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GridBee GS-12-Air

120V Owner's Manual

Summary of Contents for Medora GridBee GS-12-Air

Page 1: ... 2020 Ixom www medoraco com 866 437 8076 info medoraco com O M_GS_12_Air_120V_10389_20210129 GridBee GS 12 Air 120V Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ent Processes Ixom equipment continues to be at the forefront as the 1 world leader for in situ water body treatment 2020 Ixom www medoraco com 866 437 8076 info medoraco com Table of Contents 10014_20200528 GridBee GS 12 Air 120V Owner s Manual Saftey Instructions 1 Package Contents 4 Machine Requirements 5 Installation and Operation 6 Placement 10 Final Checklist 11 Troubleshooting 12 Technical ...

Page 3: ... You can avoid hazards by following these safety instructions and applying some ordinary common sense when operating or servicing this unit Keep in mind that full operator attention and alertness are required when operating or servicing this unit USE COMMON SENSE Most accidents can be avoided by using common sense and concentration on the job being done 2020 Ixom www medoraco com 866 437 8076 info...

Page 4: ...tive ELECTRICAL HAZARD WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT PLACEMENT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE WORK TO THE MACHINE USE PROPER LOCKOUT TAGOUT LOTO PROCEDURES TO ENSURE A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT Rotating Hazard ...

Page 5: ...with all relative OSHA and local regulations while installing and performing any maintenance to the mixer circulation equipment Key OSHA Compliance Standards that must be followed and not limited to are 1910 146 Permit required confined spaces 1910 147 Lockout Tagout 1926 500 Fall Protection Fall Protection Tips Identify all potential tripping and fall hazards before work starts Look for fall haza...

Page 6: ...ry Item included with Heated hose mounts onto through tank fitting Through tank fitting for air line sup ports junction box and retrieval chain attach point Interior Hose Optional Accessory Item Exterior Hose Optional Accessory Item AC655 1HP Compressor Unit 2020 Ixom www medoraco com 866 437 8076 info medoraco com Package Contents GS 12 Air Package Contents 10401_20200226 O M_GS_12_Air_120V_10389...

Page 7: ...ed within arms reach of the hatch Exterior Hose 120vAC 20Amp GFCI Circuit Breaker Condensate Drain Located at the lowest point of the hose Locate power source flex conduit termination at customer preferred location of Mixer Control Panel RATING FULL LOAD LOCKED ROTOR AMPS HP KW VOLTS HZ S F 2 AMPS WATTS 1 0 655 115 60 1 6 6 0 655 18 Weather Resistant Ventilated Enclosure 2020 Ixom www medoraco com...

Page 8: ...fluid makes its way inward with converging streamlines to the GS 12 Air the water is forced upward toward the surface providing gentle mixing de stratification and surface renewal The GS 12 Air Unit requires a minimal amount of supplied air The air is supplied to the GS 12 Air Unit with the provided air feed hose that connects to air manifold It is acceptable to use the Unit on an as needed or req...

Page 9: ...ny filings before removing the catch bucket The penetration is now ready for a sealant application and installation of the penetration fitting STEP 4 Apply a healthy amount of sealant on all the surrounding surfaces of the penetration interior exterior and inner wall This will prevent future corrosion of the roof around the fixture STEP 5 Install the penetration fitting as shown below so that ther...

Page 10: ...rovided hose clamp as shown below STEP 3 Run external air hose to air compressor Place water drain assembly at the lowest part of the hose length to allow water condensation to collect Secure hose using stainless steel zip ties magnet pads or adhesive pads attaching hose to structure at a recommended spacing of every 4 Best attaching method depends on specific tanks 2020 Ixom www medoraco com 866 ...

Page 11: ...ach opposite end of the retrieval chain to the quick link located on the mixer chain Tighten both quick links with a pliers STEP 4 Slowly and carefully lower the GS 12 Air mixer down to the tank floor until it is resting on the bottom The proper position is when the flat edge of the GS 12 Air mixer ends are resting on the floor For suspended configuration pick the unit up so it is just above the t...

Page 12: ...However the mixer should stay clear at least 10 15ft away from a common inlet outlet pipe Radial Orientation It is best to orientate the mixer so the discharge slots are radial with the tank This is most critical if the mixer is placed near a sidewall of the tank Center Tank Placement A mixer is often positioned at the tank center when a separate inlet and outlet are positioned at or approximately...

Page 13: ...splice individually sealed to protect from corrosion Top of tank Junction Box Not applicable for GS 12 Air Is the field wiring correct Requirements Is the mixer submerged with at least 2 0 75m of water above the discharge slots Pre Operation Checks Reading Continuity Check Line to Neutral Line to Ground Neutral to Ground Source Voltage Reading Operation Check While Mixer is Running Reading Observa...

Page 14: ...lace the positive probe on the black wire and the negative probe on the white wire that were disconnected 6 Record the reading Depending on the length and gauge of wires to the mixer the ohms should be approximately 1 4 Ohms 120V Figure 1 SCADA Control Panel Problem Possible Cause Compressor Intermittently Tripping Circuit Breaker Multiple GFCI on Circuit Source Power Fluctuation Compressor Quickl...

Page 15: ...t minimum 20 Amp service Maintenance Warranty Limited maintenance Limited 5 year parts and labor warranty See Warranty Statement for details Optional Accessories Additional standard hose available in 100 length Minimum Water Depth Machine requires 20 in 0 5 m of water to effectively circulate No damage to machine when run dry in shallow water or drained condition Materials of Construction T316 sta...

Page 16: ... provided with the purchased equipment is the valid warranty GridBee control panels cold weather hose kits air compressors and any optional accessories These items are considered buyout items for Ixom and as such include a warranty against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase This warranty covers parts only not labor Parts that are determined by Ixom to be def...

Page 17: ...d other related subjects as required by OSHA to perform the necessary work to install or remove SolarBee and GridBee equipment and are knowledgeable in the regulations and standards of OSHA If you feel the need to service your SolarBee or GridBee circulation equipment please contact Ixom s Customer Service Department at 1 866 437 8076 Ixom Service Support 2020 Ixom www medoraco com 866 437 8076 in...

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