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TECHNICAL INFORMATION 70118
Rev. 1-10-19 10-3-05
Extreme Weather Poly Electric Drinker
Model AHW100 (54150158)
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER
PO Box 569
Columbus, NE
68602-0569
Ph: 800-447-2751
Fax: (402) 563-7447
www.behlencountry.com
Hardware Kit
54900078
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT
Behlen Country has been in the business of providing quality products for more than 80 years.
Our products will provide many years of service when maintained by the owner and used in
accordance with the capabilities of the product. For questions about this product,
or for parts inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Center listed below.
Before beginning, please read the
instructions thoroughly to make sure you
have all of the necessary components for
your installation.
Location of the Drinker
If you are installing your drinker in a new
location some things can be done to enhance
the performance of your drinker and lower your
operating costs. If the drinker can be located in
a sheltered area, especially shielded from the
north wind, then the heater will need to operate
less and livestock will be more likely to drink
more.
However, we realize that it is not always
possible to locate the drinker in a sheltered
area, but even if the drinker is exposed and out
in the open, it would still be advantageous by
locating the drinker with the access door to the
south.
Water Supply Line
When installing your drinker please comply
with all local plumbing codes. The horizontal
underground water supply line should be ¾”
with a ¾” supply riser pipe. A ¾” I.D. pressure
hose is supplied with your drinker. We suggest
connecting the
fl
ex hose with 3/4” NPT x 3/4”
hose barb connectors and hose clamps (these
can be purchased locally) to the riser pipe.
If desired, a shut-off valve can be installed
under the drinker to allow for easier servicing.
NOTE:
If the heat is going to be shut off during
the winter, a means must be provided to drain
the supply line down below the frost line to
prevent freezing of the riser pipe.
Tip:
Behlen
Country has a Shut-Off Valve Kit (54130168)
that can be used to shut off the water supply
and drain the riser pipe.
Before hooking up your drinker, the supply
line
MUST BE
fl
ushed to ensure that no
contaminates will foul the valve upon start up of
your drinker.
NOTE:
Your drinker is equipped
with an MC valve that is easy to clean and
adjust. If low water pressure conditions exist
and a higher
fl
ow rate is desired, a larger inlet is
available (3888247).
Preparing the Mounting Platform
Install the drinker on a 4” (minimum) thick
concrete base, slightly raised above the ground
level for better drainage. (Note: The pad should
be a minimum of 4” larger than the drinker.)
For the AHW100 Drinker, a 24” x 34” minimum
pad is required. If you are replacing a drinker
and going to use an existing platform made
for a different drinker, it must have a 24” x 34”
fl
at mounting area. If it doesn’t have a large
enough area, you can pour a cap over the
existing platform to enlarge it or replace the
platform.
Extending the platform provides animals with
a secure place to stand while drinking. If you
extend the platform beyond the minimum it is
advisable to slope the platform outside of the
mounting area to promote better drainage.
A smooth surface is recommended for the
mounting area of the drinker and rough surface
on the area where the animals will stand to
drink. If you are pouring a new platform you
have the option of using anchor bolts set into
the concrete when wet or drilling and using
expandable anchor bolts after the concrete
has cured to mount your drinker. Refer to
illustration # 1 for detailed measurements of the
hole pattern.
