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Aeromix Class I TORNADO Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual
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Class I TORNADO
Aspirating Aerator
Installation,
Operation, and
Maintenance Manual
© 2009, AEROMIX Systems, Inc.
Q-Pulse Id: VM483
Active: 11/11/2015
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  • Page 1 Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual ® Class I TORNADO Aspirating Aerator Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual © 2009, AEROMIX Systems, Inc. Q-Pulse Id: VM483 Active: 11/11/2015 Page 1 of 30...
  • Page 2 Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual Welcome to the AEROMIX family. You have purchased quality aeration equipment designed to provide years of trouble free service. Enclosed are many important items: • Registration/Referral Bonuses: Allows you to earn money by referring customers to AEROMIX.
  • Page 3 Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual Extended Warranty A draft copy of the standard AEROMIX warranty is enclosed. This warranty provides you with excellent protection against defects in workmanship and materials which may occur during the first year. The exact terms and conditions are printed on the warranty statement.
  • Page 4 AEROMIX. Warranty period begins as stated above but is not activated or valid until all material is paid for in full to AEROMIX and the signed original has been returned to AEROMIX. AEROMIX will then return a copy of the official, activated warranty statement to all signing parties.
  • Page 5 Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual Rugged Solutions in Water and Wastewater AERATION ® AEROMIX offers a complete line of aerators, mixers, TORNADO Aerator diffusers and aeration systems for improving the ® HURRICANE Aerator quality of water and wastewater.
  • Page 6 Perfect for high rate aeration applications in basins and basins lagoons To learn more about the AEROMIX aeration solution best suited for your application, call 800-879-3677 or visit www.aeromix.com AEROMIX Systems, Inc. Rugged Solutions in Water and Wastewater 7135 Madison Ave. West Minneapolis, MN 55427 U.S.A.
  • Page 7 Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual Rugged Solutions in Water and Wastewater TREATMENT SYSTEMS AEROMIX offers factory pre-fabricated packaged Packaged Plants wastewater treatment plants, compact water treatment systems, and air strippers. Our treatment...
  • Page 8 To learn more about the AEROMIX treatment system best suited for your application, call 800-879-3677 or visit www.aeromix.com AEROMIX Systems, Inc. Rugged Solutions in Water and Wastewater 7135 Madison Ave.
  • Page 9 Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual Rugged Solutions in Water and Wastewater ECO-AERATION ™ AEROMIX is Your Solar Solution in Aeration and LumenAER Circulation. AEROMIX offers a comprehensive Solar-Powered Circulator line of water quality management products that are completely powered by solar energy.
  • Page 10 Ideal for use in lakes and ponds • Operates year round in any climate To learn more about the AEROMIX eco-aeration solutions best for your application, call 800-879-3677 or visit www.aeromix.com AEROMIX Systems, Inc. Rugged Solutions in Water and Wastewater 7135 Madison Ave.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions Section 1: Features Section 2: Operating Principle Section 3: Unpacking Section 4: Mounting the Aerator Section 5: TORNADO® Aerator Accessories 5.1: Mounting Accessories 5.2: Float Accessories...

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ANY EQUIPMENT THAT INVOLVES WATER, ELECTRICITY AND MOVING PARTS IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS! Owners and equipment operators are responsible to ensure that everyone follows local safety rules and the rules listed in this manual.

  • Page 13: Section 1: Features

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SECTION 1: FEATURES 1. All wetted parts are stainless steel, including the propeller. 2. The CLASS I model is available from 2-10 horsepower (1.5 - 7.5kW) in 60 Hz and 2 - 7.5 horsepower (1.5 –...

  • Page 14: Section 2: Operating Principle

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SECTION 2: OPERATING PRINCIPLE FIGURE 2 illustrates an aerator in operation. Water moving past the propeller creates a low pressure zone at the propeller hub. This draws air through the draft tube air inlet hole down to the propeller.

  • Page 15: Section 3: Unpacking

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SECTION 3: UNPACKING ® All AEROMIX TORNADO aerators are inspected and tested at our factory prior to shipment to assure that each aerator meets our quality standards. Be sure to inspect the aerator for dents, scratches or any other damage that may have been caused in shipping.

  • Page 16: Section 5: Tornado Aerator Accessories

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SECTION 5: TORNADO AERATOR ACCESSORIES AEROMIX offers a number of optional items including mounting accessories, mooring accessories and electrical accessories. Unless ordered with the aerator, these accessories are normally not included. The following drawings are general arrangements and are not a detailed representation of offered accessories.

  • Page 17: Float Accessories

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual 5.2: FLOAT ACCESSORIES Vortex Shield: Excessive vortexing (see Troubleshooting section) will not normally occur with the TORNADO aerator when operated under ordinary conditions and when tipped into the water at a 45º angle. In situations where vortexing does occur, an optional vortex shield (FIGURE 7) is available.
  • Page 18 Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual Front Low Water Level Legs: Typically used in combination with swing arms, low water level legs (FIGURE 9A, B, C and 10A, B and C) allow a pond to be completely emptied with the TORNADO aerator and floats moored into place.
  • Page 19 Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual FIGURE 10A, 10B, 10C: Low Water Level Legs Front and Rear Q-Pulse Id: VM483 Active: 11/11/2015 Page 19 of 30...

  • Page 20: Section 6: Float Mooring Options

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SECTION 6: FLOAT MOORING OPTIONS A float mooring system is more flexible for positioning aerators than most other mounting systems. The most common ways of mooring floats are mooring to posts on shore or mooring to anchors.

  • Page 21: Proper Way To Clip Wire Rope

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual A typical mooring post installation (FIGURE 12) shows the easiest way to secure mooring cable. The cable is wrapped around the post several times and secured with a minimum of two wire rope clips.

  • Page 22: Mooring With Anchors

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual 6.3: MOORING WITH ANCHORS Mooring with anchors (FIGURE 3A) is ideal for lagoons where it is impractical to use mooring posts. Mooring cable is attached to eye bolts or eye nuts (not included) located on the float system (FIGURE 13B).

  • Page 23: Section 7: Mooring Accessories

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SECTION 7: MOORING ACCESSORIES Mooring cable is available from AEROMIX in a variety of sizes. A chart in Appendix B shows recommended mooring cable sizes. Wire rope clips (also known as cable clamps) and thimbles are sized for different diameters of mooring cable.

  • Page 24: Cable Selection

    A watertight cable grip (FIGURE 14) should be used to affix the electrical cable to the motor junction box. This clamp is available from AEROMIX as an option, or can be supplied by your electrician. Support the electrical cable in a way which provides slack to allow the aerator to be adjusted in its mounting cradle.

  • Page 25: Section 9: Start Up

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SECTION 9: START-UP An AEROMIX factory technician or representative is recommended to be on site for all start-ups. A start-up data sheet must be completed and mailed to AEROMIX Systems in order to validate warranty coverage.

  • Page 26: Amp Draw

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual 9.3: AMP DRAW With the aerator properly moored, mounted, and tilted into the water, turn on the electrical power. Measure the amperage (amp) draw at the control box and compare with the rated amp draw on the motor name plate.

  • Page 27: Section 11: Maintenance Schedule

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SECTION 11: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Type of Maintenance Month to be Serviced 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th CHECK MOTOR MANUFACTURERS 1. Lubricate Motor RECOMMENDATIONS 2.

  • Page 28: Section 12: Troubleshooting

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SECTION 12: TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Propeller blades or hub fouled Remove propeller and clean Little or no air Propeller Damaged Remove and repair/replace propeller being...

  • Page 29: Section 13: Disassembly & Maintenance

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SECTION 13: DISASSEMBLY & MAINTENANCE 13.1 REMOVING THE PROPELLER The propeller is held onto the aerator assembly by a " locknut ( ” deep socket), lockwasher, and key (See FIGURE 17).

  • Page 30: Section 14: Service Policy

    Aeromix Class 1 Tornado Aspirating Aerator - Installation Operation Maintenance - Vendor Manual SECTION 14: SERVICE POLICY This manual was written to assist our customers in performing routine maintenance in ® ® the field on TORNADO aerators. Although TORNADO aerators are designed to be easily serviced in the field, our standard warranty provides for repair or replacement of the equipment AEROMIX manufactures when returned, freight prepaid, to our facility.

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