Kasco 1400JFL User Manual

Owners Manual

1400JF & 1400JFL

Aerating Fountain

Contents

Safety . . . .pg2

General Instructions . . . .pg2

Parts & Tools . . . .pg3

Assembly & Installation . . . .pg4

Options & Pattern Sizes . . . .pg7

C-25 Timer Control . . . .pg8

Maintenance Recommendations . . . .pg9

Warranty . . . .pg10

Troubleshooting Tips . . . .pg12

Replacement Parts Diagram . . . .pg14

Customer Repair Form . . . .pg15

Registration Information . . . .pg16

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Intertek

3020379

ANSI/UL 778, 5th Ed. 2010

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 108-M89

UL 50, 11th Ed. 1995

Kasco Marine, Inc.

800 Deere Rd.

Prescott, WI 54021

PH [phone]

FAX [phone]

www.kascomarine.com

Rev. 05/22/12

Thanks

We at Kasco Marine, Inc. would like to both
thank and congratulate you on your purchase
of the 1400JF Aerating Fountain. We appreci­ate you choosing Kasco and for your purchase.
Your decision to purchase Kasco’s 1400JF
Aerating Fountain will not disappoint you.
The 1400JF Aerating Fountain will be a great
addition to your body of water. It will help
improve the water quality by adding much
needed oxygen and circulation. It will also
enhance the aesthetics of the pond or lake with
the 5 interchangeable fountain patterns. The
lighting package (if purchased) will illumi­nate your fountain for beauty day and night.
We thank you for choosing Kasco for your
fountain needs and want you to be completely
satisfi ed with your purchase.

Safety

Please read and follow these extremely impor­tant safety and handling instructions for your
Kasco equipment. Following these instruc­tions will help ensure your safety and the qual­ity performance of your equipment.

ter, especially cold water, such as in Spring,
Fall, and Winter, which poses a hazard in
and of itself.
NEVER lift or drag the fountain by the •
power or light cord. If you need to pull the
unit to the side of the pond, use the anchor­ing ropes.
Do not use waders in deep ponds/lakes or •
ponds/lakes with drop-offs, drastic slopes,
or soft bottom material.
Do not use boats that tip easily for fountain •
installation, such as a canoe, and follow all
boating safety rules and regulations, in­cluding wearing a PFD (Personal Flotation
Device).
The fountain is supplied with an internal •
grounding conductor and a grounding-type
attachment plug. To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, be certain that the fountain
is plugged into the C-25 Control Box sup­plied by Kasco and that the C-25 is plugged
into a properly grounded, grounding type
receptacle.

General Instructions

Under NO circumstances should anyone •
enter the water with the electrical equip­ment plugged in and/or in operation. All
Kasco 1400JF and 1400JFL equipment is
ETL approved to UL and CSA standards
for safety in water and all fountain models
included control panels with GFI protec­tion. However, it is NEVER recommended
to enter the water with the equipment in
operation.
Caution should be used when dealing with •
any electrical and/or moving equipment.
NEVER run the unit out of water. It will •
damage the seals and create a dangerous
situation for the operator.
Extreme caution should be used around wa-•

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INSPECT THE SHIPMENT
Immediately inspect your Kasco Fountain
shipment for any visible damages. Also cross
reference the parts supplied with the Parts
Included list to check for shortages. Short­ages should be reported immediately to your
Kasco Marine distributor or representative and
damages reported to your carrier and Kasco
Marine.

CAUTION

WARNING: Under NO circumstances should
anyone enter the water with the unit in opera­tion. Always operate the unit in the water and
keep people and objects clear of the propel­ler. Do not lift or pull the unit by the electri-

cal cord. Always use extreme caution around
electrical equipment and water situations.

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Please see the proper Assembly and Instal­lation Instructions enclosed in this manual.
Each is specifi c for your model and size of
Fountain. Note: Use the nylon tie provided
to help keep the power cords for the unit and
lights free of the propeller by tying the cords
and one of the mooring ropes together. Note:
It is extremely important to test the GFI
breaker in the control panel upon each installa­tion/reinstallation of the unit to ensure proper
functioning.

WARRANTY
Kasco Fountains are the result of over 35 years
of design and engineering. Kasco products
are built to withstand the toughest conditions.
Kasco Marine backs each 1400JF Fountain
with a 2 Year Warranty. This warranty cov­ers any and all manufacturers defects within 2
years from the date of purchase (See Warranty
section). Please register your Fountain online
at:
www.kascomarine.com (under the Technical
Tab)

USE AND OPERATION
Kasco Fountains are designed and engineered
for continuous duty, such as on fi sh farms or
other aquaculture applications, or on-demand
use, as needed in a recreational water feature.

During fl otation operation, the water is pulled
from 360O around the unit and from below the
unit. The water is pulled upward and thrust
through the fl otation collar into the air.

further lubrication is needed. Make sure to
keep the motor housing clean from hard water
deposits and/or algae. (See Maintenance Rec­ommendations)

It is extremely important that proper and suf­fi cient voltage (120V) is supplied to the Foun­tain motor. Each Fountain is supplied with a
UL and CSA approved C-25 GFI Protected
Control Box. The Fountain is to be plugged
into the C-25 outlet labeled “UNIT” and the
C-25 plugged into a properly grounded recep­tacle (See C-25 Instructions).

Kasco Fountains are lightweight, energy ef­fi cient, and easy to install and operate. We
strive to produce products that exceed cus­tomer expectations. We hope you enjoy your
Kasco Fountain.

UNIT STORAGE
When storing units during the offseason, it is
important to store them upside down if they
are going to be sitting for long periods of
time. Units that sit upright on a shelf for many
months, or even years have a greater likeli­hood of seals drying out. Storing upside down
will ensure oil is lubricating the seals and
prevent drying.

Parts & Tools

1400JF Aerating Fountain (Assembled in •
box) (1)

NOTE: If lights are not purchased or includ­ed, the cord and Transformer on the left side of
the picture will not be included with the ship­ment.

Your Kasco Marine Fountain is ready for im­mediate use (after installation). The motor
and ball bearings are submerged in oil and no

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Interchangeable Nozzle Heads (Osprey •
Installed) (5)

Osprey #1

Eagle’s Nest #4

Condor #2

Hawk’s Nest #5

Falcon #3

UNIT SPECS

Model Voltage Amps Lock rotor

amps

1400JF 120 volts 3.1 10

Assembly & Installation

STEP ONE
Remove all contents from package and place
on a clean, fl at surface. Inspect the shipment
for any damages. If damages are found, im­mediately notify your carrier and your Kasco
Marine, Inc. representative. Next, cross refer­ence the parts included in the shipment with
the Parts Included sheet in this manual. Make
sure you have all the parts needed. If any
shortages are found, contact your Kasco repre­sentative immediately.

Braided 15’ Nylon Mooring Ropes (2)•
1/4-20 x 7/8” Long Fillister head screw for •
Nest patterns (1)
C-25, 120V Control Unit (1)•
Nylon Cable Tie for securing cords and a •
mooring rope (1)

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED

Anchors or stakes for installing unit (2)•
Flat Head Screw Driver•
Philips head screw driver for mounting •
C-25 and Transformer (if lights are includ­ed) and installing nozzles
120V Electrical Supply near pond on a •
post with room for mounting the C-25 and
Transformer (if lights are included)
Two 12” pieces of 1” galvanized pipe for •
weighting ropes (optional)
#6 x 3/4” long or longer screw for mount-•
ing the Transformer (if lights are included)
(1)
#10 x 1” long or longer screw(s) for mount-•
ing the C-25 (3)

STEP TWO
Locate and unwind the two braided nylon
ropes included with the shipment. There are
two molded Rope Holes on opposite sides of
the fl oat attached to the fountain assembly. Tie
one end of a rope to one rope hole with a se­cure knot. Be sure not to leave too much of a
tail after the knot. Repeat with the other rope
on the other Rope Hole.

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STEP THREE
Locate the 5 nozzles included with the ship­ment (the Osprey nozzle is already installed
on the fountain, along with the Upper Pump
Housing). Using the Nozzle Options diagram
on page 7, determine which pattern is desired
and the corresponding nozzle. If the Condor
or Falcon patterns are desired, you must re­move the Osprey Nozzle by removing the 1”
Self Tapping Phillips Head Screw. Replace
the nozzle with either the Condor or Falcon,
re-insert the 1” Self Tapping Phillips Head
Screw and tighten until snug(Diagram A). If
either the Eagle’s Nest or Hawk’s Nest pat­terns are desired, you must remove the Upper
Pump Housing.

First, remove the 4 Upper Pump Housing
screws. With the Osprey nozzle still attached
to the Upper Pump housing, pull the osprey
nozzle and Upper housing up together. Fi­nally, remove the 3/8” Fillister head, plastic
set screw in the top of the 4 Blade Prop. Place
a slight amount of pressure on the new nozzle
when in place and tighten the 1/4-20 x 7/8”
Fillister head screw until snug. Do not over
tighten. (Diagram B)

A

#6 x 3/4” Fillister

Head Upper Pump

Housing Screws

1” Self Tapping

Phillips Head Screw

B

1/4 –20 x 7/8”

Fillister Head

Eagle’s Nest Nozzle

Screw

STEP FOUR
Install the Fountain into the pond/lake in at
least 12” of water so the unit is fl oating freely.
Support the weight of the unit with the ropes
and/or the fl oat while setting it into the wa-
ter, DO NOT LIFT BY THE CORD. Use the
nylon tie to secure both cords and an adjacent
mooring rope together about 1 foot from the
fl oat to prevent twisting or getting caught in
the unit. Secure the ends of the cords to the
post at the power supply so the ends do not get
dragged into the water.

STEP FIVE
Determine how to anchor or secure the unit in
the pond. You may want to use weights at the
end of each rope (cinder blocks work well) and
sink them to the bottom or secure the ropes to
the shoreline by tying them to a stake or plac­ing a rock on top of the ropes.

Upper Pump Housing

Osprey Nozzle

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