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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
Thrifty King
before installing
Part # 17805
25 September, 2014

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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 25 September, 2014...
  • 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 25 September, 2014...
  • Page 3 NOTE: Foam should NOT be used in water seal area for cover and top. 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 42.75 72.5 Shipping Weight 53 lbs. 90 lbs. 152 lbs. 210 lbs. Operating Capacity 11.2 gallon 28 gallon 45.5gallon 55 gallon Herd Capacity 30 Head 100 Head 200 Head 300 Head Thrifty King CT Series Instruction Manual 25 September, 2014...
  • Page 5 The Ritchie Thrifty King fountains meet Grade-A dairy non-siphoning guidelines. 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.
  • Page 6 18614 Adapter 3/4" x 5/8" HB 1 pkg 1 pkg 16441 TK CT6 Accessory pkg 1 pkg 16422 Valve Bracket with Nut 16419 Green Valve 3/4" Female pkg 1 pkg 16646 Opt. Ribbed Elliptical Closures Thrifty King CT Series Instruction Manual 25 September, 2014...
  • Page 7 18614 Adapter 3/4" x 5/8" HB 1 pkg 1 pkg 18155 TK CT 4 Accessory pkg 1 pkg 16898 Bulkhead with Elbow 15377 Green Valve 3/4" Male pkg 1 pkg 16646 Opt. Ribbed Elliptical Closures Thrifty King CT Series Instruction Manual 25 September, 2014...
  • Page 8 18614 Adapter 3/4" x 5/8" HB 1 pkg 1 pkg 18340 TK CT2 Accessory pkg 1 pkg 16898 Bulkhead with Elbow 15377 Green Valve 3/4" Male pkg 1 pkg 16646 Opt. Ribbed Elliptical Closures Thrifty King CT Series Instruction Manual 25 September, 2014...
  • Page 9 16857 TK CT1 Accessory pkg 1 pkg 16898 Bulkhead with Elbow 16899 Valve 1/2" White W/ Adpt pkg 1 pkg 16646 Opt. Ribbed Elliptical Closures 18692 Valve 1/2" Red W/ Adpt pkg 1 pkg Thrifty King CT Series Instruction Manual 25 September, 2014...
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Foam rubber insulation around supply line Drink 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...