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GridBee GF2500
Owner's Manual
©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com
©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com
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  • Page 1 GridBee GF2500 Owner's Manual ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    GridBee GF2500 Owner's Manual Safety Operation Features Assembly Maintenance Electrical Troubleshooting GF2500 Parts Diagram GF2500 Dimension Drawing Appendix Technical Specifications Warranty Service Program Customer Service ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10014_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121...
  • Page 3: Safety

    Most accidents can be avoided by using common sense and concentration on the job being done. Carefully read safety information when you see any safety symbols. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 1949_10036_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 1...
  • Page 4 CAUTION: EDGES MAY BE SHARP AND CAUSE WARNING: ICE SURROUNDING MACHINE MAY LACERATION IF PROPER CARE IS NOT USED. NOT SUPPORT WEIGHT, KEEP CLEAR OF THIN ICE. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 1949_10036_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 2...
  • Page 5 "OFF" position. The On/Off switch is to be their own safety and health programs approved by OSHA. used as the emergency stop. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 1949_10036_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 3...
  • Page 6: Operation

    The motor and impeller is designed to operate at the same full speed as the solar-powered SolarBee models. Flow Coming Off Distribution Dish ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10181_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 4...
  • Page 7: Features

    The connectors are indexed to prevent Durable Wiring And Connectors improper wiring. A general electrical schematic can be found in the Maintenance and Field Adjustment section. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10267_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 5...
  • Page 8 The upper Lower Coupling coupling remains attached to the brushless motor while the lower coupling and coupling sleeve remain on the impeller shaft. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10267_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 6...
  • Page 9 The impeller bushing aligns and centers the impeller shaft within the machine. Impeller Hub Impeller Bushing Block ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10267_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 7...
  • Page 10 2 in to 2 1/2 in (5.1 cm to 6.4 cm) 10000 2 in to 2 1/2 in (5.1 cm to 6.4 cm) ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10267_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 8...
  • Page 11 Hose and Strainer Configuration - MODEL MAY VARY SB2500 SB5000 SB7500 SB10000 GF2500 GF5000 GF7500 GF10000 ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10267_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 9...
  • Page 12 2 in to 2 1/2 in (5.1 cm to 6.4 cm) 10000 2 in to 2 1/2 in (5.1 cm to 6.4 cm) ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10267_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 10...
  • Page 13 • Avoid being crushed by ice pressure. • Provide extra buoyancy when needed without going much deeper into the water. Float ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10267_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 11...
  • Page 14 The GridBee will not rotate when it is anchored using the tether system. Tethering System ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10302_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 12...
  • Page 15 STEP 6: Repeat step 5 for the second short chain and float arm. Machine Attachment (Figure 5) Duckbill Anchor Attachment (Figure 6) (Figure 3) ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 1106_10130_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 13...
  • Page 16 STEP 6: Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the other two floats. NOTE: The float plate may not be used on one of the three floats. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10155_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 14...
  • Page 17 ALL SB2500 ALL SB2500 ALL POTABLE WATER UNITS ALL POTABLE WATER UNITS ALL HIGH SALINITY (SALTWATER) APPLICATIONS ALL HIGH SALINITY (SALTWATER) APPLICATIONS ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10155_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 15...
  • Page 18: Assembly

    Use a two 19mm wrenches to tighten nut. STEP 5: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other 2 float arms. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10155_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 16...
  • Page 19 M12 90mm Bolt and tighten the Nylok nut. STEP 6: Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each turnbuckle assembly. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10155_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 17...
  • Page 20 13mm wrenches. STEP 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the other 2 chain brackets. Applying Anti-Seize To The Bolts ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10155_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 18...
  • Page 21 Attaching Leg Extension With a Clevis Pin. which the Machine can rest on. Securing Clevis Pins Secured with Hair pIns ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10155_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 19...
  • Page 22 STEP 6: Repeat steps 2 through 5 for each Marker chain slipped into chain bracket slot. marker chain. Machine equpped with 3 marker chains. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10155_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 20...
  • Page 23: Maintenance

    To completely power down the digital controller, remove all power sources in the proper sequence. DIGITAL CONTROLLER ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10139_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 21...
  • Page 24 Once the air is released, the hose WARNING COULD LEAD TO SINKING THE will lower down into place. MACHINE, OR CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY! ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10263_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 22...
  • Page 25 STEP 4: Double check dish level at all three locations and fine tune as necessary. Dish Depths For Different Models of machines ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10422_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 23...
  • Page 26 Minute (RPM) # Seconds Expired RPM = (30 revolutions X 60) / (30 seconds) = 60 Impeller Rotational Speed = 60 RPMs ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10413_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 24...
  • Page 27 If there is buildup below the impeller, then see directions for impeller removal on the next page. Impeller Removal For Buildup Below Impeller ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 2090_10257_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 25...
  • Page 28 STEP 6: Place clevis pin back through upper shaft coupling and secure with hair pin. STEP 7: Close PV module gate and turn Machine back Impeller Assembly Removed ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 2090_10257_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 26...
  • Page 29 STEP 5: Lift the chain up until the strainer is at the desired setting and tie off to the float plate. Strainer Chained Up, Not Free Floating ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 2059_10262_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 27...
  • Page 30 Vary on the amount of garbage and debris you find. Strainer STEP 5: Turn Mixer back on. Strainer Hose And Chain ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 2059_10262_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 28...
  • Page 31: Electrical

    GRID POWER ONLY 120VAC 60HZ @ 2.0 AMPS ON SHORE / OUTSIDE RESERVOIR ON MIXER / INSIDE RESERVOIR BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR MOTOR CONTROLLER ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 1927_10299_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 29...
  • Page 32 Please refer to the provided owners manual for normal operation led blink codes. SD Card Slot Blinking LED’s Blue Blue YELLOW YELLOW GREEN GREEN SCADA Serial Connection Brain Board Serial Number Figure 1: Brainboard ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 866_10042_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 30...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    AC GRID POWER INTO THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX IF THERE BECOMES A NEED TO PERFORM ANY TYPE OF SERVICE INSIDE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL BOX. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10300_20220121 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 31...
  • Page 34 BRAINBOARD TO MOTOR CONTROL Fuse COMMUNICATIONS MOTOR SIGNAL - (Green) AC LINE (Black) AC NEUTRAL (White) AC GRID POWER AC GROUND (Green) ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10300_20220121 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 32...
  • Page 35 12 VDC OFF SOLID GREEN NOT LIT Source Power Circuit: 120 VAC Control Circuit: 12 VDC Motor Power Circuit: 45 VDC, 5 Amp max ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10300_20220121 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 33...
  • Page 36: Gf2500 Parts Diagram

    9. PN: 20504500 - 14” Brushless Motor 10. PN: 26011220 - 12” x 20’ Hose, Black 11. PN: 26284012 - Intake Strainer Below Top Plate ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 1841_10176_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 34...
  • Page 37: Gf2500 Dimension Drawing

    Dimension Drawing GF2500 Dimension Drawing Maximum Operating Depth Intake Plate Only ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 1839_10178_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 35...
  • Page 38: Appendix

    Appendices Appendix Additional Component Information Technical Data Sheets ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10576_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 36...
  • Page 39: Technical Specifications

    Maintenance / Warranty - Minimal maintenance. Limited 2-year parts and labor warranty. Patent Pending Subject to change without notice. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 1838_10160_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 37...
  • Page 40 -45VDC +45VDC 45 VDC Power Supply (Output) 5 Amp RS232 +45VDC -45VDC Terminal 1 Terminal 2 SCADA Motor Controller Brain Board Motor ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 10594_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 38...
  • Page 41 GridBee Monitoring Setup Information The GridBee is a modbus RTU slave device with a factory programmable slave ID. The ID can be changed in the field with a properly programmed SD card. Contact Ixom Watercare, Inc. Customer Service for assistance. Serial Interface...
  • Page 42 Viewed from behind or above the motor clockwise motion is “forward”. Motor Current The unit for this value is milliamps. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 1657_10362_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 40...
  • Page 43 If the Charge Controller has the Auxiliary Output turned off, this error is not displayed. Priority 2 4X Red Normal machine operation. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 2077_10327_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 41...
  • Page 44 Environment -40 to 140 F, freeze resistant, 100% humidity, splash and condensation resistant Shipping Size/Weight • 16” x 16” x 9”, 80lbs. Maintenance / Warranty - No routine maintenance. Limited 2-year parts and labor warranty. ©2022 IXOM Watercare Inc. | www.ixomwatercare.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | watercare@ixom.com 1255_10063_20220110 O&M_GF2500_10115_20220121 - 42...
  • Page 45: Warranty

    Parts that are determined by Ixom to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use during the two year warranty period will be repaired or replaced. Any shipping charges that may apply are the responsibility of the customer.
  • Page 46: Service Program

    Protect Your Investment With The Ixom Service Program Comprehensive Damage Repair Damage which occurs to your Ixom manufactured equipment in the normal course of operation will be repaired or replaced including supply and installation of structural repairs and replacement parts in accordance with Ixom’s standard terms &...
  • Page 47: Customer Service

    © Distribution Treatment, Wastewater Treatment and Lakes & Source Water Reservoirs. Ixom has thousands of installations and is an industry-leader solving water quality problems across the United States, Canada and the world. Contact us today to discuss your water quality and service needs.

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