H.
Hold-Downs
- WaterMaster Fountains have mounting pockets
molded into the base. Use of Ritchie stainless steel anchor bolts (not
included) is recommended for concrete installations. Anchor bolts
are available from any Ritchie authorized dealer, in packages of two,
part # 16555.
Once you have verified the positioning of the fountain, drill,
install, and tighten down anchor bolts. Use the large washers
provided to hold unit down. Tighten hold down anchors tight, but do
not over tighten as this could damage the plastic feet.
I.
Assemble Valve –
Follow the steps to assemble the high
pressure valve included with your waterer.
1.
Insert valve rubber into the valve rubber retainer.
2.
Attach float arm to float as shown in diagram. The raised
emboss on top of float should be orientated as shown.
3.
Screw thumb screw into cam arm. To adjust water level,
tighten thumb screw to lower, loosen thumb screw to
raise.
4.
Insert the valve rubber retainer into the valve body with
the valve rubber up. Align the cam arm to the valve body
and insert first pin.
5.
Align the float arm and attached float to the cam arm and
insert second pin.
6.
For constant flow/trainer tube options: Drill a 1/8” hole
in the threaded boss in the side of the yellow valve body.
Attach petcock valve with thread sealant.
J.
Valve Mounting –
After fountain is in proper place, place
rubber washer, plastic washer and nut on bulkhead, cut hose to
proper length and connect to valve bracket with hose clamp. Place the valve and bracket assembly in the slot
provided in the wall of the valve chamber and tighten nut.
K.
Trainer Tube -
The petcock valve outlet on WM54, 54D 90, & 96 has push to connect fitting for the plastic
tubing for the water trainer. The other end of the tubing should be pushed tight into the hole provided in the wall
of the valve compartment. The valve can be opened as desired to provide constant water flow. The red plastic
plug is to be used to plug the water trainer hole when not needed.
L.
Constant Flow (Optional) –
With this constant flow fountain, overflow piping must be provided to remove
the excess water from the fountain area. An end access opening is provided to aid in connecting drain piping from
the overflow. A PVC pipe adapter is provided for the overflow connection. (See drawing on page 1.) The petcock
valve is used to allow a continuous flow of warm water.
Valve Rubber
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