Kasco 4400HJF User Manual

Owners Manual

Aerating Fountains

3400JF & 3400HJF
4400JF & 4400HJF

Contents

Important Safety. . . . pg2

General Instructions. . . . pg2

Cord Gauge Chart. . . . pg3

Unit Specs. . . . pg3

3400JF, 3400HJF Parts Included. . . . pg4

3400JF, 3400HJF Assembly. . . . pg4

4400JF, 4400HJF Parts Included. . . . pg6

4400JF, 4400HJF Assembly. . . . pg7

Nozzle Options. . . . pg9

Installation Instructions. . . . pg10

Control Panel Installation. . . . pg11

C-25 Timer Control Instructions. . . . pg12

C85 non-metallic Wiring Diagram. . . . pg14

C85 / C95 non-metallic and 3 Phase Control Panel Timer. . . . pg15

Maintenance Recommendations. . . . pg16

Warranty Policy. . . . pg17

Troubleshooting Tips. . . . pg18

3400J Replacement Parts. . . . pg20

4400J Replacement Parts. . . . pg21

Customer Repair Form. . . . pg22

Registration Information. . . . pg24

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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. 07/29/13

THANKS
We at Kasco Marine, Inc. would like to both thank and
congratulate you on your purchase of the JF model
aerating fountain. We appreciate you choosing Kasco
and for your purchase. Your decision to purchase Kas­co’s JF model Aerating Fountain will not disappoint
you. The JF model 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 a beautiful fountain pattern. The
lighting package (if purchased) will illuminate your
fountain for beauty at night. We thank you for choos­ing Kasco for your fountain needs and want you to be

completely satised with your purchase.

Important 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.

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 (120V) or C-85 Control Panel
(240/208V) supplied by Kasco and that the C-25
is plugged into a properly grounded, grounding
type receptacle or the C-85 is wired properly. The
GFCI breakers should be tested upon each instal­lation and every month thereafter to ensure proper

operation.

General Instructions

INSPECT THE SHIPMENT
Immediately inspect your Kasco Fountain shipment
for any visible damages. Also cross reference the
parts supplied with the Parts Included sheet 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.

• Under NO circumstances should anyone enter the
water with the electrical equipment plugged in
and/or in operation. All Kasco equipment is ETL
approved to UL and CSA standards for safety in
water and all fountain models include 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 equipment with moving parts.

• 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 water,
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

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

ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION
Please see the proper Assembly and Installation In-

structions enclosed in this manual. Each is specic for

your model and size of Fountain. Note: Use a nylon
tie to help keep the power cords for the unit and lights
free of the propeller by tying each cord to either side

of the oat. If you have a light kit, make sure that the
unit cord is tied to one side of the oat and the light

cord to the other for balance. 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 40 years of
design and engineering. Kasco products are built to
withstand the toughest conditions. Kasco Marine

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backs each 3400JF model Fountain with a 2 Year War­ranty. This warranty covers any and all manufactur­ers defects within 2 years from the date of purchase
(See Warranty & Return Policy). Please register your
Fountain online at: www.kascomarine.com (Under the
Technical tab)

tant 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.

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

During otation operation, the water is pulled from

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around the unit and from below the unit. The

water is pulled upward and thrust through the otation

collar into the air.

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

voltage (120V or 240/208V) is supplied to the Foun­tain motor. Each 120V 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
on page 12). Each 240V Fountain is supplied with a
UL and CSA approved C-85 GFCB Protected Control
Panel. The Fountain is to be plugged into the external
outlet on the C-85 or hardwired into C-85 panel. The
C-85 must have 4 wire service (L1, L2, neutral, and
ground) installed by a qualied electrician. (See Wir­ing Instructions). It is extremely important to test the
GFI breaker in the control panel upon each installation
and reinstallation and every month thereafter to ensure
proper operation.

Cord Gauge Chart

Length Gauge 3400 3400H

4400H

50’ 16 x

50’ 14 x x

100’ 14 x x

100’ 12 x

150’ 12 x x

150’ 10 x

200’ 12 x x

200’ 10 x

250’ 12 x

300’ 12 x

400’ 12 x

4400

Unit Specs

Model Voltage Amps Lock

rotor

amps

3400JF 110-120 7.3 18 C-25

3400HJF 208-240 3.7 9 Hardwire

4400JF 110-120 11 40 C-25

4400HJF 208-240 5.5 20 Hardwire

Control

box con-

nection

plug in

C-85

plug in

C-85

Fountain

connec-

tion

Plug into

C-25

plug into

or hard-

wire C85

Plug into

C-25

plug into

or hard-

wire C85

Kasco Fountains are lightweight, energy ef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 impor-

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3400JF, 3400HJF Parts Included

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DESCRIPTION

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INITIAL RELEASE

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING

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UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.

MATERIAL:

1. 3400JF Aerating Fountain (Unit with cord or unit
with Disconnect) (1)

2. Float (with two 50’ mooring ropes attached) (1)

3. 1/4-20 x 3 1/2” Phillips Pan Head Screw (4)

4. 1/4” split washers (4)

5. 1/4” (3/4” outer diameter) Flat Washer (4)

6. 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” Hex Head Bolt (2)

7. 3/8” Flat Washer (4)

8. Cushions for Legs (4)

9. Bottom Screen section (3)

10. Bottom Screen Clips (2)

11. 3/8”-16 Nylon Lock Nut (2)

12. #8 nut (6)

13. #8 at washer (12)

14. #8 lock washer (6)

15. #8 x 1/2” Screw (6)

Set of 5 Interchangeable Nozzles (5)

1. 3/8” x 2.25” bolt (1)

2. 3/8” x 4” bolt (1)

3. Linden Nozzle (1)

4. Sequoia Nozzle (1)

5. Juniper Nozzle (1)

6. Willow Nozzle (1)

7. Cypress Nozzle (1)

8. Collar for Cypress Nozzle (1)

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Also Included:

• Mooring Rope Tube Weights (2)

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• Cord in separate box (1) (depending on size of
cord)

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• Control Box (C-25 for 120V units in Float box
or C-85 for 240V units in separate box) (1) (Not

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Pictured)

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED

• Anchors or stakes for installing unit (2)

• # 2 Phillips head screw driver

• 120V or 240V Electrical Supply near pond on a

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post with room for mounting the C-25 or C-85

• #10 x 1” long or longer screw(s) for mounting the

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C-25 (3) or C-85 (4)

• 9/16” Socket and Ratchet

• 9/16” Wrench

• 11/32” wrench (for #8 fasteners)

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1. Make sure you have all the parts needed. If any short-

ages are found, contact your Kasco representative immedi­ately.

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2. Set motor housing upright (stainless steel can down) on

a at surface.

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3. Peel off the adhesive on one of the Cushions for the

fountain housing legs (Part 8). Stick to the top of the foun­tain housing leg and repeat for the other three cushions.

3400JF, 3400HJF Assembly

Rest the oat on the 4 legs of the housing making sure logo
on oat is up.

cushion

logo

7. Secure the 3 sections of the screen together in 6 places

using #8 screw (Part 15), #8 lock washer (part 14), two

#8 at washers (part 13), and #8 nut (part 12). Do not
overtighten. Alternately, use cable ties instead of hardware

for a quicker assembly of the screen.

For quicker assembly:

Use cable tie instead

4. Ensure correct alignment by twisting the oat gently

around the motor housing until the power cord guide lines
up with the cord. See diagram below of bottom side of

oat. The 4 bolt holes in the oat should line up with bolt

receptacles on unit.

power cord

Bolt holes

guide

5. Use one of the 1/4”-20 x 3-1/2” Phillips Pan Head
Screws (Part 3), one 1/4” split washer (Part 4), and a 1/4”

Flat Washer (Part 5) to secure the oat. Make sure the split
washer goes between the bolt head and the at washer.
Insert screw with washers through bolt hole in oat

Tighten until snug with a Phillips Head screw driver and
repeat for 3 remaining screws.

6. Turn secured assembly upside down so the top of the

oat (logo side) is face down on the at surface. Bring the

3 bottom screen sections (part 9) together.

#8 nut

#8 screw

#8 lock washer

#8 lock washer

#8 screw

#8 flat washer

For quicker assembly:

Use cable tie instead

#8 nut

#8 flat washer

8. Make sure the cord is coming out of the power cord

guide in the oat before attaching the screen to the oat.

9. Use a stainless steel Bottom Screen Clip, 3/8”-16 x

1-3/8” Bolt, two 3/8” Flat Washer, and 3/8”-16 Nylon Lock

Nut to secure the screen to the oat. Align a clip so the two

prongs overlap the rim of the screen as seen in the picture.
Insert bolt with washer so the top of the bolt is facing the

top of oat (now in down position). Place the second

washer and the locking nut with nylon insert on the end of
the bolt and tighten using the 9/16” (14mm) Socket and
Ratchet on the nut end and the 9/16” (14mm) Wrench on
the bolt end. Tighten until snug and repeat with remaining

clip.

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3/8” lock nut

3/8” flat washer

Bottom screen clip

3/8” flat washer

3/8” bolt

10. Turn the assembly upright again. At this time, if the
cord contains a metal strain relief, you can use the chain
connector and attach it in one of the opening at the rope

placement. The chain connector will easily t if installed
from the bottom or top side of the opening. It will not t

if installed from side of opening. Use the Nylon Cable Tie
included to secure the power cord to a molded hole in the

oat to prevent cord damage if there is no strain relief on

the cord. If a Strain Relief is present on the cord, you may
disregard the Nylon Tie. On cords with a Quick Discon­nect, the disconnect should be tightened properly to avoid
leaking. If installing a new Quick Disconnect, refer to
Quick Disconnect Instructions.

12. Thread one rope through one weighted tube rope

Weight and position it approximately 6’ from the oat.

Next, thread the end of the rope back through the opening

facing the oat (as shown). Repeat with the second rope

and weight. If ready to install in the pond, go to Instal­lation instructions. Light Kits can also be installed at this

time, go to Light kit instructions.

4400JF, 4400HJF Parts Included

1. 4400JF Aerating Fountain (Unit with cord or unit with
Disconnect) (1)

2. Float (with two 50’ mooring ropes attached) (1)

3. 1/4-20 x 3 1/2” Phillips Pan Head Screw (4)

4. 1/4” split washers (4)

5. 1/4” (3/4” outer diameter) Flat Washer (4)

6. 3/8”-16 x 1-3/4” Hex Head Bolt (2)

7. 3/8” Flat Washer (4)

8. Float Retaining Clips (4)

9. Bottom Screen section (3)

10. Bottom Screen Clips (2)

11. 3/8”-16 Nylon Lock Nut (2)

12. #8 nut (6)

13. #8 at washer (12)

14. #8 lock washer (6)

15. #8 x 1/2” Screw (6)

11. Select a nozzle (See JF Nozzle Options). Insert the

Shaft Bolt into the Nozzle Head so it ts snugly into the

molded socket. Install the Nozzle by threading it into the
inner cone of the pump. Make sure to tighten the Nozzle
all the way down.

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INITIAL RELEASE

DO NOT SCALE DRAWING

C.A.D. GENERATED DRAWING

X

UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES.

DIMENSIONS IN [ ] ARE MILLIMETERS.

MATERIAL:

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Also Included:

• Cord in separate box (1) (depending on size of cord)

• Control Box (C-25 for 120V units in Float box or C-85

for 240V units in separate box) (1) (Not Pictured)

TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED

• Anchors or stakes for installing unit (2)

• # 2 Phillips head screw driver

• 120V or 240V Electrical Supply near pond on a

post with room for mounting the C-25 or C-85

• Two 12” pieces of 1” galvanized pipe or weighted
tubing for weighting ropes (optional)

• #10 x 1” long or longer screw(s) for mounting the
C-25 (3) or C-85 (4)

• 9/16” Socket and Ratchet

• 9/16” Wrench

• 11/32” wrench (for #8 fasteners)

4400JF, 4400HJF Assembly

1. Make sure you have all the parts needed. If any short-

ages are found, contact your Kasco representative immedi­ately.

Set of 5 Interchangeable Nozzles (5)

1. 3/8” x 2.25” bolt (1)

2. 3/8” x 4” bolt (1)

3. Linden Nozzle (1)

4. Sequoia Nozzle (1)

5. Juniper Nozzle (1)

6. Willow Nozzle (1)

7. Cypress Nozzle (1)

8. Collar for Cypress Nozzle (1)

2. Set motor housing upright (stainless steel can down) on

a at surface. With motor housing upright, slide Float (Part

2) over pump housing making sure the surface with the

Kasco logo is up.

logo

Rest the oat on the cage top ring.

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3. Ensure correct alignment by twisting the oat gently

around the motor housing until the power cord guide lines

up with the cord. See diagram of bottom side of oat.

power cord

Bolt holes

guide

4. Use one of the 1/4”-20 x 3-1/2” Phillips Pan Head
Screws (Part 3), one 1/4” split washer (Part 4), and a 1/4”

Flat Washer (Part 5) to secure the oat. Make sure the split
washer goes between the bolt head and the at washer.
Insert screw with washer through bolt hole in oat

Use one oat retaining clip (Part 8) under the top ring of
the cage. There is a U-shaped indent in the clip that will t

snug against the top ring of the cage. The 1/4”-20 x 3-1/2”
will then thread into the retaining clip.

oat retain

ing clip

7. Secure the 3 sections of the screen together in 6 places

using #8 screw (Part 15), #8 lock washer (part 14), two

#8 at washers (part 13), and #8 nut (part 12). Do not
overtighten.

#8 nut

#8 screw

#8 lock washer

#8 flat washer

5. Tighten until snug with a Phillips Head screw driver and
repeat for 3 remaining screws.

6. Turn secured assembly upside down so the top of the

oat (logo side) is face down on the at surface. Bring the

3 bottom screen sections (part 9) together.

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#8 screw

#8 lock washer

#8 flat washer

#8 nut

8. Make sure the cord is coming out of the power cord

guide in the oat before attaching the screen to the oat.

9. Use a stainless steel Bottom Screen Clip, 3/8”-16 x

1-3/8” Bolt, two 3/8” Flat Washer, and 3/8”-16 Nylon Lock

Nut to secure the screen to the oat. Align a clip so the two

prongs overlap the rim of the screen as seen in the picture.
Insert bolt with washer so the top of the bolt is facing the

top of oat (now in down position). Place the second

washer and the locking nut with nylon insert on the end of
the bolt and tighten using the 9/16” (14mm) Socket and
Ratchet on the nut end and the 9/16” (14mm) Wrench on
the bolt end. Tighten until snug and repeat with remaining