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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...

Page 2: ...i...

Page 3: ...em Status and Diagnostic Displays 17 Alarm Condition and Fault Displays 19 PCB Damage 19 Section 4 System Operation 22 Establishing the Product Recovery Cycle Time 22 Initiating the Sipper Runtime 23...

Page 4: ...proceed until you read and thoroughly understand the WARNING message A raised hand icon indicates CAUTION information that relates to a situation or condition that could lead to equipment malfunction...

Page 5: ...roller may not operate properly with wiring not supplied by manufacturer Avoid spraying fluid directly at controller Never submerge controller Avoid pulling on wires to unplug controller wiring Avoid...

Page 6: ...r separate collection at an appropriate collection point Do not dispose of as household waste For more information contact the seller or the local authorities in charge of waste management Notice for...

Page 7: ...ller and the pump Longer runs can be accommodated but are not recommended Careful consideration must be given to additional power requirements as well as protecting the tubing from damage In certain s...

Page 8: ...mine if more solar panels are required to keep the system running More on this can be found in Section 6 System Troubleshooting of this manual The Solar Sipper Controller is dependent upon the annual...

Page 9: ...many solar panels will be required The site latitude will determine seasonal differences in recovery rate For example in the northern hemisphere recovery rates will decline over the winter months and...

Page 10: ...your particular site The general guideline for positioning is as follows Solar panels should face south in the northern hemisphere and north in the southern hemisphere A solar panel s angle should be...

Page 11: ...acement of air lines to and from the unit to prevent kinks damage or the buildup of fluid in sagging lines Figure 2 2 is an example of a Sipper control panel mounted to a back panel with 2 5cm U bolts...

Page 12: ...solar panels used and the amount of sun exposure If freeze conditions exist insulate your battery A frozen battery will not charge until it is thawed See Section 3 Timer Cycle Settings and Display Des...

Page 13: ...AC Sipper systems are supplied with 25 7 6 m of 3 conductors 12 AWG cable DO NOT extend or add to the length of this power cord After ensuring that the power switch is set to OFF make the power conne...

Page 14: ...ter and product when it is properly conditioned To condition or prime a cartridge use a soft brush and coat the mesh screen with the same or a like product found in the well DO NOT use baby oil lamp o...

Page 15: ...ery tank Implementing the use of a Geotech oil water interface probe and keeping a record of the water level and product layer thickness is recommended for maintaining optimal system performance Produ...

Page 16: ...13 Figure 2 5 Example of Tankfull Probe...

Page 17: ...the internal self check fails then the screen will display the appropriate alarm condition See Alarm condition and Fault Displays The first task will be to set your timer cycle settings using the Setu...

Page 18: ...Turn ON OFF the low temperature shutoff Set the well number to start pumping with Start and activate the preset cycle times for all the pumps attached Once the Sipper has been started Runtime activat...

Page 19: ...e well number currently activated f the pump function currently in progress V for vacuum P for pressure D for Delay After verifying all pumps are running you can re verify the System Status at any tim...

Page 20: ...reset These values can be cleared with the Reset Timer display during initial startup Lifetime nn 0000 00 00 00 The Lifetime display shows the total number of completed cycles for all pumps attached...

Page 21: ...when the battery charge reaches 12 1V The Solar Sipper is designed to charge the battery to a maximum of 14 5V The system will also display a low battery condition when the battery becomes frozen All...

Page 22: ...ty until the alarm is addressed After draining the Intake Float Switch and clearing all effected lines clear the alarm and restart the Sipper controller by pressing the left arrow button to obtain the...

Page 23: ...20 Figure 3 1 Flowchart of User Interface Label...

Page 24: ...21 Figure 3 2 Example of Solar Sipper front panel...

Page 25: ...rtant that you verify that all product is being pushed out of the pump housing before the next vacuum cycle begins If the vacuum time interval is set too long or the pressure cycle set for too short o...

Page 26: ...seconds per 25 7 6 m depth to product pressure to start You will have to adjust this setting to account to the specific viscosity of the product and the amount of product in the discharge tubing It i...

Page 27: ...6 No 4 Fuel Oil Medium 170 1 3 78 0 00 30 0 01 00 0 11 00 10 0 3 60 mesh 25 7 6 Hydraulic Oil Medium 200 2 7 5 0 00 30 0 01 00 0 05 00 10 0 3 Heavy oil 25 7 6 SAE 30 Oil Heavy 1000 1 3 78 0 01 30 0 0...

Page 28: ...ldlife 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...

Page 29: ...rline The intake cartridge screen will not pass water unless 1 The intake cartridge has risen to the top of its travel allowing water to rise above the top of the cartridge thus indicating that the sy...

Page 30: ...llips screwdriver Do not lose the gasket for the plug 2 Remove the three 3 screws and solenoid with a small flathead screwdriver Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 Removing Solenoid 3 Using the small flathead scre...

Page 31: ...lunger and plunger cavity with a spray lubricant and cotton swab Silicon based or aerosol lubricant OK 6 Orient and insert the plunger as shown in Figure 5 4 Figure 5 4 Solenoid Plunger 7 Place the O...

Page 32: ...other end of the solenoid with a small Phillips screwdriver 10 After verifying the solenoid gasket is in place re attach the solenoid with the three screws Be very careful not to lose or allow the ga...

Page 33: ...cate vacuum or pressure generation Solution Verify the valve on the intake float assembly is closed Inspect product hose for abrasion cuts or open connections Replace if needed Make sure the air line...

Page 34: ...is exposed to enough sun the battery will eventually recharge and the system will automatically resume normal operation The screen display has no effect on the other hardware functions If the voltage...

Page 35: ...ing or has been removed from service on a multiple pump system Solution Set the vacuum pressure and delay for the inoperable pump to the lowest setting possible Then disconnect the air line at the air...

Page 36: ...AC Sipper Approximate Weight 34 lbs 15 kg single channel Solar Sipper Approximate Weight 51 lbs 23 kg eight channel AC Sipper Approximate Weight 49 lbs 22 kg eight channel Solar Sipper Pump Assembly S...

Page 37: ...perage 5 8 Amps Size 41 2 H x 27 5 W 105 cm H x 70 cm W Approx Weight 23 3 lbs 10 5 kg Solar Panel Mounting System Module Tilt Range 15 to 65 degrees Pole Size 2 5 cm 4 10 cm and 6 1 5cm Module Orient...

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 42: ...50251 MOUNTING RACK SOLAR PANEL 16550252 CABLE THW 12AWG SUBMERSIBLE PUMP BLACK RED RIBBON 11200479 BATTERY SOLAR AGM 104 AH 12V 16550253 Float Switch Assemblies SOLAR SIPPER INTAKE FLOAT SWITCH 86600...

Page 43: ...n GECM TELEMETRY MODULE 86200003 MODEM CDMA SOCKET 16200015 ANTENA CONN 8 16200014 ANTENNA ADJUST DUCK 4 16200013 CABLE SMA MALE TO SMA FEMALE 17606622 Systems equipped with Telemetry send Text Messag...

Page 44: ...ryers 2 Stack the two dryer s together by connecting an OUT port on one dryer to an IN port on the other dryer using 17 4mm ID tubing 3 Connect the remaining OUT port to the Intake Exhaust fitting on...

Page 45: ...42 Notes...

Page 46: ...ls to Section 4 System Operation Section 6 System Troubleshooting and Section 9 Parts and Accessories SP 1 10 2014 Project 1411 Edited Section 3 Timer Cycle Settings and Display Descriptions Factory D...

Page 47: ...rial Authorization number RMA is required prior to return of any equipment to our facilities please call our 800 number for appropriate location An RMA will be issued upon receipt of your request to r...

Page 48: ...Geotech Environmental Equipment Inc 2650 East 40th Avenue Denver Colorado 80205 303 320 4764 800 833 7958 FAX 303 322 7242 email sales geotechenv com website www geotechenv com...

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