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Rain Bird® Algae Control System™ (ACS)

  •  Owner’s Manual

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Troubleshooting 

Check the following guide for possible cause of a problem before contacting Rain Bird

®

 for service assistance . 

* Range and coverage depends on location and conditions.
** 24 volt AC units are compatible with any 24 volt AC low voltage lighting or irrigation power source.
*** 24 Volt DC units are compatible with any 24 volt DC power source.
Solar Power System, which includes two batteries, may be purchased separately from Rain Bird

Technical Specifications

ePA est. 074929-MA-001

Symptom

Causes

Solution

Both indicator lights are off

Electric power failure

Test and turn on power to grounded 

(earthed) power supply . (For power models 

install only to a Class A GFCI receptacle or 

equivalent .)  

Damaged power cord or damaged power 

supply box

Unplug and inspect for damage . Replace if 

necessary .

Both indicator lights are off   (battery  

powered unit)

Dead Battery

Test, recharge and if necessary replace bat-

teries .

Ultrasonic operation power indicator light is 

not blinking, but solid green light  

indicator is on

Bad connection to transducer or unit 

Damaged transducer or power unit

Unplug, inspect cord (lead) attached to 

transducer . Clean and reconnect .

Algae is not dying

Dirt or debris on the face of the transducer 

may be interfering with the ultrasonic waves

Clean the face of the transducer  

regularly (read Maintenance Guide)

Models

Power Input

UL Approved

Power Supply

NSF

Certification

Range*

Coverage*

RBACS400

US 120V AC, 60 Hz, 60 W

EU/UK 240V AC, 50 Hz, 60 W

RBAC-PSUP

RBAC-PSUPR

NSF/ANSI 61 & 372

400 ft/121 .92 m

up to  

2 acres

RBACS400AC

US 24V AC, 1 Amps Max**

EU/UK 24V AC, 1 Amps Max

NSF/ANSI 61 & 372

400 ft/121 .92 m

RBACS400DC

US 24V DC, 1 Amps Max***

EU/UK 24V DC, 1 Amps Max

NSF/ANSI 61 & 372

400 ft/121 .92 m

RBACS500

US 120V AC, 60 Hz, 60 W

EU/UK 240V AC, 50 Hz, 60 W

RBAC-PSUP

RBAC-PSUPR

NSF/ANSI 61 & 372

500 ft/154 m

up to  

6 acres

RBACS500AC

US 24V AC, 1 Amps Max**

EU/UK 24V AC, 1 Amps Max

NSF/ANSI 61 & 372

500 ft/154 m

RBACS500DC

US 24V DC, 1 Amps Max***

EU/UK 24V DC, 1 Amps Max

NSF/ANSI 61 & 372

500 ft/154 m

RBACS600

US 120V AC, 60 Hz, 60 W

EU/UK 240V AC, 50 Hz, 60 W

RBAC-PSUP

RBAC-PSUPR

NSF/ANSI 61 & 372

600 ft/182 m

up to  

8 acres

RBACS600AC

US 24V AC, 1 Amps Max**

EU/UK 24V AC, 1 Amps Max

NSF/ANSI 61 & 372

600 ft/182 m

RBACS500DC

US 24V DC, 1 Amps Max***

EU/UK 24V DC, 1 Amps Max

NSF/ANSI 61 & 372

600 ft/182 m

Summary of Contents for RBACS400

Page 1: ...e out of the water This will result in the deforming of transducer head and will void your warranty Rain Bird Algae Control System ACS Owner s Manual 120 Volt AC Model 210 240 Volt AC Model 24 Volt AC...

Page 2: ...ator Lights 8 Maintenance Guide 9 Troubleshooting 10 Technical Specifications 10 Rain Bird s Professional Customer Satisfaction Policy 11 Contact Information 12 Date Purchased ________________________...

Page 3: ...install only to a covered Class A GFCI protected receptacle that is weatherproof with the power unit connected to the receptacle If one is not provided con tact a qualified electrician for proper inst...

Page 4: ...king sure the waterproof connection is securely fastened by completely tightening each flange 3 If you are using an optional Transducer Power Supply Extension Cord Lead E attach it to the cord lead fr...

Page 5: ...c sound waves reflect or bounce off of hard surroundings such as concrete rip rap and large rocks islands as well as submerged obstructions such as sandbars and weirs Even thick weeds can block or deg...

Page 6: ...needed Unlined Ponds Stakes or Poles Method Materials Needed poles or stakes hammer 1 Place the stakes in the water A minimum of 2 of water is required at all times Use the float to judge the spacing...

Page 7: ...float reposition the blocks if needed to tighten up the ropes and make sure the unit is pointed in the right direction 4 Now that the unit is in the water you may plug the Rain Bird power supply into...

Page 8: ...the sliding bolts from falling off Once the poles are set vertically tighten the poles by turning them clockwise 5 Slide the Rain Bird unit onto the poles facing the correct direction Make sure flat...

Page 9: ...mitting algae killing ultrasonic waves WhatTo Expect You will begin to see results from within a few days to three weeks depending on the type of algae and how much algae was established in your water...

Page 10: ...veness 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 i...

Page 11: ...on Bad connection to transducer or unit Damaged transducer or power unit Unplug inspect cord lead attached to transducer Clean and reconnect Algae is not dying Dirt or debris on the face of the transd...

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