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1. Z i 2 Z Z ZS S SSS ota Aiii Clock moves in a C Turn the dial clockwise until the time of day is shown on counter clock wise the timer face close the panel and apply power EXAMPLE the timer pictured is set for 4PM Figure 1 In case of power failure reset timer OFF TIME ON TIME dark colored tripper light colored tripper Timer Type B timer has two tabs one ON tab J one OFF tab and manual override Instructions for type B timer are as follows Manual OFF Manual ON lever Set actual time lever A To set on and off times Light trippers turn ON Dark trippers at this point turn OFF Place tripper on dial as shown in figure 1 and set point of each tripper to desired operating time Tighten timer trip screws by hand B Turn the dial counter clockwise Set actual time of day by lining up the actual time of the day on the dial to the time point on the manual on off switch Close panel and apply power In case of power failure reset timer C For manual operation Press down lever on right of name plate to turn ON Press down lever on left of name plate to turn off Rain LM Service Manual 55 Physical Installation Prior to installation please measure your water depth All 1 5 HP LM Rain Bird aerators require at least 40 1m of water to run properly If the water is too shallow dig out a portion of the pond bottom directly
2. 4 Install the first support arm to the support brace a Attach the support arm to the support brace with a 5 16 hex bolt a 5 16 locknut and a 5 16 flat washer pocket b Attach the second and third support arms to the support brace See instructions 4a directly above for details Figure 8 Draining and refilling the oil in Rain Bird LM Aeration Systems A Using a 7 32 Allen Wrench Socket carefully remove the oil plugs in the top of the motor base plate NOTE If the oil plug becomes damaged during removal it may be removed by carefully pressing a screwdriver phillips type preferred into the center of the plug and turning the plug out or by using a socket screw extractor B Turn the motor unit upside down draining the oil 52 Rain LM Service Manual G Allow time for all of the oil to completely drain Bulkhead D Turn the motor unit upright and fill the housing with Applysilicone new Rain oil until the oil is 1 5 or 3 8cm from at shaded 4 Black L1 the top of the oil plug hole areas A NOTE Only use new Rain Bird oil in filling the a Apply silicone unit Fill only to the recommended depth Overfill ing underfilling may reduce motor life E Install the new oil plugs supplied in the kit and tighten to 28 in Ibs with a torque screw driver N NOTE Do Not Overtighten Plugs Figure 9 F Clean the inside of the bulkhead connector of any water or con
3. LM10 LM20 and LM30 a Insert the top of the support arm which is attached to the motor unit into the pocket in the float At this point the support arm and motor unit should be able to stand upright in the float without being held 2 Assembly for 50 60 Hz LM11 E Step 5 see figure 5 of the support arms to the mounting ring using 2 1 4 flange nuts NOTE Do not fasten the support arm tight to the mounting ring as you will need to adjust the arms after they have been connected to the support arm brace 1 50 60 Hz LM10 LM20 and LM30 a Insert the top of the second support arm into the pocket in the float b Attach the support arm to the mounting ring with 2 1 4 flange nuts c Attach the bottom of the support arm to the support arm brace with 1 5 16 lock nut 1 5 16 flat washer and 1 5 16 hex bolt 2 Assembly for 50 60Hz LM11 F Step 6 see figure 6 Attach remaining two support arms to the mounting ring using 4 1 4 flange nuts Remember to use the second hole from the top when assembling the support arms to the mounting ring NOTE Do not fasten the support arm tight to the mounting ring as you will need to adjust the arms after they have been connected to the support arm brace 1 50 60 Hz LM10 LM20 and LM30 a Insert the top of the third support arm into the pocket in the float b Attach the support arm to the mounting ring with
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5. have the electrician test the device for proper operation 0 Lock your enclosure with a padlock to prevent any type of vandalism Set the hands off switch located on the outside of your Power Control Center to the ON or AUTO position The ON position on the switch will let your aerator run continuously The AUTO position on the switch will allow the automatic timer inside your aerator to operate the unit See page 65 for timer operating instructions Your aerator should be running at this point and installation is complete CAUTION The aerator should be allowed to run continuously for 12 hours after installation This A will allow the aerator to properly break in ATTENTION l aerateur doit etre permi de fonctionner continuellement pendant 12 heures apres l installation Cel permettra a l aerateur d etre proprement rode 60 Rain LM Service Manual Physical Installation Prior to installation please measure your water depth If the water is too shallow dig out a portion of the pond bottom directly under the aerator If high waves or large fluctuations in water depth occur it may be necessary to allow for more than the required 48 1 2m CAUTION KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF THE IMPELLER MH WHEN STARTING THE AERATOR ATTENTION BARDER VOS MAINS DISTANCE DE LA TURBINE LORSQUE VOUS ESSAYEZ DE D MAR RER L A RATEUR EEP HANDS CLEAF pound on the female end of the aerator connector This compound has been
6. muffler can be removed from the float and inserted into the top of the tube Refer to figure 8 Figure 8 66 Rain LM Service Manual NOTE The maximum length of aspirator tubing is 500 feet or 152 meters tubing must not be any deeper A in the water than the aerator See figures 9 amp 10 below Figure 9 Figure 10 CORRECT WR0NG Place the screen assembly PART F 900 004 over the unit Pull the mooring cables and the aspira tor tubing out through the sides top of the unit J Secure the screen to the unit using the ty raps provided Use eight ty raps to fasten the screen to the support frame Place one ty rap on each corner below the top side support Use the other four ty raps to se cure the top of the screen to the support frame at each corner Figure 11 K Use several ty wraps to secure the bottom of the screen to the barrier and the support rods on all lt a gt four sides Place ty rap through each of the holes of Figure 11 the barrier and secure the screen in position Refer to figure 12 L Use a strong tight knot as it will secure the unit in its place 1 Secure your second and possible third mooring points to shore see fig 4 amp 5 M Place the unit in the water lowering the unit slowly to insure that it will rest in the proper position Verify the discharge is pointing in the proper direction dec mente niemals Figu
7. prepare the installed system in winter shutdown in order to minimize the potential for freeze damage Rain Bird cannot and does not warranty against damage to equipment caused by lightning or electrical surges PRICE CHANGES Prices are subject to change without notice DESIGN CHANGES Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg Corp reserves the right to redesign alter or modify its products without incurring any liability from anyone s inventory of such parts or products that may become obsolete For price and availability of service parts please call OTTERBINE BAREBO INC 610 965 6018 800 237 8837 78 Rain LM Service Manual RAINS BIRD AERATOR STARTUP REPORT SUSTOMER DISTRIBUTOR ADDRESS ADDRESS PHONE PHONE RODUCT INFORMATION MODEL OF AERATOR HP VOLTAGE PHASE SERIAL NUMBER OF UNIT OPTIONS CIRCLE INSTALLED SCREEN ROCKCOVER ITE INFORMATION LIGHTS SEQUENCER IATER DEPTH AT AERATOR SURFACE ACERAGE ACRES OWER TRANSFORMER YES NO BUCK BOOST SIZE HASE CONVERTER YES TYPE SIZE ASIC CONDITION OF WATER ISTALLATION INFORMATION NCHORING METHOD MOORING ANCHORS DISTANCE BETWEEN ANCHORS ABLE LENGTH amp SIZE FROM SOURCE TO CONTROL PANEL ABLE LENGTH amp SIZE FROM CONTROL PANEL TO AERATOR UPPLY VOLTAGE PRIOR TO STARTUP L1 L2 L1 L3 L2 L3 OLTAGE WITH AERATOR ON L1 L2 L1 L3 L2 L3 MPERAGE 2 MINUTE RUN TIME L1 L2 L3 MPERAGE 45 MINUTE R
8. 2 1 4 flange nuts c Attach the bottom of the support arm to the support arm brace with 1 5 16 lock nut 1 5 16 flat washer and 1 5 16 hex bolt Remember when assembling all units except 50Hz 5HP High Volume2 use the second hole down from the top of the support arms when assembling the support arms to the motor unit When as sembling 50Hz 5HP High Volume2 use the very bottom hole on the support arms when assembling the support arms to the motor unit 2 Assembly for LM11 Using the materials shown attach all three of the support arms to the support arm brace b Tighten the support arms snug against the motor mount ring ALL UNITS When the support arms are assembled cor rectly a perfect triangle should form where they come together at the support arm brace This will insure proper alignment After proper alignment has been ac complished tighten the support arms snug against the motor mounting ring Rain LM Service Manual 77 Rain Bird Professional Customer Satisfaction Policy WARRANTY Rain Bird will repair or replace at no charge any Rain Bird professional product that fails in normal use within the war ranty period stated below You must return it to the dealer or distributor where you bought it This commitment to repair or replace is our sole and total warranty Implied warranties of merchantability and fitness if applicable are limited to one year from the date of sale We
9. 2 Choose the type of mooring you will need based on your application water with movement current or without movement current Figures 4 amp 5 Single Sided Mooring Stable Water Figuire 4 Two Sided Mooring Moving Water Figure 5 Water Edge Third mooring line lt Water Edge e Attach one mooring line to front of support frame attach second mooring line to rear of support frame Water Edge e Attach third mooring line as shown 64 Rain Bird LM Service Manual 3 Secure your first mooring point If you are using a stake or 1 2 1 25cm rebar make sure to pound the moor ing point securely into the ground on the outer edge of the pond If you are mooring with an earth anchor you will need to place the earth anchor two feet into the pond and then pound the earth anchor about two feet into the pond bottom The earth anchor will allow your mooring lines to be virtually un noticed as they will be hidden two feet beneath the surface of the water WARNING When this unit is placed in moving water the unit must be moored and anchored N Concrete anchor kit P N 12 0018 must be used This kit has forms and the necessary hardware to produce 2 70 Ib concrete weights to anchor the unit Concrete mix is not included in the kit This kit is included on all circulator units and must be installed on those units If required contact your Rain Bird distributor to obtain this kit C If required const
10. DEBRIS CORD PUMPING CHAMBER OK GO TO POWER UNIT DIAGNOSTICS 14 Rain LM Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 6 ABNORMAL OPERATION LOW AMPERAGE CURRENT CAUTION THIS DIAGNOSIS REQUIRES MEASUREMENTS OF VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS TO BE MADE WITH THE POWER PANEL OPEN THIS PROCEDURE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IS GO TO SPRAY CORRESPONDING PATTERN ABNORMAL NORMAL SPRAY PATTERN TROUBLESHOOT ING CHART VERIFY SPRAY PATTERN IS WITHIN 202 OF SPECIFICATION WIDTH HEIGHT IS WITHIN SPEC CHECK IMPELLER FOR PROPER SIZE FOR HP RATING LESS THAN NORMAL CHECK VOLTAGE ON BOTTOM OF CORRECT SUPPLY VOLTAGE STARTER AT HIGH LOW PROBLEM TOO AERATOR CABLE HIGH A VOLTAGE CONNECTIONS MAY CAUSE LOW AMPERAGE DRAW WITHIN SPEC VARIATIONS AND DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS IN PUMP CHAMBER COMPONENTS AND MOTOR MANUFACTUR ING MAY RESULT IN THIS MINOR AMPERAGE DIFFERENCE THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM IS AMPERAGE LESS THAN 152 BELOW NOMINAL NO GREATER THAN 152 IF SPRAY PATTERN IS CORRECT AND VOLTAGE NOMINAL CONTACT FACTORY AN ENGINEERING IMPROVEMENT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED RESULTING IN ENERGY SAVINGS Rain LM Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 7 ABNORMAL OPERATION OPERATES IN HAND MODE ONLY CAUTION THIS DIAGNOSIS REQUIRES
11. MEASUREMENTS OF VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS TO BE MADE WITH THE POWER PANEL OPEN TURN PHYSICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH OFF TURN HOA SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION VERIFY ON OFF TABS ARE PRESENT ON TIMER AND ARE SPACED SECURED PROPERLY MIN 1 HR SPACING VERIFY TABS ARE NOT BENT AND FACE OF TIMER 15 BENT VERIFY SPACING OK TURN PHYSICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH ON TURN HOA SWITCH TO AUTO MODE MANUALLY TURN TIMER CCW UNTIL SILVER TAB PASSES TIME MARK VERIFY SWITCH MOVES TO ON POSITION YES UNIT OPERATES MEASURE VOLTAGE BETWEEN TERMINALS L AND X ON TIMER CLOCK CONNECTIONS VERIFY PROPER VOLTAGE NO VOLTAGE VOLTAGE OK CHECK FOR INCORRECT OPEN DEFECTIVE WIRING FROM HOA SWITCH 5 CLOCK MAY BE DEFECTIVE OR INCORRECT VOLTAGE RATING OF TIMER CORRECT AS REQUIRED OR TRANSFORMER TO TIMER CORRECT AS REQ TURN TIMER SWITCH MANUALLY TO OFF MEASURE VOLTAGE BETWEEN TERMINALS 1 AND 2 ON TIMER CONTACTS CONNECTIONS VERIFY CONTROL VOLTAGE IS PRESENT THIS PROCEDURE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL NOT PRESENT BENT PART OBTAIN TABS REPLACE REPAIR AS REQUIRED REPLACE NG TIMER DEFECTIVE MECHANISM IN TIMER MOVES TO ON UNIT STILL NOT OPERATING NO VOLTAGE PRESENT CONTROL VOLTAGE PRESENT MANUALLY MOVE TIMER TO ON POSITION MEASURE VOLTAGE BETWEEN TERMINALS 1 AND 2 ON TIMER CCONTACTS CONNECTIONS VERIFY NO CONTROL VOLTAGE IS PRESE
12. Spray patterns of all the units are interchangeable and any unit can be converted to an alternate model in a matter of minutes The basic LM package contains a motor unit this includes float support arms and misc mounting hardware a pumping system 50 feet or 15 meters of under water power cable and a weather resistant power control center As package the LM is the only aerator which is safety tested and approved No other manufacturer can make this claim LM is currently available in 1 thru 5 hp and in five different models LM10 LM11 LM20 LM30 and LMM LM10 Aesthetic beauty and reliability the LM10 offers both Its principal feature is a one plume geyser like spray pattern that reses high into the air when the system is in operation LM11 Designed to transfer dissolved oxygen into the water with efficiency and economy the LM11 delivers an unparalleled level of water quality management With its well proportioned fan shaped spray the LM11 is a perfect balance of form and function LM20 This aerator solution operates at a lower pumping rate than high volume aeratin gunits yet is significantly higher when com pared to fountains The dual spray pattern is not only aesthetically pleasing but efficiently functional LM30 The differentiating feature of this aerator is its multi dimensional three plume design Again beauty and efficiency combine to provide engaging aesthetics and ecological balance LMM Primarily installed for
13. check rotation of impeller Verify impeller is turning counter clockwise when looking down at impeller 22 Rain LM Service Manual Trouble Shooting Chart 14 Fluctuating Spray Pattern SYMPTOMS e Spray pattern suddenly drops and or fades then comes back to original size shape e Spray pattern decreases and increases sporadically CAUSES e High winds Low voltage dirty power brown outs e Debris caught in pumping chamber very dirty water e Clogged lower decorative prop chamber LM10 LM20 e Unit touching bottom of body of water SYSTEMATIC ORDER OF REPAIR e Check weather conditions when unit s spray is fluctuating Winds will blow spray pattern A LM20 will appear to drop and fall A sunburst will either fall or appear distorted e Check for fluctuating water level verify unit is not sporadically touching bottom e Examine for uncommon amount of debris in water leaves vegetation twigs e Verify slinger disc is in good shape LM1 1 e Check site voltage Is unit on same line as other equipment Does site have history of brown outs Rain LM Service Manual 23 Trouble Shooting Chart 15 Enlarged Heavy Spray Pattern SYMPTOMS e Larger Spray Than Specification gt 20 e hicker Pattern Than Normal e High Amperage Draw CAUSES e Wrong Impeller Throat damaged missing LM11 e Diffuser Plate Openings Worn Oversized LM10 LM20 e Damaged impeller pumping chamber component e
14. location for your Rain Bird aerator See the aerator location chart below 62 Rain LM Service Manual G Place the screen assembly PART F 900 003 over the unit Pull the mooring cable out through the sides of the screen at a 45 degree angle toward the front of the unit to allow proper mooring Figure 2 D Place the cord through the trough of the float Using eight ty wraps fasten the screen to the support frame Place one tyrap on each corner below the bottom side support Using another 4 ty raps secure the bottom of the screen to the support frame close to each corner Figure 2 E Fasten the screen to both sides of the trough containing the cable using 2 10 screws and 2 washer Secure the screen to this side of the float in another location closer to the front of the unit F On the opposite side secure the screen to the float in the same manner as in step E G Fasten a mooring line to the 1 2 hole in the rear of the float Fasten a mooring line to each of mooring cables Refer to Figure 2 H Launch your aerator into the water Secure the two front mooring lines to stakes at or near the shoreline The angle between line 1 and line 2 should be 90 degrees Pull your Rain Bird aerator into your previously chosen location J Put in the other anchor or stake K Pull the third mooring line tight and secure it to a stake as mentioned above A NOTE Make sure all mooring lines are tight Check them occ
15. shaft 1 4 flat washer bulkhead connector motor base plate TN Stud 4 studs on each plate Assembly for standoff strainer pump chamber and impeller Figure 1 diffuser housing center stud manifold o ring i cap screw manifold assembly _ 0 flat washer Y hex head bolt lock washer impeller 2 3 8 flat washer wam SICUT pump chamber o ring Kum shim spacer NM ey pump IE 4 10 nylon lock gt nut Assembly for diffuser housing Figure 2 5 16 18 elastic locknut flat washer i center stud diffuser housing Assembly for LM10 LM20 amp LM30 diffuser plates Figure 3 A Assembly for standoff strainer pump chamber and impeller see figure 1 1 Place 1 4 flat washer over each one of the 4 studs on the motor base plate 2 Install the pump chamber and standoff strainer which have already been pre assembled at the factory onto the motor base plate with 4 1 4 flat washers and 4 1 4 20 elastic locknuts CAUTION Do not over tighten 3 Install the impeller onto the motor shaft Install the hex head bolt lock washer and 3 8 flat washer onto the motor shaft Tighten the hex head bolt 4 Turn the impeller by hand If the impeller rubs or hits bottom you must remove the impeller and place a shim spacer on the end of the motor shaft Turn the
16. the float 50 Rain LM Service Manual 1 Insert the support arms into the pockets in the float See Figure 2 pg 1 2 Install the first support arm to the mounting ring See Figure 2 pg 1 a Attach the support arm to the mounting ring with two flange nuts See Figure 2 pg 1 Use the second hole down from the float in the arm bracket when attaching b Attach the second support arm to the mounting ring See instruction 2a above for details 3 Install the first support arm to the support brace a Attach the support arm to the support brace with a 5 16 hex bolt a 5 16 locknut and a 5 16 flat washer See Figure 2 insert pg 1 b Attach the second support arm to the support arm brace See instructions 3a above for details G Assembling the diffuser 1 Align the diffuser housing with the manifold by locating the alignment tab and notch See Figure 3 for details 2 Attach the diffuser housing to the center stud on the manifold with a locknut and washer See Figure 1 pg 1 N NOTE Do not overtighten LM11 A Remove the impeller assembly from the motor shaft by removing the impeller bolt and loosening the set screw on the shaft B Remove all of the aerator support arms See Figure 7 5 16 Hex Bott 5 16 Flat Washer 1 Turn the unit upside down with the float resting on a Support Brace the floo 5 16 Lock Nut nut 2 Remove the first arm from t
17. the float down on its flat side Remove 2 of the 5 16 bolts and locknuts from the support arm brace union See Figure 2 previous page 3 Remove the 1 4 flange nuts from the mounting ring bolts at two support arm locations Remove the two sup port arms See Figure 2 70 Rain Bird LM Service Manual 4 Pivot and lift the support arm motor unit from the float Set the motor upright and remove the last arm 5 On LM11 units remove the throat assembly from the float Circulator Cap Assembly Instructions Set screw Figure 4 5 16 hex bolt ur 5 16 washer Support Arm Brace 5 16 lock nut Use second set of slots from top of arm to attach motor unit to arm Figure 6 Align this slot of the throat with the support arm pocket of the float 4 Oo C S 420 Circulator Throat of float Figure 7 WARNING The circulator must be as N sembled using the support arms and impel ler supplied in the circulator kit Use of the regular support arms and or impeller may damage the unit 1 Position the impeller onto the motor shaft 2 Turn the impeller until the set screw is flush against the flat section of the motor shaft Using a 1 8 hex key driver tighten the set screw up against the flat part of the motor shaft 3 Install the impeller bolt and lock washer Tighten securely 4 Using a 5 16 lock nut 5 16 flat washer an
18. their aesthetic appeal these multi pattern aerators do however provide limited water quality enhance ment in smaller ponds and lakes 4 Rain Bird LM Service Manual Tools Equipment for Rain Bird Service Centers CAUTI QTY 1 Set 1 Set Set _ 2 1 ON DESCRIPTION Screwdrivers Medium size Flat and Phillips 3 8 Socket Set with following sockets 1 4 5 16 7 16 1 2 9 16 7 8 15 16 1 Open end wrenches up to 5 8 Channel Lock Pliers Needle Nose Pliers Wire Cutters Wire Strippers Crimpers Bearing Puller Allen Wrenches including 1 8 5 16 7 32 3 8 Hammer Putty knife Small Funnel Hex Nut Driver 1 4 Hex Nut Driver 5 16 Snap Ring Plier Small Tooth Brush Wire Brush Machinist Scribe with hooked end Capacitance Meter Water Tub for leakage testing 42 L x 24 W x 24 Electrical supply with test leads capable of delivering 115 230 volts 1ph and 230 3ph If a high number of 460V units are being serviced a 460V supply is highly recommended Small Air Compressor with Regulator to supply maximum of 10 PSI The air supply must have an adjustable regulator The LM unit must only be tested at a maximum of 5 PSI Other units may be tested to 10PSI max Damage physical harm may occur if a LM unit is tested at a pressure greater than 5 PSI Optional Equipment Vacuum Sup
19. 0 195 we 126 _ EN NN Em we s zo 1 vo s z um ar 5 es us 168 4 E De 9 Le res 92 168 moo Shipping weight includes unit 50 cable and power control center Actual pumping rates all other pumping rates based on empirical data and may vary due to voltage elevation and relative humidity NOTE Deduct 1596 from the pumping rate and spray pattern when operating on 50HZ power RPM Revolutions Per Minute HP Horsepower GPM Gallons Per Minute Ph Phase Lbs Pounds Rain Bird LM Service Manual 41 DEPTH OF WATER IN FEET Technical Specifications Aspirating Model Model HP Voltage Motor Running Pond Volume Min Shipping and Phase RPM Amp Draw Influenced ft Depth Weight 100 1 115 1Ph 1725960Hz 12 6 210 000 2 5 202 Ibs 1 208 230 1Ph 1725 60Hz 6 5 210 000 2 5 202 Ibs 1 220 1Ph 1425 50Hz 7 3 794 850 liters 80 92 kilos 200 2 208 230 1Ph 1725 60Hz 11 5 420 000 2 5 202 105 2 220 1Ph 1425 50Hz 12 0 1 589 700 Titers 80 92 kilos 300 3 208 230 1Ph 1725960Hz 12 5 630 000 2 5 202 105 3 220 1Ph 1425 50Hz 14 5 2 384 550 Titers 80 92 kilos 3
20. 208 230 3Ph 1725 60Hz 8 7 630 000 2 5 205 Ibs 3 380 3Ph 1680 60Hz 4 7 610 000 2 5 205 Ibs 3 460 3Ph 1725 60Hz 41 630 000 2 5 205 Ibs 3 380 415 3 1425 50Hz 43 2 304 550 liters 80 93 kilos 500 5 208 230 3Ph 1725 60Hz 13 5 1 050 000 2 5 205 Ibs 5 380 3Ph 1680 60Hz 7 5 1 022 000 2 5 205 Ibs 5 460 3Ph 1725 60Hz 7 0 1 050 000 2 5 205 Ibs 5 380 415 3Ph 1425 50Hz 6 2 3 974 250 liters 80 93 kilos Shipping weight includes unit 50 or 16 7 meters of cable and power control center Pond Volume influenced based from empirical data and may vary due to voltage elevation a nd relative humidity SCFM standard cubic feet per minute OF AIR m DEPTH OF WATER IM METERS CUBIC LITERS PER MINUTE OF AIR 25 90 15 100 125 150 LL UN LI 1 1 ed Specifications Mixer Model Model HP Voltage Motor Running Pond Volume Min Shipping and Phase RPM Amp Draw Influenced ft Depth Weight 1 115 1Ph 1725960Hz 12 6 490 000 j 202 Ibs 1 208 230 1Ph 1725 60Hz 6 5 490 000 3 202 Ibs 1 220 1Ph 1425 50Hz 7 3 1 854 650 liters im 92 kilos 2 208 230 1Ph 1725 60Hz 11 5 980 000 3 202 Ibs 2 220 1Ph 1425 50Hz 12 0 3 709 300 liters im 92 kilos 3 208 230 1Ph 1725 60Hz 13 7 1 470 000 202 105 3 220 1Ph 1425 50Hz 12 5 5 563 950 liters
21. 45 Impeller and Pump Chamber 50 60M7 46 49 Rain LM Service Manual Maintenance Kit Instructions Lake Management Aerator LM10 LM30 1 20 49 51 nadon E SEEE CA ERTED S ENLACE LECE 51 52 Draining and refilling the oil in Rain Lake Management Aerator Aeration Systems 52 53 Electrical Installation kx tems 54 55 Physical 1 5 56 6 Screen Installation Lake Management Aeralor 68 Circulator Cap Installation Lake Management Aeralor 69 Aerator Disassembly Instructions Lake Management Aerator 70 71 Circulator Cap Assembly Instructions T1 72 Zinc Anode Installation Lake Management Aeralor is Assembly for 50 60Hz 1 5 IM11 4 Assembly for 50 60Hz 1 5HP 1 20 10 15 Support Arm Assembly 50 60Hz 5 76 77 Customer Satisfaction 78 Aerator Startup 79 Rain LM Service Manual Introduction This manual is designed to assist in the servicing of the complete line of Rain Bird aeration products and pumps All of the
22. AL DISCONNECT SWITCH N POSITION VERIFY PROPER HEATERS ARE INSTALLED FOR THE HP VOLTAGE ATING VERIFY HEATERS ARE SECURELY FASTEN HEATERS INSTALL FASTEN WRONG LOOSE CORRECT 5 AS REQUIRED OK TURN PHYSICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH ON AND HOA TO HAND CHECK STARTER COIL FOR PROPER SIZE AMPERAGE WRONG MEASURE AMPERAGE ON AERATOR CABLE SIZE PROPER AMPERAGE SIZE HIGH MEASURE VOLTAGE ON STARTER S LOW LOW VOLTAGE MAY IS SPRAY CAUSE STARTER NO PATTERN TO TRIP OK OK ALLOW UNIT TO OPERATE FOR 45 MINUTES REFER TO ABNORMAL SPRAY PATTERN MEASURE VOLTAGE AT AERATOR CONNECTIONS INSIDE PANEL DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS HIGH LOW WITHIN SPEC ALLOW UNIT TO WARM UP FOR 45 MINUTES IF CORRECT AMPERAGE IS STILL HIGH SOURCE UNIT MUST BE PULLED VOLTAGE CHECK FOR WRONG DEFECTIVE IMPELLER OR ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS IF PUMPING CHAMBER IS OK GO TO POWER UNIT DIAGNOSTICS REPLACE STARTER COIL CORRECT VOLTAGE ON STARTER 12 Rain LM Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 4 UNIT NOT OPERATING UNIT HUMS CAUTION THIS DIAGNOSIS REQUIRES MEASUREMENTS OF VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS TO MADE WITH THE POWER PANEL OPEN NOTE THIS PROCEDURE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IF THE UNIT HUMS AND NO SPRAY IS PRESENT THE POWER SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY DISCONNECTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT SINGLE PHASING ON
23. Cavitation SYMPTOMS Very weak and wispy looking spray e Bubbles escaping from beneath float e Lower than normal amperage draw low amps e Spray pattern will look normal then suddenly become weak and wispy e When aerator is turned off and back on spray will return to normal for some period of time CAUSES Air is building up inside the pumping chamber until the chamber becomes air blocked resulting in ventilation and or cavi tation created by impeller slinger disc spacer LM1 1 e Clogged damaged pumping chamber screen e Unit is resting on bottom e Vent hole in throat clogged LM1 1 e Air entering chamber between throat sections LM1 1 e Excessive wave action high winds boat traffic e mproper anchoring or mooring SYSTEMATIC ORDER OF REPAIR e Verify anchor mooring lines are attached per owner s manual One side may be pulling the float down in the water float must be free to rotate 90 degrees High waves may cause air to enter beneath float if not anchored moored properly e Verify unit is not touching bottom Inspect for clogged screen pumping chamber e nspect throat assembly Verify silicon sealant is intact around throat sections Verify 1 8 vent hole in throat is open to relieve any trapped air LM1 1 Inspect impeller assembly for proper size missing washer or wrong size spacer Inspect impeller assembly for damage Replace not repair any bent or damaged components Rai
24. ET 1 44 Rain Bird LM Service Manual Power Unit Assembly LM 1 DESCRIPTION OTY PART 1 Rubber Slinger 1 C2 720 2 Bulkhead inser 1 09 0013 RAM 3 Oil Plug w Ring 2 10 0004 a 4 6 MP2004 TA 5 Split Ring Washer 6 28 0003 001 6 6 Flat Washer 6 GP5011 8 7 Motor Plate 1 02 200 8 Housing Ring 1 ge 9 Tolerence Ring 1 _ 9 10 Wavey Washer 1 19 11 RotarySeal 1 12 1 13 Motor 1 HP 1 Motor 2 HP 1 Motor 3 HP 1 Phase 1 C2 613 Motor 3 HP 3 Phase 1 C2 633 Motor 5 HP 1 02 635 14 ly rap 2 BP2874 15 Ground Contact 1 41 0002 16 Crimp Wire Connector Start 4 33 0028 001 17 Swt Capacitor 1HP 1 15 0017 Start Swt Capacitor 2HP 1 15 0018 Capacitor 3 HP 1 C2 533 19 Mounting Ring Bolts 6 C2 110 20 Brass Mounting Ring 1 C2 205 i 21 ID Labels 1 C2 930 1 80 0030 22 Housing 5 51 1 47 0001 24 Plate Assy 2 203 Note Call factory for Leeson motor parts Rain LM Service Manual 45 SIN3NOdINO9 d38INVH9 INIdNNd LENT ZH 09 39 4 DGN 115 dHS 310N 00 5 quiassy 12011 908 29 gt 08 09 dHE 9000 9195 1959 08 9 ot Ka 608 29 5 J9DUu9d 600 06 608 20 2810
25. FY CORRECT TRANSFORMER REPLACE AS REQUIRED CORRECT VOLTAGE CONNECTION PROBLEM Rain LM Service Manual 17 Trouble Shooting Chart 9 Abnormal 0peration Unit Rotates SYMPTOMS e When unit is turned on it rotates continually e Units spins over 125 degrees when power is applied CAUSES anchoring mooring of unit SYSTEMATIC ORDER OF REPAIR e Check that all anchor mooring lines are attached e Verify anchor mooring lines are attached per installation guidelines Float must be free only to rotate a maximum of 90 degrees e Verify unit is not touching bottom e Check that the anchors are not too close together refer to installation guidelines for minimum distance between anchors Trouble Shooting Chart 810 Abnormal Operation Excessive Vibration SYMPTOMS e While operating excessive vibration is detected unit shaking e High amperage draw CAUSES e oose broken motor mount bolts e Bent motor shaft impeller e Broken impeller slinger disc support arm e Debris caught on motor shaft e Wrong size type impeller SYSTEMATIC ORDER OF REPAIR Inspect impeller pumping chamber for debris damage e Verify proper components in pumping chamber Verify parts are assembled correctly e nspect support arms assembly Is assembly intact bolts snug no cracks e Inspect motor shaft Is it bent 18 Rain Bird LM Service Manual Trouble Shooting Chart 11 Thin Weak Spray Pattern
26. Housing Installing C2 amp C3 Bulkheads amp 10HP Bottom Throat O ring Lube Motor Shaft amp Hold Wavey Washer in Place During Assembly Installing 350 175 Motor Mount Bolts Installing Oil Plugs on 03 350 175 Installing 175 350 Bulkheads General Use Securing bolts Underwater Bulkhead Cable Connections Lubricating Seal Mating Surfaces Lubricating Rotary Seal and or components P N 48 0003 single use pack P N 48 0004 1 pint size of lubricant Rain Bird LM Service Manual Problem Diagnosis In solving any problem with aerator the following information should be obtained and recorded before visiting the site This data will assist you reaching the proper and quickest solution and may provide enough information to resolve the issue over the phone saving a service call It will also be required if a warranty claim is being made Aerator unit type model horsepower phase and serial number Cable lengths and wire gauge size Is a phase converter transformer being used Running voltages and amperage readings Description of problem Description of spray pattern How does unit appear in the water Water quality depth Have there been any lightening storms or brown outs lately Was the unit moved or reanchored Obtaining all this information about the site for every problem may seem unnecessary at times However being consistent about data collection will save you time in the long run and prevent follow u
27. IED PERSONNEL NOTE UNIT RUNNING CONSTANTLY AT HIGH AMPERAGE CAUSE OVERHEATING THERMAL OVERLOADS ARE DESIGNED TO DISCONNECT POWER WHEN HIGH AMPERAGE IS PRESENT DO NOT CONTINUIOUSLY RESET THE STARTER TO ALLOW UNIT TO OPERATE VERIFY CORRECT HEATERS ARE INSTALLED SECURELY AND FIND CAUSE OF HIGH AMPERAGE IS 60 TO SPRAY CORRESPONDING PATTERN NO ABNORMAL NORMAL SPRAY PATTERN TROUBLESHOOT ING CHART VERIFY SPRAY PATTERN IS WITHIN 207 OF SPECIFICATION WIDTH HEIGHT IS GREATER WITHIN SPEC CHECK IMPELLER FOR PROPER SIZE THAN 202 HP RATING WITHIN SPEC EXCESSIVELY HIGH VOLTAGE MAY CAUSE HIGH AMPERAGE REDUCE VOLTAGE LOW VOLTAGE WILL MEASURE VOLTAGE REQUIRE GREATER ON LOAD SIDE OF AMPERAGE CORRECT LOW HIGH STARTER LOW VOLTAGE PROBLEM IS THERE A BOOST TRANSFORMER PHASE CONVERTER TO NOMINAL RANGE RECHECK AMPERAGE WITHIN SPEC UPON INITIAL STARTUP AND A COLD WATER SITUATION ALLOW UNIT TO RUN FOR 45 MINUTES RECHECK AMPERAGE IT IS NORMAL FOR AMPERAGE TO BE SLIGHTLY HIGHER OK AFTER AT STARTUP 45 MIN THIS IS NORMAL OPERATION IS AMPERAGE LESS THAN 254 ABOVE NOMINAL NO GREATER THAN 252 45 MIN RUN TIME PULL UNIT CHECK RESISTANCE OF CORD VERIFY NO PUMPING CHAMBER COMPONENTS ARE DAMAG ED CORRODED WORN VERIFY NO DEBRIS AROUND SHAFT REPAIR REPLACE CORD OR PUMPING CHAMBER COMPONENT DEFECTIVE AS REQUIRED PART
28. L ARE INSTALLED REPAIR AS MEASURE AMPERAGE ON LOAD SIDE OF STARTER SIDE REQUIRED NG INSTALL REPLACE HEATERS INSPECT UNIT FOR LOOSE MISSING IMPELLER OR DISCONNECT POWER INSPECT UNIT FOR MEASURE CLOGGED PUMPING RESISTANCE CHAMBER OR THROUGH CORD TO DAMAGED PUMPING MOTOR UNIT COMPONENT BLOCKED INPUT TO PUMPING CHAMBER BLOCKAGE NO DAMAGE FOUND DAMAGE FOUND PULL UNIT AND UNPLUG CORD AT UNIT CHECK CORD FOR CONTINUITY REMOVE DEBRIS REPAIR AS REQUIRED CORD OPEN REPAIR GO TO POWER REPLACE CORD UNIT AS REQUIRED DIAGNOSTICS 10 Rain LM Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 2 UNIT NOT OPERATING CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS FUSE BLOWN GFCI EPD DEVICE TRIPS CAUTION THIS DIAGNOSIS REQUIRES MEASUREMENTS OF VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS TO BE MADE WITH THE POWER PANEL OPEN THIS PROCEDURE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL NOTE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND FUSES ARE DESIGNED TO PROTECT AGAINST DIRECT SHORTS BETWEEN THE LINES OR TO GROUND IF THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT USE OF FAST RESPONSE OHM METER IS RECOMMENDED TO LOCATE THE SHORT TURN PHYSICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH OFF TURN HOA SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION INSPECT INSIDE OF PCC CHECK ALL CONNECTIONS REPLACE AND OR FOR PROPER REPAIR PARTS TERMINATION CHECK FOR AS REQUIRED BARE WIRE TOUCHING IMPROPER SURFACES CHECK FOR CUTS IN INSULATION VERIFY WIRI
29. M11 Model 20 Abnormal Spray Pattern Uneven Spray Pattern LM10 LM20 Model 21 Abnormal Spray Pattern Low Spray 22 Abnormal Spray Pattern Fluctuating Spray Pattern 23 Abnormal Spray Pattern Enlarged Heavy Spray Pattern 24 Abnormal Spray Pattern No 5 24 Rain LM Service Manual 9 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 1 UNIT NOT OPERATING NO SYMPTOMS CAUTION THIS DIAGNOSIS REQUIRES MEASUREMENTS OF VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS TO BE MADE WITH THE POWER PANEL OPEN THIS PROCEDURE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL TURN HOA SWITCH OFF WITH PHYSICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH NG CORRECT OFF CHECK VOLTAGE SUPPLY AT TOP OF PROBLEM DISCONNECT SWITCH WITHIN SPEC TURN MAIN SWITCH REPLACE ON CHECK VOLTAGE NG CHECK FUSES WRONG FUSES BREAKER ON LOAD SIDE OF BREAKER FOR WITH PROPER FUSES BREAKER PROPER SIZING SIZE SIZED COMPONENTS PROPER WITHIN SIZE SPEC REPLACE PROBLEM GO TO FUSE RESET TROUBLESHOOT BREAKER REPEATS ING CHART 2 TURN HOA SWITCH TO HAND MODE NG VERIFY CHECK VOLTAGE CHECK VOLTAGE ON STARTER IS ON STARTER LOAD SIDE OF ENGAGED COIL CONTACTS NG CHECK FOR DEFECTIVE HOA SWITCH THERMAL OVERLOAD WITHIN SPEC VERIFY REPLACE PROPER HEATER STARTER COI
30. ME MOTOR FAILURE DUE TO REVERSED POLARITY WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY 3 Check current readings in amps on each leg using the three possible hook ups Roll the motor leads across the starter in the same direction to avoid motor reversal EXAMPLE 123 gt 312 gt 231 4 Calculate the percent of current unbalance A Add the three line amp values together B Divide the sum by three yielding current average C Pick the amp value that is furthest from the average current either high or low D Determine the difference between this amp value line C and the average line B E Divide this difference line D by the average line B F Multiply the result line E by 100 to determine percent of unbalance 5 Current unbalance should not exceed 5 at the service factor load If unbalance cannot be corrected by rolling leads locate source of unbalance amp correct it IF Leg furthest from average stays on the same power lead THEN the primary cause of unbalance is the power source IF leg furthest from average moves on each of the hookups with a particular motor lead THEN the primary cause of unbalance is the motor side of starter Consider dam aged cable leaking splice poor connection or faulty motor as possible causes 6 Record running voltage amp running amperage power control center serial and cable length and size on the sticker inside the power control panel Proceed to step N If or EPD is installed
31. NG IS CORRECT NOTE GFI EPD DEVICES ARE DESIGNED TO TRIP WHEN THERE IS TAKE A RESISTANCE READING ON AERATOR CABLE INSIDE PCC CHECK FOR SHORTS BETWEEN CONDUCTORS AND EACH LINE TO GROUND READING OF LESS THAN 25 OHMS INDICATES A SHORT CURRENT GOING TO ANY PATH OTHER THAN THE CONDUCTORS IF THE RESISTANCE TO GROUND BETWEEN ANY CONDUCTOR IS LESS THAN 500K OHM IT MUST BE CORRECTED RESISTANCE ON LOAD SIDE OF BREAKER FUSE TO GROUND OTHER LINES TURN HOA SWITCH TO HAND AUTO MODES TO LOCATE POSSIBLE SHORT SHORT NOT FOUND REMOVE UNIT FROM WATER DISCONNECT CORD FROM UNIT REPEAT ABOVE RESISTANCE CHECK IF SHORT IS STILL PRESENT CABLE TO AERATOR IS DEFECTIVE CHECK SUPPLY VOLTAGE FOR SEVERE SPIKES SURGESCDIRTY POWER OTHER EQUIPMENT ON LINE CAUSING SPIKES OR SHORT PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT CABLE DEFECTIVE REPLACE REPAIR CABLE AS REQUIRED POWER UNIT DIAGNOSTICS Rain LM Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 3 UNIT NOT OPERATING STARTER TRIPS CAUTION THIS DIAGNOSIS REQUIRES MEASUREMENTS OF VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS TO MADE WITH THE POWER PANEL OPEN THIS PROCEDURE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL NOTE THE THERMAL OVERLOAD IS DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE MOTOR FROM OPERATING AT HIGHER THAN NOMINAL CURRENT USING THERMAL OVERLOAD OF HIGHER RATING MAY CAUSE MOTOR FAILURE TURN PHYSIC
32. NT CHECK FOR DEFECTIVE WIRING FROM STARTER TRANSFORMER TO TERMINALS 1 AND 2 ON TIMER NO VOLTAGE PRESENT CONTROL VOLTAGE STILL PRESENT DEFECTIVE TIMER CONTACTS REPLACE REPAIR TIMER AS REQUIRED 16 Rain Bird LM Service Manual TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 8 ABNORMAL OPERATION STARTER RELAY CHATTERS HUMS CAUTION THIS DIAGNOSIS REQUIRES MEASUREMENTS OF VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS TO BE MADE WITH THE POWER PANEL OPEN THIS PROCEDURE MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL NOTE IF THE STARTER CHATTERS OR HUMS IS IS NORMALLY CAUSED BY LOW VOLTAGE ACROSS THE COIL OR THE COIL IS THE IMPROPER SIZE RATING TURN PHYSICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH OFF TURN HOA SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION WITH MAIN PCC POWER OFF CHECK SUPPLY VOLTAGE AT TOP OF MAIN SWITCH MC CHECK FOR LOW VOLTAGE SITUATION GREATER THAN 52 BELOW NOMINAL TURN PHYSICAL DISCONNECT SWITCH ON TURN HOA SWITCH TO HAND MODE GOOD CHECK VOLTAGE ON STARTER S COIL TERMINALS NG IF CONTROL TRANSFORMER IS PRESENT CHECK VOLTAGE ON SECONDARY SIDE NG OK OR NO TRANSFORMER CHECK FOR LOOSE CONNECTIONS AND DEFECTIVE WIRING ON STARTER HOA SWITCH REPAIR AS REQUIRED CORRECT SUPPLY VOLTAGE PROBLEM CHECK FOR PROPER COIL SIZE VOLATGE RATING REPLACE REPAIR STARTER COIL AS REQUIRED VERIFY VOLTAGE ON PRIMARY SIDE OF TRAMSFORMER CHECK FOR PROPER CONNECTIONS ON TRAMSFORMER GOOD VERI
33. O9 dHe adwr 9999 Fai 8X5 SEM E SIE OT 109914 L 19459 9010106 eH B E 6 81052 108 SZ XV2 0L 8 9105 09 XVC 0 90000 1 0 0 DulsnoH 1851 0 829 02 098 55 II 0 M 9 915814 196101041 058 290 lt 29510 OLNT 90092 c A18IN3SSV d38INVH9 diifid O IWT OCIWT OLIN 1 ZH 04 09 Rain LM Service Manual 48 Maintenance Kit Instructions Part C2 MKIT e Kit Contents DESCRIPTION 2 GAL 2 Uil plug with 0 ring Maintenance consists of changing the oil oil plugs amp applying silicone LM10 LM30 or LM20 5 16 18 nylon locknut A Remove the diffuser assembly See Figure 1 flat washer center stud 1 With the unit standing upright remove the nylon lock nut and washer from the stud in the center of the diffuser housing See Figure 1 2 Grab the outside edge of the diffuser housing and pull it away from the manifold diffuser housing See Figure 1 B Remove two of the aerator support arms see Figure 2 5 16 Hex Bolt ENT 1 Turn the unit upside down with the float 08 a Washer 5 16 Lock Nut 2 Choose the two support arms which will be di
34. PAN S BIRD LM Service Manual Contents pras t s o 3 Lake Management Aerator Product Description 4 Tools Equipment for Rain Bird Service 5 5 7 Custom Tools Supplied by Rain BUG Consumable SUDPIGS osse enituit 7 Problem 8 Trouble Shooting Gitar 9929 993 9 25 Power Unit 0 5 26 Power Unit 27 30 Power Unit ASSOITIDIV gt gt gt gt a alas RR T CR aa ala Dn TR RT 30 3 Motor Resistance and No Load Ampere Specifications Lake Management Aerator 38 50 17 ope CNC MON 6 88 PRA PARR TARERE 8 PEAR 6666 26 39 60 Hz 5 40 42 Wiring Diagrams motors 43 Lake Management Parts Break Down Float and Arm Assembly 44 T
35. THREE PHASE UNITS IS A MAJOR CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM TURN PHYSICAL WITH MAIN PCC POWER OFF CHECK FEED VOLTAGE AT TOP OF MAIN SWITCH IF UNIT IS THREE PHASE CHECK ALL THREE LINES TURN MAIN PCC SWITCH ON CHECK VOLTAGE ON LOAD SIDE OF FUSES BREAKER TURN HOA SWITCH TO HAND MODE CHECK VOLTAGE ON LOAD SIDE OF STARTER CHECK ALL THREE LINES ON 3 PHASE WITHIN SPEC PULL UNIT AND UNPLUG CORD AT UNIT CHECK CORD FOR CONTINUITY MEASURE AMPERAGE ON LOAD SIDE OF STARTER CHECK ALL THREE N ON 3 PHASE 3 PHASE NO AMPERAGE ON ONE LINE CORD OPEN CORD OK GO TO POWER GO TO UNIT DIAGNOSTICS TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 16 ABNORMAL OPERATION NO SPRAY REPAIR REPLACE CORD AS REQUIRED AMPERAGE LOW CORRECT SUPPLY VOLTAGE PROBLEM CHECK FOR BLOWN FUSE DEFECTIVE REAKER ON ONE OF THE LINES REPAIR AS REQUIRED CHECK FOR DEFECTIVE STARTER MISSING DEFECTIVE HEATER CORRECT REPAIR AS REQUIRED LOCKED ROTOR MAY HAVE CAUSE MOTOR DAMAGE CHECK UNIT FOR LOCKED ROTOR CLOGGED PUMPING CHAMBER AMPERAGE HIGH OR UNBALANCED UNIT OK PULL UNIT CHECK CORD FOR HIGH RESISTANCE IF OK GO TO POWER UNIT DIAGNOSTICS Rain LM Service Manual 13 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART 5 ABNORMAL OPERATION HIGH AMPERAGE CURRENT CAUTION THIS DIAGNOSIS REQUIRES MEASUREMENTS OF VOLTAGES AND CURRENTS BE MADE WITH THE POWER PANEL OPEN THIS PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIF
36. TRICIAN Make sure that all electrical work conforms with local and national electrical code NOTE Rain Bird suggests coordinating electrical installation with physical installation The electrician will need to be on hand for a two minute dry run test of the unit and will also need to check the running amperage after installation These electrical tests are a crucial part of the installation process and should not be ignored Power Control Center Power Control Center Open A Install the Rain Bird Power Control Center as close to the pond as possible CAUTION the Power Control Center should not be accessible from the water ATTENTION loite de control ne doit pas etre accessible de l eau 1 When mounting outdoors Rain Bird suggests that you use a piece of exterior plywood and a sturdy 4 x 4 post 2 When mounting indoors the Control Center can be mounted directly to the wall C Bring the incoming power into the panel on the opposite side of where the aerator cable is to exit D Attach incoming power cable to the top of the disconnect Rain Bird recommends that all exterior incoming power cable and exterior aerator cable be encased in conduit E Attach aerator power cable to the contact points on the motor starter in the Power Control Center Make sure to always use Rain Bird Otterbine aerator cable If Rain Bird Otterbine aerator cable is not used the WARRANTY IS VOID NOTE Wiring schematics for all 60Hz units are locate
37. UN TIME L1 L2 L3 IOTES Rain Bird Corporation 6991 E Southpoint Rd Tucson AZ 85706 520 741 6100 FAX 520 741 6522 PAN 3 BIRD Rain Bird Corporation Rain Bird Corporation Rain Bird International Inc Contractor Landscape Drip Commercial Division 145 North Grand Avenue and Accessories Division 6991 East Southpoint Road Glendora CA 91741 970 W Sierra Madre Tucson AZ 85706 Phone 626 963 9311 Azusa CA 91702 Phone 520 741 6100 Fax 626 963 4287 Phone 626 812 3400 Fax 520 741 6146 Fax 626 812 3411 Rain Bird Technical Service 800 247 3782 U S and Canada only The Intelligent Use of Water Visit www rainbird com to learn more about our efforts Registered Trademark of Rain Bird Corporation 2004 Rain Bird Corporation 4 04 DXXXXX
38. Wrong spacer slinger disc LM11 e Wrong power unit SYSTEMATIC ORDER OF REPAIR e Inspect diffuser plate Are openings worn deteriorated beyond specifications LM10 LM20 Inspect impeller assembly Does unit have correct size impeller slinger disc spacer e Check for damaged impeller assembly throat Trouble Shooting Chart 16 No Spray SYMPTOMS e Unit operates but no spray can be detected e ow amperage draw low amps CAUSES mpeller missing loose Unit has damaged shaft LM11 e Unit riding high in water sitting on bottom of body of water SYSTEMATIC ORDER OF REPAIR e Verify unit is not setting on bottom Inspect impeller assembly replace or repair as required 24 Rain LM Service Manual Trouble Shooting Guide SYMPTOM 1 No bubbles in water discharge Aspirating model only 2 No water discharge 3 Aerator is wandering 4 Severe vibration 5 Motor will not start POSSIBLE CAUSE Clogged air hose Cut or broken hose Motor running clockwise Unit too deep Debris around impeller Broken impeller Broken mooring line Loose mooring line Unit requires anchors Unit resting on bottom Broken impeller Blown fuse breaker Relay has tripped Broken or disconnected wires GFCI devise has tripped Short in power cable CORRECTION Remove debris Replace Hose Have alectrician switch two wires at motor starter Move unit to shallower water Remove debris Replace impell
39. applied during assembly and is needed in order to make proper seal between the two connectors DO NOT REMOVE COMPOUND When servicing the aerator make sure to re apply compound Part 48 0001 B Attach your Rain Bird power cable to the aerator Place the unit on a flat surface with the float down Align the pigtail connector on the cable up to the pin configuration on the bulkhead connector HAND TIGHTEN the coupling nut onto the bulkhead connector DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OVER TIGHTENING WILL CAUSE A FRACTURE IN THE CONNECTOR AND COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT See Figure 1 C Fasten the strain relief to the float Using two ty wraps secure the cable to the side of the support frame and place a small loop in the cable between the last ty wrap and the connector Refer to figure 1 ONLY PLACE A SMALL LOOP IN THE CABLE DO NOT ALLOW THE CABLE TO TOUCH THE FLOAT D Have your electrician perform an on shore dry run test I NOTE You will notice a small amount of silicon com Figure 1 1 Check and compare the actual power supply at the site to the information on the aerator s nameplate in regard to motor voltage phase and frequency IF VOLTAGE VARIATIONS ARE NOT WITHIN THE RANGE ON THE FOLLOWING CHART DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT 125 604 WARNING 0F 380 VOLTS MUST BE ATTAINED OR THE PROPER STEP UP TRANSFORM ER MUST BE SPECIFIED NU E Rain LM Service Manual 61 2 With the aerator on d
40. ase plate with the 4 motor bolts and start to I poe C2 BOLIS thread by hand _ Figure X 22 LM motor bolt tightening pattern 11 Using the torque screwdriver P N SS C340 thread the motor bolts to 28 05 NOTE Always use extreme caution during this procedure The motor bolts must be tightened evenly in a cross pattern Fig X 22 If the bolts are tightened in a manner that cocks the MBP the ceramic seat will hit the motor shaft consequently causing it to chip and or break 12 Re check each bolt to insure they are torqued to 28 in lbs 13 Using the 9 16 wrench remove the drive sleeve tool from the motor shaft o procedure connection N Using the wiring diagrams Table 2 make all wiring connections for subsequent hp and voltage rapid on off Figure X 23 Bump start 34 Rain Bird LM Service Manual P Strap the wires down using two ty raps P N 178 003B Fig X 24 POWER UNIT FINAL ASSEMBLY A Wipe clean the S S housing parti C2 210 Be sure to remove any oil deposits and dirt B Lower the motor motor base plate as sembly into the S S housing Fig X 25 C Spray Dry lube DemKote 2W757A on the housing o ring to ease seating of the MBP in the S S housing Figure X 25 LM motor motor base plate assembly in housing D Insert the 6 1 5 bolts and 12 wash ers partit SS C260 supplied in the service center tool package into the motor b
41. ase plate at the proper locations Lift the brass ring to them and start to thread them by hand Fig X 26 E Using the torque screwdriver SS C340 gradually draw the brass ring and the motor base plate assembly together Tighten each bolt a little at a time using a cross pattern until the motor base plate is seated in the S S housing Figure X 26 Insert the 6 bolts and 12 washers into the motor base plate at the proper locations Rain LM Service Manual 35 F Remove the 1 5 bolts and replace them with the proper parts 6 bolts parti MP2004 6 lock washers partit 178 0003 001 and 6 flat washers parti GP 5011 Torque all the bolts to 28 0 G Insert one oil plug into the motor base plate Into the other hole insert the air fitting tool P N 55 320 If vacuum is available complete step H other wise go to step H Hook up the vacuum line to the fit ting Apply 20 in Hg vacuum clamp off vacuum for 5 minutes verifying no drop in vacuum This is a check to insure that the rotary seal is seated correctly and does not leak While the air fitting is in place perform pressure test CAUTION DO NOT USE ANY MORE THAN 5 PSI Use a soapy water solution to check for leaks J Once it is determined that there are no leaks remove the air fitting and oil plug K Check for continuity between the S S housing and the ground pin on the bulk head This is to confirm that the gr
42. asherand screw float where the support arm meets between each cord trough the float Fasten one screw and three screws and three one washer on both sides of each washers cord trough use six Screws and six washers 68 Rain Bird LM Service Manual Rain Bird Circulator Cap Installation LM e Kit Contents DESCRIPTION C2 Circulator Throat 420 C2 Circulator Support Arm 2 320 1 EXT 1 _ 1 Impeler Lock Washer 106300 6 S SFlatWasheri 28 0001 001 S SLocnuti 4 C212 Suppor Arm Brase 62300 53 Sheet Metal Screw BP2M3B 9 Fender Washer The impeller Part depends on the HP rating of the aerator Verify the proper conversion kit has been ordered per the HP rating of the aerator Indicates items needed for screen installation WARNING DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE POWER SOURCE BE FORE SERVICING THE UNIT NOTE Depending on the aerator con figuration the quantities of some items may vary If quantities vary please refer to your packing slip Rain LM Service Manual 69 Aerator Disassembly Instructions LM LM10 diffuser plate 5 16 18 elastic locknut amp she flat washer center stud diffuser housing Fue Hex Bolt 5 16 Flat Washer Support Brace 5 16 Lock Nut Support Arm diffuser hou
43. asionally to make sure they are secure L Energize your unit Rain Bird LM Service Manual 63 Physical Installation A Select a suitable location for your Rain Bird aerator B Measure your water depth were the unit will be located 4 If the water is too shallow a different location must be located Figure 1 Verify the measured depth of the water does not exceed the maximum depth specified in the chart for your unit Horsepower Maximum Depth 1 You will need the following items in order to moor your Rain Bird v M a aerator 5 IN ANY DIRECTION Figure 2 a Use all brass and stainless steel hardware in the installation of your Rain aerator b Rain Bird recommends using 1 4 63 cm or 1 2 1 25 cm polypropylene rope or stainless steel cable for your mooring lines c At the mooring points themselves you will need a wooden stake 1 2 1 25 of rebar or a duck bill type earth anchor See Figure 3 Rain strongly suggests using earth anchors for installation See your local Rain Bird distributor for more information Duckbill Earth Anchors are driven into the ground using a drive rod and heavy hammer compacting the earth as they drive downward until they reach the recommended depth After removing drive rod 5 installer pulls up on cable This planes or rotates the anchor into Figure 3 load lock position like a toggle bolt in undisturbed earth
44. ator leaving enough slack in your lines to allow the aerator to turn 90 or 1 4 turn The slack in the lines will allow for proper start up wave action and fluctuations in the water level Proceed to step L page 70 58 Rain LM Service Manual Anchoring an aerator An illustration showing how to anchor an aerator is given in Figure 1 anchorttig Figure 1 E You will need the following items to anchor your Rain Bird aerator 1 Use all stainless steel and brass hardware in the installation of your Rain Bird aerator 2 Rain Bird recommends using 1 4 63 cm or 1 2 1 25 cm polypropylene rope or stainless steel cable for your anchoring lines 3 60 80 pound anchors two 27 36 kilo anchors 4 Small boat F Choose a suitable location for your Rain Bird aerator See aerator location chart on page 7 so that you can place your aerator in the best location for the most efficient and effective aeration G Launch your aerator into the water upside down with the motor housing sticking up into the air Take a piece of rope and pass it through one of the holes on the float H In a small boat tow the aerator into your previously chosen location Determine where to locate the anchors Where the anchors are located will vary depending on the depth of your pond See the chart below to determine the best location for your anchors MAXIMUM DEPTH DISTANCE BETWEEN ANCHORS J Drop i
45. d 5 16 hex bolt attach the bottom of one of the circulator support arms to the support arm brace See Figure 5 5 Attach the support arm of step 4 to the mounting ring of the motor unit using 2 1 4 flange nuts NOTE Use the second set of holes down from the top of the support arm to secure the motor unit See Figure 6 6 Lay the float down on its flat side top side down See Figure 7 T Install the circulator throat assembly into the float with the capped end down in the float 8 Align the third slot when counted clockwise of the throat with the support arm pockets of the float See Figure 7 9 Place one of the two empty support arms into the float Verify the section of the support arm with the bracket is per pendicular to the top of the float see Figure 8 If the support arm is not perpendicular use a different locating slot in the throat and repeat until the best possible slot is found Remove the support arm 10 Insert the top of the motor unit support arm assembly into one of the float s pockets with the arm aligned with the proper slot of the throat per step 9 NOTE In order to install the motor unit it may be necessary to tilt the throat toward the motor unit Rain LM Service Manual 71 5 16 hex bolt 1 5 16 flat washer 5 16 lock nut 1 4 Serrated Mounting ring Q Flange nut Figure 9 Impeller sss Throat f l Rotate impelle
46. d bulkhead insert P N C2 500 by pushing the inner lip of the insert through the bulkhead opening or by cutting away part of the lip Fig X 10 2 Using a needle nose pliers grab one of the pins and pull the insert out K Thoroughly clean the motor base plate Use a de greaser that will not leave a residue behind POWER UNIT ASSEMBLY A Installing New Bulkhead NOTE Omit this step if new bulkhead is not being installed 1 Place a bead of gasket dressing Loctite 819 Hylomar gasket dressing around the shaft of the bulkhead barbed section Let stand for 10 minutes Fig X 11 Figure X 10 LM bulkhead removal Figure X 11 Apply gasket dressing to bulkhead insert as shown 30 Rain LM Service Manual 2 Install the new bulkhead insert into the motor base plate using the bulkhead driver tool P N SSC 300 Fig X 12 There will be a popping sound when the bulkhead is seated properly Install the ceramic seat into the motor base plate using the larger diameter side of the ceramic seat setter P N SS 10 Install with smooth side in against the tool surface Use seal lubricant P N 48 0003 on the o ring of the seal With seal setter tool push the seat firmly into the counterbore of the MBP Fig X 13 Visually verify that seat is sitting squarely in the counter bore Wipe ceramic seal clean with isopropyl alcohol and a soft cotton swab NOTE Both the carbon face and N cera
47. d it in place during assembly Figure X 17 Bushing installation 32 Rain Bird LM Service Manual K Install mechanical part of rotary seal onto TOOL P N SS C350 motor shaft BN 1 Slide the washer first then the spring up against the motor bearing 2 Lubricate the inside of the rotary seal and E thelarge diameter section of the motor shaft 57 with seal lubricant P N 48 0003 or 48 0004 3 Install the seal up to the large step of the shaft with the carbon face out towards the d endof the shaft CAUTION DO NOT PRESS THE SEAL BY HAND OVER THIS STEP IN THE Face SHAFT 4 Place the Seal MBP installation tool SS Figure X 18 Use seal lubricant P N 48 0003 or 48 0004 to lubricate the area C350 over the motor shaft Loosen the side thumb screw to allow the tool to move freely over the shaft Turn the tool s bolt into end of the motor shaft until it stops hand tighten only 5 Align the tool up to the seal so that the met al ring around the carbon face presses against the tool s surface as shown in Fig X 18 6 Holding the tool straight turn the nut of the tool until the end of the tool is against the bear ing Remove the tool THE SEAL MAY MOVE SLIGHTLY AS THE TOOL IS REMOVED DO NOT PRESS THE SEAL BACK TO IT S ORIGINAL POSITION THIS IS NORMAL 7 Clean the carbon face of the seal using isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth L Securing motor to motor base plate 1 Grasp
48. d on the following pages Please note on all 460V units 5 milliamp GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter is an optional accessory WARNING Rain Bird strongly suggests that GFCI be added to any unit where people are going to near the water ADVERTISSEMENT Rain Bird fortement suggeste qu au panneau de branchement electrique un interupteur avec control de defaut de masse soit installe ou les personnes se trouberai pres de l eau 54 Rain Bird LM Service Manual SATELLITE CONTROLLERS Custom control panels are available as an option for customers using comput erized irrigation controllers These panels will interface with the computer and allow you to run your units s lights s remotely See your local Rain Bird distributor or call Rain Bird directly for more information Timer Operation AN NOTE type and model of the timer used on the unit and light control varies depending on voltage and options Refer to the appropriate timer instructions below ny 2 NN NN ey s Timer Type A timer has black face with white trip tabs f E Instructions for type A timer are as follows A Push all of the white trippers on the timer inward toward the clock face B Push the trippers out on the dial to set the desired ON time EXAMPLE If you want your aerator on from 7 00AM 5 00PM push out all of the white tabs between 7 00AM 5 00PM P a
49. e wrap a shop rag around motor base plate seat to catch residual oil that may escape as the assembly pops open IWARNING Do not pry on motor A base assembly in order to remove damage to seal area will occur Rain LM Service Manual 27 G Lift motor MBP assembly out of housing and place it on motor stand SS C290 Fig X 3 D Perform a visual inspection of the motor and motor base plate assembly Note any abnormalities Examples blown ca pacitor burnt windings motor wired improp erly water damage Spin the motor shaft by hand do the bearings seem o k are they noisy do they drag E 1 2hp single phase units ca pacitor and a start switch is used Fig 4 3hp single phase units have only a capacitor If it is determined that these are the only components defective replace these components at this time To check the start switch A check for visual damage B measure resistance between pins 1 and 3 verify short circuit C Check resistance belween pins 1 and 2 verify open circuit Fig X 5 NOTE Always replace the capacitor A and the start switch as a pair never one without the other Check the capacitor on a capacitance meter After components are attached the power unit can now be re assembled without disturbing any internal seals Refer to the power unit re assembly section Figure X 4 LM start switch and capacitor location 1 2 HP single phase Fraklin mo
50. e 1 Rain LM Service Manual 73 Assembly for 50 60Hz 1 5HP LM11 Throat Figure 2 Impeller bolt Fender washer Slinger disc washer Spacer Set screw TI Figure 3 Impeller PROCEDURE A Install the LM11 throat see figure 2 1 Lay the aerator float on its flat side 2 Insert the LM11 throat into the float as shown B Assemble the support arms to the float and motor unit See the Support Arm Assembly section on the following pages complete steps A F After you have installed all of the support arms return to this page to complete the assembly 1 Rotate the throat so that the support arm pockets located on the float are lined up with the second support arm slot to the right on the throat G Install the 11 impeller see figure 3 1 Install the impeller assembly onto the motor shaft 2 Turn the impeller so that the set screw is flush against the flat part of the motor shaft Using a 5 32 hex key driver tighten the set screw up against the flat part of the motor shaft 3 Place the lock washer slinger disc fender washer and Slinger disc spacer onto the impeller shaft 4 Tighten the impeller bolt 74 Rain Bird LM Service Manual Assembly for 50 60Hz 1 5HP LM10 LM20 LM30 impeller hex head bolt d 3 8 flat washer shim spacer 3 8 flat washer standoff strainer 1 4 20 elastic locknut 1 4 flat washer motor
51. ecirculating effect of this unit N the use of a screen is required to reduce possible damage to the impeller throat and motor unit Use of the 1 2 screen is suggested for maximum flow 17 Install the screen supplied in this kit as instructed in the Screen Installation section This completes the circulator assembly install the circulator in the water per normal aerator instructions as explained in the owner s manual CAUTION When converting the unit back to an aerator use only the impeller and support arms originally supplied with the aerator 72 Rain LM Service Manual ZINC ANODE KIT 614 028 Hex bolt 5102 Carriage bolt 101 031 Bracket mounting 40 0001 By attaching the piece of zinc to the aerator the zinc becomes the sacrificial metal This will save the other metal parts of the aerator from electrolysis damage NOTE Good electrical contact is required Remove any dirt or mineral buildup from the location on the aera N tor where the zinc and associated hardware will come in contact A For LM units the zinc is attached to any of the E support arms through one of the empty oblong slots in the bracket Place the carriage bolt through the slot as il lustrated Figure 1 Zinc LI E C Mount the piece of zinc onto the bolt followed by a flat washer and the locknut Fasten securely Figur
52. er Replace broken line Tighten mooring line Add anchor kit Move to deeper water Replace impeller Check fuses or breaker at P C C Check if overload relay tripped Replace or connect wires Reset and test GFCI devise If devise trips again call electrician or autho rized service center Check condition of power cable Note Most problems will be found by pulling the aerator out of the water WARNING DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT Rain LM Service Manual Power Unit Diagnostics A STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 OPTIONAL STEP 7 NOTE In order to complete the following diagnostic procedures the POWER UNIT will need 10 be removed from the support arm assembly see page x aerator disassembly procedure CAUTION Always wear protective safety glasses when performing any of the following procedures Do a visual check of the overall integrity of the power unit Note any abnormalities examples bulged can bent shaft Take a resistance reading across the motor windings at bulkhead pins see fig 1 1 Note correct resistance readings can be found in Table 1 of POWER UNIT DIAGNOSTICS Check resistance between ground pin and line pins at the bulkhead A resistance reading of less than 1 Meg ohms indicates the motor is shorted to ground or the presence of water in the unit If unit is not shorted to gro
53. g or damaged LM10 Badly deteriorated diffuser plate SYSTEMATIC ORDER OF REPAIR e Verify anchor mooring lines are attached per owner s manual One side may be pulling the float down in the water float must be free to rotate 90 degrees e Verify unit is not touching bottom shorter support arms are available e Inspect diffuser plate Check for damaged plate debris in holes Clean replace as required Do not over tighten nylon lock nut e Inspect diffuser o ring Replace as necessary LM10 Rain Bird LM Service Manual 21 Trouble Shooting Chart 13 Low Spray Pattern SYMPTOMS e Spray pattern has good shape but is 75 or less of the specified dimensions e Draws less than normal amperage low amps e Unit has a lower than specified pumping rate e Unit is only bubbling out water at a decreased rate CAUSES e Clogged screen e Unit riding high in water resting on bottom of body of water e Slinger disc is missing LM1 1 e Unit is operating backwards 3 phase units Clogged lower decorative prop chamber LM10 L M20 e Unit has the wrong size impeller or damaged impeller SYSTEMATIC ORDER OF REPAIR e Verify unit is not setting on bottom e Check amperage draw Inspect screen assembly and pumping chamber for debris Clean as required Inspect impeller assembly replace or repair as required e Verify slinger disc is present and of proper size verify spacer is of proper size LM11 e 3 phase units
54. glish Measure Induced Circ BER 1 180 Min Shipping Operating Weight Depth Lbs 2 Em m 2 e 3 30 5 EN Lum men w _ Lime ws Lum 1500 15 000 Ls pum pma mw _ EN L pe po om EN m pe MM 2 om pee _ Lm 22 _ ae _ rs oe 0 40 Rain LM Service Manual Lake Management Aerator Specifications 60Hz English measure cont Pumping Shipping Height Width Rate Operating Weight Depth Lbs ares vee avs ooo em C e mem s m sm e E pps pes sz n 6 ar a e pes 9 s ws w wee poss za s osos sm Lp pese pee e LI Peo s 2
55. h some water was mixed in with the oil Be absolutely sure that all A moisture is out if the motor before reuse Bearing must be changed if water was present in the power unit If the tests indicate no failure or damage refill unit with new Rain Bird oil re test no load amperage If amper age check is good re assemble aerator unit and reevaluate site other components for cause of difficulty Power Unit Disassemble Instructions A NOTE When performing the following steps please refer to exploded view diagrams for additional assistance A Using 5 16 nut driver remove the 6 S S retaining bolts Fig 1 ICAUTION When all retaining N bolts are removed brass mount ring will fall down along S S housing If this does not occur carefully slide the brass ring down by hand B Remove the motor motor base plate from the S S housing using the air fitting tool 455 320 Install the air fitting tool into one of the oil plug openings and reinstall an oil plug into the other Attach an airline to the air fitting and pressurize housing to a maximum of 5 psi Keep two hands on top of motor base plate for safety motor motor base plate assembly will pop out of housing Fig X 2 NOTE Wrapping a shop rag around A the motor base plate seat will catch any residual oil that may escape as the MBP assembly pops Figure X 2 Hook air to motor base plate firmly grasp motor base plate with two hands and pressurize to 5 PSI Not
56. he support brace by Support Arm a Removing 5 16 hex bolt a 5 16 locknut and a 5 16 flat washer from the support brace See Figure 7 insert Figure 7 b Remove the second and third support arms from the support brace by repeating the directions given in 2 3 Remove the first support arm from the mounting ring by a Removing the two flange nuts from the mounting ring b Remove the second and third support arms from the support brace by repeating the directions given in 3a Rain Bird LM Service Manual 51 4 Remove the loosened support arms from the aerator CAUTION Motor unit will be unsupported when third support arm is removed 5 Set the motor unit upright C Draining oil refilling the oil and changing the o ring on the oil plugs 1 Drain the oil from the motor unit and fill the unit with fresh Rain Bird oil Never use old oil D Assembling the support arms 1 Place the motor unit upside down and place the motor shaft through the throat hole See Figure 8 2 Insert the support arms into the pockets in the float 3 Install the first support arm to the mounting ring See Figure 7 a Attach the support arm to the mounting ring with two flange nuts See Figure 7 insert Use the second hole down from the float in the arm bracket when attaching b Attach the second and third support arms to the mounting ring See instruction 3a above for insert motor shaft here details
57. im 92 kilos 3 208 230 3Ph 1725960Hz 8 8 1 470 000 3 205 Ibs 3 460 3Ph 1725 60Hz 42 1 470 000 3 205 Ibs 3 380 3Ph 1680 60Hz 47 1 430 000 3 205 Ibs 3 380 415 3Ph 1425 50Hz 40 5 563 950 liters im 93 kilos Shipping weight includes unit 50 or 16 7 meters of cable and power control center Pond Volume influenced based from empirical data and may vary due to voltage elevation and relative humidity 42 Rain Bird LM Service Manual TABLE 2 A MOTOR WIRING FRANKLIN MOTORS ONLY 1HP 1PHASE 4 BLUE 6 GRAY 2 HP 1 PHASE 208 220 230 9 BLACK 2 BLACK LINE 9 7 WHITE 3 AND 5 HP 3 PHASE 208 220 230 208 220 230 BLACK 4 BLUE 6 GRAY LINE 3 HP 1 PHASE 208 220 230 o BLACK 2 w 7 3 AND 5 HP 3 PHASE 380 415 460 L1 WHITE 2 RED L3 NOTE ALWAYS CONNECT GREEN GROUND WIRE TO A MOTOR BOLT REFER TO UNIT ASSEMBLY INSTRUC TIONS ON SINGLE PHASE UNITS THE RED LEAD IS NOT USED TERMINATE THE RED WIRE USING AN INSULATED WIRE CONNECTOR Rain LM Service Manual 43 Float and Arm Assembly LM 1 IMPELLER WARNING DECAL LM FLOAT SUPPORT ARM amp BRACKET 5 16 LOCK NUT 5 16 FLAT WASHER 6 5 16 HEX BOLT SUPPORT BRACE LM SERRATED FLANGE NUT Em LN FS ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT ARME BRACK
58. impeller by hand again If the impeller rubs or hits bottom remove the impel ler again and place another shim spacer on the motor shaft If the impeller still hits bottom call Technical Support at 800 984 2255 NOTE Single phase units can take up to two shim spacers Three phase units should only take one shim spacer 5 Insert the o ring into the groove on the pump chamber Assembly for diffuser housing and manifold assembly see figure 2 1 Install the manifold assembly onto the pump chamber with 8 10 flat washers and 8 hex cap screws NOTE The manifold has been pre assembled at the factory with a volute which is located inside of the manifold C Assemble the support arms to the float and motor unit Go to Support Arm Assembly section on the following pages complete steps A F After you have installed all of the sup port arms return to this page to complete impeller assembly D Impeller Assembly see figure 3 1 Attach the diffuser housing to the manifold NOTE At taching either the LM10 LM20 or the LM30 diffuser A plate to the center stud on the manifold in the next step will hold the diffuser housing in place 2 LM10 Assembly a Check to insure that the LM10 diffuser plate already has the o ring pressed into the plate If it does not have the required o ring place one in at this time b Line the diffuser plate up with the center stud on the diffuser housing and attach it to the diffuser housing usi
59. mic face of the seal must be free of dirt fingerprints any abnormalities If contaminates are present clean surfaces with alcohol and cotton swab E If being replaced slide the new toler ance ring P N C2 100 on the MBP in the groove below the ceramic seat Fig X 14 Figure X 12 LM bulkhead insert installation Figure X 13 Ceramic seat installation MET mM AS JE 222 E 4 Figure 14 LM motor base plate tolerance ring and wavey washer location Rain LM Service Manual 31 F Install motor housing o ring P N 2 700 on the bottom groove of the MBP Fig X 15 NOTE The old o ring may be reused if itis found to be in good condition but thoroughly clean the o ring of all oil residue and dirt before use G Take wavey washer partit 62 705 and place small dabs of grease on the high sides Fig X 16 Install the wavey washer into the motor base plate allowing the grease to hold it in place Fig X 14 H Place a few drops of Rain Bird oil on the smooth surface of the ceramic seat to pre lubricate the seal Place new motor on the LM motor stand If you are reusing the original motor it should already be on the stand J Install bushing partit C2 113 into the round hole located on the top side of the motor casing Fig 17 L Figure X 16 Place small dabs of grease on wavey washer to help hol
60. motor base plate in such a manner so that bulkhead wires are in one hand and top of plate is in the other 2 Guide the bulkhead wires through the bush ing on the motor casing start from the inside and push through so there is just enough to grab keeping them from falling back through Fig X 19 3 Using extreme caution slide the motor base plate over the motor shaft until the bearing is covered by the center hub of the plate Fig X 1 9 Figure X 20 LM drive sleeve tool usage Rain Bird LM Service Manual 33 NOTE Do not hit the ceramic against the motor shaft as it may chip causing failure 4 Line up one of the 4 inserts with a mo torbolt and start the treads by hand This will insure that the motor bolts and inserts will be lined up later 5 Slide the drive sleeve tool 4472 350 on to the motor shaft and thread the bolt into the motor shaft hand tighten only 6 Turn the thumb screw down onto the flat spot of the motor shaft This will keep the rotor from spinning during assembly 7 Using a 9 16 wrench tighten down the nut on the drive sleeve tool until the motor base plate bottoms out Fig X 20 8 Pull one of the motor bolts and slip the ground lug over it then reinstall Fig X 21 9 Pull a different motor bolt and install a ground contact P N C2 510 over the bolt Fig X 21 NOTE Ground contact should bend towards the top of the motor 10 Line up the 4 inserts in the motor b
61. n LM Service Manual 19 Trouble Shooting Chart 12A Uneven Spray Pattern LM11 Models SYMPTOMS e Spray pattern is not centered around float e Spray pattern is higher on one side CAUSES e Unit is anchored moored improperly mpeller assembly is not centered in throat e Unit is resting on bottom SYSTEMATIC ORDER OF REPAIR e Verify anchor mooring lines are attached per owner s manual One side may be pulling the float down in the water float must be free to rotate 90 degrees e Verify unit is not touching bottom if touching shorter support arms are available e nspect impeller and throat assembly Verify impeller is centered in throat If not a If unit has adjustable support arm adjust as required to center impeller b For units without adjustable arm remove support arms and rotate throat assembly and or arms to obtain best centering of impeller 20 Rain LM Service Manual Trouble Shooting Chart 12B Uneven Spray Pattern LM10 LM20 Models SYMPTOMS e Spray pattern is not full e Side spray in addition to center spray is present LM10 e Outer spray pattern is heavy on one side Center spray is off axis LM20 e Outer spray pattern is empty at some locations LM20 Outer pattern is not centered around float LM20 CAUSES e Unit is anchored moored improperly e Clogged pumping chamber e Unit is resting on bottom e mproper assembly of diffuser plate e Diffuser plates o ring missin
62. n relief see figure 3 Cable Strai D Attach your aerator power cable to one of the support arms 5 with the ty raps provided corrosive brackish and salt water applications use two ty raps to attach your power cable to the support Attach aerator power cable arm see figure 3 lo unit here using the ty raps provided Figure 3 There are two different methods of securing your aerator anchoring and mooring Rain Bird suggests mooring as it will be easier to install and service the aerator On the next page you will find instructions for mooring the aerator if you prefer to anchor your aerator please see Anchoring Your Aerator MOORING YOUR AERATOR A Proceed to next page follow steps E K B Proceed to page 70 follow steps L N ANCHORING YOUR AERATOR A Proceed to page 69 follow steps E K B Proceed to page 70 follow steps L N Rain LM Service Manual 57 Mooring the aerator An illustration showing how to moor aerator is given in Figure 1 a t mooring Figure 1 E You will need the following items in order to moor your Rain Bird aerator 1 Use all brass and stainless steel hardware in the installation of your Rain Bird aerator 2 Rain Bird recommends using 1 4 63 cm or 1 2 1 25 cm polypropylene rope or stainless steel cable for your mooring lines 3 At the mooring points themselves you will need a wooden stake 1 2 1 25 cm of rebar or a d
63. n the first anchor line Place your aerator in the desired location and securely tie the anchor line to one of the holes on the outside edge of the float K Drop in the second anchor line Securely tie the anchor line to the hole on the outside edge of the float which is directly opposite of the first anchor line that was tied onto the float Make sure the unit can rotate 90 or 1 4 turn The slack in the anchoring lines will allow for proper start up wave action and fluctuations in the water level Flip the unit over Proceed to step L next page Rain LM Service Manual 59 L Energize your unit M Have your electrician do the following while the unit is in the water under load 1 PHASE UNITS Record running voltage amp running amperage power control center serial and cable length and size on the sticker inside the power control panel Go to step N 3 PHASE UNITS 1 Check the direction of the rotation Three phase motors can run in either direction depending on how they are connected to the power supply When the three cable leads are first connected to the power supply there is a 50 chance that the motor will run in the right direction 2 Establish the correct motor rotation by running in both directions Change rotation by exchanging any two of the three motor leads The rotation that gives the lowest current readings is always correct Failure to do the above MAY CAUSE THE MOTOR TO FAIL WITHIN ONE WEEK OF RUNNING TI
64. nd on LM bulkhead connector Rain LM Service Manual 37 Motor Resistance and No Load Ampere Specifications TABLE 1 FRANKLIN MOTORS MOTOR RATING RESISTANCE NO LOAD AMPERE 60 Hz 1 Hp 115V 1ph ohms 8 5 amps 1 Hp 230V 1ph 1 7 ohms 4 0 amps 2 Hp 230V 1ph 1 2 ohms 7 0 amps 3 Hp 230V 1ph 9 ohms 5 0 amps 3 Hp 230V 3ph 1 6 ohms 4 0 amps 3 Hp 460V 3ph 6 9 ohms 2 0 amps 5 Hp 230V 3ph 1 0 ohms 8 5 amps 5 Hp 460V 3ph 4 2 ohms 4 5 amps CENTURY MAGNETEK MOTORS MOTOR RATING RESISTANCE NO LOAD AMPERE 60 Hz 1 Hp 115V 1ph 7 ohms 8 0 amps 1 Hp 230V 1ph 2 3 ohms 4 0 amps 2 Hp 230V 1ph 1 0 ohms 7 0 amps 3 Hp 230V 1ph 9 ohms 9 0 amps 3 Hp 230V 3ph 1 6 ohms 6 0 amps 3 Hp 460V 3ph 6 8 ohms 3 0 amps 5 Hp 230V 3ph 9 ohms 10 0 amps 5 Hp 460V 3ph 3 3 ohms 6 0 amps NOTE AII figures are approximate Rain LM Service Manual 50 Hz Specifications LM MODEL VOLTAGE RUNNING SPRAY HEIGHT SPRAY DIAMETER HP PHASE METERS METERS LM11 1 220 1ph 77 14 5 1 2 220 1ph 11 0 1 6 73 3 220 1ph 11 8 18 82 3 380 3ph 34 21 82 5 380 3ph 6 0 24 91 LM10 1 220 1 75 30 12 2 220 1ph 11 6 44 12 3 220 1ph 134 52 12 3 380 3ph 40 52 12 5 380 3ph 5 8 6 0 12 LM20 5 OS 5 0 5 1 220 1ph 73 30 10 06 40 2 220 1ph 120 40 14 0 6 46 3 220 1ph 145 42 17 0 9 5 8 3 380 3ph 43 42 17 0 9 5 8 5 380 3ph 62 46 22 0 9 61 Rain LM Service Manual Lake Management Aerator Technical 60HZ En
65. necessary technical information and procedures needed to effectively trouble shoot any service any situation have been provided Although it is primarily written to support Rain 5 network of factory support technicians it can be used by un trained personnel in servicing Rain Bird products The manual is designed to be a stand alone reference tool It is made up of 10 sections that pertain to a specific product line and 2 separate sections covering Rain Bird war ranty procedures and suggested service programs for authorized service centers Each section follows the same format a basic product description a list of the required tools flow charts for efficient problem diagnosis a complete section depicting all repair procedures an entire section on how to get units in and out of the water a section depicting various optional accessories and a section on annual maintenance Rain LM Service Manual Lake Management Aerator Product Description The Lake Management Aerator LM family of aerators represents the culmination of 40 years of experience in the aeration field All LM products are constructed of stainless steel and valox thermo plastics These units are corrosion resistant and approved for use in salt water All LM units incorporate a low speed motor which is run in an oil bath which provides cooling and lubrication These low speed motors provide a savings in operating cost of 10 to 2596 that of high speed motors
66. ng 1 5 16 flat washer and 1 5 16 18 elastic locknut A CAUTION Do not over tighten 3 LM20 amp LM30 Assembly a Line up the LM20 amp LM30 diffuser plate with the center stud on the housing and attach it to the diffuser housing using 1 5 16 flat washer and 1 5 16 18 elastic lock nut CAUTION Do not over tighten Rain LM Service Manual 75 Support Arm Assembly 50 60HZ Units A Step 1 Materials needed see figure 1 1 Check that all of the materials have been received Make sure that you have all the materials shown in the diagram plus the desired pumping system 2 Lay the float down on its flat side NOTE some models selected parts have been A coded to assist in assembly In the event that the unit would require disassemble record the support arm locations on the float This will ease re assem bly and alignment 2 9 5 16 Flat Washers Tit 3 5 16 Lock Nuts 6 1 4 Flange Nuts 3 5 16 Hex Bolts oS ea c e z i 1 Motor Unit E 3 Support Arms B Step 2 see figure 2 1 50 60 Hz LM10 LM20 and LM30 a Using a 5 16 lock nut a 5 16 flat washer and a 5 16 hex bolt attach the bottom of one of the support arms to the support arm brace 2 Assembly for the LM11 a Insert the top of the support arm into the pocket in the x a Top of Sup
67. ound bar is making contact Fig X 27 L Slide the rubber shaft slinger down the motor shaft it should not rub against the motor base plate There must be a spacing of 015 to 045 between the slinger s outer lip and the top of the motor plate Fig X 28 Figure X 27 Continuity check to S S housing 015 045 GAP Figure X 28 LM rubber slinger location 36 Rain LM Service Manual M Pour Rain 0il into the unit using funnel at the oil plug openings Fill until the oil level measures 1 5 3 8cm from the top of the oil plug opening Fig X 29 A NOTE Do not overfill If original oil plugs are to be used re place the o rings Torque the oil plugs to 28 in Ibs Connect power to the motor and let run for 2 minutes in order to break in the rotary seal Verify amperage draw is cor rect per Table 1 NOTE Do not run unit for more than two minutes damage will occur P Place silicone grease 48 0001 in the bulkhead connector This will pre vent water penetration and dry rot Fig X 30 This completes the unit assembly proceed to the aerator unit assembly instruction to finish the aerator s assem bly FILL TO 1 5 4 1 WITH OIL FROM THIS SURFACE art d Figure X 29 Fill until the oil level measures 1 5 3 8cm from the top of the oil plug opening Figure X 30 Correct location for silicone dielectric compou
68. p calls for warranty claims Located on the following pages are several troubleshooting charts to aid you in finding the cause of the problem Once the site is analyzed please refer to the appropriate flowchart 8 Rain LM Service Manual Trouble Shooting Chart Index These troubleshooting charts are provided to serve as a guide in locating the cause of failure The flowcharts are designed to locate the fault in an orderly manner Other charts are formatted listing the major symptoms causes and systematic order of repair Unit Not Operating No 10 Unit Not Operating Circuit Breaker Trips Fuse Blown GFl 11 Unit Not Operating otarnter oed etes na asam RATE 12 Unit Not Operating L__ C 13 Apnormal Operation High 14 Apnormal Operation L OW Amp esame 15 Apnormal Operation Operates in Manual Mode Only 16 Abnormal Operation Starter Relay Coil Chatters HUMS 17 Abnormal Operation eee bxrtere PE 18 Apnormal Operation EXCESSIVE VIDAN 18 Abnormal Spray Pattern Thin Weak Spray Pattern 19 Abnormal Spray Pattern Uneven Spray Pattern L
69. ply with Gauge to perform LM leak tests Rain LM Service Manual Custom Tools Supplied by Rain PART NUMBER SS 10 SS C230 SS C350 SS C260 GP5011 SS C290 SS C300 SS C320 SS C330 SS C340 41 0012 41 0076 46 0103 55 50 DESCRIPTION Ceramic Seat Driver Bearing Driver Seal Motor Base Plate Installation Tool Motor Installation Bolt 10 Flat Washer Motor Stand Bulkhead Inserter Air Fitting MBP Support Arm Brace Torque Screwdriver Preset 30in Ibs Oil plug hex key amp dipstick Rotary seal spacer 175 Franklin submersible motor shaft height gauge Prop alignment spacer 350 Rain LM Service Manual Consumable Supplies NOTE Vendors Part numbers are given as reference exact equivalent from an alternate vendor may be substituted If equivalency is questionable contact Rain Bird Mild Soapy Water Isopropyl Alcohol Dri Lube with TFE Dem Kote 2W757A Locktite 819 Hylomer Permatex Hylomar HPF Gasket Dressing All purpose Grease 630 AA Lubriplate Fiske Bros Refining RTV Sealant Dow Corning 732 Pipe Thread Sealer with TFE Anti Seize Technology Teflon Thread Tape Anti Seize Technology Removable Threadlocker Locktite 242 Silicone Dielectric Compound P N 48 0001 Oil P N 667 002 Seal Lubricant P N 48 0003 P N 48 0004 Leak Detection Cleaning Rotary Seals Mating Surfaces Installing C2 Motor Base Plate into S S
70. port Arm ub Figure 1 LM11 UNITS ONLY float TOP OF SUPPORT 316 Hex Bot b Install the other two support arms in the same manner O Splat Washer C Step 3 see figure 3 Support 1 50 60 Hz LM10 LM20 LM30 9 16 Lock Nut a Attach the support arm that was just assembled to the Sport support arm brace to the mounting ring using 2 1 4 flange nuts hole down from the top of the support arm when as sembling the support arms to the motor unit When installing the adjustable support arms center the Figure 2 mounting ring s bolt in the middle of the second slot from the top of the support arm LM11 UNITS ONLY 2 Assembly for LM11 a Insert the motor shaft into the Sunburst throat assembly NOTE FOR ALL 50 amp 60HZ UNITS Use the second Support Arm Top of M Fl Mounting Ring Figure 3 76 Rain LM Service Manual Motor Mounting Ring 1 4 Flange Nut 2 Top of Support Arm Figure 4 5 16 Hex Bolt 16 Flat Wash 6 Flat Washer Remember use second hole down from the top of the support arm when attaching the support arm to the motor mounting ring Center Support Brace 5 16 Lock Nut Fue Hex Bolt _5 16 Flat Washer Support Brace 5 16 Lock Nut Support Arm Figure 6 D Step 4 see figure 4 1 50 60 Hz
71. r in throat Verify adequate gap between end of impeller and throat exists for entire 360 rotation Adjust as required per 9 Figure 10 11 Insert the remaining two support arms in the float and attach each arm to the mounting ring using 2 1 4 flange nuts Do nol fasten the support arm tightly to the ring at this time Adjustment may be required later See Figure 9 Use the second set of holes from the top of the support arm 12 Using a 5 16 lock nut 5 16 flat washer and a 5 16 hex bolt for each arm attach the bottom of the arms to the support arm brace See Figure 9 NOTE When the support arms are assembled N properly a perfect triangle is formed where the arms meet at the support brace 13 Tighten the support arms securely to the first brace and then to all six locations of the mounting ring 14 Refer to Figure 10 Inspect for adequate clearance between the impeller and the throat If the impeller is not properly aligned adjustment can be made by slightly loosen ing the lock nuts at the mounting ring and moving the motor unit for proper clearance If this is not adequate use of a different set of slots in the throat assembly may be required Refer to step 8 15 Insure that all hardware is properly tightened 16 Attach your aerator power cable to one of the support arms with the ty raps provided as instructed in the Physical Installation section of your owner s manual NOTE Due to the r
72. r further details on this proce dure E Reassembling manifold and pump chamber 1 Install the pump chamber and standoff strainer onto the motor plate with 4 1 4 20 nylon locknuts and 8 1 4 flat washers NOTE Be sure to align the pump chamber and stand off strainer to the studs on the motor plate See Figure 4 2 Install the impeller with the impeller bolt to the motor shaft Reinsert any spacer shims at this point diffuser housing center stud manifold o ring manifold assembly impeller pump chamber o ring shim spacer tab alignment notch LX 10 flat washer ing 1T T impeller bolt L 2 AN T hex cap screw lock washer 3 8 flat washer pump chamber screw SE Figure 3 impeller pump chamber o ring pump chamber standoff strainer motor shaft impeller bolt lock washer 3 8 flat washer shim spacer gt 3 8 flat washer 1 4 20 nylon locknut 1 4 flat washer 1 4 flat washer motor plate bulkhead connector Figure 4 Stud 4 studs on each plate NOTE Not all units have spacer shims See Figure 4 3 Reinsert the o ring into the groove in the pump chamber Install the manifold onto the pump cham ber with 8 hex cap screws See Figure 3 4 Pivot the motor unit into alignment with
73. re 12 N Secure the mooring lines 0 Energize your unit Rain LM Service Manual 67 Rain Bird Screen Installation LM 1 4 Screen Kit F 900 002F 1 2 Screen Kit F 800 001B DESCRIPTION PAR DESCRIPTION PR 9 1 Fender Washers 800 011 9 1 Fender Washers 800 011 9 S S Sheet Metal Screws BP2803B 0 S S Sheet Metal Screws BP2803B C2 1 4 Screen C2 1 2 Screen 15 0002 A Pull screen over motor unit and support arms until it reaches the first ridge on the float see figure 1 pq o gt gt 22272 Make sure the cord cords running through the cord trough where the float arms fit into the float choose one cord trough for all of your cables see figure 1 1 Pull approxi mately two inches of the screen past the Mounting Ring This is to insure that all of the cord troughs are adequately covered gt VS s x OMEN 25 oy T PU e SOR PROSE nes RUN lt lt S G Fasten the screen to the float with the washers and screws provided Fasten one screw and one washer on both sides of each cord trough see figure 1 1 D Screw the remaining screws and wash Figure 1 ers through the screen into float between the cord troughs three places see figure 1 2 1 Cord troughs are located on the 2 Placeaw
74. ruct and attach the concrete weights per instructions included in the kit Please note that the concrete must be allowed to harden at least 24 hours before being placed in the water D The unit can be adjusted to allow a 20 degree tilt in the discharge To adjust remove the top bolts securing the power unit to the support frame one on each side Loosen the bottom bolts and move the unit to align the bolts with the desired holes in the support frame Install the bolts and secure all loosen removed bolts unit creating an unstable area and allow the unit to shift Rain Bird does not recommend point i WARNING Aiming the discharge down toward the bottom may erode the bottom in front of the ing the discharge down E Attach your Rain Bird power cable to the aerator Align the pigtail connector on the cable up to the pin configu ration on the bulkhead connector HAND TIGHTEN the coupling nut onto the bulkhead connector DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN OVER TIGHTENING WILL CAUSE A FRACTURE IN THE CONNECTOR AND COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT F Fasten the strain relief to the support frame Using two ty raps secure the cable to the side of the support frame and place a small loop in the cable between the last ty rap and the connector Refer to figure 6 Rain LM Service Manual 65 G Have your electrician perform an on shore dry run test 1 Check and compare the actual power supply at the site to the information on the aerator
75. ry land attach the power cable to the aerator and power supply 3 Turn the handle mechanism on the exterior of the power control center to the ON position 4 Energize the unit by turning the Hand Off Auto switch to the Hand position Run the unit 2 minutes to break in seals DO NOT RUN UNIT FOR MORE THAN 2 MINUTES MOTOR DAMAGE CAN OCCUR 5 IF Steps 1 4 are successful you are ready to install the unit in the water Proceed with following mooring in structions located at the bottom of this page Mooring the Unit A You will need the following items in order to moor your Rain Bird aerator 1 Use all brass and stainless steel hardware in the installation of your Rain Bird aerator 2 Rain Bird recommends using 3 32 24 cm or 1 8 32 cm stainless steel cable or 1 2 1 25cm polypropylene rope for your mooring lines 3 At the mooring points themselves you will need a wooden stake 1 2 1 25 cm of rebar or a duck bill type earth anchor See Figure 2 Rain Bird strongly suggests using earth anchors for installation See your local Rain Bird distributor for more information e Duckbill Earth Anchors are driven into the ground using a drive rod and heavy hammer compacting the earth as they drive downward until they reach the recommended depth After removing drive rod installer pulls up on cable This planes or rotates the anchor into load lock position like a toggle bolt in undisturbed earth B Choose a suitable
76. s name plate in regard to motor voltage phase and frequency IF VOLTAGE VARIATIONS ARE NOT WITHIN THE RANGE ON THE FOLLOW ING CHART DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT Minimum 50 2 Minimum Maximum 115V 109V 125V 220V 197V 242V 208 230V 197V 242V 380V 380V 380V 460V 437V 483V 415V 400V 436V 575V 546V 604V WARNING A MINIMUM OF 380 VOLTS MUST BE ATTAINED OR THE PROPER STEP UP TRANSFORMER MUST BE SPECIFIED 2 With the aerator on dry land attach the power cable to the aerator and power supply 3 Turn the handle mechanism on the exterior of the power control center to the ON position 4 Energize the unit by turning the Hand Off Auto switch to the hand position Run the unit 2 minutes to break in the seals DO NOT RUN UNIT FOR MORE THAN 2 MINUTES MOTOR DAMAGE CAN OCCUR 5 If Steps 1 4 are successful you are ready to install the unit in the water H Attach the aspirator tubing to the barbed fitting on the venturi assembly Refer to figure 7 Secure the tubing to the support frame using two ty raps Cut the tubing to the desired length allowing for fluctuations in the water depth Connect the float cou pling assembly to the other end ON CIRCULATOR MODELS STEP IS OMITTED NOTE II the float is not desired the A aspirator tubing can be secured to a or stake Rain recommends using a 1 5 PVC pipe along the edge of the water The end of the tube must be fasten above the water surface The
77. s nameplate in regard to motor voltage phase and frequency IF VOLTAGE VARIATIONS ARE NOT WITHIN THE RANGE ON THE FOLLOW ING CHART DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT 160 2 Minimum 80 HZ Minimum 208 230 55 546 dq ll 2 With the aerator on dry land attach the power cable to the aerator and power supply 3 Turn the handle mechanism on the exterior of the Power control center to the ON position 56 Rain LM Service Manual 4 Energize the unit by turning the Hand Off Auto switch to the Hand position Run unit 2 minutes to break in seals DO NOT RUN UNIT FOR MORE THAN 2 MINUTES MOTOR DAMAGE CAN OCCUR 5 IF Steps 1 4 are successful you are ready to install the unit in the water Proceed with following instructions A CAUTION Rain Bird aerators are designed to run in a COUNTER CLOCKWISE DIRECTION and CUR RENT UNBALANCE BETWEEN THE LEGS ON 3 PHASE UNITS SHOULD NOT EXCEED 5 Steps L M on page 12 determine current unbalance ATTENTION les aerateurs Rain Bird sont designes pour fonctionner dans le sens contaire des aiguilles d une montre et tout desequilibre entre chacune des phases de l alimentation ne doit pas depasser 5 voir L M page 12 pour determiner le desequilibre C Install the cable strain relief device Pass the wire hoop _ through one of the holes in the float and around the aerator power _ cable Re attach the cable strai
78. sassembled Support Arm Flange nut resting on the floor N Support Bracey 3 Remove the first support arm from the Mounting Ring mounting ring by a Removing the two flange nuts from the mounting ring See Figure 2 L Figure 2 b Remove the second support arm from the mounting ring by repeating the directions given 3 4 Remove the loosened support arms from the aerator Rain LM Service Manual 49 G Remove the aerator manifold and pumping chamber 1 Pivot and lift the motor unit and remaining support arm out of the float Set the motor unit upright 2 Remove the 8 hex cap screws from the manifold Lift the manifold away from the pump chamber See Figure 3 3 Remove the o ring and set aside The impeller should be exposed See Figure 3 4 Remove the impeller bolt and pull the impeller off of the motor shaft Remove any spacer shims from the unit 5 Remove the pump chamber standoff strainer from the motor unit by removing the 4 1 4 20 nylon locknuts from the studs attached to the motor plate Lift off the assembly See Figure 4 NOTE Not all units have spacer shims See Figure 4 D Draining oil refilling oil and changing the o ring on the oil plugs 1 Drain the oil from the motor unit and fill the unit with fresh Rain Bird oil Never use old oil Refer to draining and filling instructions located on page 5 6 of these instructions fo
79. sing 1 4 Serrated flange nut center stud manifold o ring manifold assembly impeller pump chamber o ring shim spacer impeller bolt r lock washer 3 0 flat washer pump chamber Figure 3 C Disassembly of LM11 1 With the unit on its side loosen the impeller s set screw and remove the impeller bolt Remove the impeller assembly from the motor shaft 10 nylon lock nut A Remove any Options e screen e lights and brackets and transformer enclosure B Disassembly of LM10 LM20 and LM30 units 1 With the unit standing upright remove the lock nut and washer from the stud in the diffuser plate Grab the outer edge of the diffuser housing and remove See Figure 1 2 Turn the unit upside down Remove 2 of the 5 16 bolts and locknuts from the support arm brace See Figure 2 3 Remove the 1 4 flange nuts from the mount ing ring at two support arm locations Remove the two support arms See Figure 2 4 Pivot and lift the support arm motor unit from the float Set the motor upright and remove the last arm 5 Remove the 8 screws from the top manifold assembly and remove the manifold assembly from the unit Remove the chamber o ring 6 Remove the impeller bolt lock washer 3 8 flat washer and impeller 7 Remove the 4 1 4 locknuts holding the pumping chamber to the motor plate and lift the chamber off the plate 2 Lay
80. taminant Apply dielectric silicone P N 48 0001 to the inside of the connector Ground 1 Apply a dab of the silicone to the back center of the connector See Figure 9 2 Apply a strip to both sides of the keyway See Figure 9 N NOTE Clean and dry the male end of power cord before inserting into bulkhead G After unit is completely assembled secure strain relief to float Attach cord to support arm by using two ty raps P N GP5008 Allow for adequate flex in cord to prevent any strain on cord bulkhead connection See Figure 10 DESCRIPTION PART LM Float 02 400 Support Arm amp Bracket 02 303 5 16 Lock Nut GP1208 5 16 Flat Washer 927 004 5 16 Hex Bolt 106 302 Support Brace C2 C2 301 Flange Nut 26 0001 10 Motor Unit Motor Plate Mounting Ring Strain Relief 614 025 Tyraps 6 GP5008 GY Figure 10 Rain LM Service Manual 53 Electrical Installation Your Rain Bird Power Control Center is made exclusively for Rain Bird by Cutler Hammer This weather resistant NEMA 3R Power Control Center comes complete with a twenty four hour on off timer magnetic starter surge arrestor and a fused or circuit breaker disconnect All electrical specifications are located on the door of the Rain Power Control Center Rain Bird recommends that all ELECTRICAL WORK BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED LICENSED ELEC
81. tors only TOP VIEW Figure X 5 LM start switch Franklin motor 28 Rain LM Service Manual F Motor Base Plate Removal 1 Disconnect all bulkhead wires from the motor 2 Remove the 4 motor mount bolts Fig X 6 3 Pull the motor base plate assembly away from the motor NOTE Using extreme caution it will be necessary to use a gear puller such as the one in figure X 8 G Remove all seals from the motor base plate assembly NOTE Never reuse any seal after disturbing them H Inspect the motor base plate for abnor malities If there is any defects do not reuse BEARING REMOVAL REPLACEMENT NOTE If the motor is being replaced omit this step 1 II any water was found in the unit it is recommended that the bearings be replaced 2 Before changing bearings verify there was no rotor strike against the stator If rotor strike is found do not reuse motor this can alter the motor s ability to run correctly 3 Using a bearing puller remove damaged bearings Fig X 8 Figure X 6 Remove LM motor mount bolts 4 Figure X 8 LM motor bearing removal Rain LM Service Manual 29 4 Tap the new bearings in place using the bearing driver tool P N SS C230 Fig X 9 WARNING Never tap on the outer race of the bearing damage will result J BULKHEAD REMOVAL REPLACEMENT T NOTE If bulkhead assembly is ok omit this step 1 Remove ol
82. uck bill type earth anchor see figure 2 Duckbill Earth Anchors are driven into the ground using a drive rod w heavy hammer compacting the earth as they drive downward until they reach the recommended depth After removing drive rod installer pulls up on cable This planes or rotates the anchor into load lock position like a toggle bolt in undisturbed earth LEN Figure 2 F Choose a suitable location for your Rain Bird aerator See the aerator location chart on page 7 of the owner s manual to determine the best aerator location for the most efficient and effective aeration G Secure your first mooring point II you are using a stake or 1 2 1 25cm rebar make sure to pound the mooring point securely into the ground on the outer edge of the pond If you are mooring with an earth anchor you will need to place the earth anchor two feet into the pond and then pound the earth anchor about two feet into the pond bottom The earth anchor will allow your mooring lines to be virtually unnoticeable as it will be hidden two feet beneath the surface of the water H Attach the mooring lines to the holes in the float Use a strong tight knot as it will secure the Rain Bird aerator in its place Launch your aerator into the water Walk one mooring line around to the other side of the pond J Pull your Rain Bird aerator into your previously chosen location K Put in the other anchor or stake Tie down your Rain Bird aer
83. und step 3 try to start the unit and check the amperage draw at each leg Correct readings can be found in Table 1 of POWER UNIT DIAGNOSTICS Remove oil drain plugs and drain oil Note the condition of the oil a Dark foul smell like sulfur possible burnt winding unit developed extreme internal heat b Milky water present in oil c Dark molasses like in color blown capacitor NOTE Dispose of the drained oil properly DO NOT REUSE Perform a pressure and vacuum test Insert the LM MBP air fitting supplied by Rain Bird in the service center tool kit P N 55 320 into one of the oil plug openings Install a oil plug in the other opening Apply air pressure NOTE Use only a maximum of 5 psi air pressure to test the unit ANY GREATER AMOUNT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS HARM Use a mild soapy water solution to locate any leaks under pressure Next perform a vacuum test using equipment capable of reaching 20 in Hg maximum Apply vacuum clamp off vacuum source and verify no drop in vacuum in unit NOTE It is important that all findings from the previous diagnostics are noted and retained for future use This information will be invaluable in determining whether the motor itself can be reused or not Evaluate results of steps 1 through 6 Any failure will result in power unit disassemble proceed to power unit disassemble instructions 26 Rain LM Service Manual NOTE It is possible to reuse a motor in whic
84. under the aerator If high waves or large fluctuations in water depth occur it may be necessary to allow for more than the required 40 1m Shorter support arms are available upon request The shorter support arms change the minimum operating depth to 91 771 5 A Attach your Rain Bird power cable to the aerator Align the pigtail connector on the cable up to the pin configuration on the bulkhead on the T NM aerator HAND TIGHTEN the coupling nut onto the bulkhead connector DO N Eius cc E EN NOT OVER TIGHTEN OVER TIGHTENING WILL CAUSE A FRACTURE IN THE N L 29 CONNECTOR AND COULD LEAD TO A SHORT CIRCUIT ll Si see figure 2 Attach aerator power NOTE You will notice a small amount of silicon compound on i j cable to unit A the female end of the aerator connector This compound has o Qe been applied during assembly and is needed in order to make Figure 2 proper seal between the two connectors DO NOT REMOVE COMPOUND When servicing the aerator make sure to re apply compound Rain Bird part 48 0001 CAUTION KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF THE IMPELLER WHEN TRYING TO START THE AERATOR 4 ATTENTION BARDER VOS MAINS DISTANCE DE LA TURBINE PORSQUE VOUS ESSAYEZ DE MARRER P AERATEUR EEP HANDS CLEA E s B Have your electrician perform an on shore dry run test 1 Check and compare the actual power supply at the site to the information on the aerator
85. will not under any circumstances be liable for incidental or consequential damages no matter how they occur a TURF PRODUCTS Falcon Series rotors the T Bird Series rotors the R 50 Series rotors 5000 Series rotors 1800 Series pop up spray heads U Series nozzles brass MPR nozzles A 8S and PA 8S PRS shrub adapters and 1300 and 1400 bubblers 5 years Lake Management Aerator LM10 LM11 LM20 LM30 5 years Lake Management Aerator LMM 2 years Lake Management Aerator Lights 1 year All other turf products 3 years b GOLF PRODUCTS Golf Rotors TG 25 DR DH DS ESR and EAGLE series Golf rotors 3 years Additionally any 25 DR DH DS or EAGLE rotor sold and installed in conjunction with a Rain Bird swing joint 5 years Proof of concurrent installation is required Swing Joints 5 years Brass and Plastic Valves EFB and PE B Remote Control Valves and Brass Quick Coupling Valves and Keys 3 years Filtration system controllers 3 years Lake Management Aerator LM10 LM11 LM20 LM30 5 years Lake Management Aerator LMM 2 Years Lake Management Aerator Lights 1 year All other golf products 1 year c AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PC Dripline 3 years Rain Guns 3 years in agricultural applications only Disk Fillers 1 year Pressure Gauges 1 year All agricultural products 2 years d ALL OTHER PRODUCTS one year ADDENDUM In freezing climates it is necessary to properly

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