J.
Final Water Connection
– Connect the top of the supplied hose to the valve, cut hose to proper length, and
slip onto the barb fitting of the valve assembly. Clamps and fittings are furnished to secure the connection.
K.
Cable Heater
– Uncoil cable heater and loop around the valve.
Attach the remaining part of the cable heater to the water supply, as far
down the riser tube as possible with the cable twist ties provided. This
heater is water tight, but should not be immersed in water. Heater may
cross over itself, but should not be tightened at those locations.
CAUTION: Installation must not cause any strain on heater wiring connections. Avoid heater
damage caused by hot spots due to its leads lying too close to each other. Also, do not wrap
additional insulation around heater.
L.
Electrical Connection
- The electrical installation should be made and maintained by a qualified electrician
conforming to national and local codes. A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in
accordance with the wiring rules. For wiring connections, see wiring diagram. Make connections according to
the wiring diagram below.
WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER IF THE WATER SUPPLY IS TO BE SHUT OFF FOR AN
EXTENDED AMOUNT OF TIME. FAILURE TO TURN OFF POWER CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO
THE WATERING FOUNTAIN.
WARNING: THIS INSTALLATION MUST BE MADE AND MAINTAINED IN STRICT CONFORMITY
WITH NATIONAL/LOCAL PLUMBING CODES AND NATIONAL/LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES
(CSA IN CANADA). THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THESE CODES TAKE PRECEDENT.
FAILURE TO MAKE AND MAINTAIN ALL INSTALLATIONS PROPERLY MAY RESULT IN LOSS
OF LIVESTOCK, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
NOTE:
National/Local electrical codes may require livestock waterers installed in feedlots in open
feeding area to be grounded by a separate stranded copper grounding conductor or at least no.6 AWG
terminating at a point where the branch circuit receives its supply. Check with local authorities.
1/2" Valve Cable Heater Setup
3/4" Valve Cable Heater Setup
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