General Instructions
Do not expose the compressor to excessive weathering or to high moisture concentration. While the
compressors are weather resistant, it is still advised that you shelter your compressor from the elements to
maximize life of unit. Be sure enough venting is available to allow proper air circulation. DO NOT place your
compressor in low spots or any place water may puddle. Flooded compressors are not covered under warranty.
1. Place compressor on level surface above the water level.
2. Place compressor in shaded area that is free from excessive dust or moisture.
3. Assemble the diffusers by threading rubber membrane diffusers into provided PVC assembly. Use zip
ties to secure diffuser/PVC assembly to plastic underlay. (See included instructions for more detail on
assembly and installation of self-weighted diffusers)
4. Attach Quick Sink tubing to barbed outlet of diffuser assembly and secure with hose clamp and tubing
with strain relief clamps.
5. Unroll the tubing and install diffuser into pond. This will allow you to trim tubing to length at the
compressor. Lower diffusers in the pond where circulation is maximized.
6. Connect the rubber elbow to the compressor with pinch clamps or hose clamps.
7. Connect the end of airline to outlet of the compressor and secure with provided hose clamp.
For PA8SWN with a manifold system, connect the manifold to the compressor, then the ends of airline
runs to manifold system and secure with provided hose clamps.
8. Plug compressor into 120v AC GFCI protected outlet.
Shallow Water Pond Aeration Kit Features:
Kit
Maximum
Compressor
Maximum CFM
Maximum*
Part #
Pond Size
Warranty**
(cubic feet per minute)
Recommended Depth
PA6SWN
3/8 Acre
3 Years
3.17cfm
7 feet
PA8SWN
3/4 Acre
3 Years
3.7 cfm
8 feet
Pond shape, depth and condition affect actual maximum pond size.
*Compressors may perform in slightly deeper water, but this is the recommended maximum depth. With deeper water
and longer tubing runs the rubber diaphragms will wear out sooner and require replacement more frequently as a wear
item. For longer tubing runs an increase in the diameter of the tubing may be necessary to be sure the overall maximum
pressure of the compressor is not surpassed.
**See compressor instructions for warranty details
PA6SWN
PA8SWN
DM4
Diffuser Assembly
Use only supplied short section of
tubing to connect compressor to
splitter. Do not use longer tubing.
