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F-20201-2 

 

Rev. 1-101-9  11-4-04

STEP 5

Replace the 

Cover to 

complete the 

cleaning of 

the Valve.

STEP 3

If the Rubber Seal is grooved but 

still pliable (not hard and brittle), 

you may 

fl

 ip it over and use the 

backside of the seal. If both sides 

of the Seal are hard, replacement 

Seals are available. In some 

instances both the Plunger 

and the Seal may need to be 

replaced.

STEP 2

Clean the Rubber Seal in the 

Plunger and opening to the 

Valve of any mineral deposits 

or dirt buildup that may 

be obstructing the normal 

operation of the Valve.

Rubber Seal is

inserted inside Plunger 

Rubber Seal

Plunger 

Upper Arm

Plunger

w/seal 

Cover

Pins

STEP 1

Slide off Cover, 

pivot Upper 

Arm up, and 

remove the 

Plunger.

Upper 

Arm

Lower 

Arm

Pins

STEP 4

Replace the Plunger with the nipple facing 

out, and the rubber facing the valve. Pivot 

Upper Arm down over Plunger.

Float

Float Arm

Thumb

Screw

Complete 

Assembly

Instructions for Cleaning the MC Valve

and Replacing the Plunger & Seal

Summary of Contents for AHW100

Page 1: ...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 ris...

Page 2: ...or details Make sure the tile or earth tube extends below the frost line for your area The tile or earth tube must be left open to give access to warmer air from below the frost line thus preventing the riser from freezing If the soil in your area does not drain well it is recommend that a gravel bed be used under the earth tube to promote drainage if water happens to get in the earth tube The top...

Page 3: ...d using four 3 8 x 4 expandable anchor bolts with 3 8 fender washer purchased locally While the basin is off it is good time to install the hose barb connection to the riser pipe Reinstall the basin assembly to the base and remove the side access door You can leave the float cover off until the water level is adjusted Electrical Connections NOTE Electrical connections should be made by a qualified...

Page 4: ...r one of the two black wires of the thermostat Third Connection The other black wire from the thermostat connects to the black hot wire of the supply line Refer to the illustration below for details and schematic of this wiring connection Do NOT turn on the power until after the water connections have been made and tested to assure that there are no leaks NOTE The use of the riser pipe as the grou...

Page 5: ...nd of the drain spout from the outside of the drinker See Illustrations 8 9 The water can now be turned on and the float level set Adjust the float by using the two thumb screws Set the float to maintain a water level in the trough of 1 to 1 below the top of the rim of the trough See illustration 10 Check all connections for leaks and if none are present the power can be turned on to the unit and ...

Page 6: ... the Rubber Seal in the Plunger and opening to the Valve of any mineral deposits or dirt buildup that may be obstructing the normal operation of the Valve Rubber Seal is inserted inside Plunger Rubber Seal Plunger Upper Arm Plunger w seal Cover Pins STEP 1 Slide off Cover pivot Upper Arm up and remove the Plunger Upper Arm Lower Arm Pins STEP 4 Replace the Plunger with the nipple facing out and th...

Page 7: ... to the valve be sure to attach the arm to the correct side of the valve The grooves on the valve and float arm must match Please note that the valve has coarse grooves on one side and fine grooves on the other The fine grooved side is used with the float arm see below for details To adjust the water level in the drinker loosen the thumb screws and position the float and arm so that the valve is t...

Page 8: ...enetrations Make sure the fountain is sealed from wind between the concrete platform and bottom of the drinker Make sure there are no leaks around the access door Make sure that the latches are holding the float cover securely to drinker If the latches are loose adjust spring tension on the latch and if necessary bend the latch ends in vise thus enabling the latches to hold the cover tighter Valve...

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