2400 - 4400 VFX AERATOR MANUAL
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Correct anchoring
Providing strain relief on the cord helps ensure that
its weight and any strain placed on it in the water will
not cause the float to tilt or cause damage to the unit.
If your Kasco cord comes with a strain relief kit at-
tached, attach the available link to the float-side knot
in the mooring rope, as pictured here.
Cord Strain Relief
Use ropes to position the fountain 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 (Ex. a 6ft deep
pond would require an anchor 18ft horizontally
from the float).
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’’ galvanized pipe
works well). The weight should be light enough so
that the fountain can rise as the water level rises.
This weight can also help hide the anchoring ropes
by sinking them further below the surface.
UNIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
After unit is installed in the water, connect the pow-
er cord to a properly installed Kasco control panel
(C-85, C-95, etc.) with built-in ground fault protection
according to the instructions and electrical sche-
matics included with the panel. Follow all local and
national electrical codes for unit and control panel
installation; consult a qualified electrician or service
person if needed.
Anchor rope
Secondary weight
Normal water level
Low water level
High water level
Power cord Kasco power
control box
Incorrect anchoring
Anchoring
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