Medora SolarBee SB10000DM, Руководство пользователя

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Maintenance and Field Adjustment
SolarBee In A Lake That Is Partially Frozen
SolarBee Completely Frozen In
WARNING: DURING WINTER CONDITIONS
WHEN THE SOLARBEE IS FROZEN IN OR
PARTIALLY FROZEN IN, THE MACHINE SHOULD
NOT BE APPROACHED. THE ICE AND SNOW
AROUND THE SOLARBEE SHOULD NOT BE
ASSUMED TO SUPPORT WEIGHT. FAILURE TO
DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH BY DROWNING OR HYPOTHERMIA!
Winter Conditions
In some locations, heavy snowfall and frigid
temperatures may be present during the winter
season. During these conditions, it is possible
that the SolarBee becomes frozen in by ice and
snow causing it to stop turning.
The SolarBee is designed to avoid being
damaged when it is stalled and as the ice starts
to melt it will start back up again.
When the SolarBee is beginning to freeze in or
starting to thaw out, the ice around the machine
is not stable enough to support weight. Also,
in many cases, one cannot recognize that the
ice is thin around the machine. For this reason,
it is highly recommended that the SolarBee
should NOT be approached during the period
of time it is frozen in.
In some locations there may be public access
or recreation such as ice fishing, snowmobile
traffic, or other activities on the water body
during winter. For these locations,
Medora
Corp. strongly recommends turning the
machine off by late fall (Nov 15th in U.S.)
before freeze up. The area around the
SolarBee would then freeze in solid as the rest
of the lake does, decreasing the chance of a
serious accident near the machine.
If these
recommendations are not followed, the
SolarBee will cause thin ice several meters
around the vacinity of the SolarBee creating
a very large hazardous area.
When it is desired for the SolarBee to freeze
in and the location requires the SolarBee to
be turned off in late fall, it is important to verify
that the machine is not operating prior to ice
formation. Once winter passes and the ice
melts away, the machine should be turned back
on to get an early spring start.