Tru-Test WaterWell 2, User Manual

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Contents
Safety warnings......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Warranty registration ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Before you start......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
WaterWell 2 measurements .............................................................................................................................................. 4
WaterWell 4 measurements .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Basic concrete slab measurements .................................................................................................................................... 4
Concrete and tank hole alignment .................................................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking the box .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Recommended parts ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Recommended tools .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Included parts ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Cross-section of final installation ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Step 1: Preparing the site ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Step 2: Installing the water supply lines........................................................................................................................... 9
Step 3: Installing the thermal earth tube ......................................................................................................................... 9
Step 4: Pouring the concrete slab .................................................................................................................................... 9
Step 5: Preparing the vertical water supply line ............................................................................................................. 10
Step 6: Preparing the tank ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Step 7: Connecting the ¾ inch flex line and valve ......................................................................................................... 12
Step 8: Filling the tank ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Step 9: Setting the water level ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Pressure and flow capacity...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Recommendations................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Split fence measurements ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Training cattle to drink from the WaterWell.................................................................................................................... 15
Summer maintenance...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Winter maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
General maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Spare parts .............................................................................................................................................................................. 17
Valve and float ................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Product warranty..................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Notes ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 20