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Installation Instructions for
Cattle Fountain Series,
Combination Fountain
Series, & AC Series
Congratulations, you have just purchased the finest watering fountain
on the market. This unit is built to give you excellent service when
properly installed and maintained. Please follow instructions
carefully. Read and understand all instructions before installing.
Part # 17837
17 October, 2012
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Summary of Contents for Ritchie Combination Series
- Page 1 Installation Instructions for Cattle Fountain Series, Combination Fountain Series, & AC Series Congratulations, you have just purchased the finest watering fountain on the market. This unit is built to give you excellent service when properly installed and maintained. Please follow instructions carefully.
- Page 2 For optimum water line protection, Part # Description use the 12” diameter insulated Ritchie Thermal Tube, part numbers and sizes are 18158 1’ Top Section shown to the left. Tube opening must be kept clear. NOTE: The supply line 16417 2’...
- Page 3 (not included) is recommended for concrete installations. Anchor bolts are available from Ritchie in a two pack, part # 14261. Use an all-weather sealant under the outside edge when anchoring to concrete to keep air from leaking under fountain.
- Page 4 NOTE: National/Local electrical codes may require livestock waterers installed in feedlots in open feeding area to be grounded by a separate stranded copper grounding conductor or at least no.6 AWG terminating at a point where the branch circuit receives its supply. Check with local authorities. FENWAL THERMOSTAT HEATER 120V HEATER 120V...
- Page 5 FENWAL THERMOSTAT HEATER 240V HEATER 240V DISC THERMOSTAT CABLE HEATER GROUND LUG TERMINAL BLOCK (WHITE) POWER SUPPLY SINGLE PHASE 240V K. Terminal Block – The terminal block is provided for easy and quick connection to the power source. The push buttons provide quick connection with a screwdriver or by hand.
- Page 6 L. Fenwal Thermostat (Cattle Fountains and Combination) - The adjustable range is from 0 . F (-18 C) to 100 F (38 C). Thermostat is not preset at factory. Fill the trough to proper water level. Check the water temperature with a thermometer. The next morning, check the water temperature again.
- Page 7 Ritchie Valves Ritchie valves come in two sizes and four pressure ratings – blue for very high pressure, green for high supply line pressure, red for moderate supply pressure, and white for low-pressure applications. Differences in the size of trough also impacts valve choice. Although different pressure rated valves may be used in a fountain, each fountain will only accommodate one size and configuration of valve.
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Page 8: Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Problem Solution Adjust thermostat to lower temperature Water in Trough Too Warm Check to see if thermostat has failed by contacts burning closed Check fuses or circuit breakers Check all heating elements to make sure they are working and hot Adjust thermostat to higher temperature Ice in Trough Check for voltage from thermostat output... - Page 9 #5E Cattle Fountain Part # 16745 Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 11514 Valve Bracket 3/4" pkg 1 pkg 13374 5E Cover 15377 Green Male Valve 3/4" pkg 1 pkg 16590 5E Frame 13823 5E Casing Pkg 1 pkg 18314 Float with Hardware pkg 1 pkg 16746 5E Trough pkg...
- Page 10 #3E Cattle Fountain Part # 16743 Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 11514 Valve Bracket 3/4" pkg 1 pkg 13373 3E Cover 15377 Green Male Valve 3/4" pkg 1 pkg 16589 3E Frame 12657 3E Casing Pkg 1 pkg 18314 Float with Hardware pkg 1 pkg 16744 3E Trough pkg...
- Page 11 #3 Combination Fountain Part # 16769 Description Description Item Part # Item Part # 16993 Green Valve & Float pkg 1 pkg 13373 3C Cover 13775 Hold Down Angle SS (4/pkg) 1 pkg 16589 3C Frame 12656 3C Casing Pkg 1 pkg 16974 Flipper/Hinge (2/pkg) - Optional 1 pkg...
- Page 12 Part # 18033 Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 11515 Valve Bracket 1/2" w/ Scrws pkg 1 pkg 13379 2AC Cover 13449 2AC Frame pkg 1 pkg 15154 Screws Valve Bracket (6/ pkg) 1 pkg 18035 2AC Casing 1 pkg 12575 Red Valve 1/2"...
- Page 13 2AC Special Assembly Part # 18043 Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 11515 Valve Bracket 1/2" w/ Scrws pkg 1 pkg 13379 2AC Cover 13449 2AC Frame pkg 1 pkg 15154 Screws Valve Bracket (6/ pkg) 1 pkg 18058 2AC SP Casing 1 pkg 12575 Red Valve 1/2"...
- Page 14 Part # 18034 Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 1 pkg 15154 Screws Valve Bracket (6/ pkg) 13379 1AC Cover 18039 1AC Frame pkg 1 pkg 12575 Red Valve 1/2" pkg 1 pkg 18037 1AC Casing 1 pkg 13613 Float with Short Arm pkg 1 pkg 18038 1AC Trough...
- Page 15 Hold Down Anchor Bolt Locations Fountain Model Part # Hole to Hole Location 3 Cattle Fountain 16743 15-1/2” x 30” 5 Cattle Fountain 16745 18-1/8” x 38-1/2” 3 Combination Fountain 16769 15-1/2” x 30” 1 AC 18034 8-1/2” x 18” 2 AC 18033 8-7/16”...
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