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100 SERIES COLD CLIMATE FLUSHING SYSTEM
Installation Instructions
GENERAL
INSTALLATION
performance. Please read and
retain this manual.
Site Evaluation
Each Hydro-Guard® Flushing
System installation is unique
and will require a minimum of
advance planning. Prior to the
installation of the device, the
drainage patterns for the intended
installation location should be
reviewed. The drainage pattern
must permit discharged water to
Overview
The Hydro-Guard® 100 Series
Cold Climate Flushing System
Automatic Flushing System, the
industry's premium patented,
programmable flushing apparatus,
is suitable for year-round use in
moderate to severe cold climates.
This Automatic Flushing System
has been designed, engineered,
and manufactured to provide
outstanding dependability and
Hydro-Guard 100 Series Cold
Climate Flushing System
Atmospherically Discharged
Flushing Unit
1.
Remove the Hydro-Guard® Unit
from Its packaging and inspect for
possible damage during shipping.
2.
Excavate a suitably-sized ditch
ensuring it is connected on one
side to the utility's service line
trench. Remove any debris that
might create uneven pressure
on the Unit. Compact the bottom
of the hole in order to minimize
settling after installation. Place
#57 stone, then non-compacted
clean bedding material within
the bottom of the hole. Turn off
service line feed.
3.
Slowly lower the Hydro-Guard®
Unit into place, pressing it firmly
into the noncompacted bedding
material until it is fully seated.
Ensure that the Unit is level before
beginning the backfilling operation
(The bottom of the ground plate
should be approximately 1" above
the final grade).
4.
Connect the utility's water system
to the Hydro-Guard® Unit by means
of the 2" threaded connection.
5.
Backfill the hole around the Unit
with clean fill and/or #57 stone.
Backfilling should be accomplished
in 6" compacted lifts. Check that
the Unit is level.
flow away from the Hydro-Guard®
Flushing Unit or to be absorbed by
the surrounding soil.
6.
After installation is complete,
sod the area around the Hydro-
Guard® Unit or take other steps in
order to prevent erosion. Inspect
the area immediately around the
Unit in order to ensure that the
existing ground cover is not subject
to severe erosion. You may opt
to pour a concrete pad or create
a custom installation to best suit
your needs.
7.
Disinfect the Hydro-Guard®
Flushing Device in accordance
with the utility's policy. DO NOT
exceed the dosage and contact
times recommended by the
AWWA.
8.
The Hydro-Guard® Automatic
Flushing Device may now be
pro grammed and placed Into
service.
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
Round cut, 1/2" thick,
marine grade splash plate
guards against erosion
and provides added
stability for the 100
Series Cold Climate
Medium Density Polyethylene
enclosure is UV protected and
offers impact resistance; the
upper section of the enclosure
is removable and lockable
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Stainless security
screws and unique lock
protect the 100 Series
Cold Climate from
unauthorized access
Nylon reinforced composite
control valve with adjustable
control, single piece EPDM
diaphragm and straight
through pass for debris
build-up reduction.
Superior grade stainless steel
diffuser screen diffuses the
discharging water and guards
against nesting rodents, frogs
and snakes
Patented Camlock
release system allows
for easy disassembly
and reassembly –
maintenance in minutes
OEM-installed
sampling port and
dechlorination
systems are standard
equipment on the 100
Series Cold Climate
The 15-inch diameter below
grade protective base is
offered in standard bury depths
ranging from 36" to 108"
(custom depths available).
The below grade base protects
the device’s components from
freezing temperatures and
adds stability for the 100
Series Cold Climate.
