Medora SolarBee SB10000LH Owner'S Manual Download

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SolarBee Troubleshooting

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Summary of Contents for SolarBee SB10000LH

Page 1: ...ooting Specifications Model Drawing Overall Machine Dimensions Parts Identification Warranty Statement Removal Instructions Storage Instructions Installation Instructions 1 5 16 27 30 33 34 35 36 37 40 46 48 Medora Corporation 3225 Hwy 22 Dickinson ND 58601 Ph 1 701 225 4495 1 866 437 8076 Fax 1 701 225 0002 www medoraco com 2017 Medora Corporation Dickinson ND ...

Page 2: ...1 Carefully read safety information when you see any safety symbols ...

Page 3: ...RCES ON THE FLOAT ARM AND TURNBUCKLE STRUCTURES PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD LEAD TO SINKING THE SOLARBEE OR CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY Entanglement Hazard WARNING IF MOVING OR DEPLOYING MOORING BLOCKS CONNECTED TO THE ANCHOR CHAIN BE SURE THAT YOU AND OTHERS ARE CLEAR OF THE ANCHOR CHAIN BEFORE SINKING THE MOORING BLOCKS LOWER THE MOORING BLOCKS INTO THE WATER SLOWLY FAILUR...

Page 4: ... The machine runs during daylight night hours entirely powered by solar energy SolarBee long distance water circulation helps o prevent lake water stagnation o control blue green algae blooms o improve the lake ecosystem o provide a healthy environment for fish frogs crayfish and other aquatic organisms SolarBee units have an expected life of 25 years More information on this technology is availab...

Page 5: ...r your application Extensive design efforts have been made to make the SolarBee easy to maintain with high quality long life parts If at any time you feel that your SolarBee is not operating at its full potential feel free to contact the main office where a knowledgeable SolarBee service team is available to offer help There are methods of field adjustment that may be beneficial following the inst...

Page 6: ...ds from the sun Its solar panels provide power to the onboard battery which energizes the drive system s controls and motor The new Technology allows excess solar energy to be stored during the day and used during the night allowing the SolarBee to operate during the night without being connected to the grid During operation a visible flow can be observed coming off the distributor dish and spread...

Page 7: ...to the digital controller A bird deterrent is located directly above the PV modules to prevent bird fouling The PV modules have 3 angle settings that are set at the factory based on solar energy availability unique to the customer s geographic location The flattest position is a 35 degree angle for customers located where solar power availability is greatest The mid range setting position is a 45 ...

Page 8: ...ts of the machine Each gate opens by simply removing a pin on the latch end Onboard Battery The onboard battery is located directly below the dish in a stainless steel compartment During operation the battery is submerged in the water to maintain a stable temperature environment that increases its performance and life The battery is double walled to isolate its contents from the water it is submer...

Page 9: ...perates the brushless motor There are 3 PV module connections located on the front face of the digital controller If the onshore power accessory was purchase a connection will be located on the right side face The onshore connection is used only in applications where onshore grid power is desired The left side face of the digital controller contains the brushless motor connection battery connectio...

Page 10: ...ain control center Due to the high frequency of communication between the motor controller and brushless motor the two components need to be located close to one another This is the primary reason for having the motor controller located directly on the SolarBee All electronic connections on the SolarBee equipment should only be used for the inputs or outputs that they are labeled and designed for ...

Page 11: ...he brushless motor runs very quietly and smoothly It does not require any maintenance A drive shaft extends through the bottom center of the housing Shaft Coupling The shaft coupling connects the brushless motor drive shaft to the impeller shaft The shaft coupling is located directly below the brushless motor and is made up of 3 main components These components are called the upper coupling lower ...

Page 12: ...food grade oil filled Teflon freeze sleeve secured with o rings surronds the impeller shaft The freeze sleeve is free to rotate on the shaft If the water should freeze around the machine the freeze sleeve will stand still frozen in by the ice but inside the plastic sleeve the impeller shaft will be turning The impeller blades are welded to a hub that is fastened to the impeller shaft The impeller ...

Page 13: ... of the water to achieve best flow results The distributor dish depth is set by rotating the turnbuckles located on the float arms Hose Intake Plate The hose offers flexibility in adjusting the intake level where the machine will draw water from The high wave intake plate is designed to draw water horizontally into the hose even when experiencing high wave conditions The intake plate is split into...

Page 14: ... components are constructed with robust stainless steel materials allowing the SolarBee to operate in severe environments without being damaged The turnbuckle is self locking Simply rotate the handle to expand or collapse the turnbuckle for dish depth adjustment It is important to check the distributor dish depth routinely The SolarBee naturally drops into the water over time due to biomass buildu...

Page 15: ...ly designed shape to Minimize the interference with the water flow on the surface coming off the distributor dish Have a low profile above the water for minimizing wind resistance and offering less exposure to vandalism Avoid being crushed by ice pressure Provide extra buoyancy when needed without going much deeper into the water Have independent freedom to move by having a central pivot point on ...

Page 16: ...ring blocks are generally spaced apart along the anchor chain by a slightly greater than the maximum water depth From time to time as determined by specific circumstances the scope can be reduced to 5 1 Following severe weather conditions greater than 129 km hr 80 mph wind higher than 1 2m 4 ft waves or ice thaw it is possible for the SolarBee to drag the anchors and move out of position If this s...

Page 17: ...ocedures on the SolarBee A large expensive boat isn t necessary Our SolarBee field teams use 12 ft 3 65m Jon boats that work fine for almost all applications It is extremely important that safety comes first every time the SolarBee is inspected or having maintenance procedures performed It is strongly encouraged that anyone working on or near the machine follow these rules Wear a personal floatati...

Page 18: ...t completely off by the bird deterrent resulting in the panel s effective surface area decreasing PV Module Cleaning TOOLS RECOMMENDED Squeegee Glass Cleaner Paper Towel or Wash Cloth STEP 1 Rinse panel face off with water STEP 2 Use squeegee towel or wash cloth to clean surface of panel STEP 3 Remove any streaks or films using glass cleaner and paper towel wash cloth STEP 4 Repeat Steps 1 through...

Page 19: ...hnology includes tilting PV modules to allow for optimal solar collection for different geographical regions and changing sun position during the seasons Use 35 Degree Flattest Position Where Locations less than 40 degree latitude When During fall summer and spring or year round if no adjustment is preferred OR Where Locations greater than 40 degree latitude When During summer only Use 45 Degree M...

Page 20: ...full revolution of the flag indicator starting with ZERO ONE TWO etc for a time of less than or equal to 1 minute and at least 20 seconds This step is easier with two people one counting revolutions and the other keeping track of the time expired STEP 3 Quit counting revolutions and immediately observe how much time has expired in seconds STEP 4 Use the following equation to calculate rotational s...

Page 21: ...g STEP 1 Turn SolarBee off by placing the On Off switch into the OFF position STEP 2 Open PV module gate for easy access to the impeller If necessary for better access use the three turnbuckles to raise machine level STEP 3 Using gloves and squeegee clean off debris or aquatic weeds that are wrapped around impeller blades and shaft Place the debris into a garbage bag and remove from pond to preven...

Page 22: ...ower coupling and shaft are disconnected from upper coupling and brushless motor STEP 3 Observe and clean any debris located on the bottom of the impeller STEP 4 Observe and clean any debris located down in the dish where the impeller rests Place the debris into a garbage bag and remove from pond to prevent it from going through SolarBee again Follow all local laws and regulations when disposing o...

Page 23: ...xtends 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 exp...

Page 24: ...feet of the hose intake STEP 3 Lift the depth indicator chain out of the chain bracket slot Raise or lower the chain no more than a 0 5m 2 ft increment and slide back into chain bracket slot In some applications having longer hoses each chain may need to be raised using only 15cm 6 inch increments STEP 4 Repeat Step 3 for the other two chain brackets Again do not raise or lower the chain more than...

Page 25: ...off locate the battery compartment below the SolarBee distribution dish STEP 4 Using the 13mm wrenches loosen and remove the upper bolt and locking nut This will allow the battery lid to be opened up If possible allow the battery lid to lay down on a stable part of the boat STEP 5 First fish through the battery lead from the back of the battery compartment then pull the battery out into boat STEP ...

Page 26: ...second mooring block STEP 3 Once both mooring blocks are loose from the bottom pull them up so they are off the bottom and tie them off the boat The mooring blocks don t need to be pulled completely out of the water just high enough so they won t hit the bottom when you are moving STEP 4 Pull the SolarBee with the suspended mooring blocks to the desired location using the boat STEP 5 Untie the anc...

Page 27: ...o in many cases one cannot recognize that the ice is thin around the machine For this reason it is highly recommended that the SolarBee should NOT be approached during the period of time it is frozen in In some locations there may be public access or recreation such as ice fishing snowmobile traffic or other activities on the water body during winter For these locations SolarBee strongly recommend...

Page 28: ...AR PANEL PV1 PV2 PV3 BATTERY ON OFF SWITCH DIGITAL CONTROLLER GENERAL ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC FOR SOLARBEE GRID POWER BACKUP OPTIONAL CONNECTED ON OPPOSITE FACE OF CONTROLLER Main Office and Service Center Medora Corporation 3225 Hwy 22 Dickinson ND 58601 866 437 8076 701 225 4495 Fax 701 225 0002 ElecSchem_SB_20160503 2016 Medora Corp Maintenance and Field Adjustment ...

Page 29: ...28 Maintenance and Field Adjustment ...

Page 30: ...igital controller and from the motor if needed Complete Power Up Procedure NO TOOLS REQUIRED STEP 1 2 Connect the motor controller to the motor and to the digital controller Be certain steps 1 2 have been completed before continuing If this order is not followed component damage may occur STEP 3 Now you are able to bring power to boot up the system by plugging in the 4P Male connector of the batte...

Page 31: ...ion and solid green LED off or on 3 Using the LED label match your blink observations to the corresponding indication Use the information on the next two pages to proceed DC Voltage Check If a DC voltmeter is available the battery voltage can be measured off of the brainboard at the 3 pin connection white black and orange leads 1 Using the voltmeter positive lead on the white screw terminal and vo...

Page 32: ...g on a jam removal sequence triggered by high current Check for plugging only after disconnecting power If power is not removed first machine may begin to operate 2X Blinking Red 36 VDC out of range machine may be shut down due to blown fuse glass cylindrical on the Zahn Board Left side of Zahn board takes a 5 Amp Fuse Right side of Zahn board takes a 20 Amp Fuse Disconnect power before changing f...

Page 33: ...OUR 4 YELLOW BLINKS FIVE 5 YELLOW BLINKS 10 BLINKS RED YELLOW AND GREEN AT ONCE ONE 1 YELLOW AND GREEN AT ONCE ZAHN BOARD LED SOLID GREEN LIT SOLID GREEN NOT LIT BEHAVIOR VISUAL INDICATION HEALTHY SYSTEM Brain Board Blink Code Chart SolarBee HARDWARE ERROR HARDWARE ERROR SD CARD INSERTED CUSTOMIZED SYSTEM BOOT UP ANTI JAM ROUTINE 36 VDC OUT OF RANGE MOTOR COMM ERROR CHARGE COMM ERROR BATTERY OUT O...

Page 34: ...that are indexed to prevent improper wiring Rotating Assembly Removable assembly with easy access to motor and digital controller Impeller handles 4 inch 10cm spherical solids Oil filled food grade teflon freeze sleeve with o rings shaft Rotational indicator on shaft Flotation System Three floats in triangular pattern each with an adjustable float arm for proper vertical positioning total float bu...

Page 35: ...34 Main Office and Service Center Medora Corporation 3225 Hwy 22 Dickinson ND 58601 1 866 437 8076 Ph 1 701 225 4495 Fax 1 701 225 0002 www medoraco com 1058_20161206 MODEL SB10000LH ...

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Page 37: ...UCKLE ASSEMBLY 06 14300000 DIGITAL CONTROLLER 07 14013022 MOTOR CONTROL CORD 08 20504500 BRUSHLESS MOTOR 09 24010100 FLOAT 10 14285212 BATTERY Main Office and Service Center Medora Corporation 3225 Hwy 22 Dickinson ND 58601 1 866 437 8076 Ph 1 701 225 4495 Fax 1 701 225 0002 www medoraco com 01 02 SB10000LH 08 Below Enclosure 07 09 10 Inside Battery Box 04 03 05 06 ...

Page 38: ...h include a warranty against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase This warranty covers parts only not labor Parts that are determined by Medora Corpora tion to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the one year warranty period will be repaired or replaced Shipping charges are the responsibility of the customer Terms applicable to all ...

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Page 40: ...Wrench Set Sizes 10mm 13mm 19mm 24mm Required Pliers SolarBee Removal Hoisting SolarBee Out Of Water Towing SolarBee Using Small Boat Staging Area With Disassembled SolarBee Units JOB OUTLINE 1 Locate Removal and Staging Area 2 Prepare SolarBee for Towing 3 Tow SolarBee to Removal Zone 4 Hoist SolarBee from Water 5 Disassembly of Major Components JOB PERSONNEL AND DURATION Removal of 1 SolarBee un...

Page 41: ...st it out of the water and 3 disassemble it into its major componets for transportation and storage The following considerations should be made when choosing a removal and staging area Crane or Hoist Equipment Access to Water 4 ft 120cm Water Depth within Crane Hoist Reach Close proximity to SolarBee locations 20 ft X 20 ft 6 m X 6 m Disassembly Space per SolarBee Unit ...

Page 42: ... float ball be connected to the anchor chain to maintain proper positioning when the SolarBee is re installed GPS technology can be used to mark position if anchoring or tethering removal is required STEP 3 If removing anchors pull up anchors at this time If leaving anchors in place disregard this step STEP 4 Locate the chain that connects the SolarBee float arm to the anchors and disconnect at a ...

Page 43: ... SolarBee using the front of the boat This works the best with a small sized boat It is important that extra caution be taken not to push in between float arms and not on a solar panel Push on a solid structure such as the under side of the distribution dish if using this method IMPORTANT TO PREVENT INJURY AND COSTLY DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE DO NOT EXCEED 5 MPH 8KM HR WHEN TOWING OR PUSHING A SOLARBE...

Page 44: ...ly hoist the SolarBee STEP 3 Connect to the 3 Point Lifting Chain or Strap and be sure everyone is clear of the lifting zone STEP 4 Hoist the SolarBee out of the water and pull up on a flat working surface STEP 5 Lower the SolarBee until the intake plate is close to touching the ground Be sure not to lower the machine too much to crush the intake plate Utilize blocks or keep the machine safely sus...

Page 45: ...move the intake plate from the hose STEP 3 Once the hose is removed turn in the turnbuckles until the core unit rests on the ground and the float arms and turnbuckles are not in compression or tension STEP 4 Remove the turnbuckles from the core unit STEP 5 Remove the floats from the float arms STEP 6 Using a marker place an indicator mark next to the hole that is used to bolt the float arm to the ...

Page 46: ...he two panel gates not covering the digital controller and place two floats within the core unit as shown in the photo Close up the panel gates One float will have to be stored separately TIP 2 Stack the float arms on top of one another to minimize space TIP 3 Keep the hose away from sharp objects or corners that may be abrasive during storage or tranporation TIP 4 Place all small hardware and com...

Page 47: ...d Repeat this charging once every two months and just prior to re installing the machine in the spring UNSHELTERED OR UNSHADED STORAGE If you plan to store the Solarbee unit where it will receive sunlight on the solar panels follow these steps 1 Turn the SolarBee off and leave solar panels and battery plugged into the digital controller 2 Keep solar panels clear of snow or dust at least once every...

Page 48: ...0mm 13mm and 19mm Required Pliers SolarBee Installation Hoisting SolarBee Out Of Water Towing SolarBee Using Small Boat Staging Area With Disassembled SolarBee Units JOB OUTLINE 1 Locate Staging and Deployment Area 2 Assembly of Major Components 3 Deploy and Float SolarBee 4 Tow SolarBee Into Final Position 5 Final Settings JOB PERSONNEL AND DURATION Installation of 1 SolarBee unit will require ap...

Page 49: ...d major components 2 lowering SolarBee into the water and 3 towing into position from The following considerations should be made when choosing a staging and deployment area Crane or Hoist Equipment Access to Water 2 ft 60cm Water Depth within Crane Hoist Reach Close proximity to SolarBee locations 20 ft X 20 ft 6 m X 6 m Assembly Space per SolarBee Unit ...

Page 50: ... and float plates to the float arm 2 pins per float STEP 3 Attach the turnbuckles to connect the core unit to the float arm IMPORTANT Prior to connecting turnbuckles be sure that both ends are turned all the way in to achieve full extension STEP 4 Once both ends are attached turn out the turnbuckles out all the way to suspended the bottom of the core unit in the air STEP 5 Attach the intake plate ...

Page 51: ... equipment where it can safely reach and vertically hoist the SolarBee STEP 3 Connect to the 3 Point Lifting Chain or Strap and be sure everyone is clear of the lifting zone STEP 4 Hoist the SolarBee back it over the water and lower it into the water so that it is floating on its own STEP 5 Disconnect the 3 Point Lifting Chain or Strap The SolarBee is now ready to be towed into place SolarBee Inst...

Page 52: ...at Another method is to push the SolarBee using the front of the boat This works the best with a small sized boat It is important that extra caution be taken not to push in between float arms and not on a solar panel Push on a solid structure such as the under side of the distribution dish if using this method IMPORTANT TO PREVENT INJURY AND COSTLY DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE DO NOT EXCEED 5 MPH 8KM HR ...

Page 53: ...ect startup order power up the SolarBee unit STEP 4 If the SolarBee contains leg extensions add these at this time STEP 5 Adjust all turnbuckles to achieve the proper distribuition dish depth setting STEP 6 Do a rotational speed check The SolarBee should now be completely operational If you have questions or concerns about it being properly installed please contact SolarBee Customer Service at 866...

Page 54: ...s SolarBee s specialized Service and Installation Technicians are trained in Confined Space Fall Protection and other related subjects as required by OSHA to perform the necessary work to install or remove SolarBee equipment If you need to remove your SolarBee circulation equipment from your tank or reservoir please contact SolarBee s Customer Service Department at SolarBee Installation Storage an...

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