Materials of Construction - T316 stainless steel construction. Foam-filled high-density polyethylene (HDPE) floats. Thermoplastic rubber intake hose. HDPE strainer. Concrete mooring blocks are encapsulated in HDPE.
Minimum Access Opening / Machine Size / Weight -
Machine can be assembled through 3 feet by 3 feet (92 cm by 92 cm) clear opening. Assembled machine is 16 feet (5 m) in diameter and weighs 850 pounds (380 kg).
Drive System - High torque, direct drive (no gearbox), low voltage brushless D.C. motor.
Minimum Operating Depth - 31 inches (0.8 m) with fixed horizontal plate. No damage to machine or bottom of reservoir when run dry in shallow water.
Flotation System - Three floats in triangular pattern each with an adjustable float arm for proper vertical positioning, total float buoyancy of 1,400 lbs (660 kg).
Flow Rates - Flow rates at full speed at 10 feet (3.0 meter) diameter Direct Flow Rate: 350 gallons per minute (1,320 liter per minute). Induced Flow Rate: 2,150 gallons per minute (8,150 liter per minute). Combined Flow Rate: 2,500 gallons per minute (9,470 liter per minute).
Rotating Assembly - Removable assembly with easy access to motor and electronic controller. Impeller handles 4-inch (10cm) spherical solids. Oil-filled (food grade) teflon freeze sleeve with o-rings, shaft. Rotational indicator on shaft.
Power Supply/Control System - Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Panels are protected from bird fouling with bird deterrent kit PV Solar Panels: 3 X 80-watt photovoltaic solar panels orientated in triangular pattern. On-board battery storage for day/night operation.
Electronic Controller: Digital solid-state controller, mounted in weather-tight (NEMA4X) enclosure with externally fused disconnect. SCADA output through RS-232 serial communication (Modbus RTU), DB9 male connection point inside enclosure. Wireless options available, not included. Wiring: Corrosion-resistant industrial cord with molded watertight connectors that are indexed to prevent improper wiring
Fluid Intake Assembly - Option 1: Hose system bolted to bottom of structural assembly.
Intake Hose : 20 to 60 feet (6 to 18 m) available in 12-inch (30 cm) diameter X 20 feet (6 m) sections.
Intake Type: Inverted bell shape strainer with 3 inch (7.6 cm) holes.
Intake Depth Adjustment: Can vary from 0 to 60 feet (0 to 18m). No depth adjustment necessary for fluctuations in water level. Weight and flotation of the `J` bend of hose keeps intake above sludge or bottom of pond at all operating depths. Strainer can be chained up higher if desired.
Fluid Intake Assembly - Option 2: Fixed horizontal plate bolted to bottom of structural assembly Intake Type: Fixed horizontal plate with 12 inch (30 cm) openings. Intake Depth Adjustment: No adjustment necessary. Horizontal inflow from 25 inch (64 cm) below distribution dish.
Ice Protection - Freeze sleeve allows shaft to rotate while ice is formed around freeze sleeve.
Anchoring - (1)Two mooring blocks tethered together with SS chain and attached to structural member on unit or (2) Tethered to shore with SS cable.
Accessories Available - (1) Supplemental Shore Power Kit, (2) Chemical Injection Kit, (3) Marker Light Kit. Shipping Size / Weight -
• Crate - 87 inch W X 87 inch L X 65 inch H (2.2 m x 2.2 m x 1.7 m) /1,500 pounds (680 kg) Exact weight and dimensions varies dependent on machine configuration.
Life / Maintenance / Warranty - Expect 25-year life, minimal maintenance. Limited 2-year parts and labor warranty. Limited 25-year photovoltaic module manufacturer performancy warranty and 10-year motor warranty.

SolarBee - Model SB2500 -Floating Mixer

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