Owners Manual
J Series Decorative Aerators
Contents
Important Safety Instructions. . . . pg2
General Owner’s Instructions. . . . pg2
Unit Specs. . . . pg3
Parts Included. . . . pg3
Assembly Instructions. . . . pg4
Nozzle Options & Pattern Sizes. . . . pg8
Optional Premium Nozzles. . . . pg9
Installation Instructions. . . . pg10
Control Panel Installation. . . . pg10
C85 / C95 non-metallic Wiring Diagram. . . . pg12
3 Phase Startup Procedure. . . . pg13
C85 / C95 non-metallic and 3 Phase Control Panel Timer. . . . pg14
8400JF Replacement Parts. . . . pg15
2.3JF Replacement Parts. . . . pg16
3.1JF Replacement Parts. . . . pg17
3.3JF Replacement Parts. . . . pg18
5.1JF Replacement Parts. . . . pg19
5.3JF Replacement Parts. . . . pg20
7.3JF Replacement Parts. . . . pg21
Maintenance Recommendations. . . . pg22
Warranty Policy. . . . pg23
Troubleshooting Tips. . . . pg24
Customer Repair Form. . . . pg26
Registration Information. . . . pg28
C
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 (715) 262-4488
FAX (715) 262-4487
www.kascomarine.com
Rev. 11/07/13
THANKS
We at Kasco Marine, Inc. would like to both thank and
congratulate you on your purchase of the JF model
decorative aerator. We appreciate you choosing Kasco
and for your purchase. Your decision to purchase Kasco’s Decorative Aerator will not disappoint you. The
JF Series Decorative aerator 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 beautiful patterns. The lighting package (if
purchased) will illuminate your aerator for beauty day
and night. We thank you for choosing Kasco for your
aerator needs and want you to be completely satised
with your purchase.
Important Safety Instructions
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.
• 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. 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 water,
especially cold water, such as in Spring, Fall, and
Winter. Cold water poses a hazard in and of itself.
• NEVER lift or drag the aerator 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 aerator installation , such as a canoe, and follow all boating safety
rules and regulations, including wearing a PFD
(Personal Flotation Device).
• Single phase aerators (8400, 3.1, and 5.1JF ) are
supplied with an internal grounding conductor and/
or a grounding-type attachment plug. To reduce
the risk of electrical shock, be certain the aerator is
properly connected to the Kasco supplied control
panel. (refer to the C-85 & C-95 Control instruction)
• 3 phase aerators (2.3, 3.3, 5.3, 7.3JF) require a
startup test after wiring to ensure proper rotation of
the impeller. If the impeller is rotating in the opposite direction, the unit will not perform properly
and internal damage to the unit may occur. (See 3
phase startup procedure)
• Control panels must be installed a minimum of
5ft(3m in Canada) from the inside wall of the
pond, unless separated from the body of water by
a fence wall, or other permanent barrier that will
make the unit inaccessible to persons in the water.
• Control panels must be installed by a qualied
electrician.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) should
be tested upon each installation and every month
thereafter to ensure proper operation.
General Owner’s Instructions
INSPECT THE SHIPMENT
Immediately inspect your Kasco aerator 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.
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 specic
for your model and size of aerator. Note: Use a nylon
tie to help keep the power cords for the unit and lights
free of the impeller 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 GFCI in the control panel upon each installation/reinstallation of the unit to ensure proper functioning.
USE AND OPERATION
Kasco Aerators 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
O
360
around the unit and from below the unit. The
water is pulled upward and thrust through the otation
collar into the air.
Single Phase
208-240 Volt
Control box
connection
Aerator
connection
3 phase 208-
8400JF 3.1JF 5.1JF
C-85
Hardwire at
shore
plug or
hardwire
into C-85
C-85
Hardwire at
shore
plug or
hardwire
into C-85
Hardwire at
hardwire
into C-95
2.3JF 3.3JF 5.3JF 7.3JF
C-95
shore
230 Volt
Voltage 208 208 208 208
Amps @208V 7.5 10.3 16.0 20.0
Lock rotor
40 70 100 100
amps
Your Kasco Marine aerator is ready for immediate use
(after installation). 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 sufcient
voltage is supplied to the aerator motor. Unit should
be protected by a GFCI. Control panels must be
installed by a qualied electrician. (See Installation
instructions).
Kasco aerators are lightweight, energy efcient, and
easy to install and operate. We strive to produce products that exceed customer expectations. We hope you
enjoy your Kasco aerator.
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.
Unit Specs
Single Phase
208-240 Volt
Voltage 208-240 208-240 208-240
Amps 10.5 13.4 20
Lock rotor
amps
8400JF 3.1JF 5.1JF
40 61 97
3 phase 460
2.3HJF 3.3HJF 5.3HJF 7.3HJF
Volt
Voltage 460 460 460 460
Amps 3.6 5.1 7.8 10.0
Lock rotor
24 40 49 50
amps
Parts Included
8400JF, 3.1JF, or 5.1JF Aerator
2.3JF, 3.3JF, or 5.3JF Aerator
(Unit with cord or unit with Disconnect) (1)
A1. Cord in separate box (1) (depending on size of cord)
B. Float in separate box (1) (Diagram)
1. 3 Float Sections (1)
2. Top Float Bracket (3)
3. Bottom Float Bracket w/ 50’ rope (3)
4. 9” x 3/8” Black Coated Bolt (6)
5. 3/8” Lock Nut (6)
6. Bottom Screen (1)
7. Top Screen (1)
8. Top Screen Clip (3)
9. 1/4-20 x 3/4” Brass Screw (3)
10. 1/4” Lock Washer (3)
11. 1/4 nut (3)
12. Bottom Screen Clip (3)
13. 3/8-16 x 1” Bolt (3)
14. 3/8 lock washer (3)
15. Mesh screen (1)
16. Cable ties (10)
8400JF, 3.1JF, 2.3JF, 3.3JF parts diagram
5.1JF, 5.3JF Nozzle Diagram
7.3JF Nozzles include linden and sequoia.
5.1JF, 5.3JF, 7.3JF parts diagram
Control Panel in separate box (1) (if purchased)
Set of Interchangeable Nozzles (5) (Diagrams)
1. #6 x 1/2” Ph Pan Head Self Tap Screw (3)
2. 3/8” x 4” bolt (1)
3. Linden Nozzle (1)
4. Redwood Y Insert (installed in #7)(1)
5. Juniper Nozzle (1)
6. Willow Nozzle (1)
7. Redwood & Spruce Nozzle (1)
8. Sequoia Nozzle
9. 3/8” x 2.5” Bolt (1)
8400JF, 3.1JF, 2.3JF, 3.3JF Nozzle Diagram
NOTE: Extra hardware may be included.
Tools & Supplies Needed
• Anchors or stakes for installing unit (3)
• Philips head screw driver for mounting C-85
• Electrical Supply near pond on a post with room
for mounting the control panel
• Three 12” galvanized pipe for weighting ropes
(optional)
• #10 x 1” long or longer screw(s) for mounting the
control panel (4)
• 7/16” Socket & Wrench (1)
• 7/16” Wrench (1)
• 9/16” Socket & Wrench (1)
• 9/16” Wrench or adjustable crescent wrench (1)
• Flat head screw driver (1)
Assembly Instructions
STEP ONE
Remove all contents from package and place on a
clean, 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.
STEP TWO
Arrange the three Float Sections (Part #B1) upright
(plug on bottom) so the overlap of one section aligns
with the next section and loosely push the three sections together to form a continuous ring.
8400JF, 3.1JF, 2.3JF, 3.3JF
5.1JF, 5.3JF, 7.3JF
STEP THREE
Position one Top Float Bracket (Part #B2) so that the
bolt holes in the bracket align with the bolt holes in the
two adjoined oat sections and insert two 9” Coated
Bolts (Part #B4) through the assembly. This may
require some minor repositioning of the oat sections
as you push the bolt all the way through. Do not force
the bolt through. Repeat for the remaining two joints.
STEP FIVE
Rest the oat on the base plate of the unit. Connect
the oat to the base plate using the 3/8” x 1” bolt (Part
#B13) and 3/8” lock washer (Part #B14). Tighten using a 9/16” wrench.
STEP SIX
Center the Top Screen (Part #B7) inside the three Top
Float Brackets. Attach the screen by spanning each
Top Screen Clip (Part #B8) across the two innermost
rings on the screen and the hole in the oat bracket.
Insert the 3/4” Brass Screws (Part #B9) and attach
with 1/4” Lock Washers (Part #B10) and 1/4” Nuts
(Part #B11) to secure the screen to the oat assembly.
STEP FOUR
Turn the assembly upside down and place the Bottom
Float Brackets (Part #B3) over the bolts, the ends of
which should now be extending through the assembly.
Loosely install the six 3/8” Lock Nuts (Part #B5) on
the ends of the bolts (do not tighten yet).
STEP SEVEN
Take at mesh pattern and wrap into cone shape by
overlapping both vertical edges by approximately
1 inch and aligning top and bottom edges of mesh.
Secure mesh vertical seam at the top, bottom and
middle using (3) cable ties.
Overlap vertical edges
Attach 3 cable ties
Attach 3 cable ties
to top ring equally spaced
2 inch overlap
Flip mesh and screen assembly over and use
remaining cable ties to secure mesh to small bottom
diameter of the stainless steel ring.
Attach 2 cable ties
to bottom ring equally spaced
1 inch overlap
Place mesh cone on at surface with small diameter at
bottom. Insert existing stainless steel screen centered
inside mesh cone with approximately 2 inches of mesh
overlap to the top ring of the screen. Attach mesh
to the top ring of the screen in (3) equally spaced
locations using cable ties.
Clip off excess cable tie material once mesh is secured
into place.
Position the Bottom Screen (Part #B6) over the oat
so the motor housing (can) passes through the large
hole in the center of the screen. Remove the center
three 3/8” Lock Nuts from the 9” Bolts and place the
Bottom Screen Clips (Part #B12) over the bolts as
shown. The power cord can be slid under the bottom
screen between the oat and screen where two oat
sections come together before the 3/8” Lock Nuts
are replaced. Replace the three inside Lock Nuts and
tighten all 3/8” Lock Nuts using the 9/16” wrench and
socket.
STEP EIGHT
Return the unit to its upright position and select a
nozzle (See Nozzle and Pattern Options). Insert the
Shaft Bolt (Part #D2) into the Nozzle Head so it ts
snugly into the molded socket for those nozzles that
use the bolt. Install the Nozzle by threading it into
the inner cone of the pump. Make sure to tighten the
Nozzle all the way down.
NOTE: If the nozzle does not look centered, see the
steps in the troubleshooting section for adjusting
the inner cone that the nozzle screws into.
over the cone assembly (it may require light taps with
a rubber mallet to seat properly). Next, use the 3 Self
Tapping Screws (Part #D1) provided in the 3 holes on
the nozzle and tighten the screws into the cone assembly. Once you feel resistance, two more turns will
be sufcient. To install the Spruce nozzle, follow the
same steps, but do not install the Y Insert.
STEP NINE
On power cord lengths of 100 feet or longer with
the watertight Quick Disconnect, the power cord is
shipped separately. It should now be attached to the
stub cord by lining up the male and female halves of
the disconnect and hand tightening the blue collar. On
these cords, the Additional Strain Relief should be
attached to one of the lower oat brackets as pictured.
If you receive a 3 chain strain relief (6 or 8 gauge
cord), attach one chain to each of the three lower oat
brackets. If there is not Strain Relief, use the Nylon
Cable Tie provided to secure the cord to a rope to
prevent damage by the propeller. Double check the
Quick Disconnect to make sure the threaded collar has
not come loose in shipping before placing in the water.
If installing a new Quick Disconnect, please refer to
Quick Disconnect instructions. Also, at this time,
lights can be installed if purchased.
1 chain strain relief
To install the Redwood nozzle, make sure the Y Insert
(Part #D4) is installed and seated properly into the
Nozzle Housing (Part #D7). Push the nozzle down
Chain
Bottom Float Bracket
3 chain strain relief
Nozzle Options & Pattern Sizes
NOTE: Pattern sizes listed are approximate in feet.
Variations in voltage caused by regional electrical differences or voltage drop due to long power cords may
result in reduced pattern sizes.
• All ve (or six) nozzles are included with the
package.
• The Linden, Willow, and Juniper nozzles use the
3/8” x 4” bolt.
• The Sequoia (5.1JF only) uses the 3/8” x 2.5” bolt.
• The Redwood nozzle must have the Y Insert in-
stalled prior to nozzle placement.
• The Spruce nozzle must have the Insert removed
prior to nozzle placement.
• The Birch display does not require a nozzle.
The Redwood nozzle uses the 3 self tapping screws to
attach over the pump housing and the Y Insert must be
installed.
The Willow nozzle (marked W on the inside of the
cone) uses the 3/8” x 4” bolt
Model HP Height Width
8400, 2.3 2 12.5’ 28’
3.1, 3.3 3 13’ 35’
5.1, 5.3 5 14’ 36’
The Juniper nozzle (marked with J on in inside of the
nozzle cone) uses the 3/8” x 4” bolt.
Model HP Height Width
8400, 2.3 2 22’ 7’
3.1, 3.3 3 24’ 8’
5.1, 5.3 5 26’ 8’
The Linden nozzle (marked L inside one of the ns)
uses the 3/8” x 4” bolt.
Model HP Height Width
8400, 2.3 2 18’ 30’
3.1, 3.3 3 19’ 35’
5.1, 5.3 5 20’ 35’
7.3 7.5 24’ 28’
Model HP Height Width
8400, 2.3 2 8’ 46’
3.1, 3.3 3 9’ 48’
5.1, 5.3 5 10’ 50’
The Spruce nozzle uses the three self tapping screws
to attach over the pump housing and the Y Insert must
be removed.
Model HP Height Width
8400, 2.3 2 19’ 10’
3.1, 3.3 3 21’ 13’
5.1, 5.3 5 24’ 15’
The Birch display does not use a nozzle or bolt. It is
the aerator unit running without any nozzle and allows
for the best ow rate and oxygen transfer!
Model HP Height Width
8400, 2.3 2 12’ 11’
3.1, 3.3 3 14.5’ 10’
5.1, 5.3 5 14’ 12’
7.3 7.5 14.5’ 13’
The Sequoia nozzle (marked S on the inside of the
cone) uses the 3/8” x 2.5” bolt.
5.1JF, 5.3JF ONLY
Magnolia Premium Nozzle:
Palm Premium Nozzle:
Model HP Height Width
5.1, 5.3 5 21’ 10’
7.3 7.5 26’ 10’
Optional Premium Nozzles
The following are optional premium nozzles available
for the J Series Decorative Aerators. Premium nozzles
offer splendid beauty above and beyond our included
patterns.
Madrone Premium Nozzle:
Mahogany Premium Nozzle:
Contact your authorized Kasco distributor or visit
www.kascomarine.com for more information.
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