Fountain Installation Instructions
A.
Installation of Stall Fount
- The Stall Fount - Unheated and the Stall Fount - Heated are to be corner mounted
and are designed to accept the water supply line from below, from above or from behind the fountain through the
wall.
Item
No.
Description
Watts
Amps
Item
No.
Description
Watts
Amps
18740
Equine SF 120V
173W 1.4A@120V 18741
Equine SF 240V
248W 1A@240V
B.
Water Supply Line from Underground
–
Horizontal
underground water line should be sized to account for
pressure drop, relating to distance, and placed one foot below
the frost line. A one-inch vertical supply pipe is
recommended, placed inside of a riser tile. A shut-off valve
(as pictured) should be installed under the fountain to allow
for servicing. If your facility is cold in the winter, using a
Ritchie Thermal Tube in combination with the insulated
shroud will provide optimum protection to the vertical supply
line against frost and freezing.
C.
Water Supply from Overhead -
Overhead water lines
should be sized to account for pressure drop, relating to
distance, and placed out of reach of livestock. A one-inch
vertical supply pipe is recommended, placed inside of a
protective cover. A shut-off valve (as pictured) should be
used at the fountain to allow for servicing. If your facility is
cold in the winter, additional cold climate protection should
be incorporated to protect the vertical supply line against frost
and freezing.
D.
Water Supply Through Wall -
Through wall supply
lines should be sized to account for pressure drop, relating to
distance, and located to prevent tampering by livestock. A one-inch
supply pipe is recommended. A shut-off valve should be located at
the fountain to allow for servicing. If your facility is cold in the
winter, additional cold climate protection will be required.
E.
Water Hose -
The Stall Fount comes with a 3/8” rubber
hose (30" long) which attaches to the supply pipe with a 3/8” hose
barb and hose clamp. When using a riser tube the vertical supply
line it must be centered in tube below ground to provide an air space
between the line and frozen ground outside of tube. Do not
Classic Equine Stall Fount Instruction Manual
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August 13, 2022
