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Maintenance and Field Adjustment
SB2500
10257_20181113
Maintenance
SolarBee In A Lake That Is Partially Frozen
SolarBee Completely Froze In
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,
SolarBee 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.
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!!!
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