140312 F 1 4 flat washer 6 258476 G 1 4 split lock washer 6 840537 H 1 4 20 x 3 4 hex head screw 6 840539 Sealed motor unit A B C D E F G H Back to Contents ...

Page 20: ...air Center You can also email Kasco at sales kascomarine com Please include the repair form received from Kasco Marine or your local distributor with the shipment If no repair form is available include your name and physical address for return delivery of the repaired unit and a daytime phone number and or e mail address for correspondence regarding the warranty claim Any expedited shipping method...

Page 21: ...h a repair form with the shipment The repair form must include a name physical address for return delivery of the repaired unit daytime phone number and an e mail address for correspondence regarding the warranty claim Any expedited shipping method for the return of the unit is at the customer s expense Kasco Marine will return units repaired under warranty at our expense via ground freight within...

Page 22: ...nt or wastewater application circle one Yes No Additional notes REPAIR CONTACT FORM Kasco Marine 800 Deere Road Prescott WI 54021 Attn Repairs Kasco requires that all equipment sent for repair MUST be accompanied by this form and marked to Repairs attention Unit should be cleaned before shipping Kasco is NOT responsible for shipping damage accrued in return shipment It is the responsibility of the...

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