Kasco 8400JF Owner's Instructions Manual

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2THANKSWe at Kasco Marine, Inc. would like to both thank andcongratulate you on your purchase of the JF modeldecorative aerator. We appreciate you choosing Kascoand for your purchase. Your decision to purchase Kas-co’s Decorative Aerator will not disappoint you. TheJF Series Decorative aerator will be a great additionto your body of water. It will help improve the waterquality by adding much needed oxygen and circula-tion. It will also enhance the aesthetics of the pond orlake with beautiful patterns. The lighting package (ifpurchased) will illuminate your aerator for beauty dayand night. We thank you for choosing Kasco for youraerator needs and want you to be completely satisfiedwith your purchase.Important Safety InstructionsPlease read and follow these extremely importantsafety and handling instructions for your Kasco equip-ment. Following these instructions will help ensureyour safety and the quality performance of your equip-ment.• Under NO circumstances should anyone enter thewater with the electrical equipment plugged in and/or in operation. All Kasco equipment is ETL ap-proved to UL and CSA standards for safety in water.However, it is NEVER recommended to enter thewater with the equipment in operation.• Caution should be used when dealing with any elec-trical and/or moving equipment.• NEVER run the unit out of water. It will damage theseals and create a dangerous situation for the opera-tor.• Extreme caution should be used around water, espe-cially cold water, such as in Spring, Fall, and Winter.Cold water poses a hazard in and of itself.• NEVER lift or drag the aerator by the power or lightcord. If you need to pull the unit to the side of thepond, use the anchoring ropes.• Do not use waders in deep ponds/lakes or ponds/lakes with drop-offs, drastic slopes, or soft bottommaterial.• Do not use boats that tip easily for aerator installa-tion , such as a canoe, and follow all boating safetyrules and regulations, including wearing a PFD (Per-sonal Flotation Device).• Single phase aerators (8400, 3.1, and 5.1JF ) are sup-plied with an internal grounding conductor and/or agrounding-type attachment plug. To reduce the riskof electrical shock, be certain the aerator is properlyconnected to the Kasco supplied control panel. (re-fer to the C-85 & C-95 Control instruction)• 3 phase aerators (2.3, 3.3, 5.3, 7.3JF) require astartup test after wiring to ensure proper rotation ofthe impeller. If the impeller is rotating in the oppo-site direction, the unit will not perform properly andinternal damage to the unit may occur. (See 3 phasestartup procedure)• Control panels must be installed a minimum of5ft(3m in Canada) from the inside wall of the pond,unless separated from the body of water by a fencewall, or other permanent barrier that will make theunit inaccessible to persons in the water.• Control panels must be installed by a qualified elec-trician.• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) should betested upon each installation and every month there-after to ensure proper operation.General Owner’s InstructionsINSPECT THE SHIPMENTImmediately inspect your Kasco aerator shipment forany visible damages. Also cross reference the partssupplied with the Parts Included sheet to check forshortages. Shortages should be reported immediatelyto your Kasco Marine distributor or representative anddamages reported to your carrier and Kasco Marine.ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATIONPlease see the proper Assembly and Installation In-structions enclosed in this manual. Each is specificfor your model and size of aerator. Note: Use a nylontie to help keep the power cords for the unit and lightsfree of the impeller by tying each cord to either side ofthe float. If you have a light kit, make sure that the unitcord is tied to one side of the float and the light cord tothe other for balance. Note: It is extremely importantto test the GFCI in the control panel upon each instal-lation/reinstallation of the unit to ensure proper func-tioning.USE AND OPERATIONKasco Aerators are designed and engineered forcontinuous duty, such as on fish farms or other aqua-culture applications, or on-demand use, as needed in arecreational water feature.During flotation operation, the water is pulled from360O around the unit and from below the unit. Thewater is pulled upward and thrust through the flotationcollar into the air.