With the ability to hold over five tonnes of feed in less than a one hundred foot square area, the AeroSpreader™ S5500 is the broadcast fish feeder of choice for large feed operations. The AeroSpreader™ S5500 provides for safe and easy placement on decks, pens, or trailers with its low center of gravity and unique design. It can be loaded using economical bulk bags. The optional Low Angle Automated Oscillator™ provides maximum pen coverage. This marine grade aluminium feed broadcaster performs in harsh environments and will last for years. All AeroSpreader™ fish feeders provide improved feed conversion ratios, maximum production, and lower life cycle costs.

Feed conversion ratios are improved with virtually no feed breakage with the IAS proprietary eductor design. Independent testing has confirmed 0.05% breakage. IAS uses their own design of high output venturi type eductors to draw pellets gently into the airflow that delivers them to the pen. The final stage of pellet delivery utilizing our unique 13cm (5-inch) diameter smooth lined stainless steel delivery system further reduces the chance of feed breakage during delivery.

Feeding production is maximised by the reduction of feeding equipment downtime when using IAS AeroSpreaders™. The dynamically balanced impellor eliminates blower vibration and is made of cast aluminium-magnesium alloy requiring no maintenance that will provide years of trouble free operation. Manufactured as a direct drive blower unit, reliability is further improved by the reduction in the number of moving parts. The Honda engine is prepared for the marine environment with a protective coating to reduce parts corrosion and the resulting service requirements.

Lower life cycle costs are realised through long lasting component parts, economical operation and initial purchase price. The hopper is manufactured from marine grade aluminium and will last seven years or longer with periodic care and cleaning. Parts that routinely wear and require adjustment and replacement such as drive belts or gears that can wear have been eliminated from the design. The IAS engineered blower air inlet maximises blower performance with minimum horsepower to reduce fuel consumption. An economical 8.2 Kw (eleven 11 HP) four-cycle Honda engine with low oil shut off ensures maximum service life. The S5500 features a specifically designed sub platform hopper for export markets to greatly reduce shipping costs.

A number of features are incorporated in this design to improve worker safety. Sound reduction enclosures for motors and inline air mufflers reduce noise. The unique hopper design provides a low center of gravity for operating safety; tapered sides maximise shoulder and access room for workers during operations. A bulk bag loading support bar is built in as standard equipment to increase operator safety when loading.

Specifications AeroSpreader™ S5500
	Capacity:		5,500 kg (12,100 lb) Also available in a 6,000 kg capacity. Custom hopper sizes are available in a range of sizes.
	Hopper Volume:		9.061 m³ (320 ft³)
	Feed Sizes:		S5500 will deliver feeds ranging from 2 mm to 11 mm.
	Broadcast Rate:		90 kg maximum (200 lb) per minute of 9 mm feed pellets.
	Broadcast Range:		25 m (80 ft) with 9 mm pellets. Broadcast distance can be adjusted by operator moving blower speed handle.
	Dimensions (l x w x h):		274 cm x 239 cm x 254 cm or 108 in x 94 in x 100 in
	Tare Weight (empty):		Stationary model: 453 kg (1,000 lb)
	Materials:		Marine grade aluminum, galvanized steel and stainless steel hardware.
	Power Source:		8.2 Kw (11 HP) gasoline power by Honda with electric start, 10-ampere charge system and low oil shut off.
	Controls:		Indexed feed gate.
	Safety Features:		- Exterior surfaces are "hand smooth"; - Controls placed at comfortable standing height; - All moving parts shielded with appropriate guards; - Muffler (optional) reduces engine noise by 10 dB; - Sound dampening panels (optional) reduce noise; - Hopper lid is equipped with slide rollers and drop hinge to prevent binding.
	Options:		- Upgrade to Honda 9 HP with electric start and 3-ampere charge system and 32- amp gel cell battery in a marine battery box. - Upgrade to Kohler 8 HP with electric start and 10-ampere charge system and 32-amp gel cell battery in a marine battery box. - Upgrade to an Aerite™ AB-180 using either a 20 hp Honda or Kohler gas motor or diesel power plant. - Upgrade to an Aerite™ AB-180 using a hydraulic power pack. - Periscope Feed Head™ - 360-degree swivel mount feed delivery nozzle constructed with 13 cm (5-inch) diameter lined SS flex and marine grade aluminum. Swivel mount lined with UHMW material (bearing surface) long lasting and will not react with salt water. Custom fitted for ease of rotation (manual). Permanently mounted to feeder. - Automatic 12-volt DC oscillator drive motor option for Periscope Feed Head™ above. An outdoor rated (wash down) high torque gear motor with bell crank design for maximum adjustment (pen coverage). Covers 55% of 24-meter pens. - Low angle Oscillator™ - 120 degree oscillation of feed delivery nozzle using 12 -volt DC oscilator motor provided. - 61cm (2.0 foot) extension piece for focused feeding pattern for either Periscope Feed Head™ or Low Angle Oscillator™. - Low volume feed pellet delivery option. A 12-volt DC rotate motor in marine grade housing and removable (Swing up) protective cover. Unit is positioned inside the hopper at the feed outlet. - Sound enclosure for Honda or Kohler power plant. - Inline air muffler fits outlet side of Aerite™ blower. - Remote index control.

Support: Technical support on all IAS products is available by telephone between the hours of 08:00 and 17:00 Pacific Standard Time, Monday to Friday by calling
+1 604 924-1844
Parts and repairs are available from IAS or Authorized Service Providers in your area.

Warranty: IAS Products Ltd. warrants product of its own manufacture against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of shipment. This warranty does not apply if the goods have been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse, modification, misapplication, by damage during shipment, or by improper service or storage. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at our option, without charge, F.O.B. our place of business, any part of our own manufacture which is proven to have been defective at the time of shipment provided the Buyer i). provides immediate written notice at the time such defect is discovered. ii). establishes its normal use and service of the product, and iii). returns the defective equipment or product, transportation prepaid, to establish the claim. IAS Products Ltd. shall in no case be responsible for labour charges, lost production, damages or delays as a result of such defects.

Contact: IAS Products Ltd.
1415 Dominion Street
North Vancouver BC
Canada V7J1B3

Telephone: +1 604 924-1844
Facsimile: +1 604 924-1848
Email: info@iasproducts.com
Web Site: www.iasproducts.com

Although IAS Products Ltd. makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of these product specification sheets at the time of publication, specifications for products described in this publication are subject to change without notice. No warrant for customer applications or usage is implied. IAS Products Ltd. makes no representation that the goods comply with any present or future federal, state, provincial, or local ordinance. Compliance is the Buyer’s responsibility.