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Maintenance and Field Adjustment
Distribution Dish Level Setting
The SolarBee distributor dish depth in the water
is a key factor in maintaining the near-laminar
flow of water coming off the machine.
The distribution dish level setting is measured
from the top lip of the dish up to the water
surface. For this SB10000HW , the depth level
should fall on or between this range:
5.1cm to 6.4cm (2.0 inches to 2.5 inches)
Distribution Dish Level Adjustment
TOOLS RECOMMENDED:
Tape Measure or Ruler
STEP 1: If SolarBee is not on, turn the On/Off
switch to the On position.
STEP 2: Observe if the dish level is too deep or
not deep enough at the three locations where
each float arm extends out from the machine.
This can be done using a tape measure or
locating the notch on each chain bracket for
machines having a hose. If using the notch on
each chain bracket, the water level should be
even with the appropriate notch (see picture).
STEP 3: Set the dish to the correct level in each
of the three locations. To raise the dish level,
rotate the turnbuckle around (clockwise) so that
it is expanding. To lower the dish level, rotate
the turnbuckle around (counter-clockwise) so
that it is compressing.
STEP 4: Double check dish level at all three
locations and fine tune as necessary.
5.1-cm to 6.4-cm (2-in to 2.5- in)
Distance Between Distribution Dish And Water Level
Water Level Even With Notch On Chain Bracket
Water Level
Turnbuckle Handle
Chain Bracket
Notch
Dish Depths For Different
Models of SolarBees
SB10000
SB5000
SB2500
WATER LEVEL NOTCH
SETTING FOR:
Dish Level
