Part I: Install the float rod and floats
STEP 1
Remove float rod from tube packaging and stand the rod against the tank. The end with the metal cylinder is the top and should face up. Make sure the rod is secured with someone holding it so it doesn’t fall over.
STEP 2
The 4”-1” bushing (for 4” port holes) or the 3”-1” bushing (for 3” port holes) must be installed on the tube before the floats. The bushing should remain on the bottom of the float rod when lifting the float rod into the tank. Next, add the floats to the bottom of the float rod. First add the oil float (metal side should be on top) then add the water float (metal side should be on top). Then install the clip on the bottom of the float rod to prevent the newly installed floats from coming off.
STEP 3
All of the hardware just installed on the float rod should be resting at the bottom. Slowly and steadily lift the float rod with the installed floats up and down through the porthole on the top of the tank. MAKE SURE TO LOWER THE ROD AND FLOATS DOWN SLOWLY. Make sure the oil and water floats do not get stuck in the port as the float rod is lowered; this can cause them to fall and break.
For tanks that are tall (15, 20, 25ft) it is advised to have a second person stabilize the top of the float rod with another pvc pipe. The pipe used to stabilize can be secured to the float rod with a zip tie and then removed before final installation.
Once the float rod with floats attached has been lowered down through the porthole you can remove any stabilizing poles and zip ties. Secure the float rod by tightening the collar into the tank port.
Part II: Install the communication(comms) module
STEP 1
Unscrew the top of the large cylindrical canister that is part of the communication module.
STEP 2
Pull the wires (6 wires, 1-red, 1-black, 1- green, 1-white and 2- blue) from the float rod through the cylindrical canister (opening on the side) and then screw the communication module to the float rod through that same threaded hole using a 7/8” wrench.
STEP 3
Connect the wires from the float rod to the comm module using the Wago brand wire connectors on the end of the comm module wires. To connect in the wires from the float rod lift the small lever on the wire connector and insert the wire from the float rod. Then pull the lever back down to lock into place. Connect the wires as shown in this table.
STEP 4
Screw the antenna onto the grey comms module box.
STEP 5
Open the grey comms module box and attach battery charging wire (black and red wire with white connector on the end) to the receiver (white two pin receiver to the left of the battery)
STEP 6
Make sure the solar panel is facing south. You may need to loosen the tightening collar on the float rod to twist the unit so the solar panel is facing south. Make sure to re-tighten the collar once you finish repositioning the unit.
Part III: Test and close unit up
STEP 1
Press and let go of the wake button inside the grey comms module box (DO NOT PRESS THE RESET BUTTON). Then close the grey comms module box. The lights on the front should begin to come on. Lights will first be orange, then red, then blink red, and then turn blue and turn off. Once the lights turn blue you have made a successful cellular connection with iWell.
STEP 2
Contact iWell Support at (800) 219-0141 to verify set-up and cellular connection was successful.
STEP 3
Screw the metal lid back on the cylindrical canister (you may need to gently push the wires to the bottom).
Make sure the cover is closed tightly on the grey comms module box.
Make sure the solar panel is facing south.
Make sure the collar on the float rod is tightly screwed into the tank port.