2HP-5HP AERATOR MANUAL
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Anchor rope
Secondary weight
Normal water level
Low water level
High water level
Alternate Installation
In ponds where the water level fluctuates signifi
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cantly, a small weight may need to be suspended
at the midpoint of the rope to take up any slack
caused by a drop in water level (1 foot of 1-inch
galvanized pipe works well). The weight should
be light enough so that the aerator can rise as
the water level rises. This weight can also help
hide the anchoring ropes by sinking them further
below the surface.
Correct anchoring
Incorrect anchoring
Use ropes to position the aerator in the desired location in the pond or lake. Anchor the ropes or secure
them to the shoreline so that they are free of slack, but not tight. To prevent twisting of the unit due to
motor torque, place the anchor at least 3 feet from the float for each foot of depth. (Example: a 6-foot-deep
pond would require an anchor 18 feet horizontally from the float.)
Mooring lines are proper length and taut
between unit and anchors.
Mooring lines are too short or loose between
unit and anchors.
If your cord does not have a strain relief
clamp and chain attached, you can use
a spare cable tie to secure the cord to a
mooring line attachment point on a circular
float or to the tie-down ring on the horizon
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tal float.
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