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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.
800-747-0222
Part # 17232
www.ritchiefount.com
August 13, 2022
@RitchieWaterers
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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.
- 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 August 13, 2022...
- Page 3 Ensure that the water supply line is centered in the riser tube. Do not add any insulation in the riser tube, as it provides a path for frost. For optimum water line protection, use the 12” outside diameter insulated Ritchie Thermal Tube.
- Page 4 After the water and debris has drained reinstall the plug and let the tank refill. Now is a good time to readjust the float if needed. Reinstall cover and you are done. WaterMaster Series Instruction Manual August 13, 2022...
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Page 5: Special Situations
The higher power heaters should be used for larger troughs or where there may be electrical losses in the line due to long transmission distances. A stainless steel heater stand is included and should be used with the Ritchie 500W heater to protect the fountain in the event of water supply failure. The stand may be purchased separately to be used with any immersion heater, part #16636. -
Page 6: Troubleshooting
♦ Riser tube with supply line centered, and air space between riser tube and Valve or Supply Line 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. - Page 7 Qty . . Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 12 18633 Plug #3 - Water Channel 1 pkg 18419 WaterMaster 54D Cover 18849 Drain Plug Ritchie 2" 1 pkg 18372 WaterMaster 54D Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3"...
- Page 8 16469 WaterMaster Cover 11 17194 Strainer 12 18633 Plug #3 - Channel 1 Pkg 16550 WaterMaster 54 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 3 pkgs 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 2 pkgs 16472 Access Panel Round NS 14866 Seal Foam 10' Roll...
- Page 9 18189 WaterMaster 600 Cover 18653 R itchie Decal 12" (1/pkg) 1 pkg 18191 WaterMaster 600 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 2 pkgs 18633 Plug #3 - Water Channel 1 pkg 18832 H P 3/4" Valve Assembly 16621 Access Panel 6"x14"...
- Page 10 16469 WaterMaster Cover 11 17194 Strainer 12 18633 Plug #3 - Channel 1 pkg 16468 WaterMaster 90 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 3 pkgs 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 2 pkgs 16472 Access Panel Round NS 14866 Seal Foam 10' Roll...
- Page 11 Qty . . Item Part # Description Item Part # Description 12 18633 Plug #3 - Channel 1 pkg 16469 WaterMaster Cover 18849 Drain Plug Ritchie 2" 1 pkg 18040 WaterMaster 96 Base 18470 Drain Plug Ritchie 3" 2 pkgs...
- Page 12 1 pkg 18060 WaterMaster 1200 Cover 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 3 pkgs 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: 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...