Ritchie OmniMaster Series Installation Instructions Manual

WARNING: Any electrical service must be installed and maintained by a qualified
electrician. Must conform to all national and local codes. Use a properly sized wire for the
distance and current draw for your specific unit. Circuit protection may be required and
should be sized according to the unit ratings.
WARNING: National/Local electrical codes may require livestock waterers with electric
heat, installed in feedlots in open feeding area to be earthed by a separate stranded
copper earthing conductor or at least no.6 AWG terminating at a point where the branch
circuit receives its supply. Check with local authorities.
WARNING: This installation must be made and maintained in strict conformity with
National/ Local plumbing codes and National/Local electrical codes (CSA in Canada). The
applicable provisions of these codes take precedent. Failure to make and maintain all
installations properly may result in loss of livestock, personal Injury, or death.
CAUTION: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children being supervised
not to play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
CAUTION: Disconnect power if the water supply is to be shut off for an extended amount
of time. Failure to turn off power can result in damage to the watering fountain.
CAUTION: For cord connected units, connection must be made only to a properly earthed
circuit protected by a Residual Current Device (RCD).
CAUTION: Assure that there is water in the trough before turning on power to the heating
system and immersion heater as applicable. Running this unit or immersion heater without
water in the trough could cause damage to some components.
CAUTION: When using the immersion heater for supplemental heat, assure that heater
will be completely below the water surface.
CAUTION: Maximum water supply pressure should not exceed hose rating of 200 psi
(13.8 Bar). Use of a pressure reducer may be required for extreme pressures.
CAUTION: Access panel can only be removed by service personnel or similarly qualified
person.
NOTE: A means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with
the wiring rules.
OmniMaster Series Instruction Manual 1
Part # 24210
February 3, 2025