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4. Only the ThermoBar and the low-voltage cable
should be inside the horses' enclosure.
5. The transformer and 230-volt cable are placed
outside the paddock out of reach of horses.
Place the transformer at least one metre above
the ground on a post or wall. The transformer can
be outside in the weather unprotected as the
cables are underneath and pointing downwards,
but it is still a good idea to build a small
protective roof over it. NB!
Don’t build a box
around the transformer or put plastic around it, as
it could overheat.
6. The 24-volt cable with a flat pin plug at the end
is connected with the ThermoBar. The flat pin
connectors are inserted into the short cable that
leads to the transformer. (If they are hard to
connect, use a little grease or Vaseline). It
doesn’t matter which flat pin goes in which slot.
7. The transformer is connected with a regular
230-volt cable to a regular wall socket that is
earthed. We recommend using a cable that is a
maximum length of 50 metres. Consult a licenced
electrician if you need a longer cable. Make sure
any joins are waterproof. Use a residual-current
circuit breaker in the wall socket if the system
doesn't have a central residual-current circuit
breaker.
9. Fill the trough with water.
10.
Don’t let the ThermoBar stand empty in the
cold as this will cause the thermostat to turn the
foil heater on unnecessarily. This will not damage
the trough but it can cause the plastic to bulge
and buckle a little, and is a waste of energy.
Water Temperature
If you fill your ThermoBar with zero-degree water,
the heated water will not reach the surface until
the water at the bottom of the trough has reached
about 4°C. During this time, if the air temperature
is very cold, a film of ice may form on the surface
of the water. For this reason, avoid filling your
ThermoBar with ice-cold water in low
temperatures. Add a bucket of hot water to the
trough when it is really cold.
Your ThermoBar is temperature regulated; the
thermostat will automatically turn the foil heater
off once the water has reached a good
temperature. If you take your horses inside
overnight and it is very cold, it is a good idea to
fill the trough in the evening and then cover it
with an insulated lid. Horses like to have a warm
drink in the mornings, just like we do.
Electricity safety
• On the top of the ThermoBar 65 ECO there is a
LED light that lights up when power is connected
to the trough.
It doesn’t show if the thermostat
has switched the foil heater on or off, however.
• If the light isn’t on, one of several things could
be wrong. Start by checking the fuse for the main
power supply. If the residual-current circuit
breaker has blown or if you can’t find the problem,
you should contact an electrician.
It is also possible that the fuse in the transformer
has blown. On our website you will find a detailed
film on how to check and change the
transformer's fuse. The fuse is a 500 mA slow
blow glass tube fuse. From November 2016, we
have included an extra fuse in your delivery. It is
in a small bag in the transformer. Otherwise you
can easily buy one from any hardware store. Start
by disconnecting the transformer from the power
source. Unscrew the two screws on the front of
the transformer so you can take the lid off and
open it up. The fuse is located to the left in a fuse
holder. Take out the fuse holder and carefully
remove the fuse. Replace it with a new fuse and
put the holder back in place. Replace the lid and
screws.
• The electrical current powering the ThermoBar
is low, 24 volts, and completely safe. However,
the current is quite high, 6-8 ampere. Longer low-
voltage cables can be ordered from
ThermoBar.se, but try to avoid using a longer
cable than you need as the longer the cable, the
lower the water temperature in the trough and the
greater the amount of energy that is used.
• The
recommended distance between the ThermoBar
and transformer is a maximum of 40 metres.
Care
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It is important to protect the ThermoBar from
