IXOM SolarBee SB2500 User manual

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O&M_SB2500_10260_20221221
SolarBee SB2500
Owner's Manual

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Table of Contents
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SolarBee SB2500
Owner's Manual
Safety 1
Operation 4
Features 5
Assembly 18
Maintenance 25
Electrical 38
Troubleshooting 40
Parts Diagram 44
Dimension Drawing 45
Appendix 46
Technical Specifications 47
Warranty 61
Service Program 62
Customer Service 63
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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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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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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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The SolarBee 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 tank. As this lower layer of uid makes its
way inward with converging streamlines to the
SolarBee, the water is forced upward, toward
the surface, providing gentle mixing and
de-stratication.
The SolarBee obtains all the energy it needs
from the sun. Its solar panels provide power
to the onboard battery which energizes the
drive system’s controls and motor. Excess
solar energy is stored during the day and
used during the night allowing the SolarBee
to operate during the night without being
connected to the grid.
During operation, a visible ow can be
observed coming off the distributor dish
and spreading outward. The impeller of the
SolarBee is designed to operate at full speed
when there is sufcient sunlight and battery
charge. The rpms may drop down some
during the later night and early morning when
the battery uses up its charge after a longer
period of overcast days. In severe sunlight
limited conditions, the machine may slow
down or stop temporarily to protect the battery
from damage.
SolarBee Series Flow Model
Flow Coming Off Distribution Dish
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Operation
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The SolarBee with technology includes new features
which enhance its performance through more e󰀩cient
and durable components, improved operation
monitoring capablilities, easy component access, and a
robust frame structure.
Solar / Electronics
Photovoltaic (PV) Modules -The PV modules are
often referred to as the solar panels. The SolarBee
uses 100% solar energy to provide day/night operation.
The PV modules collect solar power to operate the
machine with excess left over to charge an onboard
12-volt, deep cycle battery. The SolarBee has 3 80-
watt PV modules which individually connect to the
digital controller. A bird deterrent is located directly
above the PV modules to prevent bird fouling.
The PV modules have 3 angle settings that are set
at the factory based on solar energy availability
unique to the customer's geographic location. The
attest position is a 35 degree angle for customers
located where solar power availability is greatest. The
mid-range setting position is a 45 degree angle for
customers where solar power availability is moderately
available. The steepest position is a 55 degree angle
intended for winter conditions to prevent snow and
ice buildup from lasting a long time period on the PV
modules (following winter conditions, the PV modules
should be returned to their original position to maximize
solar energy collection).
55 Degree
45 Degree
35 Degree
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For cable tethered anchoring, the north facing panel
may be ipped to face the south using a special panel
gate. A tethered machine is xed and will not rotate,
so the north facing panel will receive the least sunlight,
unless ipped using the special gate. For mooring
block anchoring, this is not an option due to the
machine rotating about the mooring blocks.
Each PV module is xed to a gate that opens up
allowing quick access to the interior components of the
machine. Each gate opens by simply removing a pin
on the latch end.
Onboard Battery - The onboard battery is
located directly below the dish in a stainless steel
compartment. During operation, the battery is
submerged in the water to maintain a stable-
temperature environment that increases its
performance and life. The battery is double walled to
isolate its contents from the water it is submerged in.
The onboard battery stores excess power from the
solar panels during the day and operates the machine
using the stored power during the night and extremely
overcast days.
PV Module Gate
Hinge End
Latch
End
Battery Compartment
Onboard Battery
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Digital Controller - The digital controller is located
near the top center of the SolarBee. The digital
controller can be easily accessed by opening the PV
module gate directly above and in front of it. The
digital controller is constructed with a NEMA 4X (IP 66)
Enclosure.
All solar energy collection and motor operation are
managed by the digital controller. This component
has two primary functions: (1) To direct and divide the
power being collected by the PV modules between the
brushless motor and battery. (2) To serve as the main
control center that operates the brushless motor.
There are 3 PV module connections located on the
front face of the digital controller. If the onshore power
accessory was purchased, a connection will be located
on the right side face. The onshore connection is
used only in applications where onshore grid power is
desired.
The left side face of the digital controller contains the
brushless motor connection, battery connection, and
On/O󰀨 switch. The On/O󰀨 switch activates power
to the motor. When the switch is turned to the O󰀨
position, the motor will not operate. The charging
function of the controller will continue to charge the
battery even when the switch is turned o󰀨.
Front Face Of Digital Controller
Left Side Face Of Digital Controller
Digital Controller
PV Module
Gate Open
MODEL MAY VARY
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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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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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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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GF2500 GF7500GF5000 GF10000
Hose / Strainer - The hose is directly below the distributor dish and the strainer is located at the end of
the hose. The strainer contains a buoyant oat ball inside that allows the strainer to draw water from
approximately 1.5 ft to 2 ft (0.45m to 0.6m) above solid bottom. The hose is designed to make a "J" shaped
bend at the bottom so that the strainer does not draw sediment up from the bottom. The strainer has a chain
connected to it and can be chained up at more shallow depths if necessary. The chain also is used for pulling
up the strainer to check it for plugging.
Hose and Strainer Conguration - MODEL MAY VARY
SB2500 SB7500SB5000 SB10000
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Float Arms / Floats
The Machine contains 3 oat arms and 3 oats. The oat
arms allow vertical positioning of the machine and the
oats provide buoyancy.
Float Arms - The oat arms are constructed of stainless
steel components. They connect the oats to the
central machine structure. Each oat arm has a sturdy
turnbuckle. The turnbuckles can easily be rotated
to adjust the vertical height of the distributor dish.
Lengthening the turnbuckle (rotating clockwise) will raise
the lip of the distributor dish, whereas shortening the
turnbuckle (rotating counter-clockwise) will cause the lip
of the distributor dish to lower.
The turnbuckle and oat arm structure components are
constructed with robust stainless steel materials allowing
the Machine to operate in severe environments without
being damaged. The turnbuckle is self locking. Simply
rotate the handle to expand or collapse the turnbuckle for
dish depth adjustment.
It is important to check the distributor dish depth routinely.
The Machine naturally drops into the water over time
due to biomass buildup and trapped air escaping from
the hose. If the distributor dish lip is too high, the water
coming o󰀨 the lip may become turbulent and the ow rate
of the machine may be reduced.
Turnbuckle
Float Arm
Handle
(Refer to table below)
Distance Between Distributor
Dish And Water Level
Dish Depths For Di󰀨erent Models
10000
7500
5000
2500
WATER LEVEL NOTCH SETTING FOR:
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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If the distributor dish lip is too low, the water coming
o󰀨 the lip will ow just underneath the surface of the
pond and the surface will not be renewed.
Each oat arm is connected to the central machine
structure with 1 bolt and 1 pin. Each oat is
connected to the oat arm by 2 pins. The turnbuckle
can be removed from the oat arm by pulling a pin,
but should only be done when the unit is resting on
the shore.
If re-attaching the turnbuckle to the oat arm, be sure
that each threaded end of the turnbuckle together are
screwed all the way in or all the way out before re-
attaching. If threaded ends are not equally expanded
or collapsed before xing the ends, the turnbuckle will
have limited adjustment.
Floats - The Machine has 3 oats, made from high
density Polyethylene. The oats are lled with a
Polystyrene closed-cell foam for long term buoyancy.
The oats have a uniquely designed shape to:
• Minimize the interference with the water
ow on the surface coming o󰀨 the distributor
dish.
• Have a low prole above the water for
minimizing wind resistance and o󰀨ering less
exposure to vandalism.
• Avoid being crushed by ice pressure.
• Provide extra buoyancy when needed without
going much deeper into the water.
Float Arm Connection Points
Pin
Pin
Pin
Pin
Float
CAUTION: DO NOT REMOVE
ANY FLOAT ASSEMBLY PINS OR
BOLTS WHILE THE MACHINE IS
FLOATING IN THE WATER! THE
MACHINE MUST BE RESTING
ON THE GROUND OR SAFELY
SUPPORTED TO RELIEVE
THE FORCES ON THE FLOAT
ASSEMBLY STRUCTURES PRIOR
TO DISASSEMBLY! FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING
COULD LEAD TO SINKING THE
MACHINE OR SERIOUS INJURY!
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Anchoring Systems
The SolarBee uses one of the following anchoring
systems. The mooring block system consists of
submerged anchors and doesn't require lines running
from the shoreline. The tethering system uses cable
that spans across the pond or reservoir connecting to
tethering posts on the shorline.
Mooring Block System - The mooring block system
consists of two mooring blocks made of high density
Polyethylene with smooth, rounded bottoms. The
smooth bottoms prevent any damage being done to a
pond liner or reservoir bottom. The mooring blocks are
concrete lled and weigh approximately 70-lbs. (32 kg).
Stainless steel anchor chain is used to connect the
mooring blocks to the SolarBee at the oat plate on
one of the oats. The anchor chain contains swivels
approximately every 15-ft (4.5m) to prevent the chain
from twisting and tangling.
A 7:1 scope is generally preferred for the length
of anchor chain. For example, if the pond is
approximatley 10-ft (3m) deep, the anchor chain will
go from the rst mooring block out 70-ft (21m) to the
machine. The 7:1 scope prevents the machine from
moving during high wind and wave conditions. The two
mooring blocks are generally spaced apart along the
anchor chain by a distance approximately the depth of
the water. From time to time, as determined by specic
circumstances, the scope can be reduced to 5:1.
Movement of machine - For a SolarBee
anchored by a mooring block system, the
machine may rotate 360 degrees around the
mooring blocks on a radius of approximately
5X to 7X the water depth. For example, a
machine that is in 10 ft (3m) of water may
travel on a 70 ft (21 m) radius from the
location of the mooring blocks.
Mooring Blocks
Mooring Block System (7:1 Scope)
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Following severe weather conditions (greater than 80-
mph (129 km/hr) wind, higher than 4-ft (1.2m) waves,
or ice thaw), it is possible for the SolarBee to drag
the anchors and move out of position. If this should
happen, the pond or reservoir operator will need to
re-locate the machine to its original position.
WARNING: IF MOVING OR DEPLOYING MOORING
BLOCKS CONNECTED TO THE ANCHOR CHAIN,
BE SURE THAT YOU AND OTHERS ARE CLEAR
OF THE ANCHOR CHAIN BEFORE SINKING THE
MOORING BLOCKS! LOWER THE MOORING
BLOCKS INTO THE WATER SLOWLY. FAILURE
TO DO SO COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH BY DROWNING!
Tethering System - The tethering system constists of
2 tether posts or duckbill anchors set into the shoreline
across from one another. A stainless steel cable is
strung across the pond or reservoir and tied to both
tether posts. The SolarBee has 2 short chains running
from two of the oat plates on the machine out to the
cable line running across the pond or reservoir.
The tethering system is used in applications where
the body of water is very narrow or the Mooring Block
System is not applicable. Following severe weather
conditions (greater than 80-mph (129 km/hr) wind,
higher than 4-ft (1.2m) waves, or ice thaw), it is
possible for the tether posts to pull partly or completely
out of the ground. If this should happen, the pond or
reservoir operator will need to re-locate the machine to
its original position.
Tethering System
Movement of machine - For a SolarBee
anchored by a tether system, the machine
will have limited movement, however slack
will be left to allow for water uctuation. The
tether line slack will be eld determined
based on tether line span and expected water
uctuation. The SolarBee will not rotate when
it is anchored using the tether system.
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Features
Features
SB Large Frame Mixers Anchoring Systems
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STEP 1: Set two duckbill anchors across the pond from
one another so that the center of a straight line between
the two anchors is the approximate location that the
SolarBee/GridBee will be placed. (Figure 1)
STEP 2: Drive in the duckbill anchors into the ground at
desired location using a 5/8” or 7/8” rod. (Figure 2)
STEP 3: Tie o󰀨 the tether cable to the eye loop of the
duckbill anchor. Use 10 mm wrench to tighten both nuts
on each cable clamp. (Figure 3 & 6)
STEP 4: Secure one end of the tether cable across
the pond and tie it o󰀨 to the other anchor leaving some
slack/droop in the line. (See Figures 1, 3 & 6) The
slack is for water uctuation. If the pond has a large
range of uctuation, more slack should be left.
STEP 5: Secure short chain to the SolarBee oat arm
and the other end to the tethering cable. (Figure 4 & 5)
Tighten quick link on oat arm side using pliers. Tighten
cable clamp side using 10 mm wrench.
STEP 6: Repeat step 5 for the second short chain and
oat arm.
Rated for 3000 lb (13.3 kN) load.
Set at a depth of 3 ft (1m).
1/4” (6.35mm) SS Cable, 42” (1m) L
Aluminum Alloy 356 Duckbill
2 Duckbill anchors per Machine
*Verify that One-Call has been called and that buried lines have been marked.*
TOOLS REQUIRED:
(1) Sledge Hammer
(1) Ø 5/8” or Ø 7/8” Steel Driving Rod
(1) Pliers
(2) 10 mm wrench and/or socket
(Figure 1) (Figure 2)
(Figure 3)
(Figure 4)
MATERIALS:
1. 3/16” NACM Industrial Chain 80”,
316SS (100406)
2. 3/16” Long Quick Link,
316SS (100644)
3. Cable Clamp, 3/16” (12010412)
4. 3/16” cable, 316SS (10014018)
5. 3/16” cable loop, 316SS
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Cable Clamps
Chain Through Float Plate
Tether Cable
Chain
Short Cable
Loop Through Float Arm
(Figure 5)
(Figure 6)
Machine
Attachment
Duckbill Anchor
Attachment
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Tethering Deployment
Duckbill Anchors
Duckbill Anchoring Deployment
for Tethered SolarBee / GridBee Machines
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Float Assembly
NO TOOLS REQUIRED
STEP 1: Locate one oat, one oat arm, one
oat bracket, and 2 oat pin sets. Observe
that there are two slots on the top of the oat
which t around the oat arm. One slot runs
left and right, the other runs front to back. If
oat pins are in the slots, remove them.
STEP 2: Orientate the oat so that it will t
around the oat arm when the oat is raised
into place.
STEP 3: Place the oat plate into oat slot 1
furthest from the core unit assembly aligning
the holes of the oat slot with the small holes
on the oat plate (see photo).
STEP 4: Once the oat plate is in place on
the oat, raise the oat up tting it into the oat
arm. Use the oat pins to secure the oat to
the oat arm.
STEP 5: Place hairpins in each oat pin to
secure it and prevent the pin from coming out.
STEP 6: Repeat Steps 1 through 5 for the
other two oats.
NOTE: The oat plate may not be used on one
of the three oats.
After familiarizing yourself with all the components and gathering the necessary tools, you are ready
for setting up the Machine. Find a location where you have approximately 20 ft of working space near
the reservoir that the Machine will be put in (The less distance you have to move the fully assembled
machine, the better). Follow these steps to prepare the Machine before oating it in the water:
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Equipment Assembly
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