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Section 5: System Maintenance
Sipper Controller
Weekly Maintenance
Turn the Sipper controller off and drain the Intake Float Switch (if needed).
Record the level of the recovery tank (depending on the recovery rate).
Visually inspect all air lines and power cords for damage.
Monthly Maintenance
Rinse debris off the solar panel with clean water
– DO NOT use anything abrasive on the panel
surface. Clean the front surface of the solar panel and controller enclosure as needed with mild
soap and water and a soft cloth.
Inspect the product pump and Skimmer. Visually inspect the Skimmer, making sure that the
coiled hose is not tangled and that the intake assembly moves freely over its travel range.
Inspect the Intake Float Switch assembly and clean it as needed using the methods described
within your Geotech Pump and Skimmer Assembly User Manual.
Visually inspect the vent plugs in the bottom of the controller enclosure. Clean if obstructed with
debris.
Record the uptime counter from the Lifetime display monthly during the first year. This
information can be used to schedule yearly maintenance for the least productive times of the
year (due to local variations in the weather and solar exposure).
Record the level of the recovery tank (depending on the recovery rate).
Check to see if wildlife (insects, birds, mice, etc.) have not taken up residence in the controller
or battery enclosures. Nests and debris can result in vent plug blockage in the battery box,
allowing hazardous and explosive gas to build up. Build-up on the controls can result in
overheating the electronics and possible failure of components.
Verify fluid levels in the well using a Geotech Interface Probe. Make sure the pump and
Skimmer are set at the correct interval for collection of product.
Verify pump vacuum, pressure, and delay settings. Make sure the cycling rate of the system is
correct for the amount of product available. If the well is slow to recharge and/or there is only a
small volume of product to pump, the pumping rate should be decreased to conserve air and
minimize controller and battery wear. Consult Geotech Technical Sales and this User Manual
for guidance on how to properly set these times. DO NOT adjust if unsure.
If using the optional Desiccant Dryer for the Sipper system, check the saturation of the
desiccant packs and replace packs if necessary.
Quarterly Maintenance
Verify fluid (or air flow if no product in the well) is being discharged into the recovery tank to
ensure pump check valves and tubing are free from blockage and that the discharge hose is not
kinked or cut.
Verify that the Tankfull and Intake Switch floats move freely and operate to shut off the Sipper
controller when activated.
Sipper controllers must be returned to Geotech for internal repairs or service.
Summary of Contents for Solar Sipper
Page 1: ...Rev 10 12 2017 Part 16550176 Geotech Sipper Installation and Operation Manual...
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Page 16: ...13 Figure 2 5 Example of Tankfull Probe...
Page 23: ...20 Figure 3 1 Flowchart of User Interface Label...
Page 24: ...21 Figure 3 2 Example of Solar Sipper front panel...
Page 38: ...35 Section 8 System Schematics Figure 8 1 Solar Sipper Schematic...
Page 39: ...36 Figure 8 2 AC Sipper Schematic shown with optional Desiccant Dryers...
Page 40: ...37 Figure 8 3 8 Well Solar Sipper Internal Wiring Diagram...
Page 41: ...38 Figure 8 4 3 Well Solar Sipper Internal Wiring Diagram...
Page 45: ...42 Notes...