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Installation Instructions for
WaterMatic
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.
800-747-0222
Part # 17736
www.ritchiefount.com
August 13, 2022
@RitchieWaterers
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Summary of Contents for Ritchie WaterMatic 100
- Page 1 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. 800-747-0222 Part # 17736 www.ritchiefount.com...
- Page 2 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. For the 100, 150, and 150S units, the riser tube must NOT extend above the concrete platform, see drawing below.
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Page 3: Qualified Electrician
Use of 3/8” x 5” stainless steel expansion anchor bolts (not included) are 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 Hose Connection – Connect hose to customer supplied shutoff valve at the top of the concrete. Cut hose to proper length and slip onto the barb fitting of the valve assembly. Clamps and fittings are furnished to secure the connection. Seal the Base - After the unit is completely installed, apply a bead of caulking around the base of the fountain to ensure no wind enters through the base of the unit.
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Page 5: Installation Variations
Ritchie valves come in two sizes. The WaterMatic 300 and WaterMatic 1000 come standard with our 3/4" yellow high pressure valve that is rated up to 110 psi. The WaterMatic 100, 150, and 150S use 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
Trouble Shooting Problem Solution a) Check float adjustment. Ensure float moves freely. b) Disassemble valve and check for sand or scale in valve rubber Valve won't stop dripping c) Turn valve rubber over and re-assemble. See below. d) Check for excessive water system pressure. a) Check that valve inlet is not plugged or supply hose is not kinked. - Page 7 Part # 18165 Qty . . Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 13613 Float with Short Arm pkg 1 pkg 18167 WaterMatic 100/150 Cover 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 1 pkg 18168 WaterMatic 100 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3"...
- Page 8 Part # 18166 Qty . . Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 13613 Float with Short Arm pkg 1 pkg 18167 WaterMatic 100/150 Cover 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 1 pkg 18169 WaterMatic 150 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3"...
- Page 9 1 pkg 18223 WaterMatic 150S Cover 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 1 pkg 18224 WaterMatic 150S Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 2 pkgs 18653 Ritchie Label 12" (1/pkg) 1 pkg 12 18633 Plug #3 - Water Channel (2/pkg) 1 pkg 16621 Access Panel 6"x14"...
- Page 10 Qty . . Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 18318 B olt Down Washer (4/pkg) 2 pkgs 18048 WaterMatic 300 Cover 18653 Ritchie Label 12" (1/pkg) 1 pkg 18049 WaterMatic 300 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 2 pkgs...
- Page 11 Qty . . Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 2 pkgs 18112 WaterMatic 1000 Cover 18653 Ritchie Label 12" (1/pkg) 1 pkg 18111 WaterMatic 1000 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 3 pkgs...
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Page 12: Limited Warranty
EXCLUSIONS IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND, AS A RESULT, THEY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. No agent, employee or representative of Ritchie Industries, and no Ritchie Industries Dealer/Distributor, is authorized to bind Ritchie Industries to any representation or warranty regarding the goods except as specifically included in this limited warranty.