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Rain Bird® Algae Control System™ (ACS)

  •  Owner’s Manual

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

3

Getting Started

parts

A.

  Rain Bird

® 

 Transducer Unit (

Note:

 Direction of ultrasonic waves)

B.

  Rain Bird

® 

 Power Supply Box

C.

   Rain Bird

® 

 Float Unit

D.

  Rain Bird

® 

 Float Shackle

assembly

1.

  Position the 

float unit (C)

 with the white nut facing down and attach it to the 

Transducer unit (A)

 

with the 

float Shackle (D).

2.

  Mount the Power Supply Box to any convenient flat surface by using screws through the four mounting 

holes in the corners of the box . Attach the cord (lead) from the 

Transducer unit (A)

  

to the cord (lead) from the 

Power Supply Box (B)

 making 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) from the 

Power Supply Box (B)

 and the cord (lead) from the 

Transducer unit (A)

 making sure 

all waterproof connections are securely fastened by completely tightening each flange .

4.

 

DO NOT CONNeCT

 (plug in) the 

Power Supply Box (B)

 to the power source* until the 

Transducer 

unit (A)

 is in the water as this will result in the deforming of the transducer head and will void your 

warranty .

 

*If using 24-volt DC power model with batteries see separate instruction booklet .

24 DC

 

Solar

DC and AC

Parts Inventory

OPTIONAl PART- Purchase separately

e.  Rain Bird

®

 Transducer Power Supply extension Cord (lead)

  Available in 50’ and 100’

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...

Page 12: ...s be liable for incidental or consequential damages no matter how they occur Golf Products Golf Rotors DR DH DS ESR EAGLE Series and EAGLE IC Series Rain Bird Series and Rain Bird IC Golf rotors 3 yea...

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Page 14: ...4 Rain Bird Corporation 6991 E Southpoint Road Tucson AZ 85756 Phone 520 741 6100 Fax 520 741 6522 Rain Bird Technical Services 800 RAINBIRD 1 800 724 6247 U S and Canada Rain Bird Corporation 970 Wes...

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