2HP-5HP AERATOR MANUAL
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IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Moving Machinery
WARNINGS:
Shock Hazard
Please read and follow these extremely important safety and handling instructions for your Kasco equip-
ment. Following these instructions will help ensure your safety and the quality performance of your equip-
ment.
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Under NO circumstances should anyone enter the water with the electrical equipment plugged in and/
or in operation. All Kasco equipment is ETL approved to UL and CSA standards for safety in water. How-
ever, it is NEVER recommended to enter the water with the equipment in operation.
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Use caution when dealing with any electrical and/or moving equipment.
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NEVER run the unit out of water. It will damage the seals and create a dangerous situation for the opera-
tor.
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Use extreme caution around water, especially cold water, such as in spring, fall, and winter, which poses
a hazard in itself.
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NEVER lift or drag the water aerator by the power cord. If you need to pull the unit to the side of the
pond, use the anchoring ropes or mount apparatus.
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Do not use waders in deep ponds/lakes or ponds/lakes with drop-offs, drastic slopes, or soft bottom
material.
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Do not use boats that tip easily, such as canoes, for aerator installation, and follow all boating safety
rules and regulations, including wearing a PFD (Personal Flotation Device).
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3 phase aerators (2.3, 3.3, 5.3) require a startup test after wiring to ensure proper rotation of the propel-
ler. If the propeller is rotating in the opposite direction, the unit will not perform properly and internal
damage to the unit may occur. (See 3-phase startup procedure instructions on page 13.)
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Control panels must be installed a minimum of 5ft (1.5m) from the inside wall of the pond, unless sepa-
rated from the body of water by a fence wall, or other permanent barrier that will make the unit inacces-
sible to persons in the water.
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Control panels must be installed by a qualified electrician.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) should be tested upon each installation and every month there-
after to ensure proper operation.
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Please keep the original box for maintenance shipping.
SAFETY FIRST
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