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GT 500

MODEL

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115V  

50/60Hz

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230V  

60Hz

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240V  

50Hz

Read & Understand

Retain for Future Reference

GT-500 ATOMIZER

USER'S MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

UL and CSA Electrical Components

NOTICE

GT

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Summary of Contents for Aquafog GT-500

Page 1: ...z o 240V 50Hz Read Understand Retain for Future Reference GT 500 ATOMIZER USER S MANUAL AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATOR S MANUAL UL and CSA Electrical Components NOTICE GT www JigglyGreenhouse com 800 878 7829 Sales JigglyGreenhouse com ...

Page 2: ...ing from misuse Safety Guidelines This manual contains very important information This information will help ensure SAFETY and PREVENT EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS Use these symbols to understand safety guidelines DANGER DANGER INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD...

Page 3: ...ted States National Electrical Codes NEC and Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA 4 Only persons well acquainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the atomizer 5 Keep visitors away and NEVER allow children in the work area 6 Before each use inspect blade assembly and electrical components for signs of damage deterioration weakness or leakage Repair or replace defective...

Page 4: ...r doses concentrate into fresh water going through GT 500 s Flowmeter Panel usually at about 5 GPH or less Atomized Product Flowmeter Panel Pressurized Water Supply Atomized Water or Chemical Solution 1 4 Turn Ball Valve Captured rainwater or pre mixed chemical solution located above GT 500 A ball valve is used to start or stop the flow Fogging output volume is dependent on height and mass of over...

Page 5: ...tructure If there is ventilation mount the fan at the intake end of the structure Generally no oscillation is necessary unless the width of the structure is greater than 20 The best location for automated controls is behind the fan at an easily accessible level for monitoring In large structures equipped with forced ventilation the first fan row should be within a few feet of the intake end with f...

Page 6: ...apart All fans should be equipped with oscillation sweeping 360 Large Structures Closed or Minimum Ventilation In closed structures with little to no ventilation propel fog the length of the structure with the first fan row no more than 40 from the end wall The first fan should either be centered along the end wall or placed no more than 40 from the side wall with additional fans in the row equall...

Page 7: ...AUSE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE WARNING Lock Washer Finish Nut Nylon Lock Nut Hanger Nylon Lock Nut Finish Nut Lock Washer Flat Washer 5 16 18 Bolt Package Hanger 2 1 4 20 Bolt Nylon Lock Nut Lock Washer Finish Nut Nylon Lock Nut Securing To Pipe Use U bolts provided Tighten securely The nylon locknut should be tightened on top of the first nut to provide added protection Universal Mount The suppor...

Page 8: ...cking System Pivot Lock GT Motor s power cord Water line Wire tie Connect to a Control Panel or Connect to a hose bib Plug to a Control Panel or Plug to an 60Hz electrical outlet Flowmeter Panel Flow Control Knob Inline Strainer Drainage Line Lead to a drainage area AQUA FOG UTILITIES Water The Flowmeter Panel is equipped with a 1 4 tube connector at the base of the inline strainer and can be conn...

Page 9: ...or This cord is pre measured to the appropriate length DO NOT SHORTEN Remove the motor junction box cover Strip the ends of the oscillator power cord wires Using the wire nuts provided connect the oscillator cord wires and GT 500 motor wires as shown in the appropriate wiring schematic See Page 17 NOTE GT 500 motors are dual voltage and can operate either on high or low voltage For connection chan...

Page 10: ...w rate if operated high on their flow scale If your desired output volume is close to the bottom of the scale it may be beneficial to purchase a smaller flowmeter or install a 5 micron sediment filter At the base of the flowmeter is an in line strainer Part 71 with a removable cap Periodically check inside and flush any sediment from the screen OPERATION BEFORE TESTING FAN MAKE SURE ALL OBJECTS AR...

Page 11: ...ct and reconnect your plumbing before and after each device to check for any obstructions 4 Poor Quality Fog A The feed tube Part 532 may not be pointing properly into the reservoir The feed tube should be aimed slightly downward into the slot area between the motor shaft and the stainless steel plate rear of the blade assembly B Reservoir or blades may be clogged Fluid entering a clogged reservoi...

Page 12: ...des Look for wear or cracks replace as necessary Look for deposits of calcium or minerals clean and remove mineral deposits and or calcium B If the vibration seems to be coming from the motor first check that the motor mounting hardware is securely tightened If hardware is secure remove the blade assembly and operate the motor without the blade If vibration continues the motor has a serious mechan...

Page 13: ...AQUA FOG 531 Fan Blade Assembly Explosion 502 8 44 43 510 114 115 42 13 GT 500 EXPLODED VIEW 511 512 513 400 047 506 428 www JigglyGreenhouse com 800 878 7829 Sales JigglyGreenhouse com ...

Page 14: ...657 56 Rear of Housing 32 20 126 125 Oscillator s power supply port 154 58 32 514 500 658 42 660 57 58 Hanger Options U Bolts Hanger Bolt 395 116 518 514 13 500 USA USA 521 532 400 019 519 523 522 35 W14 434 400 406 407 507 www JigglyGreenhouse com 800 878 7829 Sales JigglyGreenhouse com ...

Page 15: ...t 50 60 hz Connect White and Blue Wires Do Not Use Yellow 230Volt 50 60 hz Connect Yellow and Blue Wires Do Not Use White 132 131 134 153 149 148 147 45 144 146 145 140 142 151 139 138 150 117 663 135 136 OSCILLATOR EXPLODED VIEW 32 XE 360 651 609 608 Through Cover 395 134 139 653 610 656 400 033 650 www JigglyGreenhouse com 800 878 7829 Sales JigglyGreenhouse com ...

Page 16: ...3 512 Reservoir O Ring 1 513 SST Reservoir plate 1 514 Motor plate PLS 1 515 SST panel 1 518 5 16 18 x 2 HH bolt SST 1 519 Feed tube support 1 521 10 32 x 3 8 brass standoff 2 522 10 32 x 1 4 button head screw 2 523 10 Lock washer 2 531 Fan blade assembly 1 532 Feed tube assembly 1 510 Blade set screw 1 657 5 16 18 x 5 8 HH bolt SST 2 658 10 24 x 1 phillips truss MS SST 2 660 Pivot vinyl cap 2 W 2...

Page 17: ...ning Flowmeter 3 Main Motor The main motor is a permanently lubricated motor but occasionally applying some spray oil to external rusty areas of the motor s body can help extend the motor s life 4 Clean Strainer Periodically clean the inline strainer Part 71 at the base of the flowmeter by removing cap and internal screen and flushing any sediment from screen 5 Storage Protect your Aquafog from wi...

Page 18: ... from direct or indirect misuse negligence accident lack of maintenance or unauthorized repairs or alterations which affect the machine s performance or reliability LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE UNDER APPLICABLE LAW JAYBIRD MANUFACTURING INC S LIABILITY FOR DEATH INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY OR FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR EQUIPMENT IS E...

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