Otterbine/Barebo AirFlo 3 Installation Manual Download Page 2

Otterbine Barebo Inc. 

75-0109 AirFlo 3 

www.otterbine.com

 

 

1-800-AER8TER 

AIRF  LO 3 EQUIPMENT 

 

A. Unpack and Inspect 

1. Inspect the AirFlo 3 System received and report any shipping damage to the carrier which delivered your Otterbine   
aeration system. 
 

B. Check Equipment Received is as Specified 

1. Compressor Cabinet: Constructed of 304 Stainless Steel this houses the air compressors, valve manifolds, ventilation 
fans and the main switch. Check the nameplate to verify you have received the correct AirFlo 3 compressor cabinet and 
voltage rating for the system ordered. (See Illustration on Page 3) 
 

C. Tubing 

1. Verify that you have received the correct type and quantities of tubing kits, poly unweighted and/or weighted, for your 
application. 
 

D. Air Diffuser Manifold Base

 

1. Check the correct quantity and types, single or dual disc, Diffuser Manifold Base/s were received. (See Page 8) 
 
For proper warranty consideration register on line: 

www.otterbine.com/warrantyform

  or return warranty registration 

card by mail to 

OTTERBINE 

within fifteen (15) days of receipt by the Purchaser at retail in order to avoid delays: 

 

INSTALLATION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 

 

A. Basic Installation Tools and Materials Required for Installation

 

1. All-purpose gravel: For weighting the Disc Diffuser Manifold Bases, approximately 20lbs. per Diffuser Manifold Bases. 
2. 100’ lengths of 1/8” Nylon Rope for installing Disc Diffuser Manifold Bases. 
3. Shovel and Pick, Level, possibly a boat or raft. 
4. Hand Tools: 5/16” Nut Driver or Wrench, Adjustable Wrench, Pump Pliers, Tubing Cutter or Utility Knife. 
 

COMPRESSOR CABINET INSTALLATION 

A. Placement

 

1. Select a location for the AirFlo 3 compressor cabinet where it will not be exposed to flooding or corrosive chemicals. 
2. Allow a minimum of 6” (15 cm) clearance on all sides of the AirFlo 3 cabinet to any walls or other obstructions.  
3. To provide flexibility for mounting the AirFlo 3 compressor cabinet four (4) mounting holes are provided on the bottom 
of the cabinet which will accept up to a 1/2" or M14 size bolt. The AirFlo 3 cabinet should be placed directly on a level 
prepared gravel or concrete base, or equipment pad. 
 
 

 

 

 

TOP VIEW 

MOUNTING 

BOLT HOLE 

PATTERN 

Summary of Contents for AirFlo 3

Page 1: ...Manual P PN 75 0109 R Rev 05 O A In Otterb AirFlo nstall bine B o 3 Di ation Bareb iffuse n Man bo In ed Ae nual nc eratio on...

Page 2: ...registration card by mail to OTTERBINE within fifteen 15 days of receipt by the Purchaser at retail in order to avoid delays INSTALLATION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT A Basic Installation Tools and Materials...

Page 3: ...3 must be sized in accordance with all applicable codes and must provide GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interruption RCD Residual Current Device and short circuit protection Refer to the nameplate label o...

Page 4: ...old provided 2 Use the couplings and clamps provided in PN 12 0019 to couple each length of poly tubing to the heater hose protruding from the rear of the compressor cabinet as shown 3 Determine the d...

Page 5: ...rope together be certain to pull the correct end with respect to the knot 5 Use the same method placing the Diffuser Base from a boat except two 2 ropes may be used on each end of the pad THREAD ROPE...

Page 6: ...rror The valve supplying the Diffuser Manifold Base deepest in the water will remain fully open 5 IMPORTANT While balancing the diffused air patterns in the water attempt to maintain the lowest possib...

Page 7: ...of once t remove the e twisting the t NO lubricatio Air Filte Ot RTS enter or the O bine com or or 1 610 965 SE DUCT MUST produit doiven ecommended s able through ressor Rebuil air to the com to the G...

Page 8: ...Otterbine Barebo Inc 8 75 0109 AirFlo 3 www otterbine com 1 800 AER8TER COMPRESSOR CABINET COMPONENTS EXPLODED VIEWS...

Page 9: ...Otterbine Barebo Inc 9 75 0109 AirFlo 3 www otterbine com 1 800 AER8TER DISC DIFFUSER BASE COMPONENTS PN 10 0301 SINGLE DISC DIFFUSER BASE PN 10 0302 DUAL DISC DIFFUSER BASE...

Page 10: ...ne other than BAREBO a service facility authorized by BAREBO to render such service or by an authorized BAREBO dealer and the serial number of the OTTERBINE AirFlo 3 must not have been removed or alte...

Page 11: ...Series Rocking Piston Oil less Pump To process any WARRANTY related activity on the AirFlo 3 Product Contact the nearest Otterbine Service Center or the Otterbine factory directly Visit www otterbine...

Page 12: ...ter Works With Otterbine Otterbine Barebo Inc 3840 Main Rd East Emmaus PA 18049 U S A TOLL FREE 1 800 AER8TER 237 8837 PHONE 610 965 6018 FAX 610 965 6050 E mail aeration otterbine com www otterbine c...

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