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Otterbine/Barebo AirFlo 3 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Otterb bine B Bareb bo In AirFlo o 3 Di iffuse ed Ae eratio o n nstall ation n Man nual   Manual P PN: 75-0109 R R ev 05  ...
  • Page 2 3. To provide flexibility for mounting the AirFlo 3 compressor cabinet four (4) mounting holes are provided on the bottom of the cabinet which will accept up to a 1/2" or M14 size bolt. The AirFlo 3 cabinet should be placed directly on a level prepared gravel or concrete base, or equipment pad.
  • Page 3: Electrical Installation

    A. Branch Circuit Sizing (All valves must be in the open position before initial operation) 1. The branch circuit feeding the Otterbine AirFlo 3 must be sized in accordance with all applicable codes and must provide GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interruption)/RCD (Residual Current Device) and short circuit protection. Refer to the nameplate label on the compressor cabinet above the electrical connection box for voltage and current requirements.
  • Page 4: Tubing Connections

    4. Use couplings and clamps provided to connect the Weighted Tubing to the Poly Unweighted Tubing as shown below. 5. Using the hose clamps provided to fasten each Diffuser Manifold Base to the Weighted Tubing as shown. AIRFLO 3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 75-0109 AirFlo 3 www.otterbine.com...
  • Page 5 A. CAUTION: The AirFlo 3 May Re-start Automatically 1. In the event of a compressor motor fault the internal motor thermal protection switch may trip shutting off the AirFlo 3 compressor. When cooled sufficiently the thermal switch will reset automatically which may cause the compressor to start suddenly.
  • Page 6 When the oxygen level is less than 1PPM at the depth of the Diffuser Base, avoid the rapid release of noxious gas having the potential to kill fish by adhering to the Otterbine recommended operation guideline below. AIRFLO 3 INITIAL START-UP DAILY OPERATING TIMES DAY 1: 1 HOUR...
  • Page 7 Replace if n necessary. 2. Th he environme nt in which th e AirFlo 3 op erates will be e a factor dete ermining the a air filter eleme ent replaceme ent interval. It...
  • Page 8 Otterbine Barebo Inc. COMPRESSOR CABINET COMPONENTS EXPLODED VIEWS 75-0109 AirFlo 3 www.otterbine.com 1-800-AER8TER...
  • Page 9 Otterbine Barebo Inc. DISC DIFFUSER BASE COMPONENTS PN: 10-0301, SINGLE DISC DIFFUSER BASE PN: 10-0302, DUAL DISC DIFFUSER BASE 75-0109 AirFlo 3 www.otterbine.com 1-800-AER8TER...
  • Page 10 WARRANTY: Barebo, Inc. 3840 Main Road East, Emmaus Pennsylvania 18049, U.S.A. hereby warrants subject to the conditions here in below set forth, that should the OTTERBINE AirFlo 3 prove defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials at any time during the...
  • Page 11 GAST COMPRESSOR WARRANTY INFORMATION 86R & 87R Series Rocking Piston Oil-less Pump To process any WARRANTY related activity on the AirFlo 3 Product Contact the nearest Otterbine Service Center or the Otterbine factory directly Visit www.otterbine.com Phone 1-800-237-8837 or 1-610-965-6018...
  • Page 12 Water Works With Otterbine! Otterbine/Barebo, Inc. 3840 Main Rd. East Emmaus, PA. 18049 U.S.A. TOLL FREE: 1-800-AER8TER (237-8837) PHONE: 610-965-6018 FAX: 610-965-6050 E-mail: aeration@otterbine.com www.otterbine.com  ...