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Ritchie Thrifty King CT Series Installation Instructions Manual

Ritchie Thrifty King CT Series Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions for
CT 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
Ritchie Industries, Inc.
800-747-0222
www.ritchiefount.com
@RitchieWaterers
Thrifty King
before installing
Part # 17805
August 31, 2019

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Summary of Contents for Ritchie Thrifty King CT Series

  • Page 1 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. 800-747-0222 Part # 17805 www.ritchiefount.com August 31, 2019...
  • Page 2 For optimum serviceability a stop and waste valve can be installed below frost level to drain water back when unit is not in use. Flush water supply line thoroughly before connecting to fountain. Thrifty King CT Series Instruction Manual 31 August, 2019...
  • Page 3 F. Preparing the Bottom - Apply the foam weather stripping to the bottom of the unit, around the outside edge of the fountain. G. Hold-Downs - Thrifty King Fountains have mounting pockets molded into the base. Use of Ritchie stainless steel anchor bolts (not included) is recommended for concrete installations. Anchor bolts are available from Ritchie in packages of two, part #16555.
  • Page 4 For areas with high evaporation, using vegetable oil may be necessary. Thrifty King CT Series Instruction Manual 31 August, 2019...
  • Page 5: Special Situations

    Ritchie Valves Ritchie valves come in two sizes. The Thrifty King CT2-2000, CT4-2000, and CT6-2000 come standard with our 3/4" yellow high pressure valve that is rated up to 110 psi. The Thrifty King CT1-2000 uses our 1/2" valve. It is available in three pressure ratings, green for high supply line pressure, red for moderate supply pressure, and white for low-pressure applications.
  • Page 6: Troubleshooting

    Area  Riser tube with supply line centered, and air space between riser tube and supply line. Ritchie Thermal Tubes are recommended (see part listing page 2)  Horizontal supply line is at least 1 foot below frost line If the above conditions cannot be met, use supplemental heat as described on page 4...
  • Page 7 16419 Green Valve 3/4" Female pkg 1 pkg 16441 TK CT6 Accessory pkg 1 pkg 18314 Float with Hardware pkg 1 pkg 16646 Opt. Ribbed Elliptical Closures 18313 Hardware for Float pkg 1 pkg Thrifty King CT Series Instruction Manual 31 August, 2019...
  • Page 8 18614 Adapter 3/4" x 5/8" HB 18314 Float with Hardware pkg 1 pkg 18155 TK CT 4 Accessory pkg 1 pkg 18313 Hardware for Float pkg 1 pkg 16646 Opt. Ribbed Elliptical Closures Thrifty King CT Series Instruction Manual 31 August, 2019...
  • Page 9: Valve Assembly

    18614 Adapter 3/4" x 5/8" HB 1 pkg 18314 Float with Hardware pkg 1 pkg 18340 TK CT2 Accessory pkg 1 pkg 18313 Hardware for Float pkg 1 pkg 16646 Opt. Ribbed Elliptical Closures Thrifty King CT Series Instruction Manual 31 August, 2019...
  • Page 10 1 pkg 16857 TK CT1 Accessory pkg 1 pkg 18692 Valve 1/2" Red W/ Adpt pkg 1 pkg 16646 Opt. Ribbed Elliptical Closures 16287 Adptr Reducer 3/4" to 1/2" pkg 1 pkg Thrifty King CT Series Instruction Manual 31 August, 2019...
  • Page 11 Ritchie Limited Warranty E f f e c t i v e S e p t e m b e r 2 0 1 2 Ritchie Industries, Inc. warrants its products to be Poly Units free of defective materials and workmanship. Defective...