Freezing Weather; Winter Operation; Maintenance - Aqua Control COMBO Series Instruction Manual

1. Disconnect the motor from the cord or cut the cord at the splice.
2. Store in a heated area that will not freeze.
3. Store with the shaft end of the motor inclined up. If a vertical unit is resting on the float and on the bottom of the lower tube. The angle will be
satisfactory. Do not rest it on the lights or light brackets.
4. The underwater cord should not be left on the ground since it could easily be damaged when brittle from cold weather. Re-immerse the cord so it is out
of the ice and away from shore traffic.
5. Protect the cord connector in the water by using the cap that came with the unit.
This procedure is the best and simplest method of winter storage if a boat is available. By sinking the unit, the motor has no possibility of losing some of
its internal motor fluid, it cannot freeze, the unit is not damaged by handling, seals do not dry out and it saves the work of removing and re-installing the
unit. To sink a unit for winter storage, the pond depth must be 4 to 6 feet plus the height of the unit itself. Get the minimum water depth from the
Aqua Control brochure, add 4 to 6 feet plus the normal depth of ice on the pond. If the pond does not have sufficient depth, then sinking is not an
option for winter storage. Any Aqua Control unit can be stored by sinking with enough depth in the pond.
SAFETY ADVISORY! If winter activities occur on the lake, operation of a unit during the winter will compromise the thickness and stability of the ice that
develops around the perimeter of the open water and could create a safety hazard for anyone on the ice.
WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: Many variables must be considered before deciding to operate a Combo Fountain during the winter. These variables include but are
not limited to the depth of the lake, overall size of the lake, climate variation, predictability of cold, and loss of power in winter conditions. Aqua Control does
not warrant any damage incurred during winter operation, even if the following guidelines are followed.
If the surface of the pond does not normally freeze solid, then continued winter operation of either aerators or fountains is seldom a problem.
1. During a cold snap, it may be necessary to shut the unit off to prevent ice accumulation on the float, which could cause the unit to tip. If the unit tips and
has lights, some of the lights could come out of the water, possibly allowing them to break or leak from overheating. It might also allow the gasket to freeze
and water could leak into the fixture.
2. To be certain that operation with a nozzle does not create a large mound of ice which could cause the aerator to roll over and result in motor or light
damage, simply remove the nozzle and let the water gush out to provide circulation of the warmer deep water up to the surface.
3. Do not remove the head or the unit will slip through the float and sink to the bottom.
The Aqua Control products do not require yearly maintenance of the motors or pumps. The motors should never be opened for maintenance and doing so will
void the factory warranty.
SUCTION SCREEN CLEANING: Routine cleaning of the suction screen is required to assure adequate water flow past the motor to cool it during operation. If the
screen becomes fouled with debris the motor can overheat and the spray pattern can be diminished. The suction screens on the horizontal units are close to the
water's surface to make them easy to reach. A wire brush can be used to remove any debris.
LIGHT LENS CLEANING: The light lenses should be cleaned frequently to prevent algae and dirt buildup on them. Buildup dims the amount of light that comes
through the lenses and can cause them to overheat as well.
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FREEZING WATER
REMOVAL
SINKING

WINTER OPERATION

MARGINALLY FREEZING WEATHER

MAINTENANCE

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