Teton Grill XA Series User manual

XA SERIES
Teton Aeration Pump
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TETON AERATION PUMP
XAP20-XAP160
VERSION May 2020
www.tetonus.com
800.752.0399
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WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF TETON,
NATURAL RELIABILTY!
You Made The Right Choice Investing In This Quality
Product. Thank You And Enjoy.
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ
THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE UNIT. PLEASE
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NO. XAP20 XAP40 XAP60 XAP80 XAP120 XAP160
AIR FLOW RATE 25 LPM @
1.75 psi
40 LPM @
1.75 psi
60 LPM @
1.75 psi 80 LPM @ 2psi 150 LPM @ 2psi 180 LPM @ 2psi
MAXIMUM
PRESSURE
4.5psi/
0.32 kg/cm²
5.5psi/
0.39 kg/cm²
5.6psi/
0.40 kg/cm²
7psi/
.050 kg/cm²
7psi/
.050 kg/cm²
7psi/
.050 kg/cm²
POWER
CONSUMPTION 20 W 37 W 55 W 80 W 120 W 155 W
RATED VOLTAGE 115V- AC 115V- AC 115V- AC 115V- AC 115V- AC 115V- AC
RATED
FREQUENCY 60HZ 60HZ 60HZ 60HZ 60HZ 60HZ
CABLE LENGTH 16 ft/5 m 16 ft/5 m 16 ft/5 m 16 ft/5 m 16 ft/5 m 16 ft/5 m
OUTLET
DIAMETER 5/8 “/17mm 5/8”/17mm 5/8”/17mm 5/8”/17mm 1”/25 mm 1”/ 25mm
UNIT WEIGHT 4 lb/1.8 kg 9.2 lb/4.2 kg 10.4 lb/4.7 kg 10.8 lb/.9 kg 16.3lb/7.4kg 16.8lb/7.6kg
UNIT SIZE
L x W x H 195x150x160mm
7-5/8”x6”x6-3/8”
250x185x
190mm/
9-7/8”x 7”x7”
250x185x
190mm/
9-7/8”x 7”x7”
250x185x
190mm/
9-7/8”x7”x7”
300x230x
230mm/
11” x 9” x 9”
300x230x
230mm/
11” x 9” x 9”

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS:
• Weatherproof casing design for outdoor use.
• Quiet operation - Outer industrial plastic casing
and air baffle, and extra buffer chamber on outlet
for exceptional low noise rating.
• Dual Rubber mounting system for vibration
absorption.
• Large air flow and strong air pressure for deeper
pond water penetration.
• No oil lubrication needed.
• Easy maintenance - Replaceable internal rubber
diaphragms.
• Continuous rated - Designed to operate 24/7.
BENEFITS INCLUDE
The Teton Aeration Pump has been manufactured
with advanced technology to provide you with the
best quality aeration for your pond, aquarium or
aquaculture application. Teton Aeration Pumps are
suitable for many different applications including
winter time ice reduction on pond surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the equipment before
placing it in service. Correct and safe use of the system requires strict compliance with these
safety instructions. For safety reasons, persons less than 16 years of age or persons that are
not familiar with these instructions, should not use this equipment.
• The equipment should be placed out of reach of
children. Damage to the equipment or unmerited
operation can potentially bring dangers to the
surrounding precincts. If there is any damage of
the equipment, it must not to be used.
• For your own safety, completely disconnect all
electrical appliances before any maintenance of
equipment is attempted on/in the tank or body
of water. Always unplug the air pump from the
power supply when not in use. Never pull the
cable to disconnect the plug from the power
supply: grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
Care should be taken to ensure the power cable
is situated to avoid a tripping hazard.
• Cutting the cable may void your warranty.
• If required, have a qualified electrician install a
weatherproof power supply point in reach or
the water-feature (within the cable length of
the appliance). For applications within the US
or Canada- make sure to plug the pump into
an electrical outlet with a (GFCI) Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter.
• To prevent electric shocks, do not attach the
plug to the power supply socket with wet hands.
On installation, the drip loop method should be
used to prevent water from traveling down the
cable and onto the plug or into power supply. If
the plug does get wet, do not unplug the ca-
ble. Immediately disconnect the circuit breaker
that supplies power to the power supply point.
Unplug and examine the plug and power supply
point for the presence of water. If the power
point has become wet, you should consult an
electrician before using the power point again.
• Do not submerse air pump directly in water. The
distance from aeration pump to the water’s edge
should not be less than 6 ft/1.8 m.
• Do not operate the appliance if any components
of the system, such as the power cable, have
been damaged. Check appliance and compo-
nents of the kit for defects regularly.
• Do not install or store the appliance where it will
be exposed to extreme hot or cold temperatures.
This pump is approved for usage in temperatures
ranging from 20°F/5°C to 100°F/40°C. Do not
use in ambient temperatures above 100°F/40°C.
• Do not attempt to repair the electrical appliance
yourself. Return to an authorized dealer or place
of purchase if a fault occurs. Regular mainte-
nance is not considered a repair (e.g. replacing
the diaphragms and air filter is required by user).

PRODUCT SPECIFIC SAFEGUARDS
• The air pump is designed to be used in garden
pond or aquarium applications. It is not to be
used in any other manner or purpose. Do not use
the pump in, or in conjunction with, any chemi-
cals such as a solvent or gasoline or flammable
gases. The pump is designed to pump clean
atmospheric air only.
• When transporting, do not lift the pump by hold-
ing the filter cover: grasp pump by the lower
housing to carry.
• Every air pump may eventually “wander” or
“creep” due to its own vibration. Avoid this by
placing it on an entirely level and flat plane. We
recommend securing it with a tie or cable tie to
anchor it to a secure surface.
• Teton Aeration Pumps are cooled by air flowing
through the inside of the motor body chamber.
If the air flow becomes restricted, it will overheat
and could cause permanent damage to the elec-
trical components internally. Keep the tubing
length to within 30 ft/10 m. In the event that the
tubing provided isn’t long enough, keep in mind
that large tubing size is strongly recommended
to deliver adequate flow over longer distances.
This reduces friction loss within the tubing itself.
• The air pump air filter needs to be cleaned reg-
ularly to prevent the pump becoming clogged
with dust, causing the airflow to reduce. In the
absence of recommended maintenance, motor
burnout is not a warrantable event.
• Never leave the air pump running without suf-
ficient counter pressure (air stones). This may
potentially cause the rubber diaphragms to wear
or tear prematurely. The overall performance will
also be greatly reduced.
• Teton Aeration Pumps are designed to operate
at a maximum depth of 6 ft/2m. Exceeding the
maximum pressure will increase diaphragm wear.
• As with all air pumps, wear and tear will inevita-
bly occur over time. PondMAX air pump dia-
phragm assemblies are easy to replace. Only use
original Teton parts and accessories for the unit.
See the diaphragm replacement instructions
with detailed diagrams below.
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
The Teton Aeration Pump is designed for oxygen
enrichment via air stones and airline.
For your convenience the Teton Aeration Pump
includes:
1. Rubber elbow
2. Hose clamps
3. Replacement Air Filter
Install at least 6 ft/2m away from the water’s edge
to ensure that there is no intake of moisture. Be
sure the air pump itself is not submersed in water.
Install horizontally above water level. For best re-
sults, mount pump in a cool, shaded location.
Cleaning Air Filter Pad
WARNING
WARNING: Make sure to unplug power
prior to performing maintenance on the air
pump or any of its accessories. We rec-
ommend general maintenance of the unit
every 3 months (more or less depending on
circumstance).
The air filter under the top filter cap needs to be re-
moved and the dust cleaned to free up the air flow.
Do this as follows:
1. Loosen the Philips screw at the center of the
top of the main housing.
2. Gently lift the filter cap to gain access to the
filter sponge.
3. Remove dust and debris caught in the air filter
pad. (A standard household vacuum cleaner is
ideal this.)
Reset the cleaned filter in the recess area.
Carefully replace the filter cap and retighten the
Philips screw.

Changing the Diaphragm
If the air flow on the pump has decreased or if there
is a “ticking” sound coming from the unit, the unit
must be turned off immediately. This is typically a
symptom of the rubber diaphragms wearing out
and needing to be replaced. To do this, it is neces-
sary to remove the internal air pump motor from the
plastic housing.
1. Remove the 4 rubber legs and screws of the
lower housing. (Fig. A)
2. Push a flat-head screwdriver between the ex-
haust tube and upper housing to pry open.
3. Loosen 4 fixing screws of the casing block and
separate the casing block from the diaphragm
support block and remove the old diaphragm.
(Fig. C)
4. Remove the U-nut from the diaphragm support
block. (Fig. B & C)
5. Replace the old diaphragm with the new one.
6. Replace the diaphragm support block and cas-
ing block, tightening screws securely.
7. Note that the power cable should fit snugly
back in the recess on the edge of the housing.
Do not allow it to be pinched.
NOTE: If this repair is felt to be too challenging
or tools are not available to carry out these steps,
please take the unit back to the Authorized Dealer
or place of purchase to request assistance.
Casing Block
Filter Cover
Upper Housing
Lower Housing
Exhaust
FIGURE A
L-TubeU-Shaped Tightening Screw
Diaphragm
Diaphragm
Support
FIGURE B
Diaphragm Support
Casing Block
Load
U-Nut
FIGURE C

PARTS BREAKDOWN
Permanent Magnet (3)
Assembly Screw
AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT PARTS
FOR MODEL NO. XAP20 XAP40 XAP60 XAP80 XAP120 XAP160
Diaphragm (1) 870020 870046 870046 870080 870126 870126
Air Filter 873020 873048 873048 873048 873126 873126
Magnet (3) 871020 871040 871060 871080 871126 871126
Casing Block (4) 872020 872046 872046 872080 872126 872126
Electronic Magnet
Frame
Exhaust
Diaphragm Support
Casing Block (4)
Diaphragm(1)
Exhaust Valve
U-Nut
Inhalation Valve
Load

TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM REASON SOLUTION
PUMP NOT WORKING No power Check that the plug on power cable is connected to
power and confirm that power point is working.
Bad motor Replace the air pump (if applicable).
Damaged cable Inspect the entire length of the air pump cable and
look for cuts or damage resulting in exposed cop-
per wire. Replace cable or complete unit.
PUMP WORKING
INTERMITTINGLY
Damaged cable Inspect the entire length of the air pump cable and
look for cuts or damage resulting in exposed cop-
per wire. Replace cable or complete unit.
Short circuit/bad
connection
Inspect the entire length of the lighting system
cable and look for cuts or damage resulting in
exposed copper wire. Replace cable or complete
fixture where the damage is.
Defective lamp Inspect the lamp socket is not damaged and make
sure that the inside of fixture is free of moisture.
Replace the lamp.
Air filter sponge
clogged
Disassemble top of pump per these instructions and
check the air filter sponge for discoloration, caused
by dust or dirt. Using a household style vacuum
cleaner, suck debris out of sponge until visibly
clean. And reinstall.
Bad diaphragms Disassemble pump per these instructions and check
the diaphragms for excessive wear and tear or pos-
sible tearing. If diaphragm is damaged, go ahead
and replace before operating the unit again.
PUMP WORKING WITH
MINIMAL AIR FLOW OR
MAKING LOUD NOISES
Bad diaphragms Disassemble pump per these instructions and check
the diaphragms for excessive wear and tear or pos-
sible tearing. If diaphragm is damaged, go ahead
and replace before operating the unit again.
Air filter sponge
clogged
Disassemble top of pump per these instructions and
check the air filter sponge for discoloration, caused
by dust or dirt. Using a household style vacuum
cleaner, suck debris out of sponge until visibly
clean. And reinstall.
Airline is kinked or
clogged
Inspect the entire length of the airline tubing for
possible kinks or debris inside the clear tubing. Re-
place tubing if damaged or brittle.

WARRANTY
• This product is warranted to the initial purchaser
to be free of defects in materials and manufac-
ture workmanship at the time of initial purchase
and for a period of 2 years after. Some parts are
consumable (e.g. rubber diaphragm assemblies,
air filter sponge) and may need to be replaced
as part of ongoing product maintenance and are
not covered by this Warranty. In the event this
unit malfunctions within 2 years from the date of
purchase, the sole obligation of Teton Dynam-
ics (hereinafter referred to as Teton) will be to
repair the unit or replace with an equivalent new
or factory refurbished unit at Teton’s discretion,
subject to the following condition:
• The malfunction is proved attributable to a de-
fect in materials or manufacture workmanship,
including repairs performed under this warranty.
Malfunction for any other reason including but
not limited to misuse, negligence, accident, or
tampering with parts, incorrect wiring, or im-
proper installation will not be remedied under
this warranty.
• Teton specifically does not guarantee chemical
compatibility, and expressly does not warrant
units from any problems caused by chemical
attack or failure due to incompatibility of fluid
used near this aeration system.
• All warranty repairs must be performed by Teton
or a Teton-authorized company.
• Purchaser must retain the purchase receipt
and present it with this certificate as proof of
ownership and entitlement to warranty repairs.
Unauthorized repairs will not be compensated
by Teton, and are not the responsibility of Teton,
and if such repairs damage the product, such
damages are not remedied under this warranty.
• Purchaser shall bear all onsite labor, shipping,
packing and insurance costs and all other costs,
excluding in house labor and parts necessary to
effectuate repairs under this warranty.
• This warranty is in lieu of all other express war-
ranties which now or hereafter might otherwise
arise with respect to this product. Any and all
limited warranties, including the warranties of
merchantability and fitness for particular pur-
pose, shall have no greater duration than the
duration period of the express written warranty
applicable to this product, and shall terminate
automatically the expiration of such duration
period.
• Some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you. No action shall
be brought for breach of any implied or ex-
press warranty after one year subsequent to the
expiration of the duration period of the express
written warranty.
• Incidental and consequential damages caused
by malfunction, defect, or otherwise, and with
respect to breach of any express or implied war-
ranty, are not the responsibility of Teton, and, to
the extent permitted by law, are hereby excluded
for property damage, loss of livestock and, to the
extent not unconscionable, for personal injury
damage. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, so the above limitation or exclusion may
not apply to you.
• This warranty does not apply to any malfunction
arising out of any application of this product
other than normal use, unless such application is
upon request specifically approved in writing by
Teton.
• The provisions of this warranty are severable
and if any provision shall be deemed invalid, the
remaining provisions shall remain in full force and
effect.
• Rights under this warranty are not assignable
without the express prior consent in writing
by Teton and, regardless of the terms of such
consent in writing, such assignee shall have no
greater rights than his assignor had against
Teton.
Please consult your retailer for quality original Teton replacement parts.
Visit www.tetonus.com for your nearest dealer.
800.752.0399
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