Airmax Instruction Booklet
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1. If the pressure gauge shows a reading below the initial installation pressure then this may be caused by damage in the airline PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE If enough back pressure is created this valve will open to suppress the pressure to protect the compressor MAINTENANCE amp TROUBLESHOOTING Installation Manual 15 WINTER OPERATIONS Operating in freezing conditions on an ice covered pond will cause large open water areas to remain at the diffuser sites Also the ice thickness around these open areas will be much thinner than the ice over the re mainder of the pond Injury or fatality may result from people snowmobilers etc falling through the ice Airmax strongly recommends that this danger of thin ice around the diffuser site be clearly posted at frequent intervals Owner assumes all responsibil ity for operating Airmax Aeration Systems during winter months If you choose to turn off your system for the winter do the following Unplug the system and if heavy snows are common move the cabinet and compressor inside to keep dry This is the only equipment removal you will have do to When the system is turned back on in the spring airlines may still contain ice inside If so use one cup of denatured alcohol to melt the ice to allow the compressor to push air through the line Do this for each airline The heat generated by the compressor will melt the remaining ice The procedures on Page 3 should be follo2. Pressure Gauge Mark initial installation pressure This should stay fairly consistent If your ratio influxes in pressure this may be the result of damaged airline plugged diffusers or other damage and or wear to the system The pressure gauge is a great tool to troubleshooting problems see pg 14 INSTALLING THE AIRMAX AERATION SYSTEM Steps 10 11 14 Airmax Aeration Systems Airmax aeration systems are designed for low maintenance and require minimal scheduled maintenance Cabinet air inlets and outlets should be kept free of debris and weed growth allowing normal ventilation Unplug system before performing any maintenance and or when troubleshooting If size and appearance of diffuser bubbles decreases from initial instal lation perform one or more of the following AIR FILTER REPLACEMENT Air filter cleaning or replacement Remove air intake filter and replace Under normal conditions this should be done every 6 to 12 months AIR STONE CLEANING REPLACEMENT Air stones must be cleaned every 1 to 2 years using muriatic acid Place stones in muriatic acid for 5 minutes Please Note Do not expose plastic threaded fittings to muriatic acid If you do you must replace the air stone completely Air stones must be replaced every three years CHECK PRESSURE GAUGE If the pressure gauge shows a reading significantly above the initial installation pressure then it may be advised to clean the air stones
3. CFM Installation Manual 7 The Airmax Diffuser The synergistic diffuser design is an industry leader at lifting volumes of water to the surface maximizing total circulation and oxygen transfer Integrated check valve provides lower back pressure extending compressor life Self weighted with an extra large base to prevent the diffuser from settling in bottom sediment Virtually maintenance free allowing for years of trouble free operation Airmax Self Weighted Airline Self weighted no bricks weights or ties needed Extremely flexible even in cool temperatures Lead free made of a durable PVC composite Thick walled making it kink free fish hook resistant and trouble free 5 year warranty Airmax Direct Burial Airline optional Kink resistant Best used when placing your compressor away from shore 8 Airmax Aeration Systems INSTALLING THE AIRMAX AERATION SYSTEM 1 Decide Location amp Prep Ground A Locate area to place cabinet and mark off a 2 x 3 section using red spray paint chalk B Excavate 6 deep using a shovel C Compact base smooth out and level D Pour pea gravel into now excavated area E Compact base smooth out and level F Place Cabinet Installation Manual 9 2 Excavate Trench 3 Place amp Backfill Place direct burial airline s into the trench and backfill with the dirt you just excavated Mark the location for
4. the trench between cabinet and shoreline Then excavate trench 6 8 deep Trenching Steps 2 amp 3 are only if the cabinet is placed away from the shoreline You may skip Steps 2 amp 3 if the cabinet is next to shore INSTALLING THE AIRMAX AERATION SYSTEM Steps 2 3 10 Airmax Aeration Systems 4 Assemble Diffuser INSTALLING THE AIRMAX AERATION SYSTEM Step 4 A Screw all airstones into manifold DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Over tightening could damage airstone threads B Place manifold and stones flat on the diffuser plate Line up holes as shown C Use two 2 zip ties to hold the back of the manifold into place D Use two 2 zip ties to hold the front of the manifold into place E Cut off the remaining pieces of zip tie F Get hose clamp and one 1 zip tie ready to attach airline Repeat Steps A through F for all diffuser plates This step may be skipped if diffuser has already been assembled Installation Manual 11 5 Connect Airline 6 Extend Airline Uncoil self weighted airline along shoreline It is important to make sure the airline does not get twisted or tangled for proper installation Connect direct burial airline to self weighted airline using the connector kit included Place diffuser plate s in boat grab the opposite end of the airline and heads towards your drop point in re verse to prevent damage to your boat propeller Extend the self weigh
5. Contents Benefits Of Aeration 2 Please Read Before Installing 3 Do s amp Don t s 4 Installation Tools amp Materials 5 Getting To Know Your Airmax Aeration System 6 Installing Your Airmax Aeration System 8 Maintenance amp Troubleshooting 14 Winter Operations 15 2 Airmax Aeration Systems You have purchased the most efficient and cost effective aeration sys tem available on the market today The Airmax Aeration System will provide many vital benefits to the overall health of a water body Improve Water Clarity Prevent Fish Kills Reduce Weed amp Algae Nutrient Availability Keeps Ice Open To Reduce Harmful Gas Buildup Eliminates Odors Maintain Larger and Healthier Fish Populations Greatly Reduces Pathogenic Bacteria Reduces Mosquito Population Increase Beneficial Aerobic Bacteria Which Are Needed To Breakdown Organics Reduce Organic Sediment amp Muck Thermal Stratification of Water Column Eliminated BENEFITS OF AERATION THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING AIRMAX Please read the following instructions carefully before operating your aeration system Failure to follow the recommendations in this section may result in personal injury or rescinding of the machine warranty agreement Installation Manual 3 The purpose of the aeration system is to circulate the pond s entire water column This circulation will increase and maintain oxygen levels a
6. is making two 2 ground fault outlets nuisance tripping may occur To eliminate nuisance tripping one of the ground fault circuits MUST be removed Always wear a Coast Guard approved life jacket and follow all water safety guidelines Never use an extension cord between the cabinet power cord and an electrical outlet Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord Do not place the cabinet where people may step on the power cord Never override or cheat electrical or mechanical interlock devices Never push objects of any kind into the slots in the covers as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a risk of fire or electrical shock Never attempt any maintenance function that is not specified in the user manual Never operate the system if unusual noises or odors are detected Disconnect the power cord from the outlet and call Airmax to correct any problems Please read the following instructions carefully before operating your aeration system Failure to follow the recommendations in this section may result in personal injury or rescinding of the machine warranty agreement DON T s Installation Manual 5 Always use parts that are supplied or approved by Airmax Eco Systems Inc Use of other parts may result in poor performance and could create a hazardous situation Always unplug the system from the outlet and refer servicing to a qualified elect
7. nd eliminate thermal stratification The efficiency of the system can initially create problems if start up procedures are not followed properly The circulation of poor quality low oxygen deep water to the pond s surface can introduce harmful gases and by products into the previously healthy upper regions of the water column These by prod ucts can make the upper regions unfit for aquatic life and could result in a fish kill Turn system on and operate for 30 minutes Turn system off for the rest of the day Restart the system the next day and operate for 1 hour Turn system off for the rest of the day Each day double the operating time from the previous day until system is running non stop This should take 7 days If you have any questions regarding these general guidelines contact your local Airmax dealer for technical assistance To Prevent An Initial Fish Kill WARNING PLEASE READ BEFORE INSTALLING 4 Airmax Aeration Systems WARNING DO s Follow all warnings and instructions that are marked on or supplied with the aeration system Always locate the cabinet on a solid support with adequate strength for the weight of the unit Locate the cabinet away from irrigation sprinklers Always connect the cabinet to a properly grounded outlet If in doubt have the outlet checked by a qualified electrician This system is supplied with a ground fault outlet If a GFCI breaker is used with th
8. rician under the following conditions When the power cord is damaged or frayed Compressor fan outlet or other electrical components need service If the cabinet is producing unusual noises or odors For quick easy and professional installations it is suggested that the following materials be on site Placement rope Utility razor knife Level Boat Raft Swim Suit Pea gravel or small stone Shovel if trench is needed Rake if trench is needed Flathead Screw Driver INSTALLATION TOOLS amp MATERIALS MAINTENANCE SAFETY 6 Airmax Aeration Systems GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIRMAX SYSTEM The Airmax Cabinet Composite construction making it light weight durable and corrosion resistant Class A GFCI protection Forced Ventilation Design for cool and quiet operation Integrated cooling fan extending the life the compressor Removable top for easy access to components Warranty Lifetime on Cabinet 5 year on components 1 year on compressor The Airmax Compressor Designed for continuous operation 24 7 Built with the highest quality components assuring years of trouble free service Integrated cooling fan to increase performance and longevity Rubber mounted to ensure quiet operation 1 year warranty AM20 1 8 HP 0 8 CFM AM30 1 4 HP 1 5 CFM AM60 AM70 1 3 HP 4 0 CFM AM80 3 4 HP 10 0
9. ted airline out to where the diffuser should be placed Note Because there is tension on the extended airline the diffuser will want to move back towards the shore It is best to over compensate for this by releasing the diffuser several feet farther than the desired place ment area INSTALLING THE AIRMAX AERATION SYSTEM Steps 5 6 12 Airmax Aeration Systems INSTALLING THE AIRMAX AERATION SYSTEM Steps 7 9 7 Connect Diffuser amp Airline 8 Place Airmax Diffuser 9 Connect Airline To Flex Lines Connect self weighted airline to dif fuser plate using hose clamp Fasten last zip tie to hold tubing in place This will prevent airline from slip ping off of the insert fitting Refer to Step 4F for recap on diffuser assem bly Slide nylon rope between the mani fold and diffuser plate While trav eling in reverse slowly lower the diffuser plate using the nylon rope Repeat Steps 5 through 8 until all diffusers are in place Connect airline s to flex line s from the cabinet Installation Manual 13 10 Testing 11 Final Adjustments Mark valves for easy valve to diffuser reference If bubble action is not consistent adjust valve in 1 4 incre ments waiting 3 5 minutes between adjustments to allow for an accurate judgement of airflow Plug in compressor and confirm boiling action from diffuser place ments It may take several minutes for all diffusers to produce boiling action
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