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SB10000PW OWNER'S MANUAL
Medora Corp • 3225 Hwy 22• Dickinson, ND 58601
Ph +1 701 225 4495 • +1 866 437 8076 • Fax +1 701 225 0002 • www.medoraco.com
© 2017 Medora Corp. • Dickinson, ND
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Safety Instructions ...............................
Introduction ..........................................
Operation and Features .......................
Troubleshooting....................................
Specifications .......................................
Model Drawing .....................................
Parts Identification ...............................
Warranty Statement .............................
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Warranty Statement ......SB10000PW OWNER’S MANUAL Medora Corp • 3225 Hwy 22• Dickinson, ND 58601 Ph +1 701 225 4495 • +1 866 437 8076 • Fax +1 701 225 0002 • www.medoraco.com © 2017 Medora Corp. • Dickinson, ND...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Carefully read safety information when you see any safety symbols:...
  • Page 3 Safety Crush Hazard CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE ANY FLOAT ASSEMBLY PINS OR BOLTS WHILE THE SOLARBEE IS FLOATING IN THE WATER! THE SOLARBEE MUST BE RESTING ON THE GROUND OR SAFELY SUPPORTED TO RELIEVE THE FORCES ON THE FLOAT ASSEMBLY STRUCTURES PRIOR TO DISASSEMBLY! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING COULD LEAD TO SINKING THE SOLARBEE, OR CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
  • Page 4 Safety Permit-Required Protect Yourself SolarBee, Inc. insists that you comply with all Confined Spaces relative OSHA and local regulations while installing and performing any maintenance to the SolarBee A confined space has limited openings for entry or circulation equipment. exit, is large enough for entering and working, and is not designed for continuous worker occupancy.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing this SolarBee. We trust that you’ll find the SolarBee to be very effective in treating your water. Every SolarBee is tested and inspected at our Technology Features manufacturing facility before being delivered • Solar power achieving day/night operation to you.

  • Page 6: Operation And Features

    Operation The SolarBee is designed to circulate water by bringing water from below and sending it out across the top in a thin layer causing a mixing effect. The laminar layer flows outward radially, in diverging “stream lines” from the distribution dish.
  • Page 7 Features The SolarBee includes new features which enhance its performance through more efficient Technology and durable components, improved operation monitoring capablilities, easy component access, and a more robust frame structure. Solar / Electronics Photovoltaic (PV) Modules -The PV modules are often referred to as the solar panels. The SolarBee uses 100% solar energy to provide day/night operation.
  • Page 8 Features Digital Controller - The digital controller is located inside the external enclosure. The digital controller operates and monitors the SolarBee. The digital controller is programmed with application specific run schedule, fallback rpm, and battery charge settings. The SolarBee's Design and Application Engineering groups are constantly reviewing the program to optimize operation.
  • Page 9 Features Due to the high frequency of communication between the motor controller and brushless motor, the two components need to be located close to one another. This is the primary reason for having the motor controller located directly on the SolarBee. All electronic connections on the SolarBee equipment should only be used for the inputs or outputs that they are labeled and designed...
  • Page 10 Features Brushless Motor / Impeller Brushless Motor - The brushless motor is located directly below the Top Deck. 4 bolts run down through the Top Deck and into the housing of the brushless motor fastening it onto the machine. CAUTION: THE BRUSHLESS MOTOR WEIGHS APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS (36KG).
  • Page 11 Features Impeller Assembly - The rotating assembly is made up of the stainless steel impeller shaft, stainless steel flag indicator, and stainless steel impeller blades. The impeller assembly can be removed by pulling 3 bolts on the top plate. WARNING: KEEP BODY APPENDAGES OR LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM THE IMPELLER ASSEMBLY WHILE Turn GridBee Off Before Performing Maintenance...
  • Page 12 Features Distributor Dish / Hose / Intake Plate The distributor dish, structural members, structural fasteners, and mounting brackets are constructed of stainless steel. Distributor Dish - Near-laminar flow is achieved by the SolarBee due to its uniquely designed distributor dish. The impeller rotates while sitting within the lower half of the distributor dish.
  • Page 13 Features Float Arms / Floats The SolarBee contains 3 float arms and 3 floats. The float arms allow vertical positioning of the machine and the floats provide Turnbuckle buoyancy. Float Arm Float Arms - The float arms are constructed Handle of stainless steel components.
  • Page 14 Features If the distributor dish lip is too low, the water coming off the lip will flow just underneath the surface of the reservoir and the surface will not be renewed. Each float arm is connected to the central machine structure with 1 bolt and 1 pin. Each Bolt float is connected to the float arm by 2 pins.

  • Page 15: Maintenance And Field Adjustment

    Maintenance and Field Adjustment The performance of the SolarBee has proven to increase tremendously when its operator understands the operation of the machine and knows how to carry out field adjustment procedures. During installation, an experienced SolarBee field team thoroughly trains the operator on how to keep the SolarBee performing at its best.
  • Page 16 Maintenance and Field Adjustment PV Module Cleaning The solar panels are the SolarBee's primary source of energy, so it is important that they be kept clean. Over time, dust collects on the PV modules or birds rest on them resulting in the panel's effective surface area decreasing.
  • Page 17 Maintenance and Field Adjustment Impeller Rotational Speed Check During clear skies and good sunlight weather conditions, the drive system of the SolarBee unit should operate: 1) At a rotational speed between 55 and 85 revolutions per minute (rpm). 2) In a clockwise direction when looking down at the impeller.
  • Page 18 Maintenance and Field Adjustment Impeller Removal Upper Coupling In the case that there is buildup below the impeller that cannot be reached, the impeller assembly can easily be removed. Clevis Pin Impeller Removal Hair Pin TOOLS RECOMMENDED: Elbow High Rubber Gloves Lower Coupling Garbage Bag Coupling Sleeve...
  • Page 19 Maintenance and Field Adjustment Distributor Dish Level Setting The SolarBee distribuitor dish depth in the water is a key factor in maintaining the near- laminar flow of water coming off the machine. 2-in to 2.5- in (5.0 cm - 6.5 cm) The distributor dish level setting is measured Water Level from the top lip of the dish up to the water...
  • Page 20 Maintenance and Field Adjustment When deploying a SolarBee into the reservoir, it may need to be suspended. If suspending the SolarBee, it must be suspended from all three rigging points to ensure the support of the weight of the MODEL SB10000PW v18 SolarBee and to keep the SolarBee balanced once suspended.
  • Page 21 Maintenance and Field Adjustment Battery Replacement Electronic The SolarBee contains an onboard battery Controller and electronic controller inside the Low Profile Battery Stand that will require infrequent replacement. Between 2 and 3 replacments are expected over the course of the machine life. Battery Replacement NO TOOLS REQUIRED: STEP 1: Open the low profile stand door and...
  • Page 22 Maintenance and Field Adjustment Tank Maintenance The SolarBee is designed to rest on the floor of the tank in an event when the tank is drained. If the SolarBee is left undisturbed, the machine will naturally float and self adjust when the tank is refilled. During the event that a potable water tank is taken off-line for maintenance for re-coating, sandblasting, or cleaning, a few considerations need to be followed for the care of the SolarBee.
  • Page 23 Maintenance and Field Adjustment Tank Maintenance continued, STEP 5: Decontaminate the machine by wiping all SolarBee surfaces using a bleach/water solution and a towel or cloth. Remove all excess dust, sand, etc. Do not use a pressure washer to clean the Solar-Bee. This may damage the on-board electronics which may result in improper operation of the Solar-Bee.

  • Page 24: General Electrical Schematic

    POTABLE WATER SOLARBEE (LOW PROFILE) Low Profile PV MODULE(S) SOLAR PANEL(S) DIGITAL CONTROLLER PV(S) ON / OFF SWITCH BATTERY OUTSIDE OF RESERVOIR OUTSIDE OF RESERVOIR (Inside Low Profile) INSIDE OF RESERVOIR MOTOR POWER AND SCADA SIGNALS MOTOR MOTOR CONTROLLER LowProfile-ElecSchem_20150602 © 2015 Medora Corp.
  • Page 25 Maintenance and Field Adjustment...
  • Page 26 Maintenance and Field Adjustment Complete Power Down Procedure ON / OFF NO TOOLS REQUIRED: SWITCH (OPTIONAL) STEP 1: Turn the On/Off switch to Off position. GRID DIGITAL POWER CONTROLLER STEP 2: Unscrew all PV module leads on the front side of the digital controller. MOTOR STEP 3: Unscrew the on-shore (grid power) MOTOR...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    SolarBee Troubleshooting SolarBee is committed to serving our If you find that the SolarBee has quit customers. Feel free to contact a SolarBee operating, the following checks can be Customer Service Representative if performed: you experience any problems with your SolarBee.
  • Page 28 SolarBee Troubleshooting Blink Indication Follow-up Procedures Blinking Green - System healthy, machine should be operating on programmed run schedule. If not operating on programmed run schedule, contact SolarBee Customer Service. 1X Blinking Yellow - High motor current, check the machine for plugging at impeller and/or strainer-intake.
  • Page 29 SolarBee Troubleshooting...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    Patent Pending Subject to change without notice. Medora Corporation • 3225 Hwy 22 • Dickinson, ND 58601 +1 866 437 8076 • Ph +1 701 225 4495 • Fax +1 701 225 0002 • www.medoraco.com © 2017 Medora Corp.

  • Page 31: Model Drawing

    Main Office and Service Center 1-866-437-8076 | medoraco.com 3225 Highway 22 Dickinson ND, 58601 MODEL SB10000PW 203_20160513 © 2016 Medora Corp.

  • Page 33: Parts Identification

    18260225 FLOAT ARM ASSEMBLY 18265000 TURNBUCKLE ASSEMBLY 14300000 FLOAT 14013022 MOTOR CONTROL CORD 20504500 BRUSHLESS MOTOR 24010100 BATTERY 14285212 DIGITAL CONTROLLER SB10000PW 10, Inside 09, Inside 08, Below Top Frame 07, Inside Compartment, 01, 02 286_20160513 © 2016 Medora Corp.

  • Page 34: Warranty Statement

    Medora, to install the parts. There is no liability for consequential damages of any type. The warranty that is submitted and provided with the purchased equipment is the valid warranty.
  • Page 35 Medora Corporation MODEL NO. 3225 Hwy 22 • Dickinson, ND 58601 +1 866 437 8076 • +1 701 225 4495 • Fax +1 701 225 0002 SERIAL NO. www.medoraco.com The SolarBee is a patented product, protected by U.S. patents: US 6,439,853...
  • Page 36 SolarBee Removal, Storage, and Installation SolarBee, Inc. employs several qualified highly trained Service and Installation Technicians certified to perform the necessary tasks required to install or remove SolarBee circulation equipment in potable water tanks and reservoirs. SolarBee's specialized Service and Installation Technicians are trained in Confined Space, Fall Protection, and other related subjects as required by OSHA to perform the necessary work to install or remove SolarBee equipment, and are knowlegeable in the regulations and standards of OSHA.

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