Product Manual

Outdoor Water Solutions
2300 S. Old Missouri Rd, Springdale, AR 72764
866-471-1614, www.outdoorwatersolutions.com
How Much Sun is required?
One common source of confusion with regards to solar powered aerators is the question of how much sun is
required to successfully power the aerator? Does it have to be perfectly sunny? What if a cloud blocks the
sun? The answer is... it depends. The sun's energy varies throughout the day and at some point in the day
(usually around 12pm), the sun will reach its peak intensity. If it's a clear day (i.e. no clouds), this is the point at
which a solar powered aerator will reach its peak output. As the day progresses and the sun gets lower in the
sky, the power output of a solar panel will naturally decrease until dark at which point power output will halt
altogether. In the same way, anything that obstructs the sun during the day, such as clouds, trees and
buildings, will also have an effect on the output of the panel. For example, if the sun is obstructed by some
light cloud cover, it is still possible, depending on the time of day, to achieve greater than 50% of the solar
devices direct-solar output. In terms of an aeration system, that means you could still achieve a reasonable
flow rate as long as the clouds don't get too thick, or the sun isn't too low in the sky
Tools/materials needed: Included parts:
1-QUIKRETE 80 lb. Concrete Mix 1-5ft galvanized pole
1-Digging shovel or post-hole shovel 2- Solar panels prewired with MC4 connectors
1-Level 1-two way adjustable solar panel mount
2-7/16” wrenches 2- 52” x 1 1/2”angle solar panel braces
Power drill 2-MC4 prewired disconnects from cabinet
Work Table 2-Support angles 2 ½” in length
1-5/16 socket with ratchet 2- Y-connectors
1-Bag of hardware