IXOM GridBee GF10000 User manual

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O&M_GF10000_10492_20220121
GridBee GF10000
Owner's Manual

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Table of Contents
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GridBee GF10000
Owner's Manual
Safety 1
Operation 4
Features 5
Assembly 14
Maintenance 21
Electrical 27
Troubleshooting 29
Parts Diagram 32
Dimension Drawing 33
Appendix 34
Technical Specifications 35
Warranty 41
Service Program 42
Customer Service 43
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Carefully read safety information when you see
any safety symbols.
Be sure you have read all installation, operation, maintenance and safety instructions before
you install, service or begin to operate this unit.
Accidents occur every year because of careless use of industrial equipment. You can avoid hazards
by following these safety instructions, and applying some ordinary common sense when operating or
servicing this unit.
Keep in mind that full operator attention and alertness are required when operating or servicing
this unit.
USE COMMON SENSE!! Most accidents can be avoided by using common sense and
concentration on the job being done.
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Safety
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IMPORTANT!!!
Follow all federal and state laws in regards to
safety regulations of working at heights, conned
spaces, rescue, etc. as required by the U.S.
Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and
Health Administration. Use necessary PPE when
placing and servicing this unit.
Identify all possible hazards. Determine what
safeguards are needed and implement them.
Only you, the user, understand your product
and system characteristics fully. The ultimate
responsibility for safety is with you. Your
safety ultimately rests in your hands. Do
your part and you will enjoy safe, trouble free
operation for years to come. This instruction
manual is not intended to include a
comprehensive listing of all details for all
procedures required for placement, operation
and maintenance. If you have a question about
a procedure or are uncertain about any detail,
Do Not Proceed. Please contact Ixom
Watercare Customer Service at 866-437-8076 to
speak to a representative.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
WARNING: THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS
HIGH VOLTAGE! ELECTRICAL SHOCK CAN
CAUSE SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY. ONLY
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT
PLACEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ALL
SOURCES OF ELECTRICAL POWER BEFORE
PERFORMING ANY SERVICE WORK TO THE
MACHINE. USE PROPER LOCKOUT TAGOUT
(LOTO) PROCEDURES TO ENSURE A SAFE
WORK ENVIRONMENT.
Rotating Hazard
CAUTION: KEEP BODY APPENANDAGES OR
LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM EQUIPMENT
WHILE OPERATING. ENSURE EQUIPMENT IS
OFF BEFORE ATTEMPTING SERVICE.
Crush Hazard
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE ANY FLOAT
ASSEMBLY BOLTS OR PINS WHILE EQUIPMENT
IS FLOATING IN WATER. EQUIPMENT MUST BE
SECURELY SUPPORTED BEFORE PERFORMING
SERVICE.
Laceration Hazard
CAUTION: EDGES MAY BE SHARP AND CAUSE
LACERATION IF PROPER CARE IS NOT USED.
Entanglement Hazard
WARNING: ENSURE THAT PERSONNEL ARE
CLEAR OF THE ELECTRIC CORD AND CHAIN TO
AVOID ENTANGLEMENT.
Thin Ice Hazard
WARNING: ICE SURROUNDING MACHINE MAY
NOT SUPPORT WEIGHT, KEEP CLEAR OF THIN
ICE.
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Safety
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Permit-Required
Conned Spaces
A conned space has limited openings for
entry or exit, is large enough for entering and
working, and is not designed for continuous
worker occupancy. Conned spaces include
underground reservoirs, ground storage tanks,
elevated tanks, silos, manholes, and pipelines.
Conned Space Tips
• Do not enter permit-required conned spaces
without being trained and without having a
permit to enter.
•Review, understand and follow employer’s
procedures before entering permit-required
conned spaces and know how and when
to exit.
•Before entry, identify any physical hazards.
•Before and during entry, test and monitor for
oxygen content, ammability, toxicity or
explosive hazards as necessary.
•Use fall protection, rescue, air monitoring,
ventilation, lighting and communication
equipment according to entry procedures.
•Maintain contact at all times with a trained
attendant either visually, via phone, or by
two-way radio. This monitoring system
enables the attendant and entry supervisor
to order you to evacuate and to alert
appropriately trained rescue personnel to
rescue entrants when needed.
Refer to 29 CFR 1910.146 for complete
regulations set by OSHA. Refer to your state's
regulations if your state established and operates
their own safety and health programs approved
by OSHA.
Protect Yourself
It is important that you comply with all relative
OSHA and local regulations while installing
and performing any maintenance to the mixer
circulation equipment.
Key OSHA Compliance Standards that must
be followed (and not limited to) are:
• 1910.146 Permit-required conned spaces
• 1910.147 Lockout/Tagout
• 1926.500 Fall Protection
Fall Protection Tips
•Identify all potential tripping and fall hazards
before work starts.
•Look for fall hazards such as unprotected
oor openings/edges, shafts, open hatches,
stairwells, and roof openings/edges.
•Inspect fall protection and rescue equipment
for defects before use.
•Select, wear, and use fall protection and
rescue equipment appropriate for the task.
•Secure and stabilize all ladders before
climbing.
• Never stand on the top rung/step of a ladder.
•Use handrails when you go up or down stairs.
•Practice good housekeeping. Keep cords,
welding leads and air hoses out of walkways
or adjacent work areas.
Refer to 29 CFR 1926.500 for complete
regulations set by OSHA. Refer to your state's
regulations if your state established and operates
their own safety and health programs approved by
OSHA.
Lockout Tagout
When the On/O󰀨 switch is in the "ON" position,
the mixer may start up at any time if not already
operating. The mixer's On/O󰀨 switch can be
locked out by placing a pad lock thru the door latch
of the controller after the switch has been turned
to the "OFF" position. The On/O󰀨 switch is to be
used as the emergency stop.
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Safety
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The GridBee is designed to circulate water by
bringing water from below and sending it out
across the top in a thin layer causing a mixing
effect. The laminar layer ows outward radially, in
diverging “stream lines” from the distribution dish.
As it does, vertical ow is induced in between the
water being drawn below and the water above. At
the level of the ow intake, water is drawn from
all corners of the pond. As this lower layer of uid
makes its way inward with converging streamlines
to the GridBee, the water is forced upward, toward
the surface, providing gentle mixing,
de-stratication, and surface renewal.
The GF series GridBee requires a minimal amount
of AC grid-power. The grid provides power
to the onboard AC:DC power box and motor
controller that drive the brushless motor. The GF
Technology allows the GridBee to operate during
day and night while drawing minimal amount of
power from the grid.
During operation, a visible ow can be observed
coming off the distribution dish and spreading
outward. The motor and impeller is designed to
operate at the same full speed as the
solar-powered SolarBee models.
GridBee Flow Pattern
Flow Coming Off Distribution Dish
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Operation
Operation
GF Series
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SCADA outputs o󰀨ering machine operation parameters
reside within the digital controller. Please contact us if
you are interested in receiving these parameters.
Motor Controller - The motor controller is located near
the motor just below the top plate of the Machine. The
motor controller is sealed in line with the electrical cord
that runs to the brushless motor.
The motor controller on the Machine receives power
and signals from the main control center located inside
the external enlosure. These signals are used to
operate the brushless motor at the commanded speed.
The motor controller also sends feedback signals back
up to the main control center.
Due to the high frequency of communication between
the motor controller and brushless motor, the two
components need to be located close to one another.
This is the primary reason for having the motor
controller located directly on the Machine.
All electronic connections on the Machine equipment
should only be used for the inputs or outputs that they
are labeled and designed for. If any of the leads going
into the electronic controller are disconnected, be
sure when re-connecting to place them in the proper
position.
Wiring - All electric wiring includes corrosion-resistant,
industrial cords with molded, weather and watertight
connectors. The connectors are indexed to prevent
improper wiring. A general electrical schematic can
be found in the Maintenance and Field Adjustment
section.
Motor Control Cord
Durable Wiring And Connectors
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Features
Features
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Brushless Motor / Impeller
Brushless Motor - The brushless motor is located
directly below the Top Deck. 4 bolts run down through
the Top Deck and into the housing of the brushless
motor fastening it onto the machine.
The brushless motor is built to be very durable. The
housing is constructed of casted aluminum. The
brushless motor runs very quietly and smoothly. It
does not require any maintenance. A drive shaft
extends through the bottom center of the housing.
CAUTION: THE BRUSHLESS MOTOR WEIGHS
APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS (36KG). DO NOT
REMOVE WITHOUT DISCUSSING THE
PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY
WITH A SERVICE TEAM MEMBER.
Shaft Coupling - The shaft coupling connects the
brushless motor drive shaft to the impeller shaft. The
shaft coupling is located directly below the brushless
motor and is made up of 3 main components. These
components are called the upper coupling, lower
coupling, and coupling sleeve. The shaft coupling is
designed to allow quick disconnect for removal of the
impeller assembly. Disconnecting the impeller shaft
from the brushless motor shaft is simply accomplished
by pulling out a pin and requires no tools. The upper
coupling remains attached to the brushless motor while
the lower coupling and coupling sleeve remain on the
impeller shaft.
Brushless Motor
Upper Coupling
Lower Coupling
Coupling Sleeve
Clevis Pin
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Impeller Assembly - The impeller assembly is made
up of the stainless steel impeller shaft, stainless steel
ag indicator, freeze sleeve, stainless steel impeller
blades, and plastic impeller bushing. The impeller
assembly is easily removed by pulling a pin on the
shaft coupling.
CAUTION: KEEP BODY APPENDAGES OR
LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM THE IMPELLER
ASSEMBLY WHILE THE MACHINE IS OPERATING!
IF MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED, BE SURE TO
TURN THE MACHINE OFF FIRST!
The ag indicator is xed to the shaft and used as a
visual indicator of the impeller shaft's rotational speed.
An food grade oil-lled, Teon freeze sleeve secured
with o-rings surronds the impeller shaft. The freeze
sleeve is free to rotate on the shaft. If the water should
freeze around the machine, the freeze sleeve will stand
still, frozen in by the ice, but inside the plastic sleeve,
the impeller shaft will be turning.
The impeller blades are welded to a hub that is
securely fastened to the impeller shaft. The impeller
is designed to gently pump water from below and can
handle up to 4-inch (10cm) spherical solids.
The impeller bushing is a smooth collar that the
impeller shaft tip ts into. The impeller bushing aligns
and centers the impeller shaft within the machine.
Turn Machine O󰀨 Before
Performing Maintenance
CAUTION
Moving blade.
Rotating parts and shaft can
cause injury.
Keep hands clear while
machine is operating.
Flag
Indicator
Impeller Blades
Impeller Hub
Freeze Sleeve
Impeller
Bushing
Block
Impeller Assembly
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Features
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MODEL MAY VARY
Distributor Dish
The distributor dish, structural members, structural
fasteners, and mounting brackets are constructed
of stainless steel.
Distributor Dish - Near-laminar ow is achieved
by the Machine due to its uniquely designed
distributor dish. The impeller rotates while sitting
within the lower half of the distributor dish. There
are also small water passages located below the
dish to strengthen the induced ow e󰀨ect (water
movement occuring between the lower water layer
entering the machine and the upper water layer
leaving the dish).
The top lip of the distributor dish is set from 3/4
inch to 2.5 inches (2 cm to 6.4 cm) (Please refer
to the table below for exact settings) below the
surface of the water to achieve best ow results.
The distributor dish depth is set by rotating the
turnbuckles located on the oat arms.
Distributor Dish
Machine Model Water Level
2500 3/4 in to 1 in (2 cm to 2.5 cm)
5000 1 in to 1 1/2 in (2.5 cm to 3.8 cm)
7500 2 in to 2 1/2 in (5.1 cm to 6.4 cm)
10000 2 in to 2 1/2 in (5.1 cm to 6.4 cm)
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