Figure 9
Connect the Supply Line
8) Roughen the surface of the last 2 inches of the
Supply Line (the left-over tubing from Step 6) by
rubbing it with sand-paper or steel wool and slide it
through the Nut and the Cone Washer (see Figure 6)
and insert it into the end of the Float Valve neck.
(Make sure the Cone Washer is oriented as shown.)
Tighten the Nut securely.
9) Attach the Wye to the outdoor faucet and screw the
Push-in Connector to one side of the Wye (refer to
Figure 7). Close the Wye Shut-offs.
10) Cut the Supply Line to length and insert the free
end of the Supply Line into the Push-in Connector
(refer to Figure 7). Make sure it is pushed in all the
way.
NOTE: If not enough tubing is left for the Supply Line to
reach from the Canister to the faucet, you may
purchase additional semi-rigid, 3/8 inch O.D. tubing
from a hardware store or home supply store.)
Adjust the Canister height
11) Slowly turn on the faucet (see Figure 8). Make
sure that both Shut-offs on the Wye are fully closed.
12) Open the Shut-off on the Supply Line side of the
Wye (see Figure 8) until you detect water starting to
flow.
Make sure the pressure does not push the
Supply Line out of the Float Valve connection.
If it
does, roughen the end of the tubing with steel wool and
then repeat Step 8 and tighten. Let the Canister fill
with water until the Float Valve shuts off.
13) Loosen the Thumbscrew that holds the Canister to
the pole and slowly slide the Canister up the pole until
water
begins
to flow into the birdbath basin. Retighten
the Thumbscrew to hold the Canister in place (Figure
9).
Figure 7
Faucet
Wye with
Shut-offs
closed
Push-in
Connector Supply
Line
14) Wait until the water appears to stop flowing into
the birdbath basin. This may take 10-30 minutes.
Using a ruler, note how far the water level is below
the desired water level (see Figure 10).
15) Loosen the Thumbscrew on the Canister and
raise the Canister (see Figure 11) by the amount
measured in Step 14. TIghten the Thumbscrew.
The KozyBird Resort is ready for operation. Water
should begin flowing again into the basin when you
complete Step 15. Let the basin fill and then check
the sytem again for the proper water height. You
may need to slightly adjust the Canister up or down
to fine-tune the water depth.
16) Check the system for leaks. Make sure all the
connections are snug and that the tubes are securely
pushed into all connectors. If desired, the Fill Line
may be buried at this time.
Operation
The water will flow slowly into the birdbath. Depending on the distance from the Canister
to the birdbath, it may take a couple hours for the bath to fill initially. Afterwards, it will
add water as it is used.
If the birdbath basin tilts or is removable, the water may be dumped and the birdbath will
automatically refill with water.
Maintenance
The system should be inspected regularly to insure that the float is free to move and all
connections are watertight. The pole should also be inspected to make sure it is secure.
Be sure to clean the birdbath regularly.
Troubleshooting
If the connections leaks, make sure that the tubing at all push-in connectors is fully
inserted. The tubing can often be pushed in another quarter inch after it first "stops"
when inserted.
The adjustment screw on the Lever Arm inside the Canister may be used to make minor
height adjustments. It is normal for the water level to vary slightly around the set point.
In some communities the water pressure builds up overnight which may cause the bath
to fill slightly higher than normal or overflow on occasion. Adjust the level as needed.
KozyFill and KozyBird Resort are Trademarks of Allied Precision Industries, Inc.
Figure 11
Figure 10
Figure 8
Turn on Faucet
Open Shut-off
Water Level
Desired Water Level
Figure 6
Canister
Cone Washer
Nut
Supply Line
Float Valve neck
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