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SB10000PW OWNER’S MANUAL

Contents

Safety Instructions ............................... 
Introduction .......................................... 
Operation and Features .......................
Maintenance and Field Adjustment ......   
General Electrical Schematic ...............
Troubleshooting....................................
Specifications .......................................
Model Drawing .....................................
Overall Machine Dimensions ...............
Parts Identification ...............................
Warranty Statement ............................. 

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Medora Corp • 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 Corp. • Dickinson, ND

Summary of Contents for SolarBee SB10000PW

Page 1: ...eneral Electrical Schematic Troubleshooting Specifications Model Drawing Overall Machine Dimensions Parts Identification Warranty Statement 1 4 5 14 23 26 29 30 31 32 33 507_20161212 Medora Corp 3225...

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

Page 3: ...Y FLOAT ASSEMBLY PINS OR BOLTS WHILE THE SOLARBEE IS FLOATING IN THE WATER THE SOLARBEE MUST BE RESTING ON THE GROUND OR SAFELY SUPPORTED TO RELIEVE THE FORCES ON THE FLOAT ASSEMBLY STRUCTURES PRIOR T...

Page 4: ...OSHA Protect Yourself SolarBee Inc insists that you comply with all relative OSHA and local regulations while installing and performing any maintenance to the SolarBee circulation equipment Key OSHA...

Page 5: ...best technology available for 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 SolarB...

Page 6: ...ification and surface renewal The SolarBee obtains all the energy it needs from the sun Its solar panels provide power to the battery which energizes the drive system s controls and motor The new Tech...

Page 7: ...ules which individually connect to an external enclosure that contains a digital controller and the battery The PV modules generally are placed on a low profile stand The PV modules are positioned so...

Page 8: ...Card similar to that of a digital camera s memory stick SCADA outputs offering machine operation parameters reside within the digital controller Please contact SolarBee if you are interested in receiv...

Page 9: ...uipment should only be used for the inputs or outputs that they are labeled and designed for If any of the leads going into the electronic controller are disconnected be sure when re connecting to pla...

Page 10: ...e any routine 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 coup...

Page 11: ...lag indicator is fixed to the shaft and used as a visual indicator of the impeller shaft s rotational speed The impeller blades are welded around a hub that is securely fastened to the impeller shaft...

Page 12: ...e distributor dish is set approximately 2 inch to 2 5 inch 5 0 cm to 6 5 cm below the surface of the water to achieve best flow results The distributor dish depth is set by rotating the turnbuckles lo...

Page 13: ...se will cause the lip of the distributor dish to lower The turnbuckle and float arm structure components are constructed with robust stainless steel materials allowing the SolarBee to operate in sever...

Page 14: ...d before fixing the ends the turnbuckle will have limited adjustment Floats The SolarBee has 3 floats made from high density Polyethylene The floats are filled with a Polystyrene closed cell foam for...

Page 15: ...her necessary means to perform routine checkups and field adjustment procedures on the SolarBee It is extremely important that safety comes first every time the SolarBee is inspected or having mainten...

Page 16: ...d on the roof of the tank or reservoir If your tank is ground storage standpipe hydropillar pedesphere or other style elevated tank please follow the necessary OSHA regulations in regards to Fall Prot...

Page 17: ...tor 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...

Page 18: ...he 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 aga...

Page 19: ...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 by approximating the height of a nickel or...

Page 20: ...ssible This will reduce some drag when towing the SolarBee to its position in the reservoir STEP 4 Towing the SolarBee can be done one of two ways The first way is to hook a chain or towing line aroun...

Page 21: ...EP 3 With the SolarBee off unscrew the battery lead from the battery terminal STEP 4 Slide the battery out of the front of the Low Profile Stand IMPORTANT NOTE The battery weighs approximately 140lbs...

Page 22: ...e than a few days The On Off switch is located in the SolarBee electronic controller mounted to the pv module stand STEP 2 Cover the entire SolarBee including the hose and intake assembly using a heav...

Page 23: ...e should not be coiled or draped over the SolarBee Reposition the electrical cord and injection hose so they do not get tangled on any objects STEP 7 The SolarBee is now ready for the tank to be fille...

Page 24: ...and Service Center Medora Corp 3225 Hwy 22 Dickinson ND 58601 1 866 437 8076 1 701 225 4495 Fax 1 701 225 0002 OUTSIDE OF RESERVOIR OUTSIDE OF RESERVOIR Inside Low Profile INSIDE OF RESERVOIR PV MODU...

Page 25: ...24 Maintenance and Field Adjustment...

Page 26: ...gital 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 b...

Page 27: ...nd record the blinking LEDs color and of blinks in succession and solid green LED off or on 3 Using the LED label match your blink observations to the corresponding indication Use the information on t...

Page 28: ...inking Red Anti Jam Routine machine is operating 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 t...

Page 29: ...28 SolarBee Troubleshooting...

Page 30: ...o prevent improper wiring Low voltage in reservoir less than 36 VDC Rotating Assembly Removable assembly with easy access to impeller and impeller shaft Flotation System Three floats in triangular pat...

Page 31: ...30 MODEL SB10000PW 203_20160513 2016 Medora Corp Main Office and Service Center 1 866 437 8076 medoraco com 3225 Highway 22 Dickinson ND 58601...

Page 32: ...E INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DRAWING IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF MEDORA CORPORATION ANY REPRODUCTION IN PART OR AS A WHOLE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MEDORA CORPORATION IS PROHIBITED Dimension D...

Page 33: ...aco com 3225 Highway 22 Dickinson ND 58601 NO PART DESCRIPTION 01 22281100 ROTATING ASSEMBLY 02 22010027 LOWER COUPLING SLEEVE 03 14283095 SOLAR PANEL WIRED 04 18260225 FLOAT ARM ASSEMBLY 05 18265000...

Page 34: ...labor Parts that are determined by Medora Corporation to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the one year warranty period will be repaired or replaced Shipping charges are...

Page 35: ...years to come SERIAL NO Medora Corporation 3225 Hwy 22 Dickinson ND 58601 1 866 437 8076 1 701 225 4495 Fax 1 701 225 0002 www medoraco com MODEL NO V Medora Corporation 3225 Hwy 22 Dickinson ND 58601...

Page 36: ...rvoirs 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...

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