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IMPORTANT!!!

Follow all federal and state laws in regards 

to safety regulations of working at heights, 

confined 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 compre-

hensive listing of all details for all  procedures 

required for placement, operation and mainte-

nance.  If you have a question about a proce-

dure or are uncertain about any detail, 

Do Not 

Proceed.

   Please contact GridBee Customer 

Service at 

866-437-8076

 to speak to a repre-

sentative.

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.

© 2019 Medora Corporation | www.medoraco.com | 866 - 437 - 8076 | info@medoraco.com

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Page 1: ... 2019 Medora Corporation www medoraco com 866 437 8076 info medoraco com O M_GS_12_Air_120V_10389_20191017 GS 12 Air 120V Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ter Treatment Processes Medora Corporation equipment continues to be at the forefront as the 1 world leader for in situ water body treatment 2019 Medora Corporation www medoraco com 866 437 8076 info medoraco com Table of Contents 10014_20191001 GS 12 Air 120V Owner s Manual Saftey Instructions 1 Package Contents 4 Machine Requirements 5 Installation and Operation 6 Final Checklist 10 Troubleshoot...

Page 3: ...n 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 2019 Medora Corporation www medoraco com 866 437 80...

Page 4: ... 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 CAUT...

Page 5: ...ith 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 confined 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 hazar...

Page 6: ...m included with Heated hose mounts onto through tank fitting Through tank fitting for air line sup ports junction box and retrieval chain attach point Interior Hose Optional Accessory Item Exterior Hose Optional Accessory Item AC655 1HP Compressor Unit 2019 Medora Corporation www medoraco com 866 437 8076 info medoraco com Package Contents GS 12 Air Package Contents 10401_20191001 O M_GS_12_Air_12...

Page 7: ...in arms reach of the hatch Exterior Hose 120vAC 20Amp GFCI Circuit Breaker Condensate Drain Located at the lowest point of the hose Locate power source flex conduit termination at customer preferred location of Mixer Control Panel RATING FULL LOAD LOCKED ROTOR AMPS HP KW VOLTS HZ S F 2 AMPS WATTS 1 0 655 115 60 1 6 6 0 655 18 Weather Resistant Ventilated Enclosure 2019 Medora Corporation www medor...

Page 8: ...ngs before removing the catch bucket The penetration is now ready for a sealant application and installation of the penetration fitting STEP 4 Apply a healthy amount of sealant on all the surrounding surfaces of the penetration interior exterior and inner wall This will prevent future corrosion of the roof around the fixture STEP 5 Install the penetration fitting as shown below so that there is an...

Page 9: ... penetration fitting with a quick link Attach opposite end of the retrieval chain to the quick link located on the mixer chain Tighten both quick links with a pliers STEP 4 Slowly and carefully lower the GS 12 Air mixer down to the tank floor until it is resting on the bottom The proper position is when the flat edge of the GS 12 Air mixer ends are resting on the floor For suspended configuration ...

Page 10: ... hose clamp as shown below STEP 3 Run external air hose to air compressor Place water drain assembly at the lowest part of the hose length to allow water condensation to collect Secure hose using stainless steel zip ties magnet pads or adhesive pads attaching hose to structure at a recommended spacing of every 4 Best attaching method depends on specific tanks 2019 Medora Corporation www medoraco c...

Page 11: ...akes its way inward with converging streamlines to the GS 12 Air the water is forced upward toward the surface providing gentle mixing de stratification and surface renewal The GS 12 Air Unit requires a minimal amount of supplied air The air is supplied to the GS 12 Air Unit with the provided air feed hose that connects to air manifold It is acceptable to use the Unit on an as needed or required b...

Page 12: ... box splices correct and each splice individually sealed to protect from corrosion Top of tank Junction Box Not applicable for GS 12 Air Is the field wiring correct Requirements Is The Mixer submerged in at least 2 0 75m of water Pre Operation Checks Reading Continuity Check Line to Neutral Line to Ground Neutral to Ground Source Voltage Reading Operation Check While Mixer is Running Reading Obser...

Page 13: ...e positive probe on the black wire and the negative probe on the white wire that were disconnected 6 Record the reading Depending on the length and gauge of wires to the mixer the ohms should be approximately 1 4 Ohms 120V Figure 1 SCADA Control Panel Problem Possible Cause Compressor Intermittently Tripping Circuit Breaker Multiple GFCI on Circuit Source Power Fluctuation Compressor Quickly Tripp...

Page 14: ...s 120vAC 20 Amp Service Current range 2 5 amps open dis charge 5 3 dead head Connection 3 8 FNPT with 3 4 hose barb Size 18 L x 10 5 W x 15 5 H High Pressure unit for specific application requirements is available upon request For self supplied air source please contact Medora Corporation Materials of Construction T316 stainless steel shell and hardware construction UHMW PE end plates for worry fr...

Page 15: ... responsibility of the customer Terms applicable to all equipment There is no liability for any consequential damages of any type or to re place items that wear out from normal use in Medora s sole determination Equipment warranties are valid only for equipment that is used in accordance with the owner s manual and consistent with any initial and ongoing factory recommendations Medora Corp s warra...

Page 16: ...Service and Placement Technicians are trained in Confined Space Fall Protection and other related subjects as required by OSHA to perform the necessary work to install or remove SolarBee and GridBee equipment and are knowlegeable in the regulations and standards of OSHA If you feel the need to service your SolarBee or GridBee circulation equipment please contact Medora s Customer Service Departmen...

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