1/3 HP - 1/2 HP AERATION SYSTEM

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING/ATTENTION:

• Disconnect unit from electrical supply circuit at disconnect switch before opening. Débranchez le cabinet du circuit

d'alimentation en utilisant l'interrupteur de déconnexion avant l'ouverture

• Always use parts that are supplied or approved by Vertex. Use of other parts may result in poor performance and could

create a hazardous situation and void the warranty. Toujours utiliser des pièces qui sont fournis ou approuvés par Vertex.

Utilisez d'autres pièces peut entraîner de mauvaises performances et pourrait créer une situation dangereuse et annuler la

garantie.

d'autres composants électriques besoin de service.

- If the cabinet is producing unusual noises or odors. Si le coffret est produisant des bruits ou des odeurs inhabituels.

Vertex aeration systems are designed for low-maintenance and typically only require minimal scheduled maintenance. Periodic cleaning and/or

replacement of the compressor air filter, piston cup, and “Flexing” of the AirStation™ is required. Remember to keep cabinet air inlets and outlets

free of debris and weed growth to allow normal ventilation. If size and appearance of any surface boil has decreased from initial installation,

perform one or both of the following:

GENERAL CABINET CLEANING

1. Disconnect unit from electrical supply circuit at disconnect switch prior to opening

2. Using a portable vacuum or reg, remove debris, grass cippings and dirt from inside cabinet

3. Remove objects blocking the cabinet intake vents

**On the inside of the cabinet lid or the outside back cover of this Owner’s Manual, you will find a Vertex parts list that provides you the necessary parts

information for ordering replacement parts. Call Vertex at 844-432-4303 with your 4 digit system warranty number or serial number off of the silver ETL sticker,

located inside the cabinet. Vertex can also supply you with the necessary replacement parts information.

No Filter

Cooling fans provide critical cooling for the cabinet components. If the cooling fans fail, cabinet temperatures will drastically increase and

damage the compressor system. For systems that run continuously, we recommend replacing the cooling fans every two or three years during

compressor maintenance.

DISK FLEX-CLEANING PROCEDURES

Routine maintenance of the AirStation™ disks is recommended once per year. This procedure is known as disk flexing. Over time organic matter

and algae can settle on the AirStations™ and inhibit the release of micro-bubbles, in turn reducing the effectiveness of the AirStation™. Disk

flexing helps unclog the pores in the membranes, reduces back pressure on the compressor(s), and restores the performance of the AirStation™.

Disk flexing is very easy and is done from the cabinet or valve box location. The control valves for each AirStation™ are located inside the cabinet,

unless a Remote VBS (Valve Box System) was installed. In the instance that a VBS was installed, the control valves will be inside the valve box,

buried to ground level, down by the shoreline.

If you have not yet balanced the AirStations, or cannot read your indicator

marks, see the “AirStation™ Balancing” . The Disk Flex Cleaning procedure is now complete.

AIRSTATION™ BALANCING

Once the installation of a multiple AirStation system has been completed, proper balancing of the AirStations is required to ensure that they all

get an equal amount of air. The control valves for each AirStation are located inside the cabinet, unless a Remote Valve Box System (VBS) was

installed. In the instance that a VBS was installed, the control valves will be inside the valve box, buried to ground level, down by the shoreline.

Close all blue AirStation valves except the one with the longest (or deepest) run of tubing. With this one valve wide open, partially open the valve

that controls the air flow to the AirStation with the second longest (or second deepest) run of tubing. Continue this process of adjusting the

second valve until a boil is noticed above this AirStation. Leave the valve in this position and move on to the next valve and repeat the process.

Continue working your way from the longest (or deepest) to the shortest (or most shallow) run of tubing. Once there is air to all of the AirStations,

6. Return all valves to their original, balanced positions by aligning the

marks you made on the valve bodies before starting the procedure.