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ROBUST-AIRE MANUAL

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

MOVING WATER FORWARD, SINCE 1968

Installation & 

Operation 

Manual

Document number 772155 

Document version 2022.1.0

DIFFUSED 

AERATION

SYSTEM

Robust-Aire™

Summary of Contents for Robust-Aire

Page 1: ... Deere Rd Prescott WI 54021 715 262 4488 sales kascomarine com kascomarine com MOVING WATER FORWARD SINCE 1968 Installation Operation Manual Document number 772155 Document version 2022 1 0 DIFFUSED AERATION SYSTEM Robust Aire ...

Page 2: ...r Connections 4 No Cabinet Installation 5 Suggested Tools Supplies 5 Installation Conditions Clearances 5 Parts Lists 6 Base Mount Cabinet Installation 8 Post Mount Cabinet Installation 8 Remote Manifold Installation 9 Suggested Tools Supplies 9 Startup Procedure 10 Winter Operation 11 Maintenance 11 Troubleshooting 11 Warranty 12 Other Repairs 13 Repair Contact Form 14 ...

Page 3: ... rules and regulations including wearing a PFD Personal Flotation Device Consult a qualified electrician for electrical installation SAFETY FIRST WARNINGS Compressor s Number of diffusers Voltage Compressor HP Number of 100 ft rolls of 3 8 tubing included No Cabinet Base Mount Post Mount Packages RA1 KM 60C 1 120 1 4 1 RAH1 KM 60HC 1 208 240 1 4 1 RA2 KM 60C 2 120 1 4 2 RAH2 KM 60HC 2 208 240 1 4 ...

Page 4: ... have someone assist in feeding it from shore Cut off any excess tubing at the shore before connecting to the compressor 4 Drop the loose end of the tubing near the compressor cabinet Allow a few extra feet of tubing to work with so the tube will reach the cabinet after trenching between the shore and the compressor 5 Drive the boat in reverse to keep tubing clear of the propeller and slowly make ...

Page 5: ... barb fitting or 3 8 x 5 8 barb fitting 3 8 or 5 8 clamp 3 8 or 5 8 tubing 1 Finish connecting the tubing to the lead hose from the compressor with the supplied barb fitting Tighten clamps to both supply tubing and compressor hose 2 Bury tubing from the shore to the compressor Back to Contents ...

Page 6: ...ent Ambient air temperature must not exceed 104 F 40 C Adequate ventilation and cooling air airflow across the compressor is essential to prevent damage to the compressor from overheating A fan is included for this purpose Easily mount the unit to a wall floor or bench with the included bracket Packages containing 120V compressors have a NEMA 5 15 plug Packages containing 240V compressors have fly...

Page 7: ...r vibration isolation feet 4 1 4 flat washer 4 1 4 locknut 4 Cooling fan assembly either 115V with plug or 230V without plug 1 10 x 3 4 bolt 4 10 split washer 4 10 nut 4 Hose clamp 3 Intake hose 1 Intake block 1 Filter minder 1 Air filter 1 Two station manifold assembly 1 Manifold mounting screw 2 RA H 3 NC Parts Included Qty Robust Aire Diffuser Assembly 3 3 8 x 100 SureSink Tubing w fitting kit ...

Page 8: ... electrician to install either 120V or 240V depending on model single phase power at the compressor location with appropriate human rated ground fault protection No cabinet systems arrive assembled To prepare for installation 1 Thread the filter maintenance indicator into the top port of the intake manifold block Hand tighten and DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN The fitting is made from corrosion resistant pla...

Page 9: ...E EXTENSION CORDS POST MOUNT CABINET INSTALLATION Attach the post mount cabinet to a post or vertical wall shed with electrical service Use the two provided lag screws to mount the cabinet to the wall or post Drill two 3 16 holes vertically spaced 2 3 8 apart Using a standard 7 16 socket wrench install one lag screw into the wall or post leaving the hex head out about 1 4 Hang the cabinet from thi...

Page 10: ...bury the PVC air line Start by determining the path of the trench from the Robust Aire system to an area near the shore The path should be as straight as possible with a gentle downward slope from the Robust Aire system towards the water Dig the trench 6 to 8 deep For two or three station valve manifolds excavate an area large enough to bury the included valve box You will need an area at least 18...

Page 11: ...TANT INSTALLATION WARNING Thermal stratification refers to layering that occurs in some lakes and ponds when warmer water sits on top of colder denser water toward the lake bottom If you install your unit into a body of water that is extremely stratified use caution when starting the system In some cases colder water sitting on the bottom could hold gases that can be harmful to fish Often the cold...

Page 12: ...ng out of some diffusers but not all of them The valves in the cabinet may need to be balanced There may be a clogged diffuser that needs to be cleared The compressor may be due for a rebuild The compressor stops and restarts Ensure the fan is working properly Capacitor may need replacement Please contact Kasco or your distributor if any problems persist Operating the Robust Aire system during the...

Page 13: ...anty coverage has been established the unit may be sent to any Kas co Authorized Repair Center for evaluation and repair Please call Kasco at 715 262 4488 prior to shipping to receive any updated information and or Repair Form or call to locate your nearest Authorized Repair Center You can also email Kasco at sales kascomarine com Please include the repair form received from Kasco or your local di...

Page 14: ... amount stated by the customer Example Please repair if total is under 150 00 before shipping charges All estimates that are rejected for repair will be destroyed unless otherwise directed by the customer If the customer would like the unit returned we will restore the unit as closely as possible to the condition in which we found it and ship at the customer s expense including shipping and handli...

Page 15: ...a chemical treatment or wastewater application circle one Yes No Additional notes 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 c...

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