8.
Measure the final depth of the ditch and adjust the height of the YHME
by loosening the stainless-steel clamp at the bottom of the YHME and
extending the riser up the yard hydrant to a height that will allow the
top cap to be above final grade level and re-tighten the clamp.
Do not
exceed the maximum extension level, which is marked by a
white line around the inside riser.
9.
Place the assembly into the hole and connect the water supply.
10.
Verify that the hydrant handle is in the “off” position and turn on the
water supply to check for leaks.
11.
While holding down pressure on the yard hydrant riser pipe, operate
the hydrant prior to reinstalling the top cap assembly. This will allow
you to visually inspect the YHME body to confirm that the hydrant
weep hole does not continue to drain while the hydrant handle is in
the “off” position. Some weep holes can take 1-2 minutes to drain the
hydrant column, but some hydrants will require handle adjustment if
the weep hole continues to discharge.
12.
Re-assemble the top cap by first installing the half with the rubber
gasket attached and wrapping the gasket around the hydrant. Install
the second half and tighten the hex bolts with the provided hex
(Allen) wrench.
13.
After confirming that there are no leaks at the connections to the
YHME, backfill the hole surrounding the YHME product. Again, it is
recommended to place gravel around the seepage area of the YHME
which is the section below the water supply connection.
The top cap
of the YHME is always to be left above ground.
14.
If required by local or state plumbing codes, paint your hydrant to the
required color and mark the hydrant for non-potable use.
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