PREVENTING INITIAL FISH-KILL
Implementing the following startup procedures that have been
established can help in preventing a possible fish kill:
1. Turn on system and look for discolored water. Position yourself
downwind of surface boil. If discolored water or a strong odor (i.e.
rotten eggs) is present, do not operate the system for any longer
than 15 minutes.
NOTE:
If fish are present in the body of water but the foul odor is not
noticed, let the compressor run for one hour the first day, two hours the
second day, four hours the third day and so on until the system is running
24 hours a day.
2. Turn off the system for the remainder of the day.
3. Restart the system the next day and operate for 30 minutes. Turn
the system off for the rest of the day.
4. Each day double the operating time from the previous day until the
system is running continuously. This should take 8 days.
NOTE:
The start-up procedures are to be used as a general guideline. If
you should have any questions or concerns, contact your representative
or
AquaMaster®
at 800-693-3144 or 920-693-3121 for technical
assistance.
NOTE:
If fish and aquatic life are not present in the body of water, you
can start up the system and let the system run continuously.
WINTER OPERATION & PRECAUTIONS
The Solar AquaAir® Ultra Diffused Air Aeration System has been
designed to operate year-round and in all climates. In freezing weather
and on ice covered bodies of water, certain precautions must be taken to
prevent personal injury or fatalities.
NOTE:
In extreme cold weather, the airflow may need to be decreased
to keep the body of water open. The amount of open water vs. ice will
be determined by the air and water temperature and the amount of air
flowing to the diffuser(s).
DANGER THIN ICE
DANGER:
When operating the Solar AquaAir® Ultra system on
ice covered bodies of water, the ice around the open water will be
dangerously thinner than the rest of the body of water. Signs such as
DANGER THIN ICE
need to be posted of this condition. Injury and/
or fatality may result if this danger is not posted. Owner assumes all
responsibility.
To prevent freezing of the entire water column, the diffuser should be
moved to a shallower portion of the pond (typically half the depth of
original placement). Warmer water will remain in the lower regions. In
extreme cold weather, the airflow may need to be decreased to keep the
body of water open. The amount of open water vs ice will be determined
by the air and water temperature and the amount of air flowing to the
diffuser(s).
