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Installation Instructions for
WaterMaster 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
Ritchie Industries, Inc.
800-747-0222
www.ritchiefount.com
@RitchieWaterers
Fountains
before installing
Part # 17232
August 31, 2019
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- Page 1 Installation Instructions for WaterMaster Series Fountains 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 Ritchie Industries, Inc.
- Page 2 A shutoff valve or stop and waste valve can be obtained from your local plumber. Flush water supply line thoroughly before connecting to fountain. WaterMaster Series Instruction Manual 31 August, 2019...
- Page 3 For optimum water line protection, use the 12” outside diameter insulated Ritchie Thermal Tube. Use whatever combination of Thermal Tubes is required to reach at least 1' below frost line.
- Page 4 H. Hold-Downs - WaterMaster Fountains have mounting pockets Valve Rubber molded into the base. Use of Ritchie stainless steel anchor bolts (not included) is recommended for concrete installations. Anchor bolts are available from any Ritchie authorized dealer, in packages of two, part # 16555.
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Page 5: Special Situations
For model WM 600 a constant flow kit part # 16733 is required and for the WM 1200, part # 18199 is required. Non-Siphoning The Ritchie WaterMaster fountains meet Grade A dairy non-siphoning guidelines. WaterMaster Series Instruction Manual 31 August, 2019... -
Page 6: Installation Variations
Applications For non-potable applications only, optional valve mounting hardware is available to relocate the valve in the additional hole in the bottom of the valve chamber. Contact your Ritchie authorized dealer for more information. Non-potable option is not available for WM 1200. - Page 7 1 pkg 16469 WaterMaster Cover 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 2 pkgs 16550 WaterMaster 54 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 3 pkgs 18475 O-Ring Valve Seal Pkg (4/pkg) 16472 Access Panel Round 14866 Seal Foam 10' Roll 18203 Access Panel Rnd Hardware pkg...
- Page 8 1 pkg 18419 WaterMaster 54D Cover 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 2 pkgs 18372 WaterMaster 54D Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 2 pkgs 18655 Ritchie Decal 7.5" (1/pkg) 1 pkg 18475 O-Ring Valve Seal Pkg (4/pkg) 18370 Access Panel 10"x10"...
- Page 9 Qty . . Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 2 pkgs 18189 WaterMaster 600 Cover 18653 Ritchie Decal 12" (1/pkg) 1 pkg 18191 WaterMaster 600 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 2 pkgs...
- Page 10 1 pkg 16469 WaterMaster Cover 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 2 pkgs 16468 WaterMaster 90 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 3 pkgs 18475 O-Ring Valve Seal Pkg (4/pkg) 16472 Access Panel Round 14866 Seal Foam 10' Roll 18203 Access Panel Rnd Hardware pkg...
- Page 11 1 pkg 16469 WaterMaster Cover 18219 Plug #11 pkg 1 pkg 18040 WaterMaster 96 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 2 pkgs 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 2 pkgs 18475 O-Ring Valve Seal Pkg (4/pkg) 16472 Access Panel Round 18203 Access Panel Rnd Hardware pkg...
- Page 12 1 pkg 18060 WaterMaster 1200 Cover 3 pkgs 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 18061 WaterMaster 1200 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 4 pkgs 18653 Ritchie Decal 12" (1/pkg) 1 pkg 18832 HP 3/4" Valve Assembly 16621 Access Panel 6"x14"...
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
♦ Riser tube with supply line centered, and air space between riser tube Valve or Supply Line and supply line. Ritchie Thermal Tubes are recommended as they have optimum inside and outside diameter to maximize insulation ♦ Horizontal supply line is at least 1 foot below frost line If freezing continues, use supplemental heat or constant flow below freezing temperatures.