THE AQUASWEEP™ MUCK BLASTER - 1/2 HP / 115 VOLT FLOATING MODEL

Keep your waterfront, dock area, and canals conveniently free of floating algae and debris. The Scott Aquasweep floating model is made to push unsightly trash and organic debris to where it can be easily picked up and taken away. The Aquasweep floating model is fully adjustable for various directional flows, and its stainless steel, high-density polyurethane construction is durable and long-lasting, even in salt water!

KEY BENEFITS

• 400 Gallons-Per-Minute Flow Rateing
• Runs at 3450 RPM''s with 48 lb Thrust Rating
• Manufactured with American-made stainless steel, including the motor
• Move Muck and Bottom Debris up to 100'' Diameter
• Minimum Water Depth Required is 12"
• Floating Model
• 5-Year Unconditional Warranty on Motor

Aeration and current are essential to keeping a healthy waterfront, as it reduces algae, minimizes insects, eliminates odor problems, and helps to create a healthy home for aquaculture by preventing stratification where sediments pose an issue. The Aquasweep has been proven to blast muck and silt for more than 20 years. All of the imitations have been on the market for just 5 years. The Aquasweep comes standard with an unconditional, 5-year motor warranty. The others offer a 2-year, limited warranty.

KEY FEATURES

• Oil-free, environmentally friendly motor means no oil leaks!
• Motor specs: 115 volts, 60 Hz, single phase, 10 amps, 680 watts (larger 230-volt motors, many variations of 3-phase and 50-Hz models available)
• 12-gauge, submersible, 35-foot power cord with rugged Hubbell marine style plug included.
• Rugged, high-density polyurethane-and-stainless steel construction.
• An automatic thermal overload shut down feature.

MOUNTING OPTIONS

Scott Aerator’s Aquasweep products can keep your waterfront, dock area or canal clean from algae, trash, decaying surface debris and forcefully blast muck, silt, and decaying leaves off the bottom. There are three different ways to install the Aquasweep and the type of installation will determine well the unit works at a given task. See below to help determine what model you will need.

DOCK MOUNT

FLOATING

FREESTANDING

• Dock Mount - comes with either stainless steel mounting plate designed for many different dock styles OR a dock post mounting bracket designed to attach to a pole or post, along with a stainless steel yoke assembly that reaches a depth of 7 feet. This style is designed for lake bottom maintenance.
• Floating - comes with a high-density polyurethane float with stainless steel bracket and is fully adjustable for various directional flows. The combination of stainless steel and polyurethane provides a durable and long lasting product, even in salt water. Floating Aquasweep does not adjust down to the bottom to move muck. It is designed to create a strong surface current. The Dock Mount or Freestanding Aquasweep is designed for bottom maintenance.
• Freestanding - comes with an 8 foot long post installs directly into the lake bottom along with a 4 prong ground mounting bracket to make it sturdy. Simply drive the post down into the lake bottom using the steel sleeve (included), then use the dock post mounting bracket to install the Aquasweep. This type of installation gives you the flexibility to move the unit to any location that depth allows or easily shared between home owners making it an even more affordable option!

POWER CORD LENGTH

The unit comes standard with 35 ft of 12-gauge, submersible, power cord with a rugged Hubbell marine style plug included that will need to plug directly into a standard 110 volt receptacle protected by a GFCI. Extension cords should not be used. The distance from the Aquasweep to the electrical circuit breaker being used to power the unit  should not exceed 250' in total. See below illustration.

DO I NEED A PERMIT?

You will not need a permit. The Aquasweep is legal for use and purchase in all 50 states and Canada. Some states have regulations that make it unlawful to hydraulically excavate and forcefully uproot muck and vegetation. Setting the pump too close to the bottom of the body of water may have an adverse impact on the shoreline and aquatic life, which may be illegal in some jurisdictions including Minnesota. You should check with your local ordinances regarding any limitations on use.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• ALWAYS USE A GFCI OUTLET
• ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE POWER WHEN SWIMMERS ARE PRESENT
• EXTENSION CORDS SHOULD NOT BE USED
• DO NOT ADJUST WHILE IN OPERATION - Adjusting the position of the AquaSweep while in operation will cause the dock plate thumb screws to strip, resulting in permanent damage to the dock plate. Always disconnect power before adjusting the AquaSweep.