Tru-Test WaterWell 2, Руководство пользователя

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Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible cause/s Solution/s to check or action:
Water frozen in tank Water frozen in lines or
connections.
Vertical water supply line is properly insulated.
Tank bottom is sealed on concrete.
Cattle are drinking from the WaterWell, if not, drain and refill to
recycle fresh water.
Vertical water supply line is centered in the thermal earth tube.
Horizontal water supply line is 1 foot (51 mm) below the frost
line.
Low water flow Blockage or kinks in valves or
vertical water supply line.
Shut-off valve not set correctly.
Vertical water supply line is free from kinks.
Valve and float assembly has no blockages.
Shut-off valve is set to the open position. See images of shut-off
valve positions on page 12 .
Check water pressure with a pressure gauge.
Water dripping out of
valve
Seals may need replacing. Top and bottom spacers are set allowing the float to move.
Valve and float assembly is clear of debris. Check the valve
diaphragm and seals.
Check that the valve connections have been tightened.
The shut-off valve is set to the open position. See images of shut-
off valve positions on page 12.
Flotation balls stuck
to tank top
Flotation balls frozen in drink
openings.
Use hot water to thaw the flotation balls and then adjust the
water so there is a space between the balls and the drink
openings.
Apply petroleum jelly to the drink openings.
Valve does not shut-
off
Worn diaphragm. Replace valve and float assembly diaphragm.
Check pressure and flow capacity. See
Pressure and flow capacity
on page 15.
Drain plugs leak Worn O-ring or loose plug. Replace drain plug O-ring.
Tighten drain plug.