MOVING WATER FORWARD, SINCE 1968 VFX DECORATIVE AERATOR 2400, 3400, 4400 Operation & Maintenance Manual 3020379 ANSI/UL 778: 2016 Ed.6+R:22Feb2017 CSA C22.2 #108: 2014 Ed.5 Document number 884170 Document version 2021.2.1 800 Deere Rd. Prescott, WI 54021 | 715.262.4488 | sales@kascomarine.com | kascomarine.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety First �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 General Instructions ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Unit Specifications & Pattern Size ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������4 Parts Included ������������������������������������������������������������������������������
Back to Contents SAFETY FIRST IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNINGS: Moving Machinery Shock Hazard • Please read and follow these important instructions to help ensure your safety and the quality performance of your Kasco equipment. • Use caution when dealing with any electrical and/or moving equipment. • Under NO CIRCUMSTANCE should anyone enter the water with the electrical equipment plugged in and/ or in operation.
Back to Contents GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Inspect the Shipment Immediately inspect your Kasco Aerator shipment for any visible damages. Also cross-reference the parts supplied with the Parts Included sheet to check for shortages. Shortages should be reported immediately to your Kasco Marine distributor or representative and damages reported to your carrier and Kasco Marine. Assembly & Installation Please see the proper Assembly and Installation Instructions enclosed in this manual.
Back to Contents UNIT SPECIFICATIONS & PATTERN SIZE Model Pattern Size Voltage Locked Operating Control Panel Connection / Amps Unit Connection Rotor Amps Height Width Single-Phase Units 2400VFX 5 ft. 15 ft. 110-120 5.6 12 C-25 plug in / Plug into C-25 3400VFX 5.5 ft. 21 ft. 110-120 7.3 18 C-25 plug in / Plug into C-25 3400HVFX 5.5 ft. 21 ft. 208-240 3.7 9 Hardwire C-85 / Plug into or hardwire C-85 4400VFX 8 ft. 26 ft. 110-120 11.
Back to Contents PARTS INCLUDED ID Description Qty Part # 1 Aerator 1 N/A 2 Float 1 242001 3 1/4”-20 x 3-1/2” Phillips pan head screw 4 251210 4 1/4” split washers 7 840537 5 1/4” (3/4” OD) flat washer 10 251300 6 1/4”-20 x 1-3/4” hex head screw 3 475630 7 Bottom screen section 3 361540 8 1/4”-20 nut 3 840536 9 #8 nut 6 771034 10 #8 flat washer 12 361543 11 #8 lock washer 6 771033 12 #8 x 3/4” screw 6 361545 13 Mooring ropes (not pictured) 2 990700 14
Back to Contents ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 3 1. Rest the float on the 4 legs of the housing 4 5 Align power cord with notch 3. Turn over. Bring bottom screen sections together. Align bolt holes with legs. 2. Lock washer goes between bolt and flat washer. Tighten down in 4 places. 10 9 10 11 12 4. Tighten down in 6 places to hold the screen together. 5. Secure the bottom screen to the float in 3 places. 8 4 5 5 Make sure cord is sticking out of notch.
Back to Contents UNIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Cord Strain Relief 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 attached, attach the available link to the float-side knot in the mooring rope, as pictured here. Anchoring Use ropes to position the fountain in the desired location in the pond or lake.
Back to Contents REPLACEMENT PARTS 10 13 11 6 12 5 9 1 8 7 ID Description Qty Part # 1 V tube with legs 1 241005 2 Retaining clip 4 140312 3 Lock washer, 1/4” 4 840537 4 #14 x 1-1/4” long hex washer head 4 251250 5A Prop, 2400VFX 1 240595 5B Prop, 3400VFX, 3400HVFX 1 340595 5C Prop, 4400VFX, 4400HVFX 1 440600 6A Top disk, 2400VFX 1 241025 6B Top disk, 3400VFX, 3400HVFX 1 241035 6C Top disk, 4400VFX, 4400HVFX 1 241045 7 O-ring 1 990281 8 Sealing plug 1
Back to Contents MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS The following maintenance procedures can be utilized to ensure many years of quality performance from your Kasco equipment and reduce the need for more costly repair work. PROPER INSTALLATION: Proper installation of Kasco equipment will include a power source with ground fault protection. The control panel included with the equipment has built-in ground fault protection for both the fountain and the lighting kit.
Back to Contents TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS The following is provided to help diagnose a probable source of trouble. It is a guideline only and may not show all causes for all problems. For additional troubleshooting help, contact your local distributor or visit kascomarine.com for additional guidance. “My Aerator trips the ground fault interrupter in the C-25, C-85, or C-95.” This is the most common symptom of several possible problems.
Back to Contents WARRANTY Warranty period: 2400VFX, 3400VFX, 3400HVFX, 4400VFX, 4400HVFX = 2-year Limited Warranty Kasco® Marine, Inc. warrants this aerator to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service (excluding ropes, power cord, and propeller). The Kasco Marine, Inc. obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing free of charge any defective part within the warranty period from the date of shipment.
Back to Contents NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS Most failed equipment can be repaired at substantially lower costs than replacement with new. If your aerator requires repair and is no longer covered under warranty, please contact Kasco Marine or your local distributor for available options. Please ship according to the instructions on the previous provided. Kasco Marine does estimates on repairs at the request of the customer.
Back to Contents REPAIR CONTACT FORM • Kasco requires that all equipment sent for repair MUST be accompanied by this form and marked to Repairs attention. • • Unit should be cleaned before shipping. • It is the responsibility of the customer to ship and pay freight to Kasco. Kasco Marine 800 Deere Road Kasco is NOT responsible for shipping damage accrued in return shipment.
