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INFLATION SYSTEM INFORMATION
| The Superspan dome is supported entirely by air. The small pressure difference between inside and outside air that reliably supports the Superspan dome is supplied and maintained by an inflation system. Each blower is controlled by a Triac type solid state variable speed AC motor control. This type is used to prolong the life of the blower unit. The housing is made of a durable fiberglass. The air intakes feature washable filter units. |
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Upon installation of the dome, the blower is placed underneath the sidewall of the dome, with the sidewall resting upon the saddle in the blower. The blower can be placed wherever it is convenient, but will be easiest when placed in the middle of a corner of the dome. The blower is powered by a regular household 115V circuit. Full load amperage on one blower is 4.2. Aquaflex requires that the blower be plugged into a GFI circuit for safety. The blower motor is rated at 1/4 HP. It is recommended that domes greater than 2000 square feet in area have two blowers. This is especially helpful for rapid initial inflation and resistance to high winds. Two blowers are mandatory for domes larger than 2200 square feet. |
Two other blower models are available for special situations. Both models have the same housing as the standard blower but come with different motors. For an extremely small dome less than 700 square feet, we suggest a 1/6 HP model that is a bit less powerful than the standard 1/4 HP model. This model uses a bit less power and decreases the possibility of over inflation on a small dome.
Also available is a 1/4 HP model which runs on a 220V circuit. This model can be used overseas or in the USA if lower amperage is desired. It uses a bit less power than the regular model and comes with a bare cord onto which any plug can be attached.
All blowers come with a three year manufacturer warranty.
Technical Specifications:
Housing size.............................................17"W x 27"L x 12"H
Cord length.........................................................................12'
Unit weight.....................................................................40 lbs.
1/4 HP full load amperage ..................................................4.2
1/6 HP full load amperage ..................................................2.7
1/4 HP 220V full load amperage..........................................3.7
Aquaflex does not offer heated blower units. In even the coldest areas of the country most people find that the air inside the dome will usually remain within ten or fifteen degrees of the water temperature and see no need for additional heat. However, if you would like a warm air source, a forced air furnace installed by an HVAC contractor can be useful in reducing condensation inside the dome. Heat from the natural gas furnace is ducted under the dome wall.