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Maintenance and Field Adjustment
Tank Maintenance
The SolarBee is designed to rest on the floor of the tank in an event when the tank is drained. If the
SolarBee is left undisturbed, the machine will naturally float and self adjust when the tank is refilled.
During the event that a potable water tank is taken off-line for maintenance for re-coating,
sandblasting, or cleaning, a few considerations need to be followed for the care of the SolarBee. The
best solution for the care of the SolarBee is to remove the unit from the tank until the maintenance is
complete. Often times there is an access hatch thru the side of a tank which the SolarBee in most
cases can easily be removed. Sometimes this is not an option and the following guidelines should be
followed in the event of interior tank work.
STEP 1: Turn the SolarBee circulation
equipment "Off" if the tank is projected to be dry
for more 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 heavy
duty tarp. Be sure to tuck the tarp under the
SolarBee to avoid any sand being collected on
the SolarBee in the case of sandblasting.
STEP 3: The electrical cord and chemical
injection cord will be suspended from the
ceiling so extreme care needs to be taken to
prevent damage to the cord and hose from any
abrasions from blasting. Both injection and
electrical may be disconnected and coiled up
under the tarp if desired.
STEP 4: Once the maintenance is complete,
remove the tarp and reconnect the electrical
cord and chemical injection hose (if applicable).
The SolarBee may need to be cleaned from
any dust or sand that may have made it’s way
thru the tarp. A key component that should be
checked and cleaned is the impeller bushing
and impeller tip. Please follow the proper
procedure earlier in this section
SolarBee power cord laying tangle free.
SolarBee properly positioned ready for water.
