Kasco VFX Manual
2HP-5HP VFX AERATOR MANUAL 1
MOVING WATER FORWARD, SINCE 1968
Operation &
Maintenance
Manual
Document number 884172
Document version 2021.2.0
VFX
DECORATIVE
AERATOR
8400, 2.3, 5.1, 5.3
3020379
ANSI/UL 778: 2016
Ed.6+R:22Feb2017
CSA C22.2 #108: 2014 Ed.5
2HP-5HP VFX AERATOR MANUAL 1
715.262.4488
TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUESTIONS?
Safety First...............................................................................................................................2
Unit Specications & Pattern Size ........................................................................................3
Tools & Supplies Needed .......................................................................................................3
Parts Included .........................................................................................................................4
Unit Installation Instructions ................................................................................................9
Maintenance Recommendations........................................................................................11
Troubleshooting Tips............................................................................................................12
Warranty ................................................................................................................................13
Non-Warranty Repairs .........................................................................................................14
Repair Contact Form ............................................................................................................15
2HP-5HP VFX AERATOR MANUAL 2
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Moving Machinery
WARNINGS:
Shock Hazard
SAFETY FIRST
• Please read and follow these important instructions to help ensure your safety and the quality
performance of your Kasco equipment.
• Use caution when dealing with any electrical and/or moving equipment.
• Under NO CIRCUMSTANCE should anyone enter the water with the electrical equipment plugged in and/
or in operation.
• Kasco Aerating Fountains are intended for use with a Listed control panel having a GFCI protected
receptacle, or eld wiring terminals and disconnect switch, or a timer with a disconnect for use with
a GFCI receptacle. Control panels MUST be installed by a qualied electrician. Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters (GFCIs) should be tested upon each installation and every month thereafter to ensure
proper operation.
• Single-phase units are supplied with an internal grounding conductor and/or a grounding-type
attachment plug. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, be certain the unit is properly connected to the
Kasco-supplied control panel (refer to the instructions included with your control panel).
• 3-phase units (2.3VFX, 2.3HVFX, 5.3VFX, 5.3HVFX) require a startup test after wiring to ensure proper
rotation of the impeller. If the impeller is rotating in the opposite direction, the unit will not perform
properly and internal damage to the unit may occur (see 3-phase startup procedure on page 10).
• NEVER run the unit out of the water. This will damage the seals and create a dangerous situation for the
operator.
• Use extreme caution around water, especially cold water, as in spring, fall, and winter, which poses a
hazard in and of itself.
• NEVER lift or drag the equipment by the power cords. If you need to pull the unit to the side of the pond,
use the anchoring ropes.
• Do not use boats that tip easily for installation and follow all boating safety rules and regulations,
including wearing a PFD (Personal Flotation Device).
• Do not use waders in deep ponds/lakes or ponds/lakes with drop-os, drastic slopes, or soft bottom
material.
• Control panels must be installed by a qualied electrician.
• For more information regarding your control panel instructions, refer to your control panel owner’s
manual. A control panel must be installed a minimum of 5 feet (3m in Canada) from the body of water
unless separated from the body of water by a fence, wall, or other permanent barrier that will make
the unit inaccessible to persons in the water. A complete list of control panels can be found in the
Accessories section of kascomarine.com.
During otation operation, water is pulled from 360° around and directly below the unit. Keep these
areas clear of debris as much as possible to decrease frequency of screen cleaning.
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UNIT SPECIFICATIONS & PATTERN SIZE
• (3) Anchors or stakes for installing unit
• 208-240V electrical supply near pond on a post with room for mounting the control panel
• (4) #10 x 1’’ long or longer screws for mounting the control panel
• 9/16’’ socket with extension and ratchet
• 7/16’’ socket and ratchet or combination wrench
• (3) 12’’ pieces of 1’’ galvanized pipe for weighting ropes (optional)
7/16’’combination
wrench
9/16’’ socket
(extension not shown)
Model Pattern Size Voltage Operating
Amps
Locked Rotor
Amps
Control Panel
Connection
Unit
Connection
Height Width Single-Phase Units
8400VFX 8’ 32’ 208-240 11 40 Hardwire C-85 Hardwire C-85
5.1FVFX 9’ 34’ 208-240 20 97 Hardwire C-95 Hardwire C-95
3-Phase Units
2.3VFX 8’ 32’ 208 7.5 40
See control panel instructions
5.3VFX 9’ 34’ 208 16 100
2.3HVFX 8’ 32’ 460 3.6 24
5.3HVFX 9’ 34’ 460 7.8 49
TOOLS & SUPPLIES NEEDED
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2HP-5HP VFX AERATOR MANUAL 4
PARTS INCLUDED
ID Description Qty Part #
A 3/8-16 hex head screw 3 820093
B 3/8” lock washer 3 566230
CVFX upper oat screen 3 284165
D Float, single phase 1 See table below
E L-bracket, large VFX 3 284170
F 1/4” lock washer 6 840537
G 1/4”-20 x 1” hex head screw 6 451130
H VFX unit assembly 1 See table below
I Bottom screen, large aerator 1 990162
J Bottom screen clip, large aerator 3 223240
K 3/8”-16 x 1/2” serrated hex head screw 3 820092
L 3/4” mesh screen (not pictured) 1 990170
M Cable tie (not pictured) 8 415038
N Dielectric grease (not pictured) 1 341300
Unit Size H (Part #) D (Part #)
2 HP 8400VFX 284102
2 HP, 3-phase 2.3VFX 284103
5 HP 5.1VFX 284105
5 HP, 3-phase 5.3VFX 284105
Unit Assembly Table
A
B
C
D
E
G
F
H
I
J
K
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2HP-5HP VFX AERATOR MANUAL 5
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Attach the oat L-bracket (E) to the unit assembly (H) by tightening the 1/4’’ lock washer (F) and 1/4”-20
x 1’’ hex head screw (G) with 7/16’’ socket or combination wrench. Repeat for all three legs on the unit
assembly.
2. Place the oat (D) over the unit assembly so that it rests on the L-brackets. Ensure the three channels
on the inside of the oat line up with the threaded hole in the L-brackets, and the dedicated power cord
channel on the underside of the oat is near the cord connection on the unit assembly.
H
F
G
Dedicated power
cord channel
D
E
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
3. Tighten the upper screen section (C) to the ledge on the top of the oat using the 3/8”-16 x 3’’ hex head
screw (A) and 3/8’’ lock washer (B) through the hole in the L-bracket using the 9/16’’ socket wrench. Re-
peat for all three upper screen sections. Socket extension may be required.
A
B
C
4. On the underside of the oat, line up the (3) bottom screen clips (J) and start threading in the (3) 3/8”-16
x 1/2’’ serrated hex head screws (K), but do not tighten down at this time. Be sure the clips can slide back
and forth freely.
Allow movement
J
K
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
5. Wrap the at mesh into a cone shape by overlapping both vertical edges by approximately 1 inch and
aligning the top and bottom edges of mesh.
6. Use three cable ties evenly spaced along the vertical seam to secure the mesh at the top, middle, and
bottom.
7. Center the stainless steel bottom screen inside the mesh cone with approximately 2 inches of mesh
above the steel screen's large ring.
8. Use three cable ties evenly spaced around the large ring to attach the mesh to the steel screen.
9. Use two cable ties placed opposite each other on the small ring to further secure the mesh to the
screen.
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Dedicated power
cord channel
J
10. Lift the unit and slide the bottom oat screen (I) with the mesh over the can and up to the bottom of the
oat, allowing the unit power cord to exit between them in the dedicated channel.
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2HP-5HP VFX AERATOR MANUAL 8
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)
11. Slide the clips toward the center and over the bottom screen so that one of the vertical bars is between
the two anges on each clip as shown. Tighten all three serrated hex head screws to secure the screen
to the bottom of the oat, being sure not to pinch the power cord. 9/16’’ socket or combination wrench
required.
Tighten all
3 screws to
secure oat
screen
Vertical bar in be-
tween clip anges
Providing strain relief on the cord helps ensure that
its weight and any strain placed on it in the water will
not cause the oat to tilt or cause damage to the unit.
If your Kasco cord comes with a strain relief kit at-
tached, attach the available link to the oat-side knot
in the mooring rope, as pictured here.
Cord Strain Relief
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2HP-5HP VFX AERATOR MANUAL 9
UNIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Note: Before installing 3-phase units (2.3VFX,
5.3VFX) into the pond, please refer to 3-phase start-
up procedure on page 10.
Use ropes to position the fountain in the desired
location in the pond or lake. Anchor the ropes or
secure them to the shoreline so that they are free of
slack, but not tight. To prevent twisting of the unit
due to motor torque, place the anchor at least 3
feet from the oat for each foot of depth (Ex. a 6 ft.
deep pond would require an anchor 18 ft.. horizon-
tally from the oat).
Alternate Installation
In ponds where the water level uctuates signi-
cantly, a small weight may need to be suspended
at the midpoint of the rope to take up any slack
caused by a drop in water level (1 foot of 1’’ gal-
vanized pipe works well). The weight should be
light enough so that the fountain can rise as the
water level rises. This weight can also help hide the
anchoring ropes by sinking them further below the
surface.
After unit is installed in the water, connect the power cord to a properly installed Kasco control panel (C-85,
C-95, etc.) with built-in ground fault protection according to the instructions and electrical schematics in-
cluded with the panel. Follow all local and national electrical codes for unit and control panel installation;
consult a qualied electrician or service person if needed.
Power cord Kasco power
control box
Correct anchoring
Incorrect anchoring
Anchor rope Secondary weight
Normal water level
Low water level
High water level
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