• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • This unit has not been evaluated for use in swimming pool areas • Airmax is not responsible for equipment damage or failure, losses, injury or death resulting from failure to follow safety precautions, misuse or abuse of equipment.
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SolarSeries Aeration System Owner’s Manual 1. System Components SolarSeries Aeration Components ProAir 2 Weighted Diffuser ® SolarSeries Battery Backup Cabinet EasySet Airline ™ SolarSeries SilentAir Diaphragm Compressor • Self-Weighted Airline: 5/8” 100’ Roll (#510119): Lead-free weighted airline is made of durable PVC composite.
1. System Components - Continued C) Airmax EasyMount™ Assembly Components 1. EasyMount Main Assembly (1) 2. Panel Support Rail Extension with Hardware (2) 3. Tilt Support Hardware (2) 4. U-Bolts with Hardware (2) 5. Solar Panel Clamp, Single-Sided (4) 6. Solar Panel Clamp, Double-Sided (2)
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• 6-8 gallons of cold water (bucket or hose) System Installation Online B) Select a Location for the Airmax EasyMount System • Ensure that holes for the solar mounting pole will not interfere with any underground utilities. • Locate the system away from irrigation sprinklers.
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7) Plumb pole with a level and brace using 2x4 studs, clamps and stakes (recommended). Allow a minimum of 48 hours’ cure time before installing the Airmax EasyMount Assembly and solar panels. 8) Next, drive an 8’ grounding rod into the ground 6”-8” away from the edge of the concrete.
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(Fig. 5B). 26° to 30° (S.Texas – N. Florida) 40° or 45° Note: Airmax recommends leaving your tilt angle set for optimum 31° to 35° (Mid-Texas – N. Georgia) 45° or 50° performance during the winter months when daylight hours are 36°...
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2. System Installation - Continued 6) Next, remove the tilt support hardware from the temporary location on the support Fig. 6A Panel Support Rail rail. Align the hole on the tilt support strut with the desired hole on the support rail (Fig.
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2. System Installation - Continued E) Solar Panel Installation & Grounding CAUTION: To prevent possible injury, cover solar panels with either Fig. 1 cardboard, blankets, or towels to prevent any voltage transmission through solar panel cables during installation. Avoid installing solar panels on windy days to prevent possible accidental damage to equipment.
2. System Installation - Continued 5) Next, loosen the double-sided clamp from the rail on each side. Then position the Fig. 5 clamps so that they seat against the top frame of the solar panel. Secure clamps to the rail but leave the top hex bolt loose to allow for positioning of the next solar panel (Fig.
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2. System Installation - Continued 9) Feed one end of the 12’ copper grounding wire through each of the solar panel Fig. 9 grounding lugs and secure using a slotted screwdriver (Fig. 9). Fig. 10 10) Next, slide one ground rod clamp onto the opposite end of the 12’ copper grounding wire.
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OPTIONAL FINAL GRADE AND SURFACE PREP: To prevent possible damage to equipment during lawn maintenance AND to prevent shading from vegetation growth, the immediate areas beneath and around your Airmax SolarSeries assembly can be prepared with ground fabric and finished with stone or mulch.
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2. System Installation - Continued G) Connect Airlines 1) With the cabinet in place, feed hoses from beneath the cabinet to the Fig. 2 hoses coming from the trench. 2) Connect Airlines to the Manifold Hoses Option A & B: Insert one side of a 3/8” to 5/8” coupler into the 5/8” weighted or direct burial airline and secure with a hose clamp.
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Note: Diffusers should be placed equally apart or in areas of low water movement for optimum performance. If you need help choosing the correct l location for your diffusers, please contact Airmax or your local dealer. 2) Assemble and Connect ProAir Diffusers Fig.
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2. System Installation - Continued 5) Install the ProAir Diffusers Fig. 5A Option A: Installing Diffusers From a Boat/Raft (Fig. 5A): Have one person on shore guiding the airline as a second person, using a boat or raft, extends the airline out to the area of the pond where the diffuser will be located. Gently lower the diffuser to the pond bottom using the weighted airline to ensure that the ProAir 2 diffuser remains in the upright position.
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2. System Installation - Continued Secure Cabinet Lid Close the cabinet lid and use one of the keys provided to secure (Fig. 2) . Locking Fig. 2 the cabinet lid will eliminate unwanted vibration. Inspect all airline connections in the trench and at the manifold hoses to ensure all hose clamps are secure and free of leaks.
3. Initial Start-Up & Seasonal Operation WHENEVER TURNING THE SYSTEM ON OR OFF, REFER TO THE STEPS BELOW TO ENSURE POWERING UP AND SHUTTING DOWN FOLLOW THE CORRECT ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO SYSTEM COMPONENTS. • POWERING UP Turn the EXTERNAL switch to the ON position Turn the INTERNAL switch to the ON position •...
3. Initial Start-Up & Seasonal Operation - Continued SUMMER OPERATION To reduce the risk of fish kills in hot summer months and for optimum aeration benefits, Airmax SolarSeries Aeration Systems should run for as many hours as possible through- out the summer WINTER OPERATION Owner assumes all responsibility for operating Airmax Aeration Systems during winter months.
5. Troubleshooting IF COMPRESSOR IS NOT OPERATING: ISSUE CHECK LIKELY CAUSE CORRECTION Power OFF Check external shut off switch Switch is in the OFF position Turn switch to the ON position Batteries Charging Check MPPT app on phone for system status Battery voltage is too low Allow time for system to charge No Power to Compressor...
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SolarSeries Battery Backup Replacement Parts 1. #510656 – Air Intake Pre-Filter, Metal Cabinet 2. #654123 – Cooling Fan, 24v DC 3. #601200 – Airmax SilentAir Compressor, 24v DC 4. Air Filter #510150 – Air Filter, Complete #510151 – Air Filter Media Only 5.
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6. Replacement Parts / Accessories - Continued SolarSeries EasyMount Assembly Replacement Parts 1. #653911 – Solar Panel 2. #654117 – EasyMount Assembly Complete 3. #654116 – EasyMount Post-Mount Assembly 4. #654119 – EasyMount Rail Extension 5. #654126 – EasyMount Support Rail & Support Strut 6.
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Modification or repair by an unauthorized repair facility will void the warranty. In no case will Airmax, Inc. or its dealers accept responsibility for any costs incurred by the user during installation, removal, inspection, evaluation, repair, parts replacement, or for return freight. Nor will any liability be accepted for loss of use, loss of profits, loss of goodwill, for consequential damage, or for personal injuries to the purchaser or any person.
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