Giant Fountains
Aquastar
The Aqua Star impresses many with its amazing two tiered effect and is often specified into hotels, resorts and shopping centers to create the perfect backdrop.
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Aquastar Giant Fountain
The Aqua Star impresses many with its amazing two tiered effect and is often specified into hotels, resorts and shopping centers to create the perfect backdrop.
Features
Our largest floating fountain, the Giant Fountain is available in 10HP-25HP and is backed by an all-inclusive 4-year warranty or extended 5-year warranty with Sub-Monitor motor control option. Perfect for making a dramatic impression, check out these other great features:
Shallow Operating Depths
Horizontal platform allows operation in 48in or 1.2m of water. The unit must be floating at all times.
Complete Package
Most systems come complete with unit, fiberglass power control center and cable. (Units are hardwired, optional cable quick disconnect available.)
Safety Listed & Protected
Package electrically safety tested and listed with ETL, and ETL-C, conforming to UL standards; and carries CE certification.
Unique Launching System
Wheeled launching system eliminates the need for cranes during installation in most applications.
Adjustable Float
The high-density polyethylene float contains ballasts that can easily be adjusted to minimize float visibility in the water. Water depth must be deep enough for the unit to float during use.
Optional Accessories
Wind Controls for spray reduction, Soft Start, Sub-Monitor (extends warranty to 3 years,) & Fountain GloTM LED & High Voltage Light Packages are just a few of the accessories available.
Product Specifications:Aqua Star
| 60Hz | 10 HP | 15 HP | 25 HP | Spray Height (ft) | Upper: 36 Lower: 8 |
Upper: 40 Lower: 10 | Upper: 50 Lower: 12 |
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| Spray Diameter (ft) | Upper: 1 Lower: 33 |
Upper: 1 Lower: 37 |
Upper: 1 Lower: 42 |
| GPM | 225 | 350 | 400 |
| Voltage/Phase/Amp 3450rpm@60Hz | 230/1/47 208/3/35 230/3/30 460/3/15 | 230/1/67 208/3/50 230/3/44 460/3/22 | 208/3/81 230/3/70 460/3/35 |
| 50Hz | 10 HP | 15 HP | 25 HP | Spray Height (m) | Upper: 10.4 Lower: 2.4 | Upper: 11.6 Lower: 3 | Upper: 14.3 Lower: 3.7 |
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| Spray Diameter (m) | Upper: 30cm Lower: 9.4 | Upper: 30cm Lower: 10.7 | Upper: 30cm Lower: 12.2 |
| m3/hr | 51.1 | 79.5 | 90.8 |
| Voltage/Phase/Amp 2875rpm@50Hz | 400/3/16 | 400/3/24 | 400/3/40 |
Unit shipped complete with unit, cable, and power control center. 50Hz applications do not receive a Power Control Center. Unit average weight is between 900-950 lbs or 410-435 kg. Minimum operating depth is 48in or 1.2m. The fountain intake must have a minimum flow rate of .5ft/sec (15cm/sec) for every 6 inches (15 cm) of water. Spray performance and pumping rates are approximate and may vary due to voltage, elevation, inadequate water flow, and relative humidity. These units require a clean source of water. They are not intended for use as a water quality management tool.
Unit Construction
Corrosion Resistant Materials:
Components are manufactured of stainless steel, brass or thermoplastics. For applications with severe brackish or salt water conditions upgrade to our 316 st/st option.
Maintenance Free Pump & Motor:
High quality Grundfos pump and Franklin 3450/2875 RPM motor ensure years of corrosion-resistant, trouble-free run time and no maintenance.
Improved Handling:
Unique wheeled launching system upgraded with larger wheels to improve mobility, eliminating the need for hoists and cranes during installation in most applications.
Removable Intake Screen:
Stainless steel intake screen protects pump from debris and can easily be removed and cleaned while in the water.
Unit Illustration
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Special polyethylene float allows for easy height adjustment to make it less visible in the water.
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High quality Grundfos pump and Franklin 3450/2875 RPM motor ensure years of corrosion-resistant, trouble-free run time and no maintenance.
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Large center wheels assist installation and removal eliminating the need for cranes and hoists in most applications.
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Removable stainless steel intake screen allows for cleaning in the water and protects pump from debris.
Dimensions: 10HP &15HP = 100in (254cm) x 74in (188cm) x 40in (102cm); 25HP = 120in (305cm) x 90in (229cm) x 40in (102cm), with and without lights.
Installation
The Aqua Star arrives partially assembled and installation can be performed in just a few steps.
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Install Power Control Center Power control center is mounted onshore; a certified electrician is recommended to perform this step.
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Lay Power Cable Bury/trench power in conduit to pond edge, connect plug to unit.
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Launch System in Water With the large wheels the Giant Fountain can be rolled and launched into the water (a boat launch or ramp can ease the process). A crane or hoist can simplify the process, while ponds with steep banks will require a crane.
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Adjust Floatation Sections of the float allow you to adjust buoyancy to lower float profile in the water.
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Secure/Moor into Place Unit features a 3-point mooring system. The use of a boat may be required to simplify the process.
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Operating Depth The unit intake must have a minimum flow rate of .5ft/sec (15cm/sec) for every 6 inches (15 cm) of water. Water depth must be deep enough for the unit to float during use.
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Operating Temperature Giant Fountain motors run best in water temperatures below 86° Fahrenheit or 30° Celsius. Running the motor in water temperatures higher than that may decrease the life of the unit.
Maintenance & Winterization
Maintenance
The Giant Fountains require no routine maintenance. If the screen becomes clogged, the basket type screen can easily be removed while the fountain is in place and cleaned with a wire brush.
Winterization
Giant Fountains must be removed in climates that experience cold winters and frozen waters before lakes freeze over. The motor and pump must be stored in a heated area that stays above 32° Fahrenheit or 0° Celsius.
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