Woodford Y34 Troubleshooting & Maintenance

WOODFORD MANUFACTURING COMPANY
2121 Waynoka Road, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80915 • Phone: (800) 621-6032 • Fax: (800) 765-4115
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Y34 & Y1 Yard Hydrant
Packing Nut
Handle "Snap"
Pipe
Valve Body
Drain Hole
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A Division of WCM Industries, Inc.

1. Water leaks from the nozzle when the hydrant is off.

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Check the closing force of the handle. If the handle does not
"snap" closed at the end of the closing stroke, see
Adjustment instructions.
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If the hydrant leaks just after installation, the valve seat may be
fouled with debris, such as small rocks. The operating pipe
assembly will have to be removed and the hydrant casing
flushed. See Operating Pipe Assembly Removal
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To inspect and/or replace the plunger if it is worn or damaged,
see Operating Pipe Assembly Removal
2. Water leaks around the brass stem below the handle linkage when
the hydrant is on.
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The Packing Nut will occasionally need to be tightened to stop a
packing leak. Tighten the Packing Nut until snug and the leak
stops. Persistent leaks will require a new Packing #10101. See
Packing Replacement

3. Water leaks from below ground level when the hydrant is on.

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A small leak may be the result of a leak at the drain hole.
Replace the plunger if it is old and worn. See
Assembly Removal
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A large leak may be the result of a hole in the pipe casing
caused by electrolysis corrosion. Some soil conditions can cause
premature failure of the pipe casing near the valve body. Brass
pipe is recommended for these conditions. Contact the factory
for details.

4. Hydrant will not drain when shut off.

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Make sure there are no attachments on the nozzle, such as a
hose or vacuum breaker.
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Improper linkage adjustment (not enough tension) may prevent
the hydrant from draining properly. See
instructions
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A poor drain field around the valve body or a blocked drain hole
will prevent drainage. See
Rev 08/10 Form No.TMYH-1.103
instructions.
instructions.
Operating Pipe
instructions.
Linkage Adjustment
Yard Hydrant Installation
Linkage
instructions.
Instructions.