MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
** Under No Circumstances should anyone enter the water while a De-Icer is operating. **
** Please keep the original box for maintenance shipping. **
The following maintenance procedures can be utilized to ensure many years of quality performance from your
Kasco De-Icer and reduce the need for more costly repair work.
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PROPER INSTALLATION:
Proper installation of Kasco equipment will include a power source with
ground fault interruption. Ground fault interrupters are a safety feature that can also alert you to electrical
leaks in the equipment.
It is extremely important to test the GFI upon installation, each reinstallation, and
monthly thereafter to ensure proper operation.
If you have repeat, consistent trips on your ground fault, the
equipment should be disconnected and removed from the water. The power cord should be inspected for
damage and you should call Kasco Marine at 715-262-4488 for further instructions or email Kasco at ser-
[email protected].
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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 dis-
connected 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 De-Icers are 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 UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
REMOVE CLOGS.
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SUMMER STORAGE:
You Kasco De-Icer can be used during non-freezing times of the year to improve
water circulation and prevent stagnant water areas and poor water quality. If you do decide to store the unit
during non-freezing times it is not necessary to store Kasco motors upside down. All internal seals are fully
lubricated while stored in an upright position.
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CLEANING:
De-Icers should be removed from the water at least once per season to clean the exterior of
the system, especially the stainless steel motor housing (can). The motor housing is the surface that dissi-
pates 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.
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SEAL AND OIL REPLACEMENT:
This is a sealed motor assembly and seals will wear out over time
(similar to break pads on a car). Replacement of the seals and a change of oil after three years may
add longevity to the operation of the motor, saving you the cost of more expensive repairs. In where the De-
Icer runs most or all of the year, it is a good idea to replace seals more regularly than you would need to in
situations where the unit is removed from the water for several months.
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ZINC ANODE:
A Sacrificial Zinc Anode is supplied on the shaft of all De-Icers for protection of the
equipment from corrosion and electrolysis. It is extremely important that the zinc anode be updated
(replaced) if reduced to half the original size or if white in color. Corrosion from electrolysis is more com-
monly associated with saltwater or brackish water, but as a matter of precaution, it is important to periodi-
cally check the zinc anode in all installations (at least every two to three months; monthly in saltwater).
Seal replacement and all other repair services should be performed by Kasco Marine or a Kasco trained Author-
ized Repair Center. Any alterations or changes made to Kasco units by an unauthorized source will void the
warranty. This includes tampering with the unit, power cord, and/or control box. Please contact Kasco Marine,
Inc. at 715-262-4488 for your nearest Authorized Repair Center.
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