F-20409 10-3-05
TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART
For Behlen Country Electric Drinkers
Ice in
Trough
• Check fuses or circuit breakers.
• Check to see if there are any gaps that allow cold air to enter the base of the
drinker.
- Make sure the fountain is sealed from wind between the concrete platform and
bottom of the drinker.
- Make sure there are no air leaks around the access door.
• Check to make sure that you have a full 120 volts at the drinker and that the 120
volts are maintained when the heater is on.
• Check the heating elements to make sure they are working and hot.
• Check that heater is wired properly.
• Check voltage after thermostat to fountain with and without electrical load (Note: to
close the thermostat to complete the circuit, hold a piece of ice in a plastic bag next
to sensing surface).
• Adjust thermostat to higher temperature by moving it further away from the heat
pad (make moves in 2” steps).
Water
Freezing in
the Valve or
Supply Line
• Make sure supply line is properly installed.
- Riser tube with supply line centered, and there is an air space between riser tube
and supply line.
- Horizontal supply line is at least 1’ below frost line.
• Check for missing or damaged insulation.
• Check for air gaps against wind penetrations.
- Make sure the fountain is sealed from wind between the concrete platform and
bottom of the drinker.
- Make sure there are no leaks around the access door.
- Make sure that the latches are holding the
fl
oat cover securely to drinker. If the
latches are loose, adjust spring tension on the latch and, if necessary, bend the
latch ends in vise thus enabling the latches to hold the cover tighter.
Valve
Won’t
Stop
Dripping
or
Shut Off
• Check the
fl
oat adjustment. Check for waterlogged
fl
oat, or
fl
oat rubbing on side of
the valve compartment. Ensure that the
fl
oat moves freely.
• Disassemble valve and check for sand or scale in valve rubber. Also check valve
ori
fi
ce outlet for wear and damage. A screen or
fi
lter may be required with sandy
or scaly water. Please refer to the valve cleaning instructions supplied with your
drinker.
• Turn valve rubber over and re-assemble.
• Check for excessive water system pressure (greater than 55 psi). If needed, change
to our higher pressure APEX valve, or install a pressure regulator, available at most
plumbing shops.
Low Water
Flow
• Check that the valve inlet is not plugged or supply hose is not kinked.
• Check system pressure from supply hose by installing a tee and a pressure gauge
directly in front of the valve and then check pressure drop when valve is open. A
severe pressure drop indicates a restriction or undersized supply system.
• Check that shut off valves are fully open.
