Rain Bird® Algae Control System™ (ACS)
• Owner’s Manual
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9
Operations and Maintenance
continued
maintenance guide
It is important to keep the transducer head clean and free of algae or other scum buildup . We recommend that
at least every 30 days you unplug your Rain Bird
®
device from the power source, take it out of the water, wipe
the face of the transducer off, put it back into the water and plug it back in . In most applications, once a month
cleanings are sufficient, however, in a new installation you should check your unit(s) after the first two weeks
to see if more frequent cleanings are necessary . Failure to keep the face clean will interfere with the ultrasonic
waves and result in reduced effectiveness of the device .
1 . Unplug the Rain Bird power supply* from the Class A GFCI
electrical outlet .
* It is eXTReMely IMPORTANT you do not remove the
Rain Bird transducer from the water before you unplug
it from the electric outlet, as this can result in damage to
the transducer head and will void your warranty.
2 . Once you have unplugged the power supply, retrieve
the unit from water .
3 . Wipe the transducer head with a soft
sponge or cloth, removing dirt and build-
up . In some cases with tough organic
material or calcium deposits, it may be
necessary to use vinegar to clean the
head . Do not use abrasive cleaners that
would scratch the head .
4 . Place unit back in the water facing the correct direction .
Make sure flat end of the transducer head (not the side
with the cord) faces out .
5 . Once the unit is placed back in the water you may connect
the Rain Bird
®
power supply back into the power source .
Dirty Head
Clean Head
Dirty Head
