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Installation Instructions
For
ULTRAFOUNT
MODEL:ES1&ES2
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 # 24076
August 13, 2022
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- Page 1 Installation Instructions ULTRAFOUNT MODEL:ES1&ES2 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 # 24076 August 13, 2022...
- Page 2 C. Electric Supply – It is generally most cost effective to run your electrical supply line at the same time you are trenching for your water supply. Item No. Description Watts Amps 18780 Ultrafount ES1 120V 173W 1.4A@120V 18730 Ultrafount ES2 120V 298W 2.5A@120V...
- Page 3 The use of 3/8” x 5” stainless steel expansion anchor bolts (not included) is recommended for concrete installations. Anchor bolts are available from Ritchie in a two pack, part # 16555. Fender washers are supplied for use with anchors.
- Page 4 J. Cable Heater – (Complete after attaching valve on Ultrafount ES2) Uncoil cable heater and loop around the valve. Attach the remaining part of the cable heater to the water supply, as far down the riser tube as possible with the cable twist ties provided.
- Page 5 At this time cut any extra foam seal as needed. Repeat for other side on ES2. Figure 1. Ultrafount ES2 Figure 2. Ultrafount ES1 N. Attaching Valve – (Ultrafount ES2 only) Installing the valve assembly before attaching the cover is preferred.
- Page 6 Now is a good time to readjust the float if needed. Close cover and you are done. Ritchie Valves Ritchie valves come in various sizes and pressure ratings as shown below - 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.
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Page 7: Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Problem Solution Check fuses or circuit breakers. Check all heating elements to make sure they are heating. Ice in Trough Adjust thermostat to higher temperature. Check for voltage to fountain. Check that cable heater is installed properly and fastened around valve. Valve Freezing Check for air gaps where a cold wind can reach the valve. - Page 8 Part # 18780 Qty . . Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 16866 Standpipe pkg 1 pkg 18778 ULTRAFOUNT ES1 Cover 18776 ULTRAFOUNT ES1 Casing 11515 Valve Bracket w/screws pkg 1 pkg 15154 Screws Valve Bracket (10/pkg) 1 pkg...
- Page 9 Classic Equine ULTRAFOUNT MODEL: ES2 Part # 18730 Qty . . Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 16866 Standpipe pkg 1 pkg 18734 ULTRAFOUNT Cover 18732 ULTRAFOUNT Casing 11515 Valve Bracket 1/2" w/ Scrws pkg 1 pkg 15154 Screws Valve Bracket (10/ pkg) 1 pkg 18726 Access Panel w/Hardware...
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Page 10: Limited Warranty
Ritchie Industries’ liability for any defects in material or workmanship with respect to accepted goods shall be limited to repairing the goods or replacing them as Ritchie Industries shall elect. Parts used in warranty repairs will be warranted for the balance of the water system’s warranty period, with all parts replaced under warranty becoming the property of Ritchie... - Page 11 This page intentionally left blank ULTRA-Fount Instruction Manual August 13, 2022...
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