Product Manual

ManualsBrandsKasco ManualsLawn & GardenRobust-Aire 1 Diffused Aeration System — 1.5 Acre Pond Capacity

Owners Manual

Robust-Aire®

Aquatic Aeration System

Contents

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . .pg2

Unit Specs . . . . . .pg2

Parts Included . . . . . .pg2

Installation Tools & Materials . . . . . .pg2

On Shore Preparation . . . . . .pg3

Diffuser Assembly Installation . . . . . .pg3

Compressor Connections . . . . . .pg4

No Cabinet System Installation Requirements . . . . . .pg5

Base Mount Cabinet Installation . . . . . .pg7

Post Mount Cabinet Installation . . . . . .pg7

Remote Manifold Accessory Installation . . . . . .pg7

Startup Procedure . . . . . .pg9

Winter Warning . . . . . .pg9

Maintenance . . . . . .pg9

Troubleshooting . . . . . .pg10

Warranty . . . . . .pg10

Rev. 03/19/14

Kasco Marine, Inc.

800 Deere Rd.

Prescott, WI 54021

U.S.A.

PH 00+1+715+262+4488

FAX 00+1+715+262+4487

sales@kascomarine.com

www.kascomarine.com

Summary of content (12 pages)

PAGE 1
Owners Manual Robust-Aire® Aquatic Aeration System Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . .pg2 Unit Specs . . . . . .pg2 Parts Included . . . . . .pg2 Installation Tools & Materials . . . . . .pg2 On Shore Preparation . . . . . .pg3 Diffuser Assembly Installation . . . . . .pg3 Compressor Connections . . . . . .pg4 No Cabinet System Installation Requirements . . . . . .pg5 Base Mount Cabinet Installation . . . . . .pg7 Post Mount Cabinet Installation . . . . . .
PAGE 2
Important Safety Instructions • • • • • • • • CAUTION Caution should be used when dealing with any electrical equipment with moving parts. Extreme caution should be used around water, especially cold water, such as in Spring, Fall, and Winter, which poses a hazard in and of itself. Running the system in freezing conditions may create open areas of water in the ice at the diffuser locations and also thin ice around the area.
PAGE 3
On Shore Preparation 1. Apply PTFE Thread Sealant to male threads on check valve. Slide check valve inlet assembly through diffuser base and into threaded port of the diffuser air distribution assembly. Install hand tight only. Do not overtighten. 4. Install vent plug once base is completely full. PTFE Thread Sealant Check valve 2. Install appropriate elbow fitting into inlet port located on the bottom side center of the diffuser assembly. Install until hand tight.
PAGE 4
decrease if the tube is not properly uncoiled. 7. On the end of the SureSink™ Tube that will be connected to the diffuser assembly, slide a clamp over the tubing and connect the end of the tubing to the barbed fitting on the diffuser assembly. Position clamp over tubing and barbed fitting and tighten using a 5/16” socket driver or screwdriver. Do not over tighten clamp. Clamp SureSink™ tubing 10. 11. 12. 1/2” NPT X 3/8” or 5/8” Elbow 13. off at shore before connecting to the compressor lead.
PAGE 5
3/8” Lead hose from compressor 3/8” Clamp 3/8” x 3/8” Barb Fitting or 3/8” x 5/8” Barb Fitting 3/8” or 5/8” Clamp 3/8” or 5/8” tubing Caution: Do not over tighten clamps. 19. Trench and bury tubing from the compressor to the shore.
PAGE 6
• Mounting the compressor to a stable, rigid operating surface and using shock mounts will reduce noise and vibration. Kasco Marine includes with no cabinet systems a simple, durable bracket accessory that will allow you to easily mount the compressor to a wall, floor or bench. • Connect to SureSink or NonWeighted Tubing. PTFE Thread Sealant Inlet Outlet Remove outlet plug using 1/4” hex key After the proper location has been determined, use the following diagram to complete the installation.
PAGE 7
Base Mount Cabinet Installation Choose a location for placing your base mount cabinet assembly. The location should be placed far enough from shore to avoid the potential of flooding. Plantings can be used to help hide the cabinet from sight, however be sure that both the inlet and outlet vents will not be blocked as fresh air is needed to keep the compressor from over-heating. The cabinet can be placed directly on the ground or can be permanently attached to a concrete pad.
PAGE 8
an area by shore to bury the included valve box. An area at least 18” wide by 25” long x 13” deep will be needed. Dig the area deeper and add crushed rock to allow for drainage. CAUTION: In northern climates where the ground may freeze during the winter, be sure there are no peaks and valleys in the PVC air line. Condensation in the air line may freeze and can block the flow of air to your diffuser and can cause damage to your compressor.
PAGE 9
Startup Procedure Important Installation Warning Thermal stratification refers to the layering that can occur in some lakes which allows warmer (less dense) water to sit on the top of colder denser water on the lake bottom. The Robust-Aire™ Diffuser system has been designed to keep thermal stratification from occurring in the first place. In the event that you install your unit into a body of water that is extremely stratified, caution should be used as you start up the unit.
PAGE 10
Kasco recommends checking the filter every month. Clean or replace as necessary. This one procedure will help assure the product’s performance and service life. Failure to maintain clean air filter elements will lead to clogging which will cause excessive heat and premature failure of the compressor. • Remove filter cover • Remove felt and replace filter element • Replacement filter elements are readily available.
PAGE 11
unit and a daytime phone number and/or e-mail address for correspondence regarding the warranty claim. Any expedited shipping method for the return of the unit is at the customer’s expense. Kasco Marine will return units repaired under warranty at our expense via ground freight within the continental United States. Other Repairs: Most failed equipment can be repaired at substantially lower costs than replacement with new. Please ship according to the instructions in the previous section.
PAGE 12
Aeration Kasco Marine, Inc. 800 Deere Rd. Prescott, WI 54021 U.S.A. Phone 00+1+715+262+4488 Fax 00+1+715+262+4487 www.kascomarine.com sales@kascomarine.