EasyPro PA10 Installation, Operating And Maintenance Instructions - Installation ...
Installation ...
• On the following pages you will find detailed instructions for assembly and installation for
your system.
• The air diffuser should not be placed in the deepest part of the pond. Try to locate the dif-
fuser at approximately 2/3 to 3/4 of the deepest point (a 15' deep pond would have the
diffuser at approximately 10' to 12' deep). This allows the deepest water to remain cool
in the Summer and stay warm in the Winter.
• If you purchased your aeration system without weighted tubing, you will need to supply
small weights such as chimney bricks, pipe or rerod. Strap the weights securely around
the tubing to bring it to the bottom.
• If your pond freezes during the winter, be sure the tubing is buried leading into the pond.
If not, the ice can form around the tubing, kinking it or possibly shearing it off.
Operation ...
• All of our compressors are designed for continuous operation. It is not uncommon for
these compressors to run 24 hours per day for four to five years. The only maintenance
required is replacement of vanes or diaphragms when needed. All compressors have oil-
less motors. Never oil or lubricate the motors.
• The surface of the compressor will be hot during operation. This is normal — be careful
not to touch the compressor while it is running.
• If you are installing this system at a time when your pond is already stratified (warm on
surface, cold on bottom), you should be careful when first starting the aeration system.
If the stagnant water on the pond bottom is stirred up too fast, a temporary increase in
oxygen demand will occur and, in rare cases, a fish kill could result. If your pond is
severely stratified, you should only run your system one to two hours the first day. Each
day after that, increase the run time by one to two hours during the first week, run con-
tinuously after that. This will slowly mix the bottom water without a sudden depletion of
oxygen. Please contact us prior to start-up if you have questions.
• In addition to adding oxygen to your pond, one of the main benefits to an aeration sys-
tem is the circulation it creates. It takes hours for the maximum circulation to be
achieved, therefore we recommend running these systems continuously so that maxi-
mum circulation is sustained. Systems that operate a few hours each day will just get the
circulation going and then it is time to shut off.
Maintenance ...
• It is critical that the air compressors be protected from the weather. You will need to
provide a shelter for your compressor to protect it from rain, snow and other harsh ele-
ments. Be sure your shelter has adequate ventilation. Also be sure the compressor does
not sit directly on the ground, as the vibration from the motor will cause dust and dirt par-
ticles to be pulled into the motor and cause premature failure.
Thank you for your purchase!
Your aeration system will be a great benefit to the aquatic ecosystem in which you are plac-
ing it. The following are some important guidelines regarding the installation and operation
of your system.
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