surround supply line with insulation, wood or any foreign material.
Any foreign material in the tube may cause frost to migrate to supply
line causing supply line freezing.
Flush water supply line thoroughly before connection to fountain.
Water supplies with foreign material such as sand, rust, etc. may
require a filter to keep fountain valve working properly.
F.
Mounting the Fountain -
The stainless-steel cover and trough
must be removed prior to mounting. The cover can be removed by
removing the two screws on the cover. The trough can then be
removed by removing the two Phillips headed screws.
CAUTION: For maximum protection, it is recommended to
use the Ritchie Shroud for supply line protection under the
unit.
Mount the unit on the wall at a height appropriate for your animals.
If you are using the optional plastic shroud, then use the shroud as a
guide for determining the height of the unit. Use of 3/8” carriage
bolts or lag screws (not provided), and washers, is recommended. Do
not over tighten the screws as damage could occur to the plastic.
After the Stall Fount is securely mounted to the wall and all supply
connections are made you can reinstall the trough with the Phillips
headed screws. Do not over tighten the screws as that could result in damage to the plastic base. Install the drain
plug in the drain hole from above, pushing the plug into the hole and tightening the wing nut to secure.
G.
Cable Heater
– Uncoil cable heater attach to the water supply 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. It is not recommended to route cable heater around the valve in this unit.
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.
H.
Electrical Connection
– The electrical installation should be made and maintained by qualified electrician
conforming to national and local codes. Electrical Supply wiring can be provided either underground, overhead, or
from an inside wall behind fountain. In all cases, a grounded receptacle should be provided for the attached power
cord and the wiring should be protected from tampering by the livestock. Connect only to a properly grounded
circuit protected by a Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (GFCI). This GFCI protection must be installed in a manor
to allow for inspection.
NOTE: Condensation drain hole in the base is not to be used for heat cable or electrical wire
routing.
WARNING: ANY ELECTRICAL SERVICE MUST BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Classic Equine Stall Fount Instruction Manual
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August 13, 2022
