Getting Started
Please note:
This product is only compatible with ¾-inch standard yard
hydrants with a minimum bury depth of 3’.
DO NOT back-fill around the YHME without the yard hydrant first
being installed.
The hydrant needs to be in place in order to
maintain correct positioning of all components during the back-fill
process; the PVC pull-pipe included with the YHME is for shipping
purposes only.
DO NOT connect and tighten any water supply fittings to the
YHME until your yard hydrant is installed.
Doing so could cause
the stationary portion of the pitless adapter to turn inside the YHME
and become misaligned.
We recommend using at least 2’ of PEX pipe or soft copper pipe to
connect the pitless adapter to the water supply line. This will insure
that your connection to the pitless adapter will not be put under
strain in the case of shifting soil.
Additional Supplies Needed:
New ¾-inch standard yard hydrant
Minimum of 2 feet of PEX pipe or soft copper pipe and fittings to
connect to YHME’s 1-inch female threaded inlet
Pipe thread sealant
Flashlight
Shovel
Gravel for bottom of YHME perforated seepage area
Installation Procedure:
1.
Excavate the ditch to the required water supply depth
. To
accommodate the perforated drainage section of the YHME, a
hole will need to be dug approximately 8 inches deeper than the
water line depth for the YHME to set in. Place a small amount of
gravel in the bottom of this hole.
2.
Remove the top cap from the YHME (will be re-assembled at step
#12) using the hex (Allen) wrench provided.
3.
Pull the ¾-inch PVC riser pipe STRAIGHT up and out from inside the
YHME riser. DO NOT attempt to unscrew the PVC pipe while still in
the YHME casing. The removable portion of the pitless adapter will
come out as well.
4.
Unscrew the ¾-inch PVC pipe from the brass nipple connected to the
removable portion of the pitless adapter and discard the PVC pipe.
5.
Use pipe sealant on the threads of the brass nipple and screw the
nipple, with the removable portion of the pitless adapter, into the
bottom of the new hydrant. As you tighten this fitting note what
direction you want your hydrant to face.
6.
While the YHME is in its shortest position, insert the new yard
hydrant with the removable portion of the pitless adapter assembly
down into the YHME body. The removable portion of the pitless
adapter must align with the stationary portion of the pitless adapter
mounted in the bottom of the YHME body and then slide into place. A
flashlight may be needed to see down into the bottom of the YHME
casing while completing this step.
7.
To ensure that the o-ring in the pitless adapter has sealed properly,
rotate the yard hydrant side to side before re-centering it within the
YHME casing.
