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Thank you for your purchase!
Your aeration system will be a great benefit to the aquatic ecosystem in which you
are placing it. The following are some important guidelines regarding the installation
and operation of your system.
Installation ...
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The air diffuser should not be placed in the deepest part of the pond. Try to locate the
diffuser at approximately 2/3 to 3/4 of the deepest point (a 15' deep pond would have the
diffuser at approximately 10' to 12' deep). This allows the deepest water to remain cool in
the Summer and stay warm in the Winter.
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If you purchased your aeration system without weighted tubing, you will need to supply
small weights such as chimney bricks, pipe or rerod. Strap the weights securely around
the tubing to bring it to the bottom.
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If your pond freezes during the winter, be sure the tubing is buried leading into the pond.
If not, the ice can form around the tubing, kinking it or possibly shearing it off.
Operation ...
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All of our compressors are designed for continuous operation. It is not uncommon for
these compressors to run 24 hours per day for four to five years. The only maintenance
required is replacement of vanes or diaphragms when needed. All compressors have oil-
less motors. Never oil or lubricate the motors.
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The surface of the compressor will be hot during operation. This is normal — be careful
not to touch the compressor while it is running.
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In addition to adding oxygen to your pond, one of the main benefits to an aeration system
is the circulation it creates. It takes hours for the maximum circulation to be achieved,
therefore we recommend running these systems continuously so that maximum circula-
tion is sustained. Systems that operate a few hours each day will just get the circulation
going and then it is time to shut off.
If you are installing this system at a time when your pond is already stratified (warm on
surface, cold on bottom), you should be careful when first starting the aeration system. If
the stagnant water on the pond bottom is stirred up too fast, a temporary increase in oxy-
gen demand will occur and, in rare cases, a fish kill could result. If your pond is severely
stratified, you should only run your system one to two hours the first day. Each day after
that, increase the run time by one to two hours during the first week, run continuously
after that. This will slowly mix the bottom water without a sudden depletion of oxygen.
Please contact us prior to start-up if you have questions.
Maintenance ...
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It is critical that the air compressors be protected from the weather. You will need to pro-
vide a shelter for your compressor to protect it from rain, snow and other harsh elements.
Be sure your shelter has adequate ventilation. Also be sure the compressor does not sit
directly on the ground, as the vibration from the motor will cause dust and dirt particles to
be pulled into the motor and cause premature failure.
PA10 Aeration System ...
The PA10 aerator features a 1/20th horse power continuous
duty air compressor, 50' of tubing and a pond diffuser. Once
the air diffuser is assembled and the tubing is attached, you
are ready to install the diffuser into the pond. Always unroll
the tubing completely before installing the diffuser. The
diffuser can be lowered into your pond with a rope. Often
a float, such as a duck decoy or a milk jug, will be used so
retrieval of the diffuser is possible.
Assembly:
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Unpack all the parts. Compare parts with packing list below to ensure all parts