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Float Arms / Floats
The SolarBee contains 3 float arms and 3
floats. The float arms allow vertical positioning
of the machine and the floats provide
buoyancy.
Float Arms
- The float arms are constructed
of stainless steel components. They connect
the floats to the central machine structure.
Each float 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 float arm structure
components are constructed with robust
stainless steel materials allowing the SolarBee
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 SolarBee 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 off the lip may become turbulent
and the flow rate of the machine may be
reduced.
Features
Turnbuckle
Float Arm
2-in to 2.5- in (5.1-cm to 6.4-cm)
Distance Between Distributor Dish And Water Level
Handle
