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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.
Omni Fount 1 & 2 Instruction Manual
1
Part # 24279
February 3, 2025
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Summary of Contents for Ritchie OmniFount 1
- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Installation Instructions
OmniFount 1, 2 and 2 SP Installation Instructions A. Location - Putting the fountain in a location that offers protection from the wind will enhance the performance of the fountain. Livestock will tend to gather in this protected area, enticing them to drink more. Access panel should be opposite of prevailing winter wind to give additional protection to the supply line. - Page 3 H. Anchoring Fountain – OmniFount 1 is provided with 3 hold-down pockets to anchor the unit securely to the concrete. The OmniFount 2 and OmniFount 2SP are provided with four hold-down pockets. The use of 3/8” x 5”...
- Page 4 J. Electrical Connections – Power supply wires should be run into the junction box provided with the units. Use of the strain relief provided will provide sealing and strain relief for incoming wires. This prevents moisture from entering the wire connections. If the incoming wire/cable size is not sized for the provided cord grip, a different adapter may be required.
- Page 5 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.
- Page 6 THERMOSTAT CABLE TROUGH HEATER FENWAL OR DISC (3) WIRE CONNECTORS FIELD SUPPLIED HEATER 240V 240V BLACK BLACK RITCHIE NAMEPLATE RATING INFORMATION GRN/YEL GROUND RED - L2 BLACK - L1 COMMERCIAL POWER WARNING - CHECK NAMEPLATE FOR CORRECT VOLTAGE. ONLY CONNECT 230-240VAC TO 240V UNITS.
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Page 7: Troubleshooting
Trouble Shooting Problem Solution Adjust thermostat to lower temperature (move closer to heater) Water in Trough Too Warm Check to see if thermostat has failed by contacts burning closed Check fuses or circuit breakers Check all heating elements to make sure they are working and hot Adjust thermostat to higher temperature (move away from heater) Ice in Trough Check for voltage from thermostat output... - Page 8 16523 Seal Foam 1/4"x3/4"x50' Roll 18266 Frame Bolt,Nut,Wshr SS(3/pkg) 1 pkg 14866 Seal Foam 10' Roll 18653 Ritchie Decal 12" (1/pkg) 1 pkg 18709 Screws Valve Mount (4/ pkg) 1 pkg 18628 Drain Plug (2/pkg) 1 pkg 14150 Heater 120V 125W (1/pkg)
- Page 9 18348 Omni 2 Cover & Frame pkg 1 pkg 18318 Bolt Down Washer (4/pkg) 1 pkg 18684 Omni 2 SP Casing 18653 Ritchie Decal 12" (1/pkg) 1 pkg 16616 Omni 2 Trough 1 pkg 18633 Plug #3 - Water Channel (2/pkg)
- Page 10 16523 Seal Foam 1/4"x3/4"x50' Roll 1 pkg 18266 Frame Bolt,Nut,Wshr SS(3/pkg) 14866 Seal Foam 10' Roll 18655 Ritchie Decal 7.5" (1/pkg) 1 pkg 18709 Screws Valve Mount (4/ pkg) 1 pkg 18628 Drain Plug (2/pkg) 1 pkg 14150 Heater 120V 125W (1/pkg)
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Page 11: 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 12 Omni Fount 1 & 2 Instruction Manual Part # 24279 February 3, 2025...
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