Physical Installation - Otterbine/Barebo Concept3 Owner's Manual

Otterbine barebo concept3 aerating fountain

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WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING, OR SERVICING UNIT

Prior to installation please measure your water depth. All 1-5 HP Concept

30"/75cm (40"/100cm if unit has lights) of water depth to run properly. If the water is too shallow, dig out a portion

of the pond bottom directly under the aerator. If high waves or large fluctuations in water depth occur, it may be

necessary to allow for more depth.

NOTE: Power must be applied to unit immediately after placement into the water and operated continuously

for the forty-eight (48) hour duration. Do not allow any AFL aerator to be placed into the water until the unit is

fully operational.

A. Attach your Otterbine power cable to the aerator. Align the

pigtail connector on the cable up to the pin configuration on the

bulkhead on the aerator. HAND TIGHTEN the coupling nut onto

the bulkhead connector. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN -- OVER

TIGHTENING WILL CAUSE A FRACTURE IN THE CON-

NECTOR AND COULD LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT--see

Figure 2.

NOTES:

1. 5HP single phase units have a 3 pin bulkhead connector and a 3 pin pigtail connector on the power cable. DO NOT USE

a 4 pin bulkhead connector or a 4 pin pigtail connector for 5HP single phase units.

2. You will notice a small amount of silicon compound on the female end of the aerator connector.

This compound has been applied during assembly and is needed in order to make proper seal between the two connectors.

DO NOT REMOVE COMPOUND! When servicing the aerator make sure to re-apply compound

(Otterbine part# 48-0001).

B. Have your electrician perform an on-shore dry-run test:

1. Check and compare the actual power supply at the site to the information on the aerator's

nameplate in regard to: motor voltage, phase, and frequency. IF THIS INFORMATION DOES NOT

MATCH, DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT!

2. With the aerator on dry land, attach the power cable to the aerator and the starter in the Power

Control Center (PCC).

3. Turn the disconnect handle on the exterior of the PCC to the "ON" position.