Ottershield Lake Dye
Fountain Glo Lighting
Power Control Center
Product Features
At Otterbine we are dedicated to only offering the safest and most reliable aeration and fountain products available. Exceeding safety requirements in the components and design of our equipment, to the warranties and customer support we provide; the integrity of our power control centers is an integral part of honoring our commitment.
The power control centers offered on North American packages for Aerating Fountains, Industrial Aerators and Giant Fountains come complete with state of the art components that include surge/lightning arrestor, 24-hour timer, hands-off auto switch, external reset and people protection GFCI. (GFCI is not provided on 460V units, an optional EPD can be provided.)
- Panel Upgrades: Our standard cabinet is a NEMA 3R enclosure, while we also offer fiberglass and stainless steel enclosure upgrades for coastal and other harsh environments.
- Panel Options: Include custom panels that allow you to combine controls for multiple systems into one panel, as well as wind controls, photocells, light sets with or without sequencers, phase monitors, and step down transformers.
Some of these options not only offer added convenience, but they can improve the efficiency and life of the system's motor. Otterbine can provide optional controls for export markets; however, controls are often provided by regional distribution in these markets to insure they meet area requirements.
Product Installation
Having operational electricity is necessary before flotation and start-up of any aeration system, and a power control center will be needed. A certified electrician will be required for the installation of the electrical panels, and may become a scheduling consideration throughout the installation process. Be sure to follow both local and national electrical codes during installation.
When Installing Power Control Centers:
- The PCC should be installed above the high water line (HWL). It should never be mounted near the water where the operator could come in contact with the water while in contact with the PCC.
- Panels, or physical disconnect, should be installed within ‘line of sight’ of the aerator or fountain per national electrical codes.
- When PCC is mounted outdoors it’s preferable to use stainless steel mounting hardware.
- During installation insure that all connections are tight, some may become loose during transit.
- The PCC is designed to allow a padlock or similar locking mechanism to secure the cabinet from vandals, and provide additional security to the system.
- Consider aesthetics of landscape when determining panel location. Otterbine offers custom panels to consolidate equipment.
Warranty
The warranty for Otterbine Power Control Centers correlates to the warranty of the product line they’re related to:
Panel Warranties per Product Line
| Aerating Fountains | 5 year |
| Large Aerating Fountains | 2 year |
| Industrial Aerators | 3 year |
| Diffused Aeration | 2 year |
| Giant Fountains | 2 year |
| Aqua Series | 2 year |
| Instant Fountain | 2 year |
| Fountain Glo™ Lights | 1 year |
Warranty and service can be performed by more than 100 factory trained and certified Otterbine Service Centers found worldwide, or by Otterbine directly. A copy of the warranty statement for this product can be found within the corresponding product owner’s manual.
Maintenance
The Power Control Centers require minimal annual maintenance. Simply be sure to keep the inside of the panel clean and dry, and on a regular basis test the GFCI or EPD for proper function.
