Hoeptner Freeze Flow Installation And Operating Instructions

Executive Sanitary Yard Hydrant
Installation and Operating Instructions

Installation

1. It is most important to Flush supply lines before installing
hydrant. Failure to do so may permanently damage sealing surface
causing leaks and possible freeze-ups.
2. Install hydrant so that the Adapter or Bushing is above grade for
servicing. Figure 1.
3. Attach hydrant to supply lines using Te on Tape or an approved
thread sealant for PVC.
4. Do not over tighten PVC portion of hydrant to supply lines as it
will damage hydrant.

Operation

1. No winterization is required to prevent hydrant from freezing.
2. Lift up on lever to turn on, push down on lever to turn o .
3. As hydrant is turned on some water will come out port holes
in vacuum breaker, this is normal.
4. When the hydrant is shut o it will drain to the reservoir to
prevent freezing, even if a hose with pistol grip nozzle is attached.
However, the hose will not drain.
5. DO NOT remove, discard, or bypass Back ow Preventer as
Hydrant will not function properly.
See Maintence: "Field Testing the Back ow Preventer" for further
information on the Back ow Preventer.
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40" OPEN
31" CLOSED
BURY DEPTH
FROST LINE
14"
Figure 1.
1" FIP
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