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Installation Instructions for  

 

WaterMatic  

Fountains 

 

Congratulations, you have just purchased the finest watering fountain on the 

market. This unit is built to give you excellent service when properly installed 

and maintained. Please follow instructions carefully. Read and understand all 

instructions before installing.

 

 
Ritchie Industries, Inc. 
800-747-0222 

Part # 17736 

www.ritchiefount.com 

August 13, 2022 

 

 

 

 @RitchieWaterers 

Summary of Contents for WaterMatic 100

Page 1: ...ring fountain on the market This unit is built to give you excellent service when properly installed and maintained Please follow instructions carefully Read and understand all instructions before ins...

Page 2: ...umber Flush water supply line before connecting to fountain Water supplies with material such as sand rust etc may require a filter to keep valve working properly C Riser Tube Install a riser tube 4 a...

Page 3: ...ing to the bottom of the unit along the outside edge of the fountain G Hold Downs The 100 150 150S and 300 fountains are provided with four built in hold downs and the 1000 fountain is provided with s...

Page 4: ...s Wetting the plug can aid proper installation Tighten the wing nut to secure plug NOTE A third plug is supplied with the 1000 to allow for temporary shut off of the valve chamber L Install Valve Cove...

Page 5: ...e may be electrical losses in the line due to long transmission distances A stainless steel heater stand is included and should be used with the Ritchie 500W heater to protect the fountain in the even...

Page 6: ...ssure Low Water Flow a Check that valve inlet is not plugged or supply hose is not kinked b Check system pressure from supply hose by installing a tee and pressure gauge in front of the valve to check...

Page 7: ...ie Label 12 1 pkg 1 pkg 4 16621 Access Panel 6 x14 1 12 18633 Plug 3 Water Channel 2 pkg 1 pkg 5 18147 Access Panel Hardware pkg 1 pkg NS 14866 Seal Foam 10 Roll 1 6 11515 Valve Bracket w screw pkg 1...

Page 8: ...18653 Ritchie Label 12 1 pkg 1 pkg 4 16621 Access Panel 6 x14 1 12 18633 Plug 3 Water Channel 2 pkg 1 pkg 5 18147 Access Panel Hardware pkg 1 pkg NS 14866 Seal Foam 10 Roll 1 6 11515 Valve Bracket w...

Page 9: ...abel 12 1 pkg 1 pkg 4 16621 Access Panel 6 x14 1 12 18633 Plug 3 Water Channel 2 pkg 1 pkg 5 18147 Access Panel Hardware pkg 1 pkg NS 14866 Seal Foam 10 Roll 2 6 11515 Valve Bracket w screw pkg 1 pkg...

Page 10: ...4 16562 Access Panel 10 x20 1 12 18832 HP 3 4 Valve Assembly 1 5 18147 Access Panel Hardware pkg 1 pkg 13 18475 O Ring Valve Seal Pkg 4 pkg 1 6 18838 HP Bracket Assy Pkg 1 pkg NS 14866 Seal Foam 10 Ro...

Page 11: ...4 16562 Access Panel 10 x20 1 12 18832 HP 3 4 Valve Assembly 1 5 18147 Access Panel Hardware pkg 1 pkg 13 18475 O Ring Valve Seal Pkg 4 pkg 1 6 18838 HP Bracket Assy Pkg 1 pkg NS 14866 Seal Foam 10 Ro...

Page 12: ...nor to any product that is installed and or used contrary to Ritchie Industries installation instructions and instructions for use The limited warranty shall also not apply to any product whose exteri...

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