Pork King Series
Installation Instructions
A.
Location
- Putting the fountain in a location that offers protection from the wind will enhance the
performance of the fountain. Livestock will tend to gather in this protected area, enticing them to drink more.
Access panel should be opposite of prevailing winter wind to give additional protection to the supply line.
B.
Water Supply Line
- Horizontal underground water line (1) should be sized to account for pressure drop,
relating to distance, and placed well below frost line. A one-inch vertical supply pipe (2) is recommended. A shut-
off valve (3) should be installed under fountain to allow for easier servicing. For optimum serviceability, a stop
and waste valve can be installed below frost level to drain water back when unit is not in use. Vertical supply line
must be centered in riser tube (4) to provide an air space between the line and frozen ground outside of tube.
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.
C.
Riser Tube
- Install a riser tube and extend it at least one foot below frost line or
down to horizontal underground water line. For optimum water line protection, use
the 12” diameter insulated Ritchie Thermal Tube, part numbers and sizes are shown
to the left. Tube opening must be kept clear.
NOTE: The supply line touching the
riser tube is the most common cause of the supply line freezing. Do not surround
the supply line with insulation, wood, or other foreign material. Any foreign
material in the tube may cause frost to migrate to the supply line causing it to
freeze.
D.
Mounting Platform
- A concrete platform must be provided for all fountains. Use a minimum of 4” thick,
(6” recommended thickness), and 8” square for hog fountains (otherwise large enough to accommodate fountain),
and additional 4” step (on top of the platform) extending 18” out from each side of the unit. This will protect the
unit from manure handling equipment, as well as discouraging animals from defecating in the fountain. The
concrete step and platform should slope away from the fountain for drainage. A rough broom finish to concrete
surface provides better footing for livestock.
E.
Anchoring Fountain
– Pork King 2 & 4 are provided with built in hold-downs to anchor your unit securely
to the concrete. Pork King 1 and 2-1 have built in hold-downs as well as 2 stainless steel hold down angles which
Ritchie Thermal Tube
Part #
Description
18158
1’ Top Section
16417
2’ Top Section
16612
4’ Top Section
16416 2’
Extension
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18 October, 2012
